[MOD] 42068 - Airport Rescue Vehicle - Mods and Improvements

[sirslayer]

 

Today has been  a very good day so far., My Xl motor was delivered from ToysRUs and it was for only $9.99 which makes them cheaper then the other counterparts. My 42068 Tanker chassis (tm) now its been confirmed that my design upgrades for the chassis is a success and i made a quick video on how it handles the 2 Xl motors.. I swear, it feels like a power drill !!!  I also got a solar power panel for some led lights!!!    

 

 

 

 

[sirslayer]

Coming soon!!!!

 

[sirslayer]

Lego Technic 42068 Semi-Tractor WIP. Using only the parts from this set, I was able to do a makeover on the cab. I believe this is my best looking cab I have done so far.  

 

 

   

 

 

Edited February 18, 2018 by sirslayer

[grum64]

I wasn't overly impressed when I first saw this set but all these mods have changed my mind. It's now firmly on my to buy list.

[sirslayer]

Top View

 

My favorite mod by Functional Technic and I like the fact it haves two water monitors!!! Wow 

 

[Maaboo the Witch]

This set has a lot of versatile, common parts, so it's not surprising that a lot can be done with it. And @sirslayer - cool mods! A great cab indeed.

[sirslayer]

thank you 

[sirslayer]

Lego set 42068 Semi-Tractor "Dually" 

You can build this mod with the parts of your Lego set 42068 and add some customs parts afterward to fit your need. I install a fake 10 liters flat 6 (to fit scale) with exhaust and a trailer hitch.

 

 

[sirslayer]

Lego Technic 42068 Semi-Tractor make over series WIP update.

Ver. 5.2 

Added following: 

Upgraded tires to 68.7 x 34R, these balloon tires are the next size up from default 56 size. I wanted to do a 4x4 off road Rc version of the Semi-Tractor and the default 56 size tires aren't tall enough for serious off road obstacles if you seen my previous videos on this thread !!

Upgraded to 4 way Ackermann steering!!  All 4 wheels turn !! (video coming soon)!! 

Upgrade suspension , yes there is a simple suspension with home made shocks absorber. Its small scale 1/10 from set 42068 (please if i'm wrong can someone correct me) 

Upgraded varies cosmetic looks and I also added a winch!!! 

A 4x4 on my 4x4 !!  Tires and winch. 

Scale to chickens!!  A farm version of the Semi-Tractor 

Sirslayer Farm's Chicken Hauler 

 

 

Edited February 26, 2018 by sirslayer
grammar

[sirslayer]

4 way Ackermann steering, just like the original set a center beam rocks back and forth to pull/push the steering rack!!  look at the rear axles turning angle and a simple differential and drive shaft is installed, i got the U-joints at max angle for steering !!  

 

Edited February 26, 2018 by sirslayer
grammar

[sirslayer]

A real Cal-Fire truck from California, USA. Im thinking of doing a mod of this Semi-Tractor. I took the picture from Hesperia Days Parade. 

 

[sirslayer]

Lego Technic 42068 "Tractor" WIP

Using parts from this excellent technic 42068 and upgraded the tires to 68.7 mm, this is my version of the set 42075 b Fire Racer. I also installed 1 XL motor and battery case.  Very sturdy shell compared to my Semi-Tractor cab and the "racing looks" and screaming front end just shows how this set is my favorite to mod!!!  It sports a n advance 4 way steering (2 way ackermann ) and off road capability with an anti- no gear no tire slipping build in mind. I believe I have achieved this milestone  

top view

 

 

Edited March 5, 2018 by sirslayer

[sirslayer]

Lego Technic 42068 "Tractor Chassis " 

This is the chassis to my "Tractor" frame and drive train. This is a picture of the chassis after many days of off road testing and adjustments. It survived the brutal test by taping a few important elements from the environment which included water/puddles . This is a different wheelbase from the 42068 and technically its my first true MOC that I will soon post.  

 

Edited March 7, 2018 by sirslayer

[sirslayer]

Lego Technic 42068 make over series by using this set with a few other sets, today I introduce the  Aircraft hauler!!!

Part of the Airport rescue team, hauling away inoperable aircraft or a long distance rescue. The Aircraft hauler gets the job done. 

Note, aircraft is not included!! 

 

 

[Paul B Technic]

Some really greats mods here. It has ALMOST made me consider buying this set.

[sirslayer]

it 's worth it!!! 

 

[sirslayer]

More of the Aircraft Hauler 

A moon buggy!!! 

 

[sirslayer]

 

Lego set 42068 chassis upgrade 

This mod would replace the back half of your 42068 chassis and it will still allow the stock boom to be used. this will replace the 4 way steering into 2 way (soon that will be fixed)  and you will have 4 or 6 wheel drive awd with generic McPherson suspension on the back. you just need to add your own front axles options. 

2 Xl motor for drive

4 wheel drive AWD

rear suspension for 68.7mm tires 

I believe this is the best option for this set since it took many months of trial and error and now it fits on the default wheel base.