Quoting Fritz K .
This is incredible, George! You truly need to be a mechanical engineer. This thing is awesome becuase of its brilliant and intricate inside, and absolute beastiness on the outside. I really like the name, too, "Black Widow". Fits the truck exactly. Perfect build, I love it! 1/0 :)
Thanks Fritz! I should be an engineer. I just need to go to school and learn all that math stuff. :)
Quoting John Daniels Wow it looks awesome! The color scheme is awesome. I have a suggestion, it looks like the steering system causes torque on the drive axle. (I haven't watched the video yet so I don't know if it is). If you could lock the whole wheel hub (for lack of a better term) around the pivot point of the UV joint it should make the steering system more efficient. I hope it helps. --Ian
Thanks! The actuator doesn't put too much pressure on it. My real problem is that the tire rubs on the actuator if it turns too far.
Quoting MortalSwordsman Absolutely fantastic. You are clever boy ;)
Thanks M!
Quoting Chris Melby George, I had to take a minute and really read this, it is pretty much the best technic build on planet Earth! I think the thing that really impresses is the steering, what an ingenious use of parts to use those actuators like that. The cleanliness of the build is second to none also, the new Lego set has nothing on this, seriously, nothing! Chris
Thanks very much Chris! Yes, that new Lego set is weak sauce compared to this truck.
Quoting Nick Barrett Very good, and it looks effective! The LAs must give it a very smooth steering action - great idea.
Thanks. Yes it does provide smooth turning, and the best part is I didn't have to try and figure out a tie rod for it.
Quoting Kyle A.
I would add bigger tires and a moded buggy body like real crawlers. Good wook tho.
Thank you. The problem with adding bigger tires is that these are the 94.8x44R tires. The biggest balloon tires lego makes. The only other tires that might look ok would be the power puller tires. I really like the truck body, although a buggy body would provide greater tire clearance.
Quoting Chrismo Brickfanatic Really great work, George! As a result of your MOC, i just spent a 100 bucks on more parts. Keep it up, you are a great inspiration.
Thanks for the comment! You have some talent too, I can't wait to see what you come up with from the $100 in parts!
Quoting Everyone %YourCommentHere%
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I am very glad to see you all like this. It has to be one of my favorite builds so far.