K'nex Dual-Motor Powered Wheel-Tank

by Dextar 5000 in Living > LEGO & K'NEX

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K'nex Dual-Motor Powered Wheel-Tank

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I originally made this tank for off-roading outside. But it quickly proved to not be an off-roader, but instead be an indoor pulling tank (although it doesn't pull as much as my old K'nex Monster Max which can pull a box full of 1 pound ankle weights). I've put it through many tug-of-war matches, and with Monster Max now disassembled, it has claimed the top spot. But Monster Max still has a place: on the top of the tank - The tank's cab is Monster Max's old cab. But enough about MM. Here are some stats:

Power: 6/10

Off-road: 8/10

Traction: 8/10

Supplies

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NOT recounting, sorry.

But if anyone is kind enough to build it and count the pieces, I will be more than happy to put them here!

Cab and Roof Rack

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  1. Make
  2. Add plates
  3. make
  4. add rod
  5. attach
  6. attach
  7. attach
  8. get
  9. add
  10. add to all
  11. done!

Rear Climb Wheels

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  1. make
  2. make
  3. l l
  4. l l
  5. make
  6. attach
  7. attach, and done!

Engine

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This is the engine. Make this. Note the brace.

Middle

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  1. make
  2. make
  3. l l
  4. attach
  5. make
  6. attach
  7. l l
  8. done!

Front Climb Wheels

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  1. make
  2. make
  3. l l
  4. l l
  5. attach
  6. make
  7. attach
  8. l l
  9. done!

Assembly

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A step by step assembly of all the pieces.

Done!

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Congrats! You've now made a K'nex wheel tank. This one in particular was actually modeled after the Ripsaw EV2 tank. Only it has tracks, not wheels. This tank is pretty heavy and doesn't have a lot of surface area on the ground, so if it gets stuck, it can REALLY gets stuck. But, as always, thanks for having a look, and hope to see you on the next one! Bye for now!