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A self-built fantasy model, approx. 70 cm long, 13 kg heavy, four-wheel drive, switchable differential lock, 3 gears, and electric drive
It's not often that I actually quit on a project. When I posted this picture, initially, things were going well in my effort to build a 1/22 RC car. I got everything to fit: a 9V micromotor for the steering, a 9V Technic motor for the drive, a battery PF box, a PF IR receiver, a 9V sound brick, 3PF extension cables and an older 9V cable for the lights, which was a major hurdle.
However, later today, whilst testing it things turned sour. Due to the body the steering angle is severely limited and it just won't drive properly. The tires are rubbing and the turning radius is ridiculous. I tried rebuilding the front suspension, to move the hinge points outboard a bit, but it hasn't made much of a difference. So, unusually, this one is a failure. It's a shame, because I was quite happy with how it looked. I'm not sure where to go next. Perhaps I'll rip out all the Power functions stuff and complete it as one of my regular cars (or at least leave in the 9V lights and sound brick). I'm also not quite ready yet to give up on the idea of a PF vehicle, but I'll need a vehicle with smaller wheels and considerable internal volume, like a stretched limo.
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Here is a 3 image panorama of my sons RC car, taken by him on his own camera - a Nikon D200 and 135mm f2 DC lens. Assembled in PS with some help due to requiring manual stiching. Final edit his.
Earlier this year, I started building an RC car using LEGO Power Functions elements and parts of the older Light & Sound 9V system. I don't often start a project that I don't finish, but it ended in failure, primarily because the tyres rubbed and the steering angle was too limited. However, I haven't given up on the idea. I considered building a large American station wagon, but because I wanted something with lights and a siren, I have now settled on a Dutch Police VW Transporter van. It has smaller wheels than the SUV I tried to build earlier and plenty of internal volume.
A self-built fantasy model, approx. 70 cm long, 13 kg heavy, four-wheel drive, switchable differential lock, 3 gears, and electric drive
A coworker of dad was nice enough give Jack this car. It need a few parts to make it 100% but it was a fun project for Jack and Dad.