Thursday, April 25, 2019

Building instructions done!




It has taken some doing but I'm happy to announce that the instructions for my Blacktron Goliath LEGO tank are finally done and available for purchase (see bottom for details). 

The Blacktron Goliath is a fully functional RC LEGO tank. Its functions include:
  • skid-steering drive;
  • independent torsion-bar suspension;
  • turret rotation and elevation;
  • automatic shooting mechanism with a 5-shot autoloading magazine.
  • please be aware that the current version doesn't shoot through the barrel, but instead through a small hole just to the left of the barrel. 

The instructions are step-by-step. I've tried to make them as much like official LEGO instructions. These are some sample shots: 
Blacktron Goliath v2 sample of building instructions


In case you are curious about the parts I used I've created a PDF that you can download here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=11ejJsA_fxPoeiu9tRcbNq0OD_7Hnwbgv. The part that is not included is the Buwizz brick, which you can buy here: https://buwizz.com/store/.


          I've tried to only use readily available LEGO parts, but in two instances that was not possible, namely with the wheels (6595) and the turntable (48452cx1). In my opinion, part 6595 is uniquely well suited to work with big LEGO treads (part 57518). Of course, there are alternatives, but 6595 is clearly the best. And that's why I included it in the build. The turntable is rare because, although TLG used the part for many years, there generally was only one per set. Both items are still available on Bricklink, but depending on where you live, might be hard to get. I hope this will not inconveniece you too much. Generally however, you will find that building the Goliath in its Blacktron livery is cheaper and easier than building the gray version.
          This MOC is designed to be powered and controlled with a Buwizz. However, an Sbrick with some 3rd party lipos will also work well. This MOC was not designed to use the regular LEGO Power Functions receiver and battery box.   

If you want to build this creation for yourself then you can purchase the building instructions by transferring €25 to my Paypal account: paypal.me/FvanderMaat. In the comment section of the paypal payment please note your email address, and that the payment is for the Blacktron Goliath building instructions. I will then send a download link to that email address. If you have any questions, you can email me through the email address on my Youtube channel (Kelkschiz) or DM me on twitter (@kelkschiz) or just reply to this topic.

Thanks in advance for your patronage, it means a lot. 

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