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Thanks for the kind words... ...great you love it and I assume building it was a pleasure... The curves on the Granite, especially those of the fenders were challenging. Getting a little further step by step increased the fun, but also the inspiration. Yes I am very happy with the result myself too! Love those 8x8 mesh plates myself too, but are not that realistic. So that is why I changed them nevertheless it is great you used them!!! I am not sure what happens, but the gap between de truck's roof and it's sun visor. Maybe you can do a little check on it using the instructions... Just a thought, if you don't mind, I don't mind... You lost me a little here: Could you explain a little more? What I think I do understand is this: With dolly you mean the smaller trailer in-between both truck and lowboy. In what direction should it me more to the middle? To the front or to the back... There are quite some given distances like from lowboy's kingpin to the starting point of it's deck. Because of this the fifth wheel (is that what you mean with turn table?) can not be located more to the front... Maybe I am totally off, just let me know! BTW, nice pictures!!! Your couch is long enough... -
No problem, these things do happen. Checked your Brickshelf folder, nice! That blue crane is also impressive as load! The truck is nice and we all have to start somewhere... You did well! Great that you could use my fifth wheel design.
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Thanks for sharing this and great you love it!!! Unfortunately the pictures are very small and can not be enlarged... Nevertheless I can tell the loader looks amazing as load especially since the lowboy and truck are black! What truck did you use? Is it based on any original LEGO Technic set?
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Well, now I am officially jealous Thanks for the kind words and even though the Red one is the last one that joined this family it is my favorite as well. Personally I prefer the ballast tractor... The YaAZ-238A V8 has no turbo so I am not sure it is really powerful. On the other hand there were a lot in use so that is not without any reason I assume Thanks for the kind words. No it is not as big as the KW, it is fitted with 45982 "Tire 81.6 x 38 R Balloon". With these fitted there was no need to have any gear reductions in the hubs. The rebuild KW will have hubs with gear reduction, but we have to wait any longer for that to happen...
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Thanks again for the comments, as always much appreciated!!! As we all MOC builders do I evolve/develop. More and more I am capable of having both of best worlds. There is always a little compromise to both, but less compared to a couple of years ago... No I haven't, but noticed a lot of images on the web... Useful stuff! You know building a models a lot of info and images is required. Searching the web I encountered loads of images and those include gaming images...
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Thanks! These off-road trucks like KrAZ and US oilfield trucks and other types as well are really appealing to me... There toughness and being able to negotiate any kind of terrain is really my thing So yes it does remind me as well of the KW 953 for sure. Unfortunately the KW, which is teared apart already a couple of years ago had to many flaws. So for me unworthy to have building instructions for it. However, no promises yet there might be a MkII of that Oilfield Truck someday with instructions, but not anywhere soon I am afraid... For each color there will be a different building instruction (because of the parts list) but it will include all four editions. So having invested in the instructions and parts for let us say the White version enables you to build the log truck with stinger steered trailer as well as the trail truck and those other two editions... Does that make sense? Fell in love with those Blue rims as soon as I noticed them. Even though only being used in a SW set it is really affordable, so I bought 10. Not sure what to do with them yet, but had to have these... Finally I gave use to them with this KrAZ and love them still the same :laugh: Yes I agree with you, most likely the price will increase...so be fast!
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To start with: thanks to all for the kind words!!! Working on a MOC always is great, having it posted on the web too and having these nice comments make it complete...!!! Agree with that for 100%. For me that is really important. Building a MOC is just pure fun, but I really want my engineering "brain area" to be activated as well... For both off-road trucks and log trucks I have a soft spot ever since I was a kid. Having these combined really was appealing to me. Already building this KrAZ and searching the web I found pictures of a log truck application so that had to be included as well!!! Fair question, my "normal" truck are all 18 studs in width when it comes to the front end of the truck. The double rear wheels however have a overall width of 19, I don't want it to be, but because the tires are actually to wide compared to real live tires it is as it is. This KrAZ including the front fender extenders is 20 studs, but including the wheels it is 22 studs wide. Building this MOC I had to choose what application to give this truck. In time I started thinking about giving it four and making it able to be changed easily. As you know I will have instructions for this MOC available as well it would be nice for those who build a copy for there own could have added playability... About the underside, there will be a video soon which will probably show a little of it...
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Thanks for the kind words! Those are standard rims as VFracingteam linked to... Thanks buddy... Yep those are the once. If I am correct only used in a SW set, but I don't mind. Those blue rims looking just amazing IMHO...
