Future Projects
The future projects list has been divided into three categories that reflect the way I work: there is usually one main project at a time, and few more that are partially started and on which I focus when e.g. I need a break from the main one. Once the main project is finished, one of the partially started ones becomes the next main one.
Currently building:
- Dodge Charger ’69 – large model of a classic supercar, built as an experiment before the Lamborghini Reventon model. Full suspension, lights, sophisticated engine model, full interior and studfull bodywork. Estimated completion time: October.
- Leopard 2 A4 – large model of a German MBT. Suspended on torsion bars, driven by four PF XL motors, built with focus on mobility and speed. Estimated completion time: September.
Partially started:
- Lamborghini Reventon – large model of a supercar, with 4×4 drive, full independent suspension, an illuminated engine block, lights and body made from panels.
- Quadramaran – a floating multihulled boat built entirely with Lego pieces, powered and steered by the PF system. Intended for outdoor tests.
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 functionalities than in the usual tanks.
- Bugatti Type 35 – model of a legendary classic racing car, lightweigh Technic-style body, complex piston engine, full suspension, perhaps a remote-controlled gearbox.
- 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.
- Ford GT40 – lightweight model of a supercar driven through a gearbox and designed for speed records. Probably fitted with 4 drive motors powered from 2 separate battery boxes.
- Hagglunds BV206 – small model of an articulated tracked carrier, scaled to the size of the LEGO rubber tracks.
- 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, remotely detached trailers and perhaps trafficators.
- Koenigsegg CCR – large model of a supercar with body made of bricks.
- Liebherr LTM 1200 – model of a 5-axle Liebherr mobile crane in the typical scale. Probably with full suspension and linear actuators.
- Liebherr R944C Tunneling Excavator – small model of an unusual tunneling excavator, with few motors and lots of pneumatics controlling its sophisticated arm.
- MAN M1001 – large model of a 4-axle heavy military truck. Full suspension, a fully remote-controlled cargo handling crane, and perhaps all-wheels drive.
- Monster Truck – with floating axles and Power Puller wheels.
- Pushback Tug – model of a vehicle used to tow airplanes. Built with focus on the torque, it is supposed to be able to tow some furniture around.
- Prowler – small remote-controlled probe moving on rubber treads, fitted with lights, live feed camera and simple manipulators. Somewhat related to my Moon Rover, but more reliable and compacted to a smaller size.
- Reach Stacker – medium size model, with linear actuators, lights, complex boom and probably up to 8 motors.
- Skidder – based on the Caterpillar 535C, a blend of Power Functions and pneumatics.
- Steiger Panther – large model of an articulated 4×4 tractor. Probably with a gearbox and floating axles.
- Tow Truck II – large rotator tow truck based on Peterbilt 379. 4 axles, full suspension, elevated, extended & rotated boom, lights, custom stickers.
@Sariel
Ok then i dont have any problems with a fronsuspension anymore. Tanks
@Manne
It will work on 4×4 vehicle as well as on 10×10, any type you want.
@Sariel
Yes like there but with a 4×4 vehicle. Does it work in a 4×4 or has it to little steering?
@Manne
You mean like here: http://sariel.pl/2009/09/alvis-stalwart/ ?
I was just wondering if the suspensionparts from the 8297 can be used as trtr frontsuspension? Cuz I tink it has to litte steering or?
@Manne
13.75:1 scale and asymmetrical pendular suspension.
Hi!
How are you planned to build the hummer h1? What scale and what suspension?
@legobuilder
It’s possible in dozens of ways, there’s even my own design on this very website, but I think this one is the best: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=399284
Us it possible to make an automatic gearbox that changes gears by a high torque?
@Manne
My monster truck is going to be a bit like this.
Sorry it became a little weird there. It´s two pictures.
Cant you build a rockcrawler http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/Press-Releases/04-07/AX10_files/AX90001-7.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.myrcblog.com/2007_12_01_archive.html&usg=__BNWUDbyhZe7e1y1fzxECf0duAxc=&h=1200&w=1600&sz=2045&hl=sv&start=17&um=1&tbnid=_ImhHDtNUWI2uM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drock%2Bcrawler%26hl%3Dsv%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:sv:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7SKPB_sv%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://image.4wdandsportutility.com/f/9903538/0304_4wd_01_z%2B4x4_rock_buggy%2Brock_crawler.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/buggy/0304_4wd_4x4_rock_buggy_rock_crusher/photo_01.html&usg=__cE_MpRNv5nMz9wjg8hlOXT53Zrk=&h=480&w=640&sz=125&hl=sv&start=16&um=1&tbnid=z3tM29Gw9OOn8M:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drock%2Bcrawler%26hl%3Dsv%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:sv:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7SKPB_sv%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1
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Looking forward to seeing the excavator being finished this motnh
.. I had dreamed of building something similar once 
you should try building some SUVs.. thay are like a mixture between sportness and off-roading, as I see, that fits your taste.
