[MOC] Snow groomer: 42055 C model [WINNER + Redesign]

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Hey everyone,

Presenting my ltest and most mechanically complex MOC: the snow groomer. I am mighty satisfied with how it turned out; all the functions work well and the thing looks pretty good for a 42055 C model. The model has 5.5 power functions: Plow raising, Rear implement raising, drive, skid steering, Crane rotation, crane lifting. I also got some pictures of it in the snow! See them and the functions in action below:

So that's it. I hope you enjoy, and if you did (or didn't) please leave a comment. Thank you!

BbBT

Edited March 14, 2018 by BrickbyBrickTechnic

[Polo-Freak]

Wow thats a massive Groomer

Good Job

[Venefic]

Next thing you know, people will be sitting inside by the window with a warm drink while controlling their groomer who's outside moving snow! Great idea and clever thinking for making this alternate model. Did you have many pieces left over? 

[ArsMan064]

Really good for c model!

[Maaboo the Witch]

Said this on the WIP topic, and I'll say it again - great job! The colours and stickers really fit the model.

[Sjoemie himself]

Turned out great, nice functions as well. I know it's not in the original set but this model would be even better if it was rc. But I respect the fact that you stay true to the c-model spirit in keeping it motorized with just one motor.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

12 hours ago, Polo-Freak said:

Wow thats a massive Groomer

Good Job

Thanks! Its 70x40x20, so yeah, massive!

4 hours ago, Maaboo35 said:

Said this on the WIP topic, and I'll say it again - great job! The colours and stickers really fit the model.

Thank-you!

5 hours ago, ArsMan064 said:

Really good for c model!

Thanks!

10 hours ago, Venefic said:

Next thing you know, people will be sitting inside by the window with a warm drink while controlling their groomer who's outside moving snow! Great idea and clever thinking for making this alternate model. Did you have many pieces left over? 

Thanks a lot! I think I had around 1000 pieces left, though likely less than that.

4 hours ago, Sjoemie himself said:

Turned out great, nice functions as well. I know it's not in the original set but this model would be even better if it was rc. But I respect the fact that you stay true to the c-model spirit in keeping it motorized with just one motor.

Thank you! Yes, it would be better RC.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Hey everyone,

Major update: this model won third prize in the BriXtar/Brickset alternative model contest! Thank you to all voters! You can read the full article here.

As well, I have to be honest. Several elements of this project were badly done and/or rushed since I needed to complete it for the contest before a 3-week trip. Therefore, in the next days I will be redesigning those elements, and then redoing the video and pictures.

Thanks!

BbBT

[Aventador2004]

Congrats, wish I'd know if it.

[1gor]

It looks huge. 

Congrats on third prize

[superdog]

HUGE MOC，really want pay for instruction of this model..

MY 42055 A model almost DEAD in my room..

[grum64]

An excellent use of the 42055's parts. It looks good and functions really well. You’ve done a terrific job.

It'd be great if TLG were to add C models. They could at least make sure all their B models are as good as this.

Congratulations on the competition. I've not looked at the article yet but the 1st & 2nd place builds must have been quite something for your brilliant build to come 3rd.

[Big Roy]

Love it! Is there a instruction for this? 

[Gray Gear]

The first thing I thought before reading it was a C model was:"This thing needs twice the trackwidth!" But with the Bricks that were available to use you did a great job. Still needs wider tracks tho 

[AFOLegofan66]

Really nice job on this C model!! Quite a fun size to play with!!