Maaboo the Witch Posted May 18, 2018 The 3x11 panel in yellow is becoming quite common. Overall I'd say this is a pretty good set. Too long since we've had a forklift! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 ...and nice detail - fake engine and there should be front differential Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted May 18, 2018 Dark blue panels....not new, but were only available in the crawler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 and beams, btw 42055 had only this panel which pretty dominates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zweihander Posted May 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jim said: Dark blue panels....not new, but were only available in the crawler. I like that they are using dark blue more and more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 18, 2018 1 minute ago, zweihander said: I like that they are using dark blue more and more Just when we thought the blue fiasco was over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Leppen Posted May 18, 2018 Nice set, but because the main driving force behind the fork is the 14L gear rack, which only has a range of 8 studs, the maximum fork height is only 16 studs - at most. That's only 2x the wheel height. That seems quite limited for a set this size. Or am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Erik Leppen said: Nice set, but because the main driving force behind the fork is the 14L gear rack, which only has a range of 8 studs, the maximum fork height is only 16 studs - at most. That's only 2x the wheel height. That seems quite limited for a set this size. Or am I missing something? yes it looks limited, or there is other limitation than usage of axle 2 like on Arocs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Not sure what that string on the boom is for, but could be a two stage boom like on 42009. That would increase the height range to maximum 3x8 (probably less due to bracing, but more than 16 should be possible). Edit: miscalculated above, 2x8 seems max unless they use some kind of motion amplifier with the string Edited May 18, 2018 by Rudivdk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanp Posted May 18, 2018 Looks like an ok little set. Appears to have an engine, I think that's a first for a technic forklift isn't it? Like the black 5x7 frame and dark blue parts also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 18, 2018 Just now, Rudivdk said: Not sure what that string on the boom is for, but could be a two stage boom like on 42009. That would increase the height range to maximum 3x8 (probably less due to bracing, but more than 16 should be possible). Reminds me of the system on 8416. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted May 18, 2018 I think there is only one stage. The moving boom section seems to be 2 studs out and the overall lift is not more than 4 studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: Reminds me of the system on 8416. You are right, I have 2 copies of that set at home bud could not remember where I saw it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 Made a quick mock up of the boom: Indeed limited movement, unless they found a way to roll up the string while moving the boom up, increasing the movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 38 minutes ago, allanp said: Looks like an ok little set. Appears to have an engine, I think that's a first for a technic forklift isn't it? Like the black 5x7 frame and dark blue parts also. it is first Technic forklift with (fake) engine Just now, Rudivdk said: Made a quick mock up of the boom: Indeed limited movement, unless they found a way to roll up the string while moving the boom up, increasing the movement nice work, it is simple but effective solution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted May 18, 2018 @Rudivdk See if you can hook up the winch to a gear that meshes with the rack. That way it’ll wind up as the gear rack moves up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bartybum said: @Rudivdk See if you can hook up the winch to a gear that meshes with the rack. That way it’ll wind up as the gear rack moves up. I have no doubt it will be possible, but I see no winch in the official pic, just a string. Makes me believe that the string is fixed on both ends... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted May 18, 2018 Aw man. That doesn’t bode well for the set. Guess I’m not getting this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rudivdk said: the string is fixed on both ends... that is most likely and has sense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted May 18, 2018 And I guess the string's end at the top is simply fixed by hitching its end stud-piece-thing between two 3L connectors. The other end at the fork frame is probably fixed by putting the stud into the frame's pinhole facing downwards. It's clearly visible that you can insert the string in after everything else and fix it with the 3L connector and 2x2L axles and restricting/securing it at the roller by the 5L axle. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Lipko said: And I guess the string's end at the top is simply fixed by hitching its end stud-piece-thing between two 3L connectors... I think the lower one is a #2 connector, supporting the top of the axle with the wormgear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aventador2004 Posted May 18, 2018 Well, someone was wrong on color. Not me! This looks like a great set. I will be sure to get one first thing I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonardo da Bricki Posted May 18, 2018 Even if the functions aren't perfect, for the price and parts, I will be getting one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny1360 Posted May 18, 2018 I guess I missed that info somewhere, what is the price and part count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites