[MOC] Soapbox Collection Articulated Dump Truck(Lego Technic 8541 Successor)

[Auroralampinen]

Hi everyone:). 

 

It's again the time when I will strike back with a new model:). 

 

This time I brought you a rare model in technic world. This scale model was only seen in 2003:).

 

Let's get the drums playing:). 

 

Here is The Soapbox Collection Articulated Dump Truck. Last seen on technic in 2003 over 23 years ago:).

 

It’s really insane to think the 8451 has not seen an upgrade for over 23 years. Well, luckily this will bring a lot of new improved stuff. Plus a much nicer look:). 

 

Specs:).

Model name, Soapbox Collection Articulated Dump Truck. 

Pieces, 535pcs. 

Building time around 2 days instructions around 4 days:). 

 

8451 and Soapbox Collection Articulated Dump Truck:).

Functions:). 

Full suspension:). 

Pendular axle suspension on front axle and bogie suspension at the back axles:). 

Dump bed can be raised and lowered. 

HOG Articulated steering. 

Opening hood:). 

Outside details:). 

Comparison with Mechatech Logging Truck and 60478 Cement Mixer:).

Free instructions:). 

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-246323/Auroralampinen/soapbox-collection-articulated-dump-truck/#details
 

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

[Jurss]

This is really nice. Only issue, it is not yellow :)

Didn't You tried to fit some linear actuator for operating dump bed?

[Auroralampinen]

2 minutes ago, Jurss said:

 

Didn't You tried to fit some linear actuator for operating dump bed?

Well, i wanted to give this a maxium load capasity. Because the small linear actuators are pretty weak, due to the safety clutches. I currently try my best that my newer models will not include the smaller linear actuators, if possible. And my new models will come with worm gear mechanisms instead. Because they are much stronger and some cases even faster to operate:). 

10 minutes ago, Jurss said:

This is really nice. Only issue, it is not yellow :)

And my original color for this one was white. Because every construction machine seemingly is yellow(except for terex). And i try to use more unique colors for my models. 

(Little secret. I only have mainly white, black, yellow, space orange, green and dark bluish gray pieces. I need to get a ton of red pieces somedays. Because my color pallet for some reason lacks completely the red color;).).