Future Projects

January 19th, 2012 Leave a comment Go to comments

Currently building:

  • Reach Stacker – medium size model, with linear actuators, lights, and complex boom. Estimated completion time: February.

In the queue:

  • Bradley M2 – model of an Infantry Fighting Vehicle scaled to the new tread system. The goal is to test some advanced suspension system with front tread wheels driven, and to include more functions than in the usual tanks.
  • Bugatti Type 35 – model of a legendary classic racing car, lightweight Technic-style body, RWD, full suspension, probably driven by two RC motors with a remote-controlled geabox.
  • Caterpillar 740 Ejector – large model of a 6×6 articulated hauler with an unique load ejection mechanism.
  • Crawler Crane – designed to try truss constructions a little more, and to learn some weight balancing.
  • F1 Car – large model of an F1 car based on the Ferrari 248.
  • JCB 456e ZX – large model of a front-end loader with high lift arm.
  • K2 Black Panther – model of a South Korean main battle tank fitted with a sophisticated suspension system.
  • Kenworth Road Train – model of a Kenworth T900 in a set-up of Australian road train, with 3 trailers. With remote controlled gearbox, lights, and perhaps turn signals.
  • Koenigsegg CCR – large model of an RWD supercar.
  • KZKT 7428 Rusich – model of a Russian tank transporter intended to work with my K2 Black Panther tank model. 8×8 drive, full independent suspension, trailer with a remotely controlled ramp and RC control.
  • Lamborghini Reventon – large model of a supercar, with 4×4 drive, full independent suspension, an illuminated engine block, lights and body made from panels.
  • Liebherr LTM 1200 – model of a 5-axle Liebherr mobile crane in the typical scale. Probably with full suspension and linear actuators.
  • MAN M1001 – large model of a 4-axle heavy military truck. Full suspension, a fully remote-controlled knuckleboom crane, and perhaps all-wheels drive.
  • Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster – model of one of the most beautiful cars from early 20th century, perhaps with a motorized roof.
  • Monorail: Siege Cannon – with two Monorails used as bogies for a single huge chassis.
  • Rocket 2 Trike – large model of Tim “Frogman” Cotterill’s custom trike powered by a 1000 HP Hemi engine. With realistic suspension, lights and engine’s model with moving parts.
  • Snowcat – small tracked vehicle built around the RC unit and propelled by two RC motors. Built for speeding outdoors in snow, equipped with double tracks of the new type.
  • Solaris Urbino 18 – large model of an articulated city bus, with suspension, turn signals and remotely opened doors.
  • Steiger Panther – large model of an articulated 4×4 tractor. Probably with a gearbox and full independent suspension.
  • Volvo Fire Truck – medium-sized model of a Volvo FM12 in a a fire truck version. Full suspension, lights, probably an on-board water tank with a motorized pump.
  1. Sariel
    August 30th, 2009 at 01:15 | #1

    @NobodyBeatsSariel
    It’s done. Pics taken, video underway.

  2. NobodyBeatsSariel
    August 30th, 2009 at 00:32 | #2

    I’m looking forward to your next model. Did that one go off the list because you won’t finish it or is it done and there is probally a vid soon?

  3. Sariel
    August 26th, 2009 at 16:08 | #3

    @Boris
    Exactly. I will build a turntable similar to the one I used in a tower crane.

  4. Boris
    August 26th, 2009 at 16:05 | #4

    I would suggest using the Hailfire Droid wheels as the turntable, but I assume that you have only 2, and they’re already in use?

  5. Sariel
    August 19th, 2009 at 20:21 | #5

    @Sebastian
    The airtank, of course. It’s made specifically to store compressed air. Anyway, keep in mind that Lego pneumatics can compress air to 4 psi and no more. And I don’t think vaseline is good for bricks, perhaps a sealing foil + a Scotch tape would work better.

  6. Sebastian
    August 19th, 2009 at 14:44 | #6

    Hello!
    yesterday, while on the loo, did I begin to think about how to build a submarine entirely in lego…
    The main issue is the water. But I’am going to solve that problem with plastic bags and vaseline :D
    but then i started to think about the “submerge” systems. And I realize that I will need some place to store the compressed air…
    Any suggestions?

