42213 Conversion Mod to Mercedes Benz G500 With Free Instructions

[Auroralampinen]

Well, it's again time for me to strike back with a new model:).

This model is based on 1990s 2 door G500, this model uses 85% of the 42213 chassis, exterior is completely rebuilded:).

Piece count, 1234:).

Functions.

Same suspension as the 42213.

Openable doors, hood, sunroof and tailgate.

RWD with V8.

HOG steering.

Some interesting details.

This is my most complex model when comes to exterior details.

This has most amount of half beams in my model.

 

Free instructions:).

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231396/Auroralampinen/42213-conversion-mod-to-mercedes-benz-g500/#details

Youtube functions video.

 

Pictures:).

The obligatory fuel cap:).

 

If you made this far, have a nice august:).

Build time. I started this project in saturday, and it tooked about 2 days to design and build this. And i builded this about 13 hours straight each day. So about 26 hours fully:).

[Paul B Technic]

Very nicely done :)

[Auroralampinen]

Here are some design process development pictures:). 

[Auroralampinen]

Here is Jesko next to the G500:). 

[Auroralampinen]

In case you have questions how much this differs from the 42177. Well here is the answer:). 

The 42177 is based on 2023 model

Here is the picture,what i used for this model:). 

Here is some other comparison pictures:). 

The differences what i see, are that the new model lack the side vents under the hood and v8:). 

 

[Paul B Technic]

Very nicely done.