Maaboo the Witch Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 While I don't hate the styling on 42129, I simply think any kind of utilitarian configuration would've worked better. It'd fit in more with the precedent set by the previous Mercs. Quote
1gor Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 I think @jrx made something similar about 3 years ago Quote
gyenesvi Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) On 7/18/2021 at 12:17 PM, sebulba56 said: I think, looking at the price, the set would have gained to have a working fake engine. It would have been simple since the two motors powering the transmission are in the middle of the chassis. I wonder if you have ever tried squeezing a working fake engine above a live axle that has a servo motor mounted on top. Not much space left above it, in fact it is quite difficult to squeeze the servo in in the first place, and a fake engine needs quite a few studs of vertical space (about 7 including the hood). I’d bet it would not fit, and that’s exactly why it was left out, not because they didn’t think about it.. Edited July 20, 2021 by gyenesvi Quote
Samolot Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 Long time ago I did one also. [MOC] Mercedes Zetros expedition vehicle - LEGO Technic and Model Team - Eurobricks Forums Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 I don't know why the grill was changed from the 6x6 version; it looked so much cleaner, and was more accurate. The final design is a bit muddled and awkward. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, gyenesvi said: I wonder if you have ever tried squeezing a working fake engine above a live axle that has a servo motor mounted on top. Not much space left above it, in fact it is quite difficult to squeeze the servo in in the first place I managed to squeeze the servo in. But putting a drive train and a small inline 6 under the hood is nightmarish. I spent two days trying to do that and bumped in to constraints everywhere. In the end I just decided to ditch the attempt. Edited July 20, 2021 by Ngoc Nguyen Quote
Akassin Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: I don't know why the grill was changed from the 6x6 version; it looked so much cleaner, and was more accurate. The final design is a bit muddled and awkward. The radiator grille of the previous version belonged to the first generation of Zetros. In 2020, a restyling was released. And now the radiator grille is the same as in the model old: new: Edited July 20, 2021 by Akassin Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Akassin said: The radiator grille of the previous version belonged to the first generation of Zetros. In 2020, a restyling was released. And now the radiator grille is the same as in the model You're right. I still prefer the old grille though. Quote
Akassin Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 I agree 100% I also like the design before restyling more, but Lego were forced to make an actual design. Quote
1gor Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 IMHO early generation grille looks better, but at least here LEGO made good replication of it Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 I still think it should have been framed identically to the previous grill. It lacks some definition in the final version. Quote
1gor Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: I still think it should have been framed identically to the previous grill. It lacks some definition in the final version. Agree, but with licensed models TLC always makes actual version (ok fat & furious car was 1970 Charger) Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, I_Igor said: Agree, but with licensed models TLC always makes actual version (ok fat & furious car was 1970 Charger) What I meant was using the same angle-connector technique surrounding the grill, since the nose part is similar in both versions of the real Zetros. Look at the 6x6 prototype. See the area surrounding the grill? That should have been retained. Edited July 20, 2021 by Maaboo35 Quote
1gor Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: What I meant was using the same angle-connector technique surrounding the grill, since that part is similar in both versions of the real Zetros. I understood what you mean; like this Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, I_Igor said: I understood what you mean; like this Exactly. Quote
1gor Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 Building instructions available https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions/42129?marketfallbackfrom=en-at Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 The Brickset review is live! It's even more negative than Sariel's. Quote
Johnny1360 Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 So I noticed they used the term throttle, to me that indicates the ability to control the drive motors speed, instead of just on or off as with most technic sets. Is this true or just wishful thinking on my part? Quote
pleegwat Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 The zetros C+ profile isn't in the public app yet, but previous C+ models with motorised drive have all supported gradual control. PF models using infrared supported it as well, but only with the train remote which tended to have other disadvantages. Quote
jshuiting Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Maaboo35 said: The Brickset review is live! It's even more negative than Sariel's. And rightfully so, it's a expensive, bad looking, slow and unintersting R/C truck. Especially if you compare it to trucks in this scale from the past, such a dissapointment. Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, jshuiting said: And rightfully so, it's a expensive, bad looking, slow and unintersting R/C truck. Especially if you compare it to trucks in this scale from the past, such a dissapointment. I don't disagree with the review. Can't help but echo the words of Huw Millington: "Is that it?" Quote
AVCampos Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 I view it as a parts pack. And, in that respect, apart from the hard-to-reuse bright green elements, I actually like it. Quote
jshuiting Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, AVCampos said: I view it as a parts pack. And, in that respect, apart from the hard-to-reuse bright green elements, I actually like it. If it were cheaped i'd agree, but even then would've prefered it with 3 axles and no PF. Quote
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