In my childhood memories, I often fantasized about driving an off-road vehicle and freely shuttling through the endless wilderness and galloping on rugged mountain roads. That desire for freedom, like an unquenchable flame deep in the heart, burns every dream of adventure.
However, as the years passed, those innocent dreams seemed to be clouded with dust by the weight of reality. But who says dreams can only stay in dreams?Who says we can't regain that desire for freedom in reality?
Today, what I want to share with you is not just an ordinary climbing brick car, but a journey to find freedom and realize your dreams.
It's a story about how to rekindle your inner yearning for off-road freedom with a climbing brick truck, and a story that puts control and adventure at our fingertips.
This small brick cart is like a time machine, taking us back to that carefree childhood, allowing the soul to gallop through the vast wilderness again, and feel the long-lost freedom and passion.
Today, we're going to introduce it to youYuechuang building blocks's Technic Set——Building block four-wheel drive off-road climbing vehicle
We've probably seen a lot of brick sports cars with remote control and motors, but this is the first time we've seen toys like a climbing car that can conquer the wilderness and climb mountains.
In the world of building blocks, there are no parts designed specifically for building a remote-controlled climbing car. However, with clever use of parts and innovative building techniques, we can still achieve this. Yuechuang building blocks in the exciting mechanical group sports car track, brought us a new experience - remote control climbing car.
After experiencing it first-hand, I finally understood what true brick playfulness is. It turns out that the building block remote control car can also be like a real climbing car, galloping on the battlefield, ignoring various obstacles, and easily climbing over the "peaks".
We bought the 4WD Crawler in four different colourways: green, army green, yellow and red. From the box to the contents, the products are very similar, and even the steps to build are much the same. Therefore, we have selected the yellow models for a detailed review, while the other three will be compared and reviewed at the end of the article.
The box of this set is designed as a lift-up airplane box and measures 545 cm long, 10 cm wide, 365 cm high. The overall use of textured black design, the black background effectively highlights the main model, giving the set a ** collectible character.
The front of the box is marked with the kit's number YC-23038 and shows a yellow Jeep climber. There is a striking red marker on the right side to indicate that the set supports remote control. As can be seen from the information on the box, the kit contains 1 car, 1 remote control, 1 rechargeable battery module and 1 charging cable.
The back of the box shows a view of the back of the climbing vehicle, echoing the front and rear. The detailed illustration shows the mobility of the model and the flexibility of operation. As a result of the useMecanum WheelThe most distinctive feature of this climbing bike is its ability to move horizontally and in a serpentine position, a unique maneuver that is difficult to experience in other Technic sets.
When you open the lift-up lid, the first thing that catches your eye is six bags of parts in different colors. Each parts bag is in a uniform color and has a see-through window on one side so that people can see the parts inside at a glance. This design appears very simple.
In addition to the unique design of each bag of parts, their numbering is also unique. Instead of the usual numerical sorting, these bags use the letters abcde to correspond to parts packages 1-5. In addition, there is an unnumbered accessory package.
The set also comes with a plastic-protected building instruction manual. Despite the fact that this set contains 1490 parts, the instructions do not look thick. It was only after I finished assembling it that I realized that this was due to the compact typography inside the manual and the omission of repetitive building steps, as well as the overall design of the model, which can be said to be perfectly symmetrical.
It starts with the building session. While the subcontracting marks on the parts bags are in capital letters, numeric markings are used in the instructions. On the first page of the manual, you can also find the QR Code App** address that controls the climbing vehicle.
On the first page of the manual, the corresponding building page number is marked under each pack of parts, and this detailed design is very thoughtful. In addition, the set contains stickers, but after assembling the entire model of the crawler and attaching the stickers, I forgot to take a photo to show it. It is worth mentioning that the number of stickers is only 7, which is quite small.
The kit contains four light grey medium motors, a rechargeable light green battery, USB charging cable, white remote control, remote control and light cable. In addition, there is a ** control module that integrates the battery compartment, charging port, motherboard, Bluetooth module, speaker, interface and prompt light.
The light green battery that provides the power needs to be manually installed into the battery compartment of the **control module. **The control module supports cyclic charging, but the remote control requires two No. 7 batteries.
Building starts with a bag of parts, each with a separate package that contains the required pin parts, unlike other large packages.
During the building of the A-part bag, we completed four tire suspensions with independent suspension, each using a separate medium-sized motor in the center of the suspension. These four suspensions are symmetrical in pairs and are built in exactly the same way.
The four suspensions are connected by technical beams and 3L latches, which are fixed on either side of the power box in the middle. This step is not complicated, the only thing to be careful about is to avoid getting stuck in the motor wire.
