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I am impressed by the steering setup of the second axle (better, smaller than in 42043) and by the cross-oriented springs of the third/fourth axle.

I didn't dare to say that, but as it's said now, I'd like to consent. We all know the struggles and challenges when building with Lego Technic (especially in this small scale given the available Linear Actuators) (and we all love them!!!)... but dumping with an angle of 9 degress is a little bit low. Maybe some round pieces will roll down, but most of the load won't even move at this angle. This is even worse as Ngoc's MOC is really well engineered and looks great and has a lot of nice features apart from the dumping issue.

Besides some sets that have personal relevance for me (childhood, return after dark ages etc.), I'd like to nominate the 8069 (wheel loader with backhoe) because of the density of functions in this mid-priced set. The building process ist interesting, the playability is great, everywhere you can turn a crank or a gear for plenty of functions.

We see two of the new type grey knob gears (with 45° offset) in the image. I believe we all appreciate that TLG provides us with this attractive part... ...but is it really necessary in this set? I don't believe so, because the axle is driven by two of the 20 teeth double bevel gears, so the axle's orientation is pretty irrelevant.

Both ideas are great (even if the knob gear stepper is not built yet)! We all should think more about alternatives. In most cases, there are quite a few ways to reach the goal and to decrease the dependancy on rare/new/special parts.

FINALLY, after 34 years, we got some new parts especially for fake engines! I wonder what sound the new cams and pistons will make, if any. It looks as if the pistons will rather not lose contact to the crankshaft, so at least there NO clicking sound will be produced.

I really like this creative MOC of an extraordinary machine! After reading your descriptions and watching the video I still have some questions: - What's the purpose of the gearbox? Are there different driving speeds? (Like in official 42114 (???)) - What happens after the ejection, i.e. when the linear actuator's full extension? I assume the linear actuator will stall - and because it's connected to the propulsion, the whole vehicle will stop, wouldn't it? Edit: Oh, I just checked rebrickable: The ejector moves forward and backward. How did you manage to achieve this periodic movement?

As far as I am concerned, the community receives your MOC very enthusiastically!!! I bought 42037 back im 2015, built it, and was pretty disappointed about the b-model. Then I gave it another shot in 2023... same situation! So with your 42037 c-model I am finally reconciled with this mediocre set - and I really am looking forward to see your d-model and your e-model... and maybe your f-model... 🙂 ... and I really appreciate your systematic approach with your analysis of the parts (axles, gears, panels...) before starting to invent an alternate model. These are the steps which have to precede a successful MOC with limited parts. Very instructive! I like it a lot, and I learned a lot. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and scrutiny!

There seem to be rather twice as much functions as in the a-model - but without any doubt, this alternative model has got an impressive amount of functions. My favourite part is how the axle for driving the winch at the very end of the tipping bed is routed all the way down by using two universal joints (reminds me a bit of 42078, where this rare arragement is used as well) - and surely some more gears which are invisible deep down in the chassis. Very nice!

Besides the fact that there are no arctic penguins, I like the idea. If they should ever find their way from Antarctica up north, the Mobile Washing Station will be ready and waiting for them.

Yes, the 5th picture (just above the video screenshot) shows two misaligned cardan joints which are (part of) the reason for the wave-like movement of the mothership. Besides that, it is a great moc with clear lines and an innovative mechanical concept.

I just built a version of this buggy - thanks to R0Sch's building instructions, which helped a lot. However, we have to realize that TLG did not leave much space for the driver's head. Right above the seats the cage is located, so that it looks a bit odd when one imagines how a figure could be placed in thos vehicle. So I am working on a version with a little bit more space in the driver's cabin.

Maybe the 45 degree offset is needed for the functions of the b-model... 😝

Yes, it's quite clear how the sequential funtion is achieved. The point I will have to examine in more detail is how the towing arm lifts itself. There are some cleverly mounted levers/linkages...

Yes, you are surely right. However, I'm still disappointed by the worldwide operating TLG which is able to put very professional price tags onto their products while not being able to make professional presentation photos (even worse: think of the half-photoshopped blue/red pin in the new 42146 Offroad Buggy...) Oh yes, now I see (the knob wheels's single lbg knob). Thanks! I wonder what will be its function and why the 45° offset is important for it... There seems to be another knob wheel (yellow) of which only a single knob can be seen on the very same photo (right above the lbg knob).