Jim Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 It's not often that I start a MOD topic, but there's a first time for everything Left original and on the right a mod with half bushes, to prevent the outriggers from touching the panels. Quote
Zerobricks Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 7:01 PM, Jim said: It's not often that I start a MOD topic, but there's a first time for everything Expand But you are a MODerator Think best mod for this set would be to put some real live axle suspension and an XL motor for each axle along with servo for steering the front and possibly rear most axle. And something to increase clearance under outriggers. Quote
Jim Posted July 17, 2017 Author Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 7:03 PM, Zero (Zblj) said: But you are a MODerator Think best mod for this set would be to put some real live axle suspension and an XL motor for each axle along with servo for steering the front and possibly rear most axle. And something to increase clearance under outriggers. Expand Hehe technically that Milan now The Outriggers can only be moved 1L up, otherwise they won't hit the ground when fully extended. (or you need to change some more) Quote
Zerobricks Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) On 7/17/2017 at 7:09 PM, Jim said: Hehe technically that Milan now The Outriggers can only be moved 1L up, otherwise they won't hit the ground when fully extended. (or you need to change some more) Expand I say double stage outriggers than Edited July 17, 2017 by Zero (Zblj) Quote
syclone Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Scrap the entire chassis , put at least 1 XL motor per wheel ,V12 under the hood, the boom from 42009 on the rear and you have a beautiful overkill tow truck And PP tires to make it look cool Edited July 17, 2017 by LXF Quote
1gor Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 8:24 PM, LXF said: Scrap the entire chassis , put at least 1 XL motor per wheel ,V12 under the hood, the boom from 42009 on the rear and you have a beautiful overkill tow truck And PP tires to make it look cool Expand That sounds like pimp my 42070 Quote
BrickbyBrickTechnic Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 8:24 PM, LXF said: Scrap the entire chassis , put at least 1 XL motor per wheel ,V12 under the hood, the boom from 42009 on the rear and you have a beautiful overkill tow truck And PP tires to make it look cool Expand We could definitely use that V12. Quote
Aventador2004 Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 8:24 PM, LXF said: Scrap the entire chassis , put at least 1 XL motor per wheel ,V12 under the hood, the boom from 42009 on the rear and you have a beautiful overkill tow truck And PP tires to make it look cool Expand But we have to price it at $1000 for no reason... Quote
Didumos69 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 8:24 PM, LXF said: Scrap the entire chassis Expand The chassis sure is in need of some improvements. You could say, the chassis ends where the rear axles start. My fingers are itching, but I'm not buying... Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 7:10 PM, Zero (Zblj) said: I say double stage outriggers than Expand Yes!! That would be great. Rebuilding the chassis to accomodate several motors and some soft springs would be a nice challenge. Create a proper bed, make the crane more robust. I think lots of people will be downloading the instructions, instead of buying the set. Didumos69 for example On 7/18/2017 at 7:16 AM, Didumos69 said: The chassis sure is in need of some improvements. You could say, the chassis ends where the rear axles start. My fingers are itching, but I'm not buying... Expand Quote
Didumos69 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 7:17 AM, Jim said: I think lots of people will be downloading the instructions, instead of buying the set. Didumos69 for example Expand Haha, you're quite right, I was already looking out for them, but they're not online yet. Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 Would it be feasible to add suspension to the front wheels as well? Quote
valenciaeric Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 This is probably the set requiring the most mods to be playable efficiently since 42008 tow truck. I look forward to seeing many proposals that will focus on an offroad chassis and get rid of all the crane parts and weight. I imagine the front suspension could be employed from Unimog or Crawler without too much difficulty and the Arocs solution to the rear. Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 8:15 AM, valenciaeric said: I imagine the front suspension could be employed from Unimog... Expand Unimog like suspension sounds like a plan. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 But that means the XL motor would have to be relocated Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 9:41 AM, nguyengiangoc said: But that means the XL motor would have to be relocated Expand And duplicated The chassis needs a complete overhaul. Quote
nerdsforprez Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 10:25 AM, Jim said: And duplicated The chassis needs a complete overhaul. Expand The line between modifying and MOCing will be very fine with this set. Overhauling something will require a lot more "my own creating" than modifying what TLG did with the set. For this reason, I think this thread will be really interesting if we get some of our more seasoned builders trying to improve it. Rarely do I subscribe for notifications on a thread, but I think I will subscribe to this one. Problem is.... people actually have to buy the set to improve it..... Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 10:40 AM, nerdsforprez said: Problem is.... people actually have to buy the set to improve it..... Expand No you don't Just download the instructions and build it with your own parts. Then MOD is. Or MOC it Quote
Aventador2004 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 7:17 AM, Jim said: Yes!! That would be great. Rebuilding the chassis to accomodate several motors and some soft springs would be a nice challenge. Create a proper bed, make the crane more robust. I think lots of people will be downloading the instructions, instead of buying the set. Didumos69 for example Expand If you keep the pendular, I found a spring idea for that. I can upload in a bit. Quote
Chase Rosipayla Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hey Jim, where is the lego 42069 review? Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 12:28 PM, Chase Rosipayla said: Hey Jim, where is the lego 42069 review? Expand Hey chase, I do have a day job you know (just finished the build, so I still have a lot of ground to cover) Quote
Aventador2004 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 @Sariel said his review should arrive today or tomorrow. Quote
MegaRoi Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 10:42 AM, Jim said: No you don't Just download the instructions and build it with your own parts. Then MOD is. Or MOC it Expand Any idea where to get the instructions? I think on the official Lego instructions page they will be released on fist of August, while none of the new 2H sets is available. Quote
Jim Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/18/2017 at 2:29 PM, MegaRoi said: Any idea where to get the instructions? I think on the official Lego instructions page they will be released on fist of August, while none of the new 2H sets is available. Expand It indeed is not a matter of where but when. Be patient, they will be available on the official LEGO site soon (I reckon). Quote
suffocation Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi Jim, do you think the track width could be any narrower without the wheels bumping into the chassis or the bodywork? Quote
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