Freekysch Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) It is a printed shield :D Le: sorry for this post, slow internet connection did not load some posts... Edited August 23, 2015 by Freekysch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neoconagenda Posted August 23, 2015 Just got this and the L350 today... Talk about a split decision!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spotfrog Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) 42043 was a very interesting build. It took me 12 hours at a leisurely pace, which includes correcting one mistake where I used the wrong length of tubing. I don't think I will do a full review, as most things have already been said. The functions are great, and they all work well for me, but it feels like the model is on the verge of being too large and too heavy for its own good. I am eager to see how Lego surpasses this model in the future... Two things did bother me, though. Difficulty — Routing the hoses is difficult, but rewarding. Attaching modules with multi-step connections is difficult, but fun. What I didn't enjoy was having to snap together sub-assemblies where the one of three or four pins just would not seat gracefully, because they'd catch on the inner edges of the holes. I feel like the instructions should have been adjusted to reduce this frustration. The second thing, I noticed when I made a mistake of linking the rear differentials with a 4x stopped axle instead of a plain one. While taking the differentials back apart, I noticed that the combination of beam-boxes and stopped axles could easily result in permanently locked connections if you're not paying attention. Do people run into this problem often? I haven't seen it mentioned on EB before. All in all this is a great set! Since my last flagship set was 8455, I am happy to have built 42043 as a reintroduction to Technic. Edited August 24, 2015 by spotfrog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPaulo23 Posted August 24, 2015 I haven't built mine yet but I'm very tempted, a 42039 should probably satisfy the temptation. The parts I ordered from Lego for my planned modification to the tipping bed is coming next Tuesday, can't wait as much as I am really tempted to build my 42043, I have been watching all the reviews and mods done by other owners. Can't wait til I build mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cehtunger Posted August 24, 2015 I already built A model twice, and B model once. B model is great as final model, but actually offers very little in comparison to A. Cabin is identical, and crane have almost no differences. I hoped to see a different use for pneumatics, but it's understandable that lego doesn't wish to exhaust some ideas for future models. The battery box placement doesn't work quite good on the B model. When the trailer is disconnected the front is to heavy, and the truck have tendencies to flip over front axle. Since the motor and all the functions are in the trailer it would be better that the box is also there. Definitely great building experience for A model, but after building 42009 once more to be sure, i must admit that the crane is still my favorite set. Still nothing beats the joy of connecting all that gears :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freezer118 Posted August 24, 2015 The battery box placement doesn't work quite good on the B model. When the trailer is disconnected the front is to heavy, and the truck have tendencies to flip over front axle. Since the motor and all the functions are in the trailer it would be better that the box is also there. I replaced the battery box from the cabin to the front of the trailer for 3 reasons: 1: The reason you've stated :) 2: You can't use any PF when you've disconnected the trailer which is not practical. 3: I don't have to connect and disconnect the battery box anymore when unlatching the trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sm1995 Posted August 24, 2015 Hey, I'd like to share a few pics of modded 42043. Decided to take a break from the Ferrari build and hopefully improve the already stunning Lego 42043 Arocs! So far only aesthetics mods including a Heavily reworked cabin and dumpbed. Hope you guys enjoy! 42043 Arocs Mods by Shu, on Flickr 42043 Arocs Mods by Shu, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSupercars Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Hmm nice... cab looks good also in yellow... Arocs is very good source for mods... I couldn't resist too... :) BTW... I don't like that circular main front lights from Marcus Kossmann... I would rather use the bigger translucent bricks... and on real Arocs they are a little bit higher... But from you good work... :) Max... Edited August 24, 2015 by MaxSupercars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LennyRhys Posted August 24, 2015 Has anybody seen the ebay UK listing of the 42043 instruction book which is currently at £36? I think the high bidder must be mistaken... it's just a book, not a set! LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihai_9600 Posted August 25, 2015 Yes, LOL indeed. There was also the crane alone for sale, some time ago. I will do the same if I will get this set :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sm1995 Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Hmm nice... cab looks good also in yellow... Arocs is very good source for mods... I couldn't resist too... :) BTW... I don't like that circular main front lights from Marcus Kossmann... I would rather use the bigger translucent