Jundis Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Hi guys and gals, today I'd like to present my MOC based on an old Volvo LM 841 Front Loader: The main goal was to achieve the mechanism used for the bucket with the oddly placed hydraulic/pneumatic cylinder. Due to stability, I used a 3x11 panel and could get the right mounting point for the small cylinders. Also, the narrow 1x11 cylinders I intended to use for the lift weren't strong enough, so I went with the stronger 2x7. This sadly led to a lower lift height. Pneumatic pump is placed in the cabin like in the 8455, while I rather place a fake 6 cylinder engine in the hood. In this size I went with front driven engine, although the real thing is 4WD. Main functions are: - steering with pendular rear axle - lift of the bucket - tilt of the bucket - fake inline 6 driven by front wheels I just love older equipment, which gives more a feel of old Lege technic also :-) Edited February 24, 2023 by Jundis Quote
allanp Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 That's very well done. With 5 functions that work well in a smallish model it definitely has that old school technic vibe. The placement of the controls is good too! Quote
1gor Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Interesting choice... it was something made in 2003... your version has better tire choice... Quote
Thirdwigg Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Great job @Jundis you definitely got the old machine look down for this MOC. I love the little engine, and the rear details look perfect. Quote
Jurss Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Proper technic build. That pneumatics set up and all linkage is really good thing to copy in technic Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 It'd be great to have a vintage Volvo set like this, seeing as TLG hopefully still have the license. A Volvo BM tractor would compliment this build nicely! Quote
gyenesvi Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Cool little build, nice functions at this scale, I like the linkage for the bucket. The only thing that's a bit weird for me is the shape of the cab, especially the front of it. Couldn't that be done with a (more) straight face, more like the original? I know there's not so much space for that, but maybe with some long system slopes? Though I guess you are trying to avoid using such things.. Quote
Jundis Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 Thanks guys! :-) 1 hour ago, 1gor said: it was something made in 2003... Didn't know about this, but found out it's the B-Model of the 8455! Really funny TLG already made such a model :D 2 hours ago, allanp said: That's very well done. With 5 functions that work well in a smallish model it definitely has that old school technic vibe. The placement of the controls is good too! My first choice was behind the cap, but the pneumatic hoses interferred with the motor, so this is better now. 26 minutes ago, Thirdwigg said: Great job @Jundis you definitely got the old machine look down for this MOC. I love the little engine, and the rear details look perfect. The 1x6 tiles are crucial here, as they cover the ugly blue pins :D 16 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: It'd be great to have a vintage Volvo set like this, seeing as TLG hopefully still have the license. A Volvo BM tractor would compliment this build nicely! This is my great wish: Lego intruduces a sort of "Classic" line-up in Technic, where older machines with a little more technical complexity or interesting mechanism are shown ;-) 5 minutes ago, gyenesvi said: The only thing that's a bit weird for me is the shape of the cab, especially the front of it. Couldn't that be done with a (more) straight face, more like the original? I know there's not so much space for that, but maybe with some long system slopes? Though I guess you are trying to avoid using such things.. Yeah, the front really bothered me a lot. I did the cab at last and initially planned to make a openable door, but all the angles on the buttom restricted the bucket movement... and a straight front looked strange, so I tried to at least implied a front angle with the connectors :D Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 I love it, what a beauty you have done great job. Quote
KirTech LAB Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 Very cool model! The original machine is absolutely brutal :) Quote
Jundis Posted February 25, 2023 Author Posted February 25, 2023 14 hours ago, jorgeopesi said: I love it, what a beauty you have done great job. 1 hour ago, KirTech LAB said: Very cool model! The original machine is absolutely brutal :) Thanks guys :-) Quote
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