9391 Tracked Crane - C-models

[captainmib]

At the last day of 2011 i received 9391 in the mail...

So, after building the A and B models, i gave a go at producing something else.

The set has some nice parts, but having limited options is a nice challenge.

So, let's have some creativity flowing in 2012!

The first, a woodlogger (correct name?)

Functions: Steering, Crane and grabbing a log

When you're done, fold the crane, and of you go!

The second model, an airplane - the F-wing! (which stands, ofcourse, for Folding)

Functions: Looking awesome! (see above), folding wings, and a stand

See brickshelf for more picks!

Happy building!

[Henkl]

I thought they where called skidders.

[timslegos]

Whatever the names, i like both of them. They both look like they could be actual B-models.

tim

[Mud]

You manage to do a lot with very few parts

[captainmib]

And a third model joins the show...

A tracked dump-truck

I finally managed to find a good use for that odd-shaped black piece, see below

The back has some nice lights

Hope you like it!

[Smrgol]

They are really nice models

[timslegos]

Nice models. I think you are turning into grohl .

tim

[captainmib]

Thanks guys!

[Tomik]

First and second model didn't impress me much but third is realy cool. It remembers me b-model of set 8294. I also own this mini set and I plan to build some alternate too.

[Tomik]

I built your tracked dump-truck at weekend and I was little bit disappointed by result. It was rather fragile especially dump body. On the other side I understand how difficult is to build something out of this set. Maybe I will try to improve it...

Edited February 21, 2012 by Tomik

[captainmib]

I built your tracked dump-truck at weekend and I was little bit disappointed by result. It was rather fragile especially loading platform. On the other side I understand how difficult is to build something out of this set. Maybe I will try to improve it...

Hey, nice to hear you build my model Go ahead and improve it. I wasn't satisfied with it, but as you already said, it's hard to create something nice when you are really limited...

Good luck! Oh, and post some pics...

[Tomik]

I built your tracked dump-truck at weekend and I was little bit disappointed by result. It was rather fragile especially dump body. On the other side I understand how difficult is to build something out of this set. Maybe I will try to improve it...

As I said above I've modified captainmib's tracked dumper and I'm satisfied with result. I've re-built dump body and cab assembly with gear for controlling lifting mechanism. If I get permission from captainmib I'll add instruction for this alternate on buildinst.

[captainmib]

As I said above I've modified captainmib's tracked dumper and I'm satisfied with result. I've re-built dump body and cab assembly with gear for controlling lifting mechanism. If I get permission from captainmib I'll add instruction for this alternate on buildinst.

Hey nice!

Ofcourse you have permission. Good luck.

[lazylegoist]

I just finished my 9391-C:

(Sorry about the picture quality, I don't have the necessary skills and equipment to do better)

It's supposed to be some sort of anti-aircraft tank. The functions are controlled by turning the two yellow connectors on the side. The upper one rotates the turret, the lower one tilts the (non-functional) cannons.

As I just started building Technic, I'm pretty pleased with it, but I'm sure there's room for improvement − I still had lots of pieces left (not many connectors though), and the chassis could be more rigid. Maybe the winch could somehow be incorporated as well.

Edited September 27, 2012 by lazylegoist

[Alasdair Ryan]

Welcome to Eurobricks Lazylegoist.

I like your C-model.

[lazylegoist]

Welcome to Eurobricks Lazylegoist.

I like your C-model.

Thank you very much!

It's a great place to be.

[captainmib]

I just finished my 9391-C:

It's supposed to be some sort of anti-aircraft tank. The functions are controlled by turning the two yellow connectors on the side. The upper one rotates the turret, the lower one tilts the (non-functional) cannons.

As I just started building Technic, I'm pretty pleased with it, but I'm sure there's room for improvement − I still had lots of pieces left (not many connectors though), and the chassis could be more rigid. Maybe the winch could somehow be incorporated as well.

Nice start. Good to see this topic bumped

Good luck on making some more C's, there are not enough yet...

[Edwin Korstanje]

Nice C model lazylegoist and olso welcome at EB.

[lazylegoist]

Thanks again for the warm welcome, everyone!

Captainmib, I really liked your models, especially the plane.

I built something else yesterday. It isn't really a C-Model, but still something nice to be built from the parts of 9391:

The extra parts on the second picture are just quickly cobbled together to have a place to mount the drive shaft, and to hold the assembly in my hand to try it out. It works well, but it's obviously bulkier than the real Lego differential, and probably produces more friction as well. But as I don't yet have the Lego diff, I might actually use this in a vehicle soon.

[captainmib]

Thanks again for the warm welcome, everyone!

Captainmib, I really liked your models, especially the plane.

I built something else yesterday. It isn't really a C-Model, but still something nice to be built from the parts of 9391:

The extra parts on the second picture are just quickly cobbled together to have a place to mount the drive shaft, and to hold the assembly in my hand to try it out. It works well, but it's obviously bulkier than the real Lego differential, and probably produces more friction as well. But as I don't yet have the Lego diff, I might actually use this in a vehicle soon.

Thanks mate!

Building a differential with limited parts is hard, so good job on that one.

At least you tried, that's good for the learning proces.

I think one day we should hold a C-model contest, since that makes a model even more valuable. Grohl and Tomik are already really great with building those...