  7. manne
    August 14th, 2009 at 20:04 | #7

    @Sariel
    OK

  8. Sariel
    August 14th, 2009 at 10:46 | #8

    @manne
    Then why don’t you just go to Brickshelf and search for trial trucks? There are dozens of them there, many shown in detail, and it’s probably the best place to search in, much better than anything I could provide.

  9. manne
    August 14th, 2009 at 10:42 | #9

    @Sariel
    Ok but still,so i get a start in trtr.

  10. Sariel
    August 12th, 2009 at 14:18 | #10

    @manne
    I’ve been trying to make a really good TrTr suspension for the last whole year. There is no point in making instructions, because there is no single type of suspension good for all sorts of obstacles, and besides you never really stop building in TrTr – you just keep improving. That’s the problem, there are no ultimate TrTr vehicles, and the truck that was good a year ago would stand no chance today.

  11. manne
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 | #11

    it in

  12. manne
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 | #12

    Can u build the front and back suspention of a trtr and make instructions, and put itin ideas? That woud realy help me and other folks out.

  13. Sariel
    July 20th, 2009 at 21:31 | #13

    @crawlerdude
    I think Enzo looks somewhat similiar to Reventon, but who knows, maybe next year?

  14. crawlerdude
    July 20th, 2009 at 18:58 | #14

    you should make a ferrari enzo

  15. icanhaslego
    July 20th, 2009 at 00:37 | #15

    @Sariel

    i can imagine how a module with drive, steering, and live axle suspension would be difficult to even build, and much more difficult to make reliable. oh well :)

    btw: i got the off roader, and how understand the drive/steering/independent suspension unit works. thanks for the pointers…

  16. Sariel
    July 14th, 2009 at 06:35 | #16

    @icanhaslego
    I dropped it for now. I focused on the Alvis instead.

  17. icanhaslego
    July 13th, 2009 at 23:13 | #17

    did you drop the kerax project, or is it just being published?

  18. Sariel
    July 13th, 2009 at 14:50 | #18

    @Haz
    Doesn’t look so interesting to me.

  19. Haz
    July 13th, 2009 at 13:52 | #19

    Lots of impressive ideas on your list. I would like to see a lego version of the TROJAN ARMOURED VEHICLE ROYAL ENGINEERS (AVRE) part of the british armys invetory.

    http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16548&d=1162733632

  20. Sariel
    July 11th, 2009 at 07:02 | #20

    @jgarcia
    Read FAQ.

  21. jgarcia
    July 11th, 2009 at 03:45 | #21

    do you sell or trade your creatrions

  22. Sariel
    July 3rd, 2009 at 14:24 | #22

    @manne
    Not at the moment, I think.

  23. manne
    July 3rd, 2009 at 14:02 | #23
  24. Sariel
    June 20th, 2009 at 15:40 | #24

    @sergio
    It’s because I’ve been busy with some extra projects for job lately, and moreover my building projects are getting more and more complex. But rest assured, the Kenworth should be completed in about one week :)

  25. sergio
    June 20th, 2009 at 14:27 | #25

    I’d like to see that Prowler.

    By the way, i haven’t seen not much models the last time, why?

  26. manne
    June 10th, 2009 at 16:41 | #26

    Ok:)Right now im building a tucker sno-cat like this one http://www.sethwhite.org/images/mcmurdo/mcmurdo%20station/tucker%20sno%20cat.jpg.

  27. Sariel
    June 9th, 2009 at 19:57 | #27

    @manne
    Basically one: try not to get stuck in the snow :)

  28. manne
    June 9th, 2009 at 19:44 | #28

    @Sariel
    Ok but tell me a little abaut it. Any tips and tricks? :)

  29. Sariel
    June 8th, 2009 at 18:51 | #29

    @manne
    No, we’ve given that idea up because snowfalls are completely unpredictable here.

  30. manne
    June 8th, 2009 at 18:12 | #30

    Do you organize snowtrials? If so, tell me a little abaut it cus am building very much snowcats. Have u built a snowtrial vehicle?

