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That looks superb! Really class attention to detail, a proper scale model!

This one has been a real challenge! Until recently I've been working through a lot of Volvo's and earlier trucks from the late 70's to early 90's as quite simply, for me they lend themselves better to models in this, my chosen scale of building. But I have been playing with the DAF XG on and off, for the past year trying to get those 'angles' right. The availability of new panels, and new technic beams has afforded me the ability to angle the cab and add the details I wanted..... Here above it is pictured in combo with the most excellent 'Reisch' Tipper trailer by 'Niklas Kaemer'. Colourway is in Lime green, no affiliation to the Sian, but literally one of only three combos currently possible with these parts, the others being Black or DBG. But this colour works really well as the launch colour in 2021 was Tuscan Yellow. Part count is 1288 with 237 unique parts. Nothing too rare and features basic HOG steering, opening doors etc. As you can see, the lines aren't 100% perfect, but I think it really captures the truck well! The response has been huge, with DAF UK featuring it on their various social media's. Instruction download have been positive on rebrickable.com also. Only two additions, DAF water transfer from a model kit and wheels sprayed satin chrome, otherwise all original Lego. These below are images are taken from my Rebrickable listing and better show the truck final detail: The only difference between this and the Rebrickable model is I changed rear arches to something more stable and conventionally available! Hope you like? It makes a good addition to my DAF line up with other designs I have built/modified based on 'Technicprojects' and 'GRS_Bricks' Thanks for looking! Mike aka Mcd_technic

Thankyou 🙏 Thankyou Thanks, yes i like to stack the beams as they are all 'L' beams so gives a clean round corner to rear angle. I try to avoid flat technic panels as personally i think they look messy. Thanks.. love the comment 'masterfully' I do only do Lego trucks, its a real passion and I spend a long time developing the designs. Thankyou... no real suspension as these are in 1.21 (Mack Anthem) Scale...that said, with the front axle mounts 7 stud wide, it has a nice cab rock like the real thing.

Hi all, Please allow me to share images of my most recent build; my 2021 Volvo FMX 8x2 Fuel tanker in 1:21 Scale. Its all Lego (even the pipes and elastic bands) Just a few home printed decals and that's it: For a while now the physical tank has always alluded me - nothing really looks right! This was until recently when I started experimenting with the cargo door panels from the #10283 Shuttle: These actually work really well, mixed with some 4L axles, 1x2 double holed bricks and a mix of plates and tiles the result is a really clean looking tanker. The truck chassis features twin front steer and linked rear steer via HOG. There is a differential and drive shaft which all turn, but I have opted for a Fake engine built with green system parts to give a more realistic look when viewed through the arches. This truck is an addition to a series of Volvo trucks I have thus far built both old an new and look to be adding more soon. Although this is no a plug - It often gets asked, and yes! I will be doing instructions for this to add to my many others on rebrickable.com. Thanks for looking! Mike

Just thought id shamelessly bounce this with the up coming FMX combo. As a keen designer and builder of volvo mocs, i cant wait! Hopefully the same 15 stud wide??

Really super cool! Got some of the lines really spot on! I'm also currently working on a 1:21 version to add to my line up. Just cant decided on the grill at the moment.

This is the 'chassis' only version of my FMX fuel tanker... And here it is built in real as a tanker - Just to show its not just a 'Studio Queen'

Thankyou for the kind comments, really pleased you like it. As a bit of a shameless plug, i uploaded the instructions to rebrickable at weekend. https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-137380/Mcd_technic/2021-volvo-fmx-8x2-fuel-tanker/#details

Great spot! However the gap is intentional! Its an idiosyncrasy with this type of truck - Maybe as cab tilts for engine access? Thanks buddy - just keep learning from the last build each time....

Thank you, glad you like it :) That means a lot thanks! I have been on a mission to create accurate replicas for a while now, the mix of system and technic for me is a good one. Thanking you :) Super, glad you like - thanks :) Thanks, yes its cool when another part works, but not only works, it does it exceptionally well! I think there are a lot of parts specifically for expert builder sets which have great detail applications elsewhere. I really love the reaction - thanks, my mission is complete if it looks almost real :) Works well doesn't it? And the panels are not too hard to come by.

