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Hi!

Today I finished the 3d model of 42043-C Zetros, so the complete instruction files is on the way! .....

This is my very first Moc that I have published, but the project isn't 100% finished yet.

Got the 42043 Set last year, and then decided to rebuild it into an alternative build [C-Model]

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This is how the model looks like now, it needs a touch before it's done.

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The model is based on the real life Mercedes Benz Zetros.

Technical detail will come as soon as possible, but here is some picture of it.

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Like the 42043-A this model has a pneumatic crane without the buckets. the crane is build with one pneumatic hose going through the turnable, It allows the crane for turning 4x360 degrees without damaging the hose. 4 valves is mounted at the back of superstructure for controlling the 3 pneumatic cylinders.

Crane lifting capacitet: 200 grams of lego[full exspanded]

Outriggers been rebuild too, because those on 42043-A had some issue under load. these ones are build like those on 8110, But also allows to fold the outrigger-leg upsite for better clearence.

Outriggers arms is controlled independ [2 functions]because of the missing feature with tilting the Flatbed.

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Battery Box mounted at the back of the cab. with a openable cover.

Steering is build like on 42043, and controlled by the 2 beacons.

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the cabin was hard to build with the few white parts in the 42043 set, but I think i maded i pretty good.

UPDATE will come soon! :laugh:

Some facts

Lenght: 64 studs ( 52 cm)

Wide: 19 studs ( 15 cm)

Hight: 26 studs ( 20 cm) [folded crane]

Ground Clearence: 3 studs ( 2.4 cm)

Weight: will come today

Pieces in use: 2399

6x4

Full suspension on all axles

Parts: 2300~2500

Openable doors and hood

Foldable outriggers

Single pneumatic hoses connection ( making the crane rotate 1020 degrees)

3 valve

1 input valve

Crane lifting capacitet: 100~200 grams of lego

Steering from the ledt beacon on the Roof

Model is RC ready

Edited by madsen1997

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Had some problems with the Gearbox..... so I took most of the midlepart apart, and started to rebuild it........

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I also started making an building instruction for it, which I will upload at my website when it's done......

My current building progress will be updated at my FB page

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I'm using Mlcad and Lpub for the instructions.

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this is really cool, I enjoyed building the 2 models from the Lego company but was wondering if there are more C-models available for building pleasure

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Great work. It is quite recognisable. Thanks for sharing your ideas and on starting to make instructions.

I'm looking forward to this.

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I like the look of the Zetros. Can anyone explain what features a real life Zetros has? Drivetrain, suspension, etc.

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The cab looks really good, especially considering that you were limited by the parts available in the set. I'm curious to see updates :thumbup:

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A little update today......

the model itself is now completed.... and here is some final photos.

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Doors and Hood is openable, and then you can se the 6L Engine.

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Rear end of the truck. 3 valve showed at the back of the crane for the 3 cylinders powering the cranearms, it gives some more control i think

https://www.facebook.com/MadsensTechnicWorkshop

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Looking good

But I think that the front axle will make the truck look better if you had moved it 4 studs forward.

Keep-it-up

Thanks

Edited by Siegfried Meyer

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I think in this case it could use bigger and wider single tires on all axles.

Then the placement of the from axle would look better.

If not maybe, like already mentioned above, replace the axle a little bit towards the front.

But it looks way better than the original.

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Thnx :) ....

I can see the point with the front axle and wheels ;) ..

Maybe I can take a look at the axle, but tres can't be changed yet ;)

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The picture of the real one shows that it has wide single balloon tires, those would look better.

Normally I ain't a fan off balloon tires, but some machines look better with balloon tires and have does in real life to.

For instance a Zetros, skidders, processors, ATV's

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Instructions are available now on Rebrickable: http://rebrickable.c...des-benz-zetros

yep.... full instructions will be uploaded tonight :D ...

Did you make any mods on it since you've posted the last pictures?

yeah, been rebuilding some parts of it.. so the one pic on rebrickable is the current one, :)

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