bricks... and on real Arocs they are a little bit higher... But from you good work... :) Max... Thanks max, and I agree about this set being a good source for mods. I kept the original light structure because I didn't want this to look completely different from the TLC 42043. Also the real truck has the same structure behind the clear plastic headlight covers. But using translucent plates as you said would be a nice idea to experiment with. Edited August 25, 2015 by sm1995 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freekysch Posted August 26, 2015 The headlights are bothering me as well, but I am waiting for a good mod so I can change them :D. Btw, the cab looks great in yellow ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSupercars Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) This frontlights are not bad... I would rather copy the shapes of the plastic headlights cover that internal 3 round lights... Max... Edited August 26, 2015 by MaxSupercars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndroTech Posted August 26, 2015 BTW... I don't like that circular main front lights from Marcus Kossmann... I would rather use the bigger translucent bricks... and on real Arocs they are a little bit higher... ... i think the lights are perfect ... sure, on the real one the lights are in-line with licence plate, but hey ... its Lego ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dafgek81 Posted August 26, 2015 Hé Max, Your front end looks nice, are you making a LDD and partslist for this mod?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSupercars Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Dafgek81, that's not my Image... someone posted it here on EB... try to look in Arocs Mods topic... I think it was there... I like the rectangle lights much more that round... Max... Edited August 26, 2015 by MaxSupercars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dafgek81 Posted August 26, 2015 Sorry, can't find it. If you know where you found it, please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSupercars Posted August 26, 2015 Hmm... I just searched in the "Arocs Mods and Improvements" and also in This topic and I can't find the post any more too... But it's not hard to build it on your own from the image when you want... I like only the grill and headlights from the image... the rest would I build other way... :) Max... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LennyRhys Posted August 29, 2015 The Instruction Book auction finishes today in a little over 2 hours from now. It is now at £51 + £4 shipping. If only there was a way to tell the high bidder that he /she is bidding on a book... I highly doubt this is deliberate. Auction here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted August 29, 2015 The Instruction Book auction finishes today in a little over 2 hours from now. It is now at £51 + £4 shipping. If only there was a way to tell the high bidder that he /she is bidding on a book... I highly doubt this is deliberate. Auction here. Well, the auction is very well described and categorized, so bidders can only blame themselves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdsforprez Posted August 29, 2015 Some pics are disappearing because something is wrong with mocpages. I created a light kit with 16 different lights for the AROCs, added the kit, took pics and posted them. But they are now gone b/c of dumb mocpages. If others are taking images from mocpages they will also be gone from any posts on eurobricks. because of the exceptionally low attachment limits here on eurobricks others can't just simply attach their images. even the pics from my signature block are gone..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godzilla73 Posted August 29, 2015 G'day all, anyone in Australia bought Arocs or Crawler Crane from a retail outlet say Myer or Toyworld? I noticed the Arocs disappeared from the Lego shop "The Aussie online store anyway" for a week or so due to demand I suppose, but is back up again now. I'd rather buy locally and support an Aussie business if I can. As they say, the waiting is the hardest part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkstyleGio Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Some pics are disappearing because something is wrong with mocpages. Your pictures ARE available on MOCpages.. http://mocpages.com/moc.php/418368.. Edited August 29, 2015 by JunkstyleGio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdsforprez Posted August 30, 2015 Your pictures ARE available on MOCpages.. http://mocpages.com/moc.php/418368.. Glitch in their system. They were not earlier today and for the past few. Anyone who follows mocpages knows that it goes out occasionally. Obviously it is now back and functional. In fact, Sariel, a very popular MOCer, recently posted a new creation in which you could not see pics for a few days......but now it looks like the site is back fully functional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi_Builder Posted August 30, 2015 G'day all, anyone in Australia bought Arocs or Crawler Crane from a retail outlet say Myer or Toyworld? I noticed the Arocs disappeared from the Lego shop "The Aussie online store anyway" for a week or so due to demand I suppose, but is back up again now. I'd rather buy locally and support an Aussie business if I can. As they say, the waiting is the hardest part. I'm in New Zealand and Toyworld got them on Friday so go into your local store and put in an order for one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
