dmaclego Posted February 7 Posted February 7 (edited) Hello there! I'm back with another 1:13 Technic/Model Team/Scale Model. This time it's a military 6x6 truck (Star 660) combined with tracked mechanical excavator (Waryński KM-251) and, so predictably, named KS-251. Perhaps Medium Azure does not seem to be the most popular color for construction equipment but actually my model is based on existing machine, photographed back in 1968: I daresay the model is fairly similar to the original, both in form and in function. Speaking of which, it is equiped with CaDA RC and motors, which may not suit the purists among you :) . Anyway, it drives, turns and digs as a decent wheeled excavator should and that's what's important, I think. The rims were painted (thanks, Misterzumbi!) and stickers are custom made (thanks, Eric Trax!), of course. If you'e interested, you may find more photos in my flickr gallery (dmaclego) or take a look at this short video here: Thank you for your time and please, feel free to comment! Maciej Edited February 8 by Milan Inserted image Quote
WvG_853 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Wow! Refreshing to see such old model reproduced faithfully in Lego. You managed perfectly to match the odd looks including the colour and to seamlessly include the functions. My compliments! 👏 Watching the digging sequence is fascinating … Quote
dmaclego Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 Thank you all for your kind words, I'm really glad you like my model. 5 hours ago, WvG_853 said: Wow! Refreshing to see such old model reproduced faithfully in Lego (...) Well, I like them old, that's true :) . Re-visiting childhood memories is the main reason, I guess. But I also appreciate how old style mechanisms - such as this cable operated excavator - lend themselves perfectly to LEGO modelling. Simple machines, simple solutions... Believe or not but on my to-do-list there's a cable operated bulldozer, too :) . No hydraulics. Quote
tseary Posted February 8 Posted February 8 There's so much to notice and appreciate here. The fully tiled boom and cabling looks great. NPU on the wrist straps around the spare tire. And I just noticed the crane operator! I call myself a purist but I'm also guilty of painting on occasion... I'd say it's completely justified for this result. Quote
gyenesvi Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Wow, this is totally next level building, great work. Beatiful looks and seamless functioning. The cable operation lends itself to such smooth movement! How is the rear suspension made? Is it a bogie axle? It's so well hidden.. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Perfectly successful model! I don't know if it's more difficult to have reproduced the sinuous lines of the shape or the light blue color. The features are incredible, you have definitely deserved the first page! Quote
dmaclego Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 (edited) Thank you all once again, guys. 6 hours ago, gyenesvi said: (...) How is the rear suspension made? Is it a bogie axle? (...) Well, the schematic below (kind of) shows the original military truck chassis. It had leaf springs where I put the red lines - for the excavator they replaced them with rigid beams for stability. Edited February 9 by dmaclego Quote
JopieK Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Wow, really nice @dmaclego, I like all those details you were able to put in and making it functional too! Quote
Aleh Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Nothing to say than the model looks simply iconic! I'm not sure even what admires me more - the highest detalization level and fimilirity with the real model OR the colour scheme! Quote
Jundis Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Love these kind of old machinery displayed in bricks! The mechanics and range of the arm is really impressive also. Great model. Do you have a pic of the "bare bone" structure underneath? Quote
R0Sch Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Dude, you nailed it! Even the color scheme looks spot on. Too bad we will never see something like this in official sets, even though old construction vehicles would be better suited for squared LEGO bricks. Quote
dmaclego Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Thank you very much, fellas! 4 hours ago, Jundis said: Do you have a pic of the "bare bone" structure underneath? Sorry, I didn't make any "guts" photos this time. My "trial and error" method of building isn't exactly picture-friendly - I would probably end up with hundreds of useless photos to get just a few pics of the final version ;) . Quote
lmdesigner42 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Beautiful MOC, in both form and function! And the usage of the watch straps is genius. This is one of those instances where Lego producing parts in many shades of blue is actually helpful. For those interested in the chassis, some glimpses are available in the reflection on the black turntable. It appears to have full 6x6 drive. Quote
SNIPE Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) Are those LEGO VIDYO rubber straps , around the spare wheel? Genius idea, genius idea. EDIT: Oh, maybe they're the LEGO DOTS bracelets instead. Edited February 12 by SNIPE Quote
dmaclego Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 23 hours ago, lmdesigner42 said: (...) some glimpses are available in the reflection on the black turntable. It appears to have full 6x6 drive. Keen eye, my friend :) . Yes, indeed, it has 6x6 drive - just as the original, with motor in the front, transfer case in the middle and two parallel drive shafts (see the schematic drawing above). 2 hours ago, SNIPE said: (...) Oh, maybe they're the LEGO DOTS bracelets instead. Yes, they are :) . I wish they were some 2 studs shorter for my purposes but still... They seem to work pretty well :) . Thank you for your kind opinions, gentlemen. Quote
nkende Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Wow, this looks so clean and seamless! I had to look twice till I found any gaps at all. :) The motorized functions are just the cherry on top! Amazing job! Quote
Michael217 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Everything is very good! For completeness, only the opening doors are missing) Quote
RenLUG - Central Florida Posted February 25 Posted February 25 I love this. You replicated it flawlessly. Lego should make stuff this good. Quote
dmaclego Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 Thank you all once again! On 2/25/2025 at 2:10 PM, RenLUG - Central Florida said: (...) Lego should make stuff this good. They can't and they won't, fortunately. I mean, they have strict rules - mostly about sturdiness and safety of the models - not to mention the potential price of sets with Model Team looks, Technic functions AND remote control. That's why comparing MOCs and sets is... you know, apples and oranges ;). Quote
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