[MOC] Heavy Duty Forklift RC

[Dalafik]

UPDATE: Instructions & parts list are available at Rebrickable.

Three years ago I made this forklift as a an alternative of the 42009 set. Ever since then I wanted to make a proper RC version of it. So here it is.

Overall it is a better rendition of a generic heavy forklift. It is narrower, shorter and better scaled than its predecessor. You may criticize me for the lack of slopes and curves, but that's my building style - I always prefer sturdiness over beauty.

There are 4 motorized classic functions:

1. Movement (L-motor)
2. Steering (servo)
3. Mast extension (L-motor)
4. Mast tilting (S-motor)

Manual functions include sliding blades and openable doors. 

Here is an extremely short video demonstrating the model at work. Sadly, lack of gradual control over the motor's power makes it hard to move smoothly.

So, what is your verdict?

Edited April 8, 2018 by Dalafik

[1gor]

IMHO it is a good model. I like battery placement 

[Milan]

Yeah, looks like a tough model.

[jorgeopesi]

I like it and I liked before but I think this huge machine deserves a higher arm.

[Aventador2004]

I remember this! Love the mod!

[andythenorth]

Nice forklift. 

You might try a train remote?   7 variable speeds, about 15 Euros on Bricklink.  https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?id=84664#T=S&O={"iconly":0} . Much more fine control than the bang-bang remote.

Edited April 4, 2018 by andythenorth

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Cool model. Sturdiness is always better! Especially when I build fast (before BuWizz ) models. I agree with @andythenorth about the other remote being a better choice.