42097 Spider Crane

[Ngoc Nguyen]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-model functions:

- 4 HOGs for each outward expansion of the outriggers. 2 knobs in the front, 2 knobs in the back. In other words, each outriggers swings out independently.
- 4 HOGs for lowering of the outriggers through self-locking linkages.
- Another 4 HOGs for each telescopic expansion of the outrigger.
- HOG for turntable rotation.
- HOG for boom lifting, through regular LA.
- HOG for boom extension.
- HOG for winch.
- It appears the base of the superstructure crane has another level of elevation.

B-model functions:

- 2 HOGs for lowering of the outriggers through self-locking linkages.
- 2 HOGs for each telescopic expansion of the outrigger.
- I can't spot any knobs for outward expansion of the outrigger. But it doesn't make sense to not have them.
- HOG for main tower erection, through regular LA.
- 1 or 2 HOGs for main tower telescopic extension. The main tower is composed of two gear racks placed on top of each other. I spot 1 HOG for the bottom rack, but can't see any for the top rack

Controlling all 4 outriggers is gonna be tedious... But the linkages are pure genius!

Parts in new color:

- Dog bone 3x5 in YELLOW. I spot 8 of them. 2 in the boom, 6 in the undercarriage.
- Gear rack holder in YELLOW

Rare parts:

- 3x11 panels in YELLOW
- T-liftarm 3x3 in YELLOW
- Macaroni 90 degree connector in YELLOW (first appearance in 42094)
- 6 holes pulley wheels in BLACK (first return in 42069)
- Pin hole with pin in BLUE (first appearance in 42083)

It uses the regular LA, not the XL LA in Liebherr. Sorry for this wrong info.

The 2 outriggers in the B models have movement limitors. But I can't seem to spot them in the A model. I really wonder what will be used to stop the outriggers from swinging outwards too far.

Edited June 21, 2019 by Ngoc Nguyen

[1gor]

Dog bone in yellow is very very welcome. 

[jorgeopesi]

15 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Dog bone in yellow is very very welcome. 

I agree, it looks that will be a good set to make exercise.

[Void_S]

16 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Dog bone in yellow is very very welcome. 

Yeah, indeed the colored frames are coming these years!

[1gor]

And with yellow gear rack holder I could make small yellow telehandler in future 

[Maaboo the Witch]

23 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

And with yellow gear rack holder I could make small yellow telehandler in future 

Hey, who doesn't want to make a 42061 JCB? 

[Cardboy]

Is the new centre turntable new it looks a bit more compact than normal?

Shame there is none of the new 32 bevel gears.

Edited May 31, 2019 by Cardboy

[Maaboo the Witch]

I like the spider logo on the boom!

[1gor]

32 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said:

Hey, who doesn't want to make a 42061 JCB? 

Something like that; yesss

[Yevhen]

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

 It uses the regular LA, not the XL LA in Liebherr.

I'm very disappointed. Now there is no way to avoid buying the Liebherr...

[AVCampos]

Most certainly it'll be available in more sets in the future. Remember the long pneumatics and the bucket halves that used to be exclusive to the Arocs.

[1gor]

Just now, AVCampos said:

Most certainly it'll be available in more sets in the future. Remember the long pneumatics and the bucket halves that used to be exclusive to the Arocs.

True, keyword is patience 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

This thing seems to not have sprockets.

[1gor]

Just wedge belt wheels?

[Ngoc Nguyen]

12 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Just wedge belt wheels?

Yeah I think so. The main purposes of sprockets is to fix the shape and length of the track. If there are small sprockets, they will be placed at two ends of the track, and no need for the belt wheels. If there are medium sprockets, they will be visible, because the belt wheels are smaller than the medium sprockets.

Another weird thing is that in the A model, the control pad is put in the rear side of the crane, which makes sense. But in the B model, the control pad is put on one of the two outriggers. When that outrigger folds inward, the control pad will fold inward as well. That doesn't make sense at all.

I think my first mod for the B model will be to put the control pad in a more proper location.

Edited May 31, 2019 by Ngoc Nguyen

[1gor]

So far reading all posts it looks to me at least as good parts pack...but I'll deffenetly reconsider whet it will be available.

[Bartybum]

I’ve noticed something really odd about the outriggers - they’re a 4-bar linkage that relies on limits and stoppers to prevent the extra degree of freedom found with 4-bars... It’s quite clever 

Edited June 1, 2019 by Bartybum

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

This is an absolutely brilliant model! Seems like a return to 2016-and-before Technic: all about the functions, and that's how I like it. I will get my hands on one of these as soon as I can (I hope).

[Ngoc Nguyen]

I'm still considering whether to buy it or to bricklink and build it with my spare parts. The spare parts from 42082 B certainly makes up a certain percent of the required parts already.

[efferman]

Everyone seems to see pictures. Is there a trick how i can see them too?

[Ngoc Nguyen]

8 minutes ago, efferman said:

Everyone seems to see pictures. Is there a trick how i can see them too?

Do you like candies?

[Malek83]

Can I see pictures too?:)

[Saberwing40k]

14 minutes ago, Malek83 said:

Can I see pictures too?:)

Sure, just ask Ngoc Nguyen for some candies.

[Yevhen]

47 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Do you like candies?

Yes I do.

[efferman]

2 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Do you like candies?

I like candies for sure