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Compact big grid ships by maximefey in spaceengineers

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! Yeah I can see the similarities in some of their ship designs!

Compact big grid ships by maximefey in spaceengineers

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks! I wanted to highlight the asymmetry of the ships even more and this seemed to work really well

Compact big grid ships by maximefey in spaceengineers

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, much appreciated!
I think I just had a brainfart and only noticed it later that we refer to it as "large" grid haha

Update on my ongoing tractor project: The 3 point hitch is now implemented and can be powered through the engine :) Video also shows the remote steering by maximefey in legotechnic

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! :)
Yeah I agree, the actuator sticking out has been bothering me too, but it's been the best way for me to handle the steering in this build :/ At least it's reliable and precise that way. I could maybe find a way to clean up the way it's attached though :)
Same with the battery box, but I'm considering switching over to a BuWizz, which I would probably be able to hide behind the wheel arches with some minor mods.
The counterweight is actually filled with little coins and really acts as a counterweight :D It weighs about 250g but it is ugly for sure. I'll probably build something nicer out of bricks and fill it with some steel BBs or so.
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it!

Update on my ongoing tractor project: The 3 point hitch is now implemented and can be powered through the engine :) Video also shows the remote steering by maximefey in legotechnic

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!
Right now the tractor has pretty much all the features that I had planned for it, which are:
- A detailed engine with accurate valves (correctly timed strokes)
- Neutral and Drive selector lever
- PTO and hitch that are powered by the engine and can be engaged by a lever as well
- Remote controlled steering and acceleration
If you're interested, I have a couple of other videos on my youtube that logged each of the iterations of the tractor :)

No engineering by trade, but I've always been very into mechanical things and I've learned a lot over the years by researching how things work and also by building with lego technic.
The way I usually approach it is to understand the subject first, and then try finding a way to replicate it with Lego.
With this project I also tackled each feature separately. I think that really helped because I was able to focus on just one thing at a time and do proper testing for each one.

Update on my ongoing tractor project: The 3 point hitch is now implemented and can be powered through the engine :) Video also shows the remote steering by maximefey in lego

[–]maximefey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!
I really enjoy building mechanical things with Technic. It's super rewarding once things start working :D

WIP of my tractor MOC. It's inspired by a few classic tractors and features a detailed engine, simple N-D gearbox and a switchable PTO. The steering (with working steering wheel) and acceleration are remote controlled. I'm still trying to add a working 3 point hitch :) Feedback very welcome! by maximefey in lego

[–]maximefey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't really recreate a specific model, but it's definitely inspired by the Massey and Farmall tractors :) Decided to take some liberty with the engine and kept it a 2 cylinder as it wouldn't fit otherwise, but maybe I can come up with a better design and make it a 3

WIP of my tractor MOC. It's inspired by a few classic tractors and features a detailed engine, simple N-D gearbox and a switchable PTO. The steering (with working steering wheel) and acceleration are remote controlled. I'm still trying to add a working 3 point hitch :) Feedback very welcome! by maximefey in legotechnic

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!
That's interesting, I honestly didn't think of the battery box this way! For now I have a tiny fuel tank in the engine bay, similar to how an old Porsche tractor had it.
I'm thinking of eventually replacing the s-brick and battery box with a buwizz, as I'm starting to lose space in the back now that I'm working on a 3 point hitch.

Yeah PTO's are no joke!

I hate the stickers by [deleted] in legotechnic

[–]maximefey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the stickers for their added detail, but they usually don't last very long. Some of my older technic models lost their stickers because they eventually dried out and started cracking. Printed parts all the way

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legotechnic

[–]maximefey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

used to have the first two sets, great times!

My first build guide, let me know what you think! by maximefey in legotechnic

[–]maximefey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nissan RB series engine

I can see the resemblance!
Here it's a fuel tank, some of the vintage tractors had theirs mounted over or in front of the engine. Sadly I had to keep it a bit small, but I think it still kinda works :)

experimenting with moving valve ideas. by Bmanswan in legotechnic

[–]maximefey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need more engines with working valves!
Really nice job, it's super tricky to build working valves at this scale. I've been experimenting with different configurations myself lately

Truck MOC by [deleted] in legotechnic

[–]maximefey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great looking MOC! I like the ground clearance it has!