[MOC][MOD] Unimog U 4023/U 5023

[gvo25]

Hello all,

With the possible release of lego technic mercedes Zetros, I decided to rebuild my Technic unimog U400 into an unimog U4023. I could do this thanks to the recently aquired Claas Tractor Tyres and the abundant parts of the Liebherr - I find the Liebherr a fantastic set for parts - I modified the cab and I will integrate 2 control+ L motors and 1 XL control+ motor for drive.

First I started with the cab, the chassis I'll do next

The cab is build on the same base of the U400 cab

The cab is not 100% true to the original, lack of various grilles, the front wheel arches are not integrated in the cabin, the air intake etc, but I find it a great start if i can say so myself.

The cab features lockable doors

Here is a foto of the cab on the original U400 unimog chassis with Claas Tyres. So the next project is to rebuild the chassis with the control+ motors and I also plan to rebuild the front bumper to match the U4023 bumper.

Hope you liked it so far

[efferman]

Could you please try to give the bonnet an different angle? more like the real thing?

Edited February 7, 2021 by efferman

[gvo25]

the inclined bonnet does indeed look better, I'll give it a try

[1gor]

...and perhaps you could post this in already existing topic 

 

[gvo25]

So, second iteration of the unimog, It has now the inclined bonnet with a smaller windshield. It has also a new bumper with all the functions PTO  and air supply. The cab has an XL-motor for steering. The body has a L-motor for functions and XL motor for drive. Later I would want to add the cargo bay in white panels but I fear i don't have enough white panels if not it'll be grey again. Later on I would like to add a salt dispenser.

 

 

 

[gvo25]

WIP Unimog Revisited

Hello All,

second attempt to build a better cab and improve the unimog. First of all I adapted the chassis of the unimog to fit the new hubs, and I went back to the normal style of electric motors. It all works well, the XL-motor lacks a bit in power but it's not to bad. The chassis is also lengthened at the rear to accomodate the claas tyres a bit better. Also with the new cab, the unimog is fairly heavy.

The underside of the chassis, with the old style of motors, the Claas tyres and the new hubs. The whole drivetrain can still be downgeared if the model results a bit too heavy. With the new planetary hubs, steering has improved quite a bit in comparison with the portal axes.

So the front of the chassis is built with curved panels and this L-shaped panels, on the underside there's a curved panel which acts as a mudguard. The sloped trunk were not really easy to do but it's already a better solution as the previous design.

The doors have an improved locking system, I still have to install the raised air intake, and the whole after section has to be rebuild. The original front winch will be reinstalled, and at the back a new crane will be installed.

More pics will be uploaded, and all comments are welcome.

 

 

Edited December 19, 2021 by gvo25
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