@Diego
The poll is closed now, thank you. I’ll publish some roundup soon.
what do I have to do to vote?
I would like to see a corvette, but all of the cars are beautiful anyway.
you are really doing a good job… ireally like that you for example writes “waiting for parts to be delivired” thats good…. its good with the EST to…..
@Sariel
Much appreciated
Thanks
@Alexi-l
There is the currently building section right up there. But I’d rather keep it the way it is, I feel current stage doesn’t really give you the real insight into the building process, while it takes my time to think of what to name the thing I’m doing right now. I can post estimated completion times instead, would that be helpful?
After the photo-update of the bucket wheel excavator the “current stage” part of the “currently building” section seems to have disappeared
Would it be possible to reinstate it?
Or even better, add a more precise ECT eg tomahawk- 18/02/2010
Needless to say a great job once more with the Scania
@arnau
It’s going to be more complex than I thought, so I don’t think I can finish it this month, January is much more possible. I wanted to finish this year with the Dodge Tomahawk, which is much simpler so it can be completed before the end of December.
when do you think the Lamborghini will be finished?
@Sariel
ok
@legobuilder
Well why don’t you check the poll to your right?
@Lasse
I really want to focus on building these models rather than writing about it. It worked for Scania, didn’t it?
Can you please write about the progress on your currently building models….
why you don’t build a bugatti veyron or a pagani zonda r I love these cars:D
@Nico
Actually, I thought about it but I haven’t time to take a good look at such a machine yet.
Have you ever tried building a construction grader such as the CAT 140H. Should be quite a challenge with all the power in the back and multiple mechanisms at the blade and on the front axel. Probably only possible using lots of pneumatics?
@axel
There will be two gearboxes, don’t panic.
what happened with the cvt gearbox?
@gogolego
It’s not my previous work, it’s my current work.
could you take some pictures of your previous work on the lamborghini reventon which is my favourite car?
@Sariel
oh.. i must have readed it somewhere else…
or just imagined it, that would go fast =)
@william
I do not have such plans at the moment.
sorry for asking again but could you please build the ripsaw (tank)
@chili
Erm not, never. I’m only planning a motorized Dodge Tomahawk, but nothing pneumatic.
weren’t you making a LPE motorcycle? or was it in the queue?
i cant find it anymore… i just remember reading something about pneumatic bike here.
@icanhaslego
Update: I will now have to spend some time taking apart the Scania and the remains of the big excavator. The good news is that the Reventon is very likely to get an automated CVT gearbox (first tests look very promising), and that I have a remote-controlled 3-speed gearbox to show sometime soon.
how’s the reventon build going? eta?
thank you and i saw the video and its pretty cool
@Sariel
@not me nope
I’m rendering the video right now.
is the truck almost done ? i’ve been looking foreward to it andyou said sunday!
looking forward to the Scania
@gogolego
hes only started building it – he working on the scania at the moment
where are the pictures of your Lamborghini Reventon?
Hi, I am from guatemala and I was researching in you tube about a lego gearbox,I found the 2 speed authomatic gearbox you made and found it interesting, then I followed the track till this web page; it is amazing all the work you have done! specially the trucks. Here at my contry it is very hard to improve yourself because there is very few lego models at sale and they are quite expensive. I´ve been working on a “main” proyect as you call it which is a Land Rover, and i have other proyects in process like an audi r8. It is very nice to find someone else who is interested in the functionality and “real looking” of its models! I´m glad that you have professionalized your way in this hobby, and that you share to all of us your amazing work! thank you.
OH! I know i’v also ben trying to upload photos and just if you want to se some of my photos I’m kaz32. AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your Scania Dump Truck mite be done on Sunday
:):):)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@legokid
Yes I do. The only problem is that uploading photos to Brickshelf has been disabled for the last couple of days. I hope it gets fixed by Sunday.
Do you mean Sunday 22 November 2009?
@Manne
I just got the parts I needed, and if everything goes well I suppose it should be published on Sunday.