2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 It really is an classic and it will be remembered for ever I guess... Thanks for your review!!! Quote
phoenixtroy Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 amazing! sadly my lego skill doesn't allow me to create such masterpieces. Quote
bonox Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) i've ordered a dozen future car 70x28 wheels to try with this, hoping the size won't be too different to the 68.8. I've also got a couple of 68.8x40 and x36 balloons to try as well, since they look pretty good on Ingmar's off highway trucks. I figure I might be able to make up a wheel cover that will hide the 'sports car' nature of the wheels a little. Since I won't be getting around to completing the build for a while, does anyone have thoughts on what it might look like? There are some low profile car type tyres as well that could look interesting on the rear, but they're way too wide for the first and second axles I think. Edited September 24, 2015 by bonox Quote
ppleking Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 i start this build !! do you have your pdf ! with corection ! i view that the tanks is not in the part list ! does it have some other error ! Quote
bonox Posted May 5, 2016 Posted May 5, 2016 I'm putting this together at long last but have a question for the suspension: can anyone tell me what the model is like with the 4 hard spring (yellow) shocks at the rear compared to using soft spring variants? It's a heavy model and the lifting axle doesn't contribute to load carrying (doesn't maintain air pressure for long) - will it sit on its haunches with soft springs or maintain some lift? Quote
Andrea Grazi Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Hi everyone, you will not believe it but I joined only today at Eurobricks ... my english is bad, sorry for all the mistakes I will make. I did not remember this discussion, today a guy on fb has inserted a link ... and here I am. This fantastic review has moved me and I am honored with all your compliments! It's been a few years, it's true, I'm sorry I did not answer before! ...better late than never! Sorry Quote
AFOLegofan66 Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 @Andrea Grazi thanks for your amazing model!! I built this a few years back and had to take it apart for parts. It worked like a charm and regret today that I took this apart. Of course I could build it again!! Quote
Andrea Grazi Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 ...rebuilding it today would be like going back to prehistoric! Quote
suffocation Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 What a jaw-dropping MOC this is I hope the mods leave this thread open - a lot of the building techniques used here are ingenious, even by today's standards. Also, it's great to see Andrea himself on board now Quote
grum64 Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 I'm sure there used to be a video of this incredible build on Youtube but I can't seem to find it now. Does anyone have it or know where I can get it? Quote
BKu Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Anybody who still have the building instructions? All above links are dead Quote
Mr Ogel Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 4 hours ago, BKu said: Anybody who still have the building instructions? All above links are dead here it is: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-0830/conv-Grazi/tow-truck/#comments and still avalable! Quote
Mr Ogel Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 and here you find some pictures of the cabling: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=74562 But it is a pretty expensive MOC for people who don't have 5590 and all technic sets from the 80's and 90's Quote
BKu Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Thanks for the link. Let me see what I can made out of it. Building as the instructions are is impossible, but maybe it can be adjusted somehow. Quote
Andrea Grazi Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Hi guys! I arrived late! You have already answered! Thanks Mr Ogel! Every now and then this discussion reopens! I am always very happy! BKu If you need some advice, I'm available !!!! My TOW TRUCK is now a dinosaur, now it's just about RC! But I believe that building it is always pleasant, apart from the pneumatic circuit, even simple! Quote
Blakbird Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Wow, this brings back memories. I think this one of the first sets of instructions I ever made (and it shows). Quote
BKu Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Well, let me see what I can make out of it. Quote
Mr Ogel Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 5:44 PM, Andrea Grazi said: My TOW TRUCK is now a dinosaur, now it's just about RC! Dinosaur or not. I checked the instructions and it is a goold old technic brick creations - very nicely done. If I would build it I would need to replace some stuff luckilyI have most of the technic parts from the sets of that time. But one question first - are the smaller tires also fitting: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32019#T=C ? Or are they looking too small? I also just saw 5571 on BL where tires were replaced with the vintage tires 3740 24 x 43 Technic, Solid - https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3740#T=C What is your tip? Quote
ludov Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 The smaller tires don’t fit: the rear suspension doesn’t provide enough ground clearance for those. Quote
Mr Ogel Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, ludovisser said: The smaller tires don’t fit: the rear suspension doesn’t provide enough ground clearance for those. thanks for info Quote
Andrea Grazi Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Hi Eric!!! I can't thank you enough for creating those instructions, I'm still very honored! It would be a good time to write another MOC book, see great things from all over the world! Pawel always "works" like crazy ... and you? Hi guys, ludovisser is absolutely right, unfortunately the rear suspension is very low! Years ago with € 150/170 you bought a used 5571, by buying two you already had a good starting point, today unfortunately it costs a lot even used! Quote
Kumbbl Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 (edited) Sorry for bumping - but it seems that a least some people would be not uninterested in building this model... In the very first post of this thread you can see my photos of the model. Unfortunately, it has been sitting in the attic of our house for years now — my son is no longer interested in it, and, if I’m honest, I really need to make some space. It was a truly great and challenging build experience, and I don’t like parting with such special models, but: I would be willing to sell the model fully assembled, i.e. including all required (and in some cases absurdly expensive) parts — including the building instructions from Blakbird with all unclear sections thoroughly clarified by me, detailed pneumatic and electrical schematics (including precise hose and cable lengths), and all other necessary notes. Important: all PDFs will of course be included for free, since they didn’t cost me anything either. I am not trying to make money from this model; I’m happy to let it go for a fair price — offers welcome via PM. To the mods: sorry if this offer is misplaced here, but I thought it fit, since there has been interest in the model in the comments. Please let me know if this should or must be posted elsewhere. Edited January 29 by Kumbbl Quote
Andrea Grazi Posted February 3 Posted February 3 On 1/29/2026 at 7:27 AM, Kumbbl said: Sorry for bumping - but it seems that a least some people would be not uninterested in building this model... In the very first post of this thread you can see my photos of the model. Unfortunately, it has been sitting in the attic of our house for years now — my son is no longer interested in it, and, if I’m honest, I really need to make some space. It was a truly great and challenging build experience, and I don’t like parting with such special models, but: I would be willing to sell the model fully assembled, i.e. including all required (and in some cases absurdly expensive) parts — including the building instructions from Blakbird with all unclear sections thoroughly clarified by me, detailed pneumatic and electrical schematics (including precise hose and cable lengths), and all other necessary notes. Important: all PDFs will of course be included for free, since they didn’t cost me anything either. I am not trying to make money from this model; I’m happy to let it go for a fair price — offers welcome via PM. To the mods: sorry if this offer is misplaced here, but I thought it fit, since there has been interest in the model in the comments. Please let me know if this should or must be posted elsewhere. Hi Kumbbl, I just reread everything you wrote way back in 2015... I was moved, you gave me so many compliments, and I can't thank you enough! But the most important thing is that you rebuilt the model perfectly and that you had fun! Many years have passed, and I understand that you want to sell the model. I won't make you an offer because I don't know its current value... at today's prices, it must be very high! If you'd like to publish it and try to sell it, that's no problem for me. I'd love to know how much you'd like to sell it for: andrea.grazi@tiscalinet.it! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Andrea Grazi Quote
Lipko Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) It was among the models that got me into Lego as an adult. Amazing how google doesn't know about you.... Do I remember correctly that there was also a blue monster truck with power puller tires from you @Andrea Grazi? That was one of the other hugely inspirational model for me (obviously my first MOC started to be a crawler) Edited February 11 by Lipko Quote
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