[MOC] Mini 42043 Mercedes Arocs

[TechnicMOCer]

Hello,

I present you my latest MOC, which is mini version of the 42043 set

Model functions:

 - HOG steering on 2 front axles

 - fake 4-piston engine

 - pendular suspension on first, third and fourth axles

 - opening doors

 - tipping bed with tailgate

 - working crane with bucket

 - outriggers

Original set is at 1:17 scale, and my model at 1:35, so it's 2x smaller than the original.

Instructions available HERE

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Just bought the instructions. There are some nice building techniques, I like them.

[TechnicMOCer]

36 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Just bought the instructions. There are some nice building techniques, I like them.

Thanks!

[bruh]

Wow! Looks good. Very nice job with the crane arm 

[TechnicMOCer]

Just now, bruh said:

Wow! Looks good. Very nice job with the crane arm 

Thank you! I'm glad you like

[2GodBDGlory]

Cool! It's interesting to compare to the very similar model I made a while back:

I'd say yours looks more refined and durable than mine, though!

[TechnicMOCer]

25 minutes ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

Cool! It's interesting to compare to the very similar model I made a while back:

I'd say yours looks more refined and durable than mine, though!

Thanks. I tried my best with making it similar and functional to original model with good reinforcment.

[TechnicMOCer]

On 2/2/2025 at 11:34 AM, TechnicMOCer said:

Hello,

I present you my latest MOC, which is mini version of the 42043 set

Model functions:

 - HOG steering on 2 front axles

 - fake 4-piston engine

 - pendular suspension on first, third and fourth axles

 - opening doors

 - tipping bed with tailgate

 - working crane with bucket

 - outriggers

Original set is at 1:17 scale, and my model at 1:35, so it's 2x smaller than the original.

Instructions available HERE

Comparison photo with original set:

[Axadder]

I couldn´t help smiling!

Very neat and lots of mechanisms in such small model.

[TechnicMOCer]

9 minutes ago, Axadder said:

I couldn´t help smiling!

Very neat and lots of mechanisms in such small model.

Thanks!

[_Electro_]

Small masterpiece!

[TechnicMOCer]

10 minutes ago, _Electro_ said:

Small masterpiece!

Thank you!

[TechnicMOCer]

Here's a video:

 

[NV Lego technic]

Such a nice way to honor the set's 10th birthday!

[TechnicMOCer]

9 minutes ago, NV Lego technic said:

Such a nice way to honor the set's 10th birthday!

Thanks! Actually I did it by accident ;)