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Nope. It runs decently fast. The rest of the functions are quite slow.

Nope. Angular motors are used for the drive. Two Large motors operate a gearbox similar to the 42114 and it allows you to control four functions: Blade Lift, Blade Tilt/Pitch, Ladder Lift and Ripper Lift.

Yes. It is called accounting and Microsoft Excel. But seriously, according to statistics, only 20% of customers downloaded the instructions for the B models, so they dropped them off in large sets for savings.

This is not entirely true. I demand a lot from myself when I'm building, taking photos, making video, and I get nervous a lot. I am a perfectionist and it helps me be to be a better designer. In the end, you must enjoy what you have built and appreciate yourself. This moivates you to keep building

TC20 winner. I have spoken!

Thank you for noticing it. We always care about the highest quality. For example, building the model took me three weeks, but two months it took to prepare: stickers, instructions, building test models, taking photos and a video :)

The rear fenders one stud lower please ;) I would add a few details, for example the side bonnet covers. I love the chassis of this tractor. It is simple but has many functions. Good job!

I can say that since I saw the first photos of the 42114 set, I already had an idea for an alternative model. Unfortunately, as usual, the idea had to wait to materialize. Photo for comparison with the original: Despite the fact that the 42114 kit has problems with the articulation and a fairly limited number of useful elements, I saw potential in it. Six wheels and Volvo stickers were enough to conclude that Volvo also produces graders. I waited with this idea to start building the model for almost a year. First, I assumed the model was to use the official model A control profile. I had to use the gearbox. I explored this topic while building a Mining Dump Truck. Despite the massive rear section, the positioning of the gearbox and engines proved problematic. I moved the wheel hubs down to gain more space and that was the right direction to build. As a result, I have a lot of space for details such as the radiator, engine grille and internal air filter. Thanks to these elements, the back part is nice to build and the whole process does not get boring. Even before starting work on the grader, I knew that the front part would be a challenge. I immediately got a realistic look at the steering. I placed the motor over the front axle as far as the cable length would allow. The steering works freely, much better than in the A model. The front frame is quite an interesting story. I was concerned that the long section itself would bend. It turned out, however, that the biggest problem is that the frame is firmly attached to the rear part. Finally, the entire cabin, including the roof, stabilizes the entire vehicle, which is very long (67 cm). I am satisfied with the blade section. I managed to get the nice look of this part by turning over the linear actuators. Thanks to this, the mounts are not so massive. The blade rotates on a small turntable and is stabilized with liftarms on the sides to eliminate backlash. It can be locked in seven positions: perpendicular - 0 degrees, and left / right at angles of 30, 36, 43 degrees. An interesting fact is the arrangement of the control plus elements. The Technic hub is centrally located to allow easy access to the battery compartment. I have placed the motors in the outermost parts of the model and the cables are 100% used and no motor could be moved even one stud away. An additional interesting feature is the ripper. It is lowered manually and locked. It turned out very aesthetically and has a very positive effect on the appearance of the entire model. Marton from forwartsticker designed a custom sticker sheet for this model, thanks to which the whole thing looks amazing. Building instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83625/M_longer/42114-volvo-g990-grader/ Custom sticker sheet: https://forwartsticker.com/termek/fws74-moc-83625/ Photos and Video:

I guess you won't have to wait that long. All you need to do is buy 42114 set, custom stickers and building instructions for my B model in two weeks ;) https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83625/M_longer/42114-volvo-g990-grader/#details I'm pretty sure you're right. The next new sizes of agricultural tires did not come about by accident.

It's RWD... lol

Me too

The links looks like 7stud wide - 3 studs wide for pin holes/spocket and 2 studs add for each side of link Now I am waiting for comparison with my Liebherr PR776. It will be very interesting

It's happening!

That a fantastic work! I'm big fan of El Toro Loco <3 I like "tooth idea" very very much :D

Yes. The shape of your dumper was very helpful when I was creating mine. I had to change many things due to the use of other panels, but it was easier for me. Thank you!

This model is not very badly built, but it could also be much better. At the beginning I wanted to build a Volvo dumper but when the author published his model I gave it up so as not to duplicate the idea. Finally, I will be able to start building the moto grader about which I wrote in the 42114 topic :D

Building B-models between major projects has become quite normal for me. Such a break and playing only with Technic bricks is a very good way to reset my mind 😊 This time it was the 42114 set and the Mining Dump Truck was created as an alternative model, for the excavator from the 42100 set. The plan to build this vehicle from the 42114 set appeared a few months ago. I put it off for later, because I thought I wouldn't have enough panels to build a nice dump box. Over the weekend, I sat down with bricks and in a few hours the first version of the tipper was created. I liked it so much that the final version differs from the prototype only with minor changes. The biggest difficulty in building this model was its size of frame. When planning, I insisted that the model must use the original app, because that could be easily configured and played with it immediately. The machine has double wheels on the rear axle, so the frame basically contains the engines, gearbox, and a rear axle. In addition, the set has only long actuators so placing them in the dumper was also not easy. At the end, everything was packed into a pretty nice model, which uses over 78% of the set elements. The tipper was supposed