[C Model] 42043 Articulated Tractor & Trailer

[Mantarri]

Hi, this is my C Model for the 42043 - MB Arocs, It's an articulated tractor with a tipping trailer! 

Tech specs:

1x L Motor

3x Pneumatic cylinders, 2x 11x2 to lift & lower the trailer bed, and a 1x5 cylinder to open & close the trailer flap.

10x Wheels, 8 on the tractor in a dually configuration, & 4 on the trailer.

 

Well, now on to pictures!

All pictures & more are available at my BrickLink http://bricksafe.com/pages/XtremeBuilder/c-model-42043---mb-arocs---articulated-tractor--trailer

 

Edited March 26, 2017 by XtremeBuilder
L motor, not XL. :P

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Well done! Looks kinda bad but the functions seem mighty interesting! Have you checked out my latest 42043 c model? Hint: pic is in my signature :)

[Mantarri]

Hi, it looks better in real life, my picture shooting locations kinda suck. 

I have seen your driller, looks neat.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

4 hours ago, XtremeBuilder said:

Hi, it looks better in real life, my picture shooting locations kinda suck. 

I have seen your driller, looks neat.

 

My tip for this truck is to make the cab more realistic. The functions seem to be in place and well-established, but the cab is inaccurate and half-baked. The cab is the part of the truck which gives the first impression. But overall, very well done 

[Mantarri]

9 minutes ago, BrickByBrick Official said:

My tip for this truck is to make the cab more realistic. The functions seem to be in place and well-established, but the cab is inaccurate and half-baked. The cab is the part of the truck which gives the first impression. But overall, very well done 

Good point, by the way, this is a tractor as in farm equipment, not truck, the cab should've looked more like this: 

So it could've been taller in hindsight  But this cab is a big improvement for me actually, as I'm still working on certain parts of aesthetics as far as MOCs go, and while this tractor I made didn't turn out perfect, I have improved significantly since my last MOCs (take a look at my old one & cringe. :P).

Edited March 26, 2017 by XtremeBuilder

[1gor]

11 hours ago, XtremeBuilder said:

Good point, by the way, this is a tractor as in farm equipment, not truck, the cab should've looked more like this: 

So it could've been taller in hindsight  But this cab is a big improvement for me actually, as I'm still working on certain parts of aesthetics as far as MOCs go, and while this tractor I made didn't turn out perfect, I have improved significantly since my last MOCs (take a look at my old one & cringe. :P).

...and it has 6 cylinder in-line engine like Arocs...

Because Arocs has 12 wheels you've made good decision to make tractor with double wheels...

[Mantarri]

6 hours ago, I_Igor said:

...and it has 6 cylinder in-line engine like Arocs...

Because Arocs has 12 wheels you've made good decision to make tractor with double wheels...

Yeah, I've always liked these types of tractors, seemed it would work good, and the engine is a boxer, 3 cylinders on one side, 3 on the other. 

Not realistic, but still pretty cool. 

Edited March 27, 2017 by XtremeBuilder

[1gor]

18 hours ago, XtremeBuilder said:

Yeah, I've always liked these types of tractors, seemed it would work good, and the engine is a boxer, 3 cylinders on one side, 3 on the other. 

Not realistic, but still pretty cool. 

I know, but because in-line 6 is narrow so this configuration enables smooth and narrow bonnet which is essential for good visibility from driver's cab 

Perhaps you could make some communal tractor (has street legal tires) for street cleaning or similar...

Edited March 28, 2017 by I_Igor

[Mantarri]

8 hours ago, I_Igor said:

I know, but because in-line 6 is narrow so this configuration enables smooth and narrow bonnet which is essential for good visibility from driver's cab 

Perhaps you could make some communal tractor (has street legal tires) for street cleaning or similar...

Hmm, I never knew that, neat tidbit.

My next MOC with either be a cool off road machine c model, or a mindstorms robot.

[1gor]

16 hours ago, XtremeBuilder said:

Hmm, I never knew that, neat tidbit.

My next MOC with either be a cool off road machine c model, or a mindstorms robot.

mindstorm robot mh? Based on your profile picture this is more likely, but perhaps set 42069 is waiting for you...