[MOC] Mini BWE

[Jurss]

First I wanted to build mini version of 42055, when I got those smaller gear rings, but then I realised, that I don't have parts in that dark blue etc. So some simpler version was made of some kind of bwe. Tried to keep it simple. It is not very correct, but with some small efficiency it could even dig and transport ground.

Main functionality:

• rotating bucket wheel
• conveyor belt from bucket wheel to the back (these two function work simultaneously by gears on both sides)
• rising/lowering of bucket wheel
• rotating platform (when rotated, rear conveyor doesn't change position)

Some insight in to mechanisms, which allows to rotate platform, while conveyors are working

 

Some other views

[Jundis]

Really cool work!

I'd really like to see it in the yellow/dark blue colour of the 42055, can you do it as digital model?

Also: This should convince @Jim for a "Shrink the official model!"-contest :-P

[Davidz90]

Cool! Very nice way of securing the ring pieces in place.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

You can add this to both sides of the bucket panels to make bucket walls.

 

[Jurss]

3 hours ago, Jundis said:

can you do it as digital model

I could try, but i'm trying to limit my computer time, as my work is all the time at computer.

3 hours ago, Davidz90 said:

Very nice way of securing the ring pieces in place.

It didn't came fast, but this seemed best option in this case

31 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

You can add this

Yes, that could work. I will try. But they could stay littlebit out, as that axle is 1.5, but let's see.

[howitzer]

This is really cool! 42055 is my favourite set of the studless era, and it's nice to see it's possible to shrink it to a more manageable size.

[Jurss]

2 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

You can add

Sadly, they doesn't fit

 

[1gor]

6 hours ago, Jundis said:

 

Also: This should convince @Jim for a "Shrink the official model!"-contest :-P

Then @MajklSpajkl allready won the contest with his gorgeus 1:16.5 Unimog U400

@Jurss very cool build

[Jim]

On 3/4/2023 at 10:42 AM, Jundis said:

Also: This should convince @Jim for a "Shrink the official model!"-contest :-P

LoL. It is a fine example. I must admit that. I will put the contest on my shortlist ;-)

[SaperPL]

1 hour ago, Jim said:

 LoL. It is a fine example. I must admit that. I will put the contest on my shortlist ;-)

Wake me up when that happens. That's definitely something that I could go for :)

[Mikdun]

Cute model, look fantastic.