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As a tribute to this truck this project shows some of the unlimited possibilities. It is a model of a KrAZ 255B 6x6 off-road truck which is used for extreme applications. Even though this specific truck was never produced as a civilian truck however after its retirement it has been used as such. Within a couple of minutes it can be changed into one of the four different editions which include: - Semi-truck with fifth wheel - Ballast tractor with ballast box - Trial Truck edition - Log Truck with stinger steered trailer So it is up to you what kind of job it does: just having fun as it being a Trial Truck, or will you give it a semi-trailer? Or will it be hauling logs? The truck features: solid axle suspension on all axles of which the rear axles use a tandem bogie suspension, PF powered driving on all axles 6x6 drive, reduced speed to increase power/torque, Servo powered steering, fully functional fifth wheel, modeled V8 engine, detailed cabin interior and two light units. Actually you could build this yourself. Building instructions and inventory/parts list are available. Early in the building process you will see what it is that you are building. You will be very excited from the moment you start the build of "Truck T14" KrAZ 255B 6x6 till you finish it with about 290 different parts totaling 1800 pieces. Scale: 1:17,5 Length: 477 mm (+ trailer 926 mm) Weight: 1,92kg (+ trailer 2,41kg) Parts: 1840 (+ trailer 2270) This KrAZ 255B 6x6 model is powered by a YaAZ-238A V8 4-stroke Diesel Engine which is visible with the hood opened. This power source has 8 cylinders in a V setup with a displacement of 14,87 liters. The initial YaMZ-238 delivered 215 hp with a torque of 785 at 1500 rpm. Since 1966 the YaAZ-238A engine was installed and delivered 240 hp with a torque of 883 at 1500 rpm. This detailed V8 engine is nice to build and to give it those realistic looks a total number of 80 parts is used. It is detailed with for example air filter, fan, fan belt, pulleys, hoses, by-pass oil filter and the exhaust system. Both L Motors, which are used to power the truck's drivetrain, are positioned laterally on each side of the chassis. The rotation of both L Motors is reduced using a single gear reduction one for each. The power produced by these motors individually is merged by the length differential. To increase off-road capabilities it has limited slip applied. One out going shaft is powering the front axle, but not without being geared down once more. The second out going shaft of the length differential is powering both rear axles. Both rear axles have there own gear reduction which is equal to that of the front axle. Again limited slip is applied, but to the rear axles only. The front axle has Rubber Belts installed instead of shock absorber. It's double rear axle setup is fitted with a tandem bogie suspension. The use of this setup allows easy axle and wheel travel. Both front and rear axles are fitted with "Technic Steering Wheel Hub with 2 Pin Holes". These hubs have proved to be a real improvement, less friction and the wheels do not bend under the weight of the model as it would without. Semi-truck with fifth wheel For a basic configuration a fifth wheel is mounted. Because of this a semi-trailer can be hooked up. Since this is a common application it makes the truck extremely versatile and depending on the used trailer it still suites any kind of terrain. At the rear end of the chassis has wedges installed to allow easy attaching of any semi-trailer. By adding a winch the versatility can even be increased. The battery box is simply sitting behind the cabin and the spare tire is mounted to the truck's roll bar. Ballast tractor with ballast box As used to haul extremely large and heavy loads this truck can be fitted with a ballast box. What it basically does is adding weight to the rear axles to improve traction. While fifth wheel mounted trucks have there semi-trailer to add weight to the rear axles it is now replaced with a ballast box. The truck's battery box acts as the actual weight. A spare tire is mounted that fits the truck as well as four spare tires that would fit for example a drawbar lowboy trailer. Trial Truck edition To be used as just an off-road truck to fool around with a trail truck body can be installed. To distribute the weight of the truck equally over all axles the battery box placed on top of the rear axles. Even though spare tires are not common for trail trucks two are installed to improve the looks of this truck. It is always impressive to see a truck with these large wheels having some spares. Mounted to the roll bar and easy to access when needed. Log Truck with stinger steered trailer Using this truck to transport logs requires to additions. The first one is a bolster mounted to the truck's chassis. It is sitting directly on top of both rear axles which enable good weight distribution. Second is the stinger steered trailer. Basically this trailer is a large tube with a tow ball at one end and a partial chassis with a bolster and two sets of wheels attached to it. The two sets of wheels are attached to solid axles which uses the same hubs as the truck does. Essentially the axle setup is equal to that of the truck without the drivetrain. Again it uses a tandem bogie suspension setup which allows easy axle and wheel travel. To hook it up to the truck it has a tow ball which connect to the truck's tow ball socket. The trailer's bolster is exactly the same of that of the truck and both are foldable. Finally the partial chassis with the axles and bolster attached is slidable. Allowing the full log combination to haul different lengths of logs.