Once combined, we connected the cables of the four motors to the four connectors at the bottom of the power box, so that the chassis part of the climbing car was complete. 24G high-frequency signaler.
Don't forget to pack the light green battery into the power box. This requires the use of a small Phillips screwdriver to open the power box. At this point, the building step of the Part A bag is over.
Next, the B-parts bag also contains sub-packages and adds more yellow Technic parts. In this step, we started building the body on the back of the crawler.
Key components include rear impact beams, black body, yellow guardrails, black cockpit rear wall, and lights. The building process was relatively simple, everything went smoothly, the pieces were put together quickly, and the steps in the instructions were clear and easy to understand.
Until now, the body had been shaped like a Jeep pickup, with a movable rear fender that could be rotated to open or close the doors through the axle at the bottom.
At this point, there are some parts left at the end of the B-parts bag, which are not superfluous spare parts, but will be used in the subsequent C-part bag building.
In the C-parts bag, we started building the hood of the climbing car, including the front bumper, lights, steering wheel, body frame, and hood. Here, the front lights are red, and the light parts with cables are installed on the inside.
When I was building the body, I thought it was a bit familiar, especially when paired with the black front end, which made me feel like a Jeep pickup.
Then, we combined the modules in the C bag with the body built in the B bag to reveal the dimensions of the vehicle. In addition, there is a pair of seats in the cockpit, which need to be installed in place after the overall combination is completed.
At this point, the construction of the C parts bag has come to an end. But here I still have some large parts left, and these are also used in the building steps of the subsequent parts kits, and I was a little puzzled by this approach.
Halfway through the build, the body and roof are likely to be in the next D-parts bag.
After assembling the D-parts bag, it turned out that there were more parts than expected: including the front windshield frame, movable yellow doors, black roof, window frames on the doors, front bumper, four black fenders, and searchlights on the roof.
I've always believed that in the world of building bricks, more parts often mean more fun. I can't wait to get these parts in place one by one. When the body of the entire climbing car is assembled, its shape appears very tough, full of violent aesthetics and off-road style, this shape is almost irresistible for many men.
While this remote-controlled climber is primarily designed for operation and play, there is no ambiguity in the details of the static display. Multiple parts such as doors and hoods can be opened and closed, adding to the interactivity and realism of the model.
When combined with the chassis finished in the A parts bag, the whole body looks very hardcore, both sci-fi and domineering. It reminds me of those monster trucks in the United States that can do somersaults.
Next, we come to the last package of parts: the Part Bag E. This pack of parts uses the most material in the five packs, and its expanded volume can be felt as soon as you open the box, compared to the other packs of parts. In this step, we'll build one of the most important parts of the climbing car: the four Mecanum wheels.
The Mecanum Wheel, a patented product of the Swedish Mecanum Company, was born about 50 years ago. This all-round moving tire works on the principle of a central wheel and several bearings located around the perimeter. These angled peripheral bearings convert part of the steering force into the normal force of the wheel.
Sounds complicated, right?Here, we placed 9 separate olive-shaped small axle wheels at an angle on the tread surface, which were fixed to the hub by a long cross shaft to form a large wheel. Each small axle wheel rotates, while the black 1L round pin acts as a bearing, making the slide very smooth.
Each small yellow olive-shaped axle wheel is made of rubber, so you don't have to worry about slipping or scratching. These tires give the climbing car a strong grip. Since the small axle wheels are designed at multiple angles, the vehicle can move freely in different directions without changing the direction of the wheels themselves.
The four Mecanum wheels are not placed in the same direction, but in pairs and symmetrically. This design allows the RC crawler to perform cool maneuvers such as high-speed lateral and diagonal drifts.
Measuring 35 cm long, 23 cm wide and 23 cm high, the finished yellow climber is impressive with its huge tires and strong off-road look. When placed statically, it looks very aggressive and strong, similar to a modified style "monster truck", while blending the characteristics of an off-road vehicle and a pickup truck.
The four massive Mecanum wheels not only enhance the crawler's off-road capabilities, but also make it quite noticeable on the road. In addition, the climbing vehicle is also equipped with a special four-wheel independent spring suspension system, which can adapt to various rough terrain, withstand shock and pressure, and is not afraid of bumps.
The number of stickers in the set is not much, and it is mainly used for digital decoration and license plates on the surface of the body, the most conspicuous of which is the capital "Chi", which seems to symbolize the spirit of Mercedes-Benz off-road.
This set stands out from the crowd in the form it packs, in the building instructions, and even in the sticker design. The peeled sticker has a transparent film on the part that needs to be torn off, leaving only the pattern shape and not covering the excess area of the original part, similar to a water sticker, but the operation is simpler.
