- Finding roads, landmarks, and safe approaches
- Long scouting loops with light cargo
- Generated terrain where recovery matters more than armor
Workshop blueprint / EXP-10
Off-Road Scout - Exploration Vehicle
A compact four-wheel exploration vehicle with moderate suspension travel, protected fuel, lights, and only one priority-loot chest.
Intermediate40–65 minutes1 mechanicVersion 1.0
- The trip requires bulk cargo
- The vehicle is being turned into a mobile base
- Heavy armor raises the center of mass above the seat
Workshop baseline
Use these dimensions and targets for the first working version. They are a practical starting layout, not a fixed in-game preset; adjust them only after the baseline passes its tests.
Plan the craftable parts →- 01Footprint
- 10 × 16 blocks
- 02Suspension
- 4 Off-Road units
- 03Wheel layout
- 4 wheels / front steering
- 04Storage
- 1 priority-loot chest
- 05Lighting
- 2 forward Headlights
- 06Recovery
- Clear Lift points front and rear
02 / Prepare the bench
Part manifest
The quantities below describe one baseline build. Optional parts are marked so you can prove the working system before spending on lighting, storage, or automation.
PartQtyJob in this buildPriority
Direct crafting cost
This total multiplies each listed part by its preferred Craftbot or Mechanic Station recipe. Processed materials and block recipes are shown as direct inputs instead of being expanded into every earlier production step.
- Craftable part types
- 9/9
- Station time
- 4m 35s
- Input types
- 11
72 neededMetal Block Level 1
Craftbot8 batches · 40sAvailable from the start
Scrap Metal Block × 160
4 neededWheel
Craftbot4 batches · 1mAvailable from the start
Wood Block Level 1 × 80Metal Block Level 1 × 20Beeswax × 12
6 neededBearing
Craftbot6 batches · 30sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 6
4 neededOff-Road Suspension Level 1
Craftbot4 batches · 40sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 80Component Kit × 4Crude Oil × 8
1 neededDriver's Seat Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 2Circuit Board × 1Cotton × 10
1 neededGas Engine Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 5Circuit Board × 1Crude Oil × 5
1 neededLarge Chest
Craftbot1 batch · 30sGrowlab reward
Metal Block Level 2 × 20Circuit Board × 5Glue × 5
2 neededHeadlight
Craftbot2 batches · 10sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 2Glass Block × 2Circuit Board × 2Glue × 2
1 neededSwitch
Craftbot1 batch · 5sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 1Circuit Board × 1
04 / Build in testable systems
Construction sequence
Do not place the next system until the checkpoint under the current stage is true. That keeps steering, motion, power, and storage failures separate.
01
Build around recovery
Keep the frame light and reachable after a rollover.
- Use a short 10 × 16 frame.
- Reserve clear Lift points at both ends.
- Mount seat, engine, and chest low inside the wheelbase.
02
Set moderate suspension travel
Follow terrain without turning the scout into a tall bouncer.
- Install matching Off-Road Suspension units.
- Leave full compression clearance around every wheel.
- Begin with equal settings and an unloaded chassis.
03
Add the expedition loadout
Carry essentials without becoming a cargo truck.
- Mount one chest for priority loot.
- Protect fuel near the center.
- Aim Headlights below the driver's eye line.
04
Run the recovery route
Test rough terrain, a controlled rollover, and a damaged corner.
- Cross a ditch diagonally at low power.
- Tip the scout safely and recover it with the Lift.
- Remove one cosmetic corner and confirm steering remains usable.
Workshop tools
Each tool below has a specific job in this build. Finish that job, then move to the next stage instead of wiring and tuning everything at once.
Suspension setup and expeditions
↗Lift
Recovers the scout from generated terrain and tests wheel droop.
Preflight
↗Connect Tool
Checks steering, drive, and lights before departure.
Field service
↗Weld Tool
Repairs or replaces a damaged corner module.
Loadout
↗Paint Tool
Marks fuel, storage, and recovery points.
Connection map
Read each row from input to output. Name or color the physical controls to match this map before closing the bodywork.
Driver's SeatTerrain drive
→Gas EngineModerate power
Driver's SeatSteering
→Steering bearingsFront axle
Gas EngineTraction
→Drive bearingsFour-wheel drive if fuel allows
Light SwitchVisibility
→HeadlightsToggle
07 / Commission the build
Test bench
Run these checks with the normal load fitted. If one fails, make the listed physical change and repeat that same test before changing another variable.
TestPass conditionIf it fails
Diagonal ditch
At least three wheels retain useful contact
Reduce stiffness or increase safe clearance
Controlled rollover
Lift reaches a structural point
Expose recovery blocks
Loaded steering
One chest does not cause understeer
Move storage forward and lower
Scenario variants
Change the proven baseline for the route or job you actually have. Every upgrade adds a tradeoff, so repeat the test bench afterward.
Use Sport Suspension and lower ride height
Less terrain clearance
Add side work lights with separate control
More power use and glare management
Add one protected passenger seat
Longer frame or less cargo room
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