Wow! Thankyou.. 😁🙏

Hi all, after the great response in the recreation of my Volvo F16 It was time to do something bang up to date. I'm a massive fan of Marco's #Technicprojects Volvo FH. In fact I have a few, so I decide to tackle a 2022 facelift FH500. This truck is a 100% new construction, and I feel a great evolution. I will be doing instructions soon and they will be hosted on my Rebrickable page. #mcd_technic I'm personally very happy with how it turned out, designing in Studio allowed me to really sense check it before ordering bricks. I went for LBG in colourway to pick out the modern lines of the silver 2022 launch trucks. But this can also be built in DBG, White, Orange and Possible Red - Pending availability of SP3 parts. The wheels, by the way I spray myself with a chrome hobby paint. This is the Studio model (from which I will now refine build order and generate instructions) And here you can see it with one of my F16s in the same scale, 34 years between these two trucks: And finally with Marco's Original stunning FH - But rebuilt in white: Thanks for looking! Hope you like! Mike

Hi guys, Please allow me to share my latest build, a 2022 Volvo FH750 8x4 which I'm super pleased with. Some of you may remember my 1990 F16 version? still a firm favourite in my collection. However, recently I have been working on the more up to date 2022 FH versions. I already have a number of FH16 instruction sets on Rebrickable (the last picture shows the 4x2 version) But with this build, there are no instructions, its too complicated! I am unable to upload a video with my resources, but the second axle on the unit has linked steering which detaches when the axle is raised, and the second 2 driven axles have full pendular movement and diffs. As a bit of background, the F16 is based on a real truck operated by Heanor Haulage out of Derbyshire, UK in the early 1990s. Sadly Heanor made a decision to close its transport division in 2017.As such they would never have held a 2022 FH750 in their fleet, but I would like to think this is how it would look? These photos also show my Nooteboom trailer with working detachable Goose neck (Instructions for this and the F16 8x4 can also be found on my Rebrickable) The Claas Xerion on the back is Legos own 42054, still a firm favorite of mine... Hope you like? The plan is to do other versions of various other 'F' and 'FH' series Volvos soon. Thanks for looking, Mike

Thanks for that... Ive recently worked out how to design and print my own, real finishing touch Thankyou, yeh im a cab over fan, but then i prefer European trucks anyway, and to behonest, prefer the trucks from 80s and 90s

Thanks... I love the challenge of detail at this scale. Plus the models look so fine. Thanks, its actually Technician scale..

Always wanted to do a race truck - added the finishing touches today! Its inspired by team Hahn Racing European race truck. The Iveco cab is based on @technicprojects design, I converted the 'race' bits. Next up - team hauler! Already have a cab built (based on another awesome @technicprojects) I have a trailer designed which I need to build next.. Hope you like? Mike

Thanks - Marco is the genius behind the beginning, I added the lower sports elements...

Decals happened - I know not to everyones taste, but sets them off I think?

Thanks _ Glad you like the colourway. The F16 is based on a real truck, always thought it was a striking looking vehicle.

Ah, thanks Milan! Made up you like at and thanks for pinning 👍🙏

That's a valid point, it hadn't really bothered me but I could look at better options. Wedges would be no good as they have Studs which would ruin the look I think? Do you have any suggestions on which parts? Thanks for that, it seems to have really worked out - lucky the selection of Lego parts allows for such a close match. Not all trucks work so well in this scale.

Ha... Yes! Damit 😂 Well spotted.. Oh well, if thats all ive done wrong? Thanks buddy 👍 Thank, glad you recognise that, spent ages agonising and trying to fit in half stud adjustments...

Absolutely stunning! Love how neat all the features are and it looks bang on for scale and proportion! Cant stop looking at the pictures? Its great.

Thought i's share my latest and final incarnation of this great model, so it Started with a brand new boxed 42128 and a bit of planning with a 'bricklink' order: Much as I liked this build, I just couldn't get on with the American front end, it just didn't hold the detail for me! I initially thought about adding a Mack Anthem Cab for a bit more detail. But in the end opted to use a variation on my Scania G370 C model: All original recovery truck features work as normal, although I have relocated the rotator 6 stud forward and added additional gearing. The whole model is 4 stud shorted. Twin steering works on HOG and CAB doors open, plus it has an engine linked up to the original drive train. There you have it... really pleased with the one! Its a bit heavy and has a really healthy 2815 part count.. but its go an impressive look I feel? Thanks Mike

Funnily enough... that was one of my inspirations! I thought about building the chassis legs up like that... but ended up with a cleaner look as wanted to keep the 42128 stabilsers. Thanks... yes it does look and feel bigger, essentially although shorter it is generally bigger as alot more mass up front.