"Blendo-Inspired" Full-Body Spinner Combat Vehicle

This is a heavy combat vehicle inspired by the famous battlebot "Blendo," created by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. While not an exact replica, it captures the essence of a powerful full-body spinner, scaled up with significant modifications for vehicular combat.

Core Concept & Design:
The vehicle is a massive, 3.1-ton (6,834 lb) all-wheel-drive machine featuring four-wheel steering. Its primary weapon is a rotating outer shell capable of spinning at up to 1500 RPM, designed to tear apart almost anything it contacts. A directional indicator on top (Green=Front, Red=Back) helps orient the driver.

Key Features & Controls:

• Near-Indestructible Frame: The main body is extremely durable, with the wheels being the primary vulnerable component.

• High-Maneuverability: Four-wheel steering provides a very tight turning circle at low speeds.

• Adjustable Spinner: The shell's rotation speed is adjustable from 100 to 1500 RPM (300 RPM is the default stable setting).

• Stability Assist: An optional JATO (jet-assisted take-off) system can be activated to push the vehicle down, increasing stability during attacks at the cost of ground clearance.

• Dedicated Key Binds (Set in Vehicle-Specific Controls):

  • Spinner Forward: Engages the primary weapon in normal rotation.

  • Spinner Reverse: Reverses the spinner direction to dislodge it or attempt to self-right if flipped.

  • Toggle JATO: Activates/deactivates the downward-thrust JATO system.

Important Notes & Known Issues:

• Transmission Warning: The automatic transmission is non-functional due to conflicts with the spinner mechanics. Manual shifting is required.

• Structural Weakness: The wheels are the most likely component to fail.

• Physics Limitations: The extreme forces generated will inevitably cause a physics engine crash, especially when engaging multiple targets or large vehicles like buses.

• Steep Learning Curve: The vehicle is intentionally difficult to control and requires practice to master.

Technical Credits & Tools:

• BeamNG.drive: Base game assets.

• Large Spinner Prop: Modified JBeam and Lua scripts.

• Development: Models, textures, and JBeam work by meins.

• Software: Blender, Sublime Text, Substance 3D Painter.