In addition to the remote-controlled crawler in the yellow colourway, there are three other models in the same series: the green crawler, the red crawler and the army green crawler. Curiously, none of these models have specific names, so we can only distinguish them by color.
The finished dimensions of the army green climbing vehicle are 33 cm long, 23 cm wide, and 215cm tall, set number YC-23037, 1670 parts. Compared to the yellow version, it is more like a typical Defender off-road model. The body has a square shape and clean lines. With almost no stickers on its exterior, the overall design is full of toughness, simplicity and functionality, emphasizing rugged characteristics and practical off-road ability.
The front of the Army Green Climber has a vertical design with a unique grille and headlight cluster. In keeping with the stiff bodywork, the grille has a square shape that reveals a unique design style. The whole car's moving parts include the hood, a pair of doors, and rear doors.
The finished dimensions of the green crawler are 37 cm long, 23 cm wide, and 215cm high, set number YC-23036, total 1550 parts. In stark contrast to the army green crawler, the body of this grass green crawler is covered in various stickers. The body is finished in black and white with grass green accents, and even the four mecanum wheels are in different colours.
The car's moving parts include the front hood and a pair of doors.
The dimensions of the red climbing vehicle are 35 cm long, 23 cm wide and 21 cm high, the set number is YC-23035, and it has a total of 1640 parts. The shape of this color scheme is the most domineering, and the whole exudes a strong American muscle car style.
Unfortunately, however, the red car doesn't have much static articulation, the doors and hood can't be opened, and the only part that can be moved is the footrest under the door.
Except for the difference in the construction of the body part, the chassis structure with spring suspension and the Mecanum wheel design are all the same, and the number of parts is also almost the same. Which one do you think has the highest appearance?
When placed statically, the yellow off-road climbing car still has a certain playfulness throughout the car, and the structure inside can be seen by manually opening the hood, a pair of doors on both sides of the body can also be opened, and the rearview mirrors fixed to the doors can also be adjusted.
The unique look of these remote-controlled climbers is not just for eye-catching, it also simulates the maneuverability and off-road performance of a real off-road vehicle. Each of the four tire mounts comes with separate spring shocks, which not only slow down the vehicle's up and down vibrations, but also help keep the wheels in close contact with the road.
These four individual spring shocks certainly help with climbing hills and wading over obstacles.
When the battery is fully charged, the realistic sound of the climbing car is sounded by flipping the switch at the bottom, and the cool front lights come on. Then turn on the white remote control to complete the wireless link pairing between the vehicle and the remote control, the whole process is very simple, no need to wait.
The white remote control has two levers, and the left lever is toggled forward and backward, corresponding to the forward and backward direction of the climbing car. Toggle the toggle in the left and right directions, corresponding to the left horizontal movement and right horizontal movement of the climbing car. The left-right translation relies on the two tires on one side to rotate inwards and the other tire to rotate outward, a function that relies entirely on the Mecanum wheel.
The lever on the right can only be toggled left and right, corresponding to the original left or right rotation of the climbing vehicle, or turning around in a circle, which is the same principle as the track of an excavator or tank.
The left lever can also be beveled by simply moving the lever to the middle of any two adjacent arrows. This controls the diagonal movement of the climbing car, and only the diagonal direction of the tires is symmetrical, thanks to four completely independent motors.
If you prefer to use your mobile phone to operate this climbing vehicle, you can use Yuechuang's QR Code APP to control it through the mobile app. Compared with the traditional remote control, the mobile phone operation can also edit the path, providing a certain degree of intelligent operation.
Accompanied by the immersive and realistic roar of the horn, the remote control experience is greatly enhanced, making people feel more realistic speed and passion. Next, let's take a look at the actual operation of this block-driven off-road climbing vehicle of Yuechuang Building Blocks:
Combined with the powerful Mecanum wheels, this climbing bike is not only capable of regular forward, backward, left, right and left movements, turns and U-turns, but also allows for all-round universal driving. It can achieve lateral and rotary aerobatic drift, 45° diagonal drift, 180° lateral crab drift and 360° tank U-turn!
Although this model looks a little complicated on the outside, the overall experience is fairly simple and easy to understand when you follow the instructions. I think that even a child around 8 years old can assemble this set independently.
The high-precision parts produced by Yuechuang are definitely at a good level among domestic brands. The whole assembly process feels comfortable to the hand, and there will be no problems of over-tightening or loosening of parts. It's not hard to build this set, and you don't need to use tools like a hammer.
I've seen a lot of brick sports cars with remote control and motors, but this is the first time I've seen a brick climber with high maneuverability, agility and excellent off-road performance. If you pay attention to the handling of the remote control brick car, do not hesitate to choose this building block climbing car from Yuechuang, which will definitely not disappoint you.
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