A minifig scale model of the Quadski, Gibbs' first High Speed Amphibian vehicle on the market.
About this creation
MOCtober was busy, but I had to wait until NnoVVember until I got all the parts for some of the models I was building. With all my Vic Vipers posted I'll continue with the famous words by Monty Python:
"And now for something completely different..."
The High Speed Amphibian (HSA) Technology from Gibbs Technology is definitely one of my favourite automotive developments of the last years. They have been struggling for years to get a product ready for the market.
Now they are close to start production of their first HSA vehicle, the Quadski. Three prototipes of the production version have been presented in October and the first units are expected to hit the road early next year. As an Automotive Engineer I'm really excited to see this happening :-))
LEGO Nils is lucky be the first minifig customer of a Gibbs Quadski:
 You can see the fun he's having with his new toy :-))
 Time for a wheelie!
 Oh, there is some water, let's have some more fun!
 Now it's time for some magic:
 The wheels can be retracted ...
 ... almost into a horizontal position.
 Then the transmission changes from "wheel mode" into "jet mode" and ...
 ... "Wahooo!" - Now it's a Jet Ski! The math is simple:
Quad (ATV) + Jet Ski = Quadski
 Enough fun on the lake, let's leave the water!
 Tilting the wheels back down, ...
 and there we have the ATV, again.
 Back on firm ground!
 Time for another wheelie! :-))
 A new set of wheels, just for better playability.
 The mechanism is the same I used for the hover function on my De Lorean Time Machine.
 Yes, it can fly, too! - No, I'm just kidding!
We'll have to wait some more time for that... ;-))
 Time for some data of the real model:
The engine is a 1.3l 16 valve DOHC engine from BMW, the same that is used in the BMW K1300 motor bike. With this engine, the Quadski is capable to reach 45 mph (72 kph) both on land and water. The Quadski only needs 4 seconds to change between both modes.
Unfortunately it won't be cheap to buy a Quadski. About $40,000 are announced for the first model. The estimated production for 2013 is 1,000 units. It's rumoured that some people are already modifying their yates to make space for a Quadski ;-))
 So this is my minifig scale LEGO Gibbs Quadski. I hope you like it :-))
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January 10, 2013 |
Nice build! |
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Hello Nils O. The Ugly car contest deadline is tomorrow, it is okay if you don't have an entry, but in case you wanted to put in an entry, I'm just letting you know! :-) |
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December 13, 2012 |
Quoting cyberfrank 2010
I fixed all my batman posts, [3] there are no pics missing anymore, I m re-editing all that s been erased, check it out.
Hi Cyberfrank, thanks for the additional like here, but I'm no fan of "ads" posted as a link. I've added you as a favourite, I would have noticed a comment on one of your own creations as well... |
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December 12, 2012 |
I fixed all my batman posts, [3] there are no pics missing anymore, I m re-editing all that s been erased, check it out. |
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December 12, 2012 |
Quoting Debbi Gibbs
That's fantastic! Appreciate the homage.
If you are related to Gibbs Technologies feel free to use pictures from this site on the official homepage. |
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December 12, 2012 |
what a funny little machine ! i want one !!! |
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December 12, 2012 |
Very cute! Love the wheels and the minifig compatability :) |
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December 10, 2012 |
That's fantastic! Appreciate the homage. |
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December 5, 2012 |
pretty solid concept! |
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December 5, 2012 |
Great fun! Thank you for sharing the folding wheel technique: it's a very simple but elegant bit of design. |
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December 2, 2012 |
That's definitely something to get excited about... now where's that 40 grand, I'm sure I left it around here somewhere :-) |
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December 1, 2012 |
Awesome! |
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December 1, 2012 |
Very nice truck! :) |
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December 1, 2012 |
Wow Nils, this is a really nice and cool Quadski ;) Very nice design and wheel techniques and also a fantastic idea to make it such a hybrid vehicle. Well done buddy |
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November 30, 2012 |
Wowee! This look spiffy! |
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November 30, 2012 |
Quoting MortalSwordsman .
Brilliant you have invented a new vehicle. Hope you are well Mr Nils? I'm fine, thanks, Joe! And it's not my invention, it does really exist! :-)) -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbs_Quadski
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November 30, 2012 |
Brilliant you have invented a new vehicle. Hope you are well Mr Nils? |
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November 30, 2012 |
Fantastic! |
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November 30, 2012 |
Very functional and very cool! It makes me want to build one ;) |
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November 30, 2012 |
Very good model! I saw a news article about this thing, quite interesting! You are the first person I know that has made a Lego one. Nifty building techniques, great looks = a great model! |
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November 30, 2012 |
Clever I love it. |
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November 29, 2012 |
What a nifty concept! Nice representation of it. |
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November 29, 2012 |
Fun creation, Nils, now I have to try that. |
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November 29, 2012 |
Sweet, looks great, perfect for the Figs! I like the folding wheels. 5 stars. -I.W. |
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November 29, 2012 |
love the folding wheels! |
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