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Yes and if you would visit me at Flickr or check my blog there are even more... About 220 different parts totaling a little over 1700 pieces... That also explains why it still is 2,8kg even though I put in effort in keeping it light in weight.
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Thanks and I'm afraid I've to agree with you...
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Even though at first this type of trailer was not my favorite, it appears to have less challenges which was not true, I wanted to build one to match Truck T2 MkII v2.0 too. So here it is for you to enjoy!
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A reefer trailer to fit this truck. Even though at first this type of trailer was not my favorite wanted to build one to match this one as well. So here it is for you to enjoy!
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Small 4x4 off roader
2LegoOrNot2Lego... replied to piterx's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Lovely build!!! Just amazing and cute!!! -
Well deserved indeed, thanks for effort and sharing it with us!!!
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It really is an classic and it will be remembered for ever I guess... Thanks for your review!!!
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2014 Fox 8x8x8
2LegoOrNot2Lego... replied to Zerobricks's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Completely missed it, again an amazing job!!! For you there really are no limits...none at all!!! -
Nice build!
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Thanks for joining Eurobricks and for sharing us your pictures. I figured what goes wrong with the pictures! Best is to upload pictures to for example BrickSafe.com and then link to them here in your reply. That is what I did and most of us do and that is just great! Just a quick reply to help you out, well at least I try... Let me study the pictures and I'll get back again!!!
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For those who missed it and like to build it for your own T1 Truck:
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What makes it for the best so far? Thanks for the kind words!!! That is a typical US "detail" those curved sides and yes I love them myself to, it sort of breaks the "box" of this trailer. Yes with 2,8 kg she is even heavier then her predecessor. Mainly because she is 10 studs longer and 3 studs higher to make it more realistic, but the way I build it makes it lighter compared to the previous constructions used. Never the less it is still great to "drive" around with...
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Well, thanks friends for these kind words! That is very much appreciated... It is indeed especially designed to go with this truck. It is not the most exiting build I did, but in a combo as this I think it is amazing... And as you guys mention it is as can be seen on highways and aren't those impressive...??? You are absolutely right about the gap. This all has to do with the fifth wheel solution I use. This fifth wheel is sitting rather high on the chassis and I had to adapt the trailer to it as well. I couldn't do better, but would have if it was possible... There'll be a video soon showing things clearly, but for now it moves 5 studs. This is limited, should have been more maybe, but never the less 5 studs is noticeable! Yes you are right about it, it is indeed the cooling unit. It was much fun building this detail and it also "breaks" the trailer so to speak. Nice that it suites you to have it as well and that your are going to promote it in 2016!!!
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In the last couple of weeks I have, amongst other projects, been working on the rerelease of Trailer Tr1. Here it is this latest project: Model "Trailer Tr1 MkII type T1" is build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and motorized using LEGO® Power Functions. It is not build after a specific brand or type of trailer. This build represents a two axle reefer (refrigerated) trailer with tandem axle slider. The trailer features: solid axle suspension on all axles, three sets of lights, a kingpin, remotely controlled landing gear and parking break, remotely controlled tandem axle slider, and many details. Scale: 1:17,5 Length: 826 mm Weight: 2,78 kg Parts: 1730 It’s color scheme matches that of „Truck T1 MkII” extremely well and so does its aerodynamic looks. The trailer’s weight is reduced by a light weight constructions of both the walls and roof and also by reducing it’s frame. The „container” is strong enough by itself so the frame is only used to attach necessities. These include the tandem axle slider, Power Functions and landing gear. Within a couple of weeks two more editions of this very same trailer will be available. First will be type T2 that fits the color scheme of „Truck T2 MkII” just perfect. The third edition, type Tx will have standard "factory" colors to fit any other truck model available or is to be combined with your own truck design. What is particularly new to this model is the avoidance of the hard to get Black Technic Steering Arm Small (BrickLink ID 6571). The newly designed rear axle now uses another part instead which will be available for many years! To adjust the weight on different axle groups the trailer’s tandem axle group can slide along the trailer. The tandem axle group can be moved forwards and backwards to put the axles where the weight is best distributed. With this the distance between the kingpin and the axle group can be altered. This is referred to as the trailer wheelbase. The longer the trailer wheelbase, the less maneuverable the truck-trailer combination. This model is another custom design that comes with building instructions and inventory/parts list! Early in the building process you will see what it is that you are building. You will be very excited from the moment you start the build of "Trailer Tr1 MkII" till you finish it with about 230 different parts totaling 1730 pieces. Cheers, Ingmar Spijkhoven
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Thanks for sharing these pictures, it seems like your table is hardly long enough... Nice to have the Yellow version with the White roof!!! Great you took it your own way...!
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Great and honest review of an amazing build of an amazing builder!!! Thanks...