  31. Lasse
    June 7th, 2009 at 17:23 | #31

    PLIZZZ finish the renualt kerax fast….. wanna see it

  32. OlSom
    May 14th, 2009 at 19:55 | #32

    @Sariel :) True.

  33. Sariel
    May 14th, 2009 at 18:25 | #33

    @OlSom
    I does look challenging, no doubt about it, I’m just afraid that a lot of people would mistake it for the 8264 set. You know, I still have to tell people that my Tow Truck has nothing to do with the 8285 set.

  34. OlSom
    May 14th, 2009 at 17:35 | #34

    If you are looking for some new construction equipment to build, i’d really love a 6×6 articulated dump truck, like

    http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/articulated-dump-truck-42116.jpg

    That would be challenging enough to you to build (i guess) with full funcionality.
    I hope you like the idea!

  35. Sariel
    May 12th, 2009 at 21:43 | #35

    @manne
    I’m happy with the one I’ve built.

  36. manne
    May 12th, 2009 at 20:36 | #36

    cant u build a LMC snowcat like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/LMC-1200.jpg that woud be cool. Gear it down so it is realy strong and can handle hard train or how its spelled:) put some connectorpins in the holes in the treads so it gets more grip. Thanks

  37. May 5th, 2009 at 14:06 | #37

    Great works,gratulations. For the parts you are lucky cause you have Allegro under your hands. Maybe you don’t want used parts but from my respect Allegro is a big treasure.

  38. Sariel
    April 12th, 2009 at 23:14 | #38

    @Murcielago53
    You’re right, they’re cheaper, approx. $120 for a brand new one both at Bricklink and eBay. But this is still more $ than just the wheels and the wishbones would take. And one more thing – I don’t like the idea of buying 1246 parts just to get the 20 parts I need. It may sound choosy of me, but it means 1226 needless parts cluttering up my workbench. And I don’t really have much space left to build (plus shipping the entire set in the original box would be several times more expensive).

  39. Murcielago53
    April 12th, 2009 at 21:57 | #39

    @Sariel
    wouldn’t a 8674 set work best? They are easier to come by so they must be cheaper and it is based of the 8458 set.

  40. Sariel
    April 11th, 2009 at 20:59 | #40

    @Dornbi
    Good for you, but at Bricklink it currently takes $125, and even more at eBay. This is more than the wishbones and wheels would take, and the set is really rare, making it hard to buy a second-hand one somewhere else.

  41. April 11th, 2009 at 20:52 | #41

    Sariel, why don’t you buy a second hand 8458 set? That would get you the F1 wheels and the wishbones. I bought mine for less than the sum of your estimates.

  42. Murcielago53
    April 11th, 2009 at 00:43 | #42

    can’t wait to see your crusader project! Whew you have a lot planned for 2009, i’m especially intrigued to see how the Koenigsegg project will turn out.

  43. Sariel
    March 9th, 2009 at 20:55 | #43

    @Jozza
    Sorry, I’ve been away skiing for the last week, will do :) The same applies for the suspension idea.

  44. cdric
    March 8th, 2009 at 22:30 | #44

    Hi.
    I wanted to know if it is possible to make a sheet on a compact steered suspension with shocks to put on a 4×4, in the idea section.

    Tanks.

  45. Jozza
    March 8th, 2009 at 02:28 | #45

    Could you please state the ECT of models in the “Currently Building” section, the suspense is killing me :)

  46. Sariel
    March 3rd, 2009 at 15:19 | #46

    @skinke5000
    If it was in the “Currently building” and now it’s gone, it means it’s in the publication stage. Have patience :)

  47. skinke5000
    March 3rd, 2009 at 14:54 | #47

    were is your tower crane???

  48. admin
    January 5th, 2009 at 22:52 | #48

    @Dornbi
    More like a fan of tracked vehicles in general, I think :)

  49. January 5th, 2009 at 22:17 | #49

    Btw. Are you a fan of tanks? I see quite many on the list.

  50. January 5th, 2009 at 22:16 | #50

    Wow, that’s quite an impressive list! I hope you will find time for all this soon :)

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