I am here again to show you something new and I think very insteresting.
Some months ago a topic started by piterx, inspired to design a little, fast, simple and funny 4x4.
My original idea was build again a Land-Rover Defender in small scale to help to the people who likes my previous Defender but it is too much big and expensive.
But when I was starting the car I though about that will be even more interesting if I design a chassis which can be used in many differents 4x4. I finnally designed a modular 4x4 platform.
I have called it Modular All-terrain Platform (MAP)
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This platform can be used in almost all 4x4s with live axles. I this category you can find many Jeeps, Land-Rovers, Toyotas and many other famous 4x4.
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This MOC has been designed to be easy to built, very strong and light, funny to drive and as cheap as possible.
The width is 17 studs.
The chassis comes in two versions RC and MANUAL, with many features, some of them common, and other specific for one version.
- Wheelbase
Some months ago a topic started by piterx, inspired to design a little, fast, simple and funny 4x4.
My original idea was build again a Land-Rover Defender in small scale to help to the people who likes my previous Defender but it is too much big and expensive.
But when I was starting the car I though about that will be even more interesting if I design a chassis which can be used in many differents 4x4. I finnally designed a modular 4x4 platform.
I have called it Modular All-terrain Platform (MAP)
This platform can be used in almost all 4x4s with live axles. I this category you can find many Jeeps, Land-Rovers, Toyotas and many other famous 4x4.
This MOC has been designed to be easy to built, very strong and light, funny to drive and as cheap as possible.
The width is 17 studs.
The chassis comes in two versions RC and MANUAL, with many features, some of them common, and other specific for one version.
Common features
- Wheelbase
The most important feature in this platform is the option to change the wheelbese very easily and quickly. You only need to change 3 parts, yes only 3 parts to use any wheelbease you want between 22 and 30 studs, without change any other part in the chassis.
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With all this options you can use it in any vehicle you want and the bodywork will always fit correctly and very proportionate.
I have studied many 4x4 and the wheelbase between 22 and 30 with 17 studs of wide is enough to built almost any real 4x4 ever built.
- 4WD
The chassis has permanent 4x4 traction with two differentials. This platforn has not been designed to be used like a Truck Trial, so it is better use differentials and increase the usability on smooth surfaces.
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- Live axles suspension
Like the bests 4x4 this chassis has live axles with 3-links configutation in front and rear. Also it has good suspension travel, specialy in the rear axle .
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- Steering by push-pull bar
Again like the real 4x4s the front axles use a bar system to make the steering works. Very realistic, strong and reliable.
I have measured more than 30 differents 4x4 to fix the steering wheel in the best possible position.
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- Interchangeable fake engine
To be used in all possible 4x4s, it is necessary to have the options to use differents fake engines. I have included 3 differents engines: L$, V6 and V8. I have not added a L6 because there are not enough space to fit it.
You can change the motor in less than 10 seconds.
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- Working steering wheel
The position of the steering wheel is exactly the same as the RC version.
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- Powered by PF
Like the name sais, this version has Power Functions. It uses a servo motor fot the steering and 2L motors for drive. Actually the whole PF system is exactly the same as the set 9398 (Crawler).
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- 2 speeds gearbox
This version also includes a 2 speeds manual gearbox. Perfect to go fast on flat floors and slow cross-country.
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The gear ratios:
Low - 1:1 - Max speed: 1.3kph
High - 1:3 - Max speed: 4kph
With all this options you can use it in any vehicle you want and the bodywork will always fit correctly and very proportionate.
I have studied many 4x4 and the wheelbase between 22 and 30 with 17 studs of wide is enough to built almost any real 4x4 ever built.
- 4WD
The chassis has permanent 4x4 traction with two differentials. This platforn has not been designed to be used like a Truck Trial, so it is better use differentials and increase the usability on smooth surfaces.
- Live axles suspension
Like the bests 4x4 this chassis has live axles with 3-links configutation in front and rear. Also it has good suspension travel, specialy in the rear axle .
- Steering by push-pull bar
Again like the real 4x4s the front axles use a bar system to make the steering works. Very realistic, strong and reliable.
I have measured more than 30 differents 4x4 to fix the steering wheel in the best possible position.
MANUAL VERSION FEATURES
- Interchangeable fake engine
To be used in all possible 4x4s, it is necessary to have the options to use differents fake engines. I have included 3 differents engines: L$, V6 and V8. I have not added a L6 because there are not enough space to fit it.
You can change the motor in less than 10 seconds.
- Working steering wheel
The position of the steering wheel is exactly the same as the RC version.
RC VERSION FEATURES
- Powered by PF
Like the name sais, this version has Power Functions. It uses a servo motor fot the steering and 2L motors for drive. Actually the whole PF system is exactly the same as the set 9398 (Crawler).
- 2 speeds gearbox
This version also includes a 2 speeds manual gearbox. Perfect to go fast on flat floors and slow cross-country.
The gear ratios:
Low - 1:1 - Max speed: 1.3kph
High - 1:3 - Max speed: 4kph
Jeep Willys
One of the most famous 4x4 vehicles ever made.
This is the first bodywork I have designed because it is small and simple to build, and at the same time very famous and
The exacly scale for the Willys is 1:11.6
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Now as always a little video showing how it works.
The exacly scale for the Willys is 1:11.6
Now as always a little video showing how it works.
Complete instructions for both versions avalable now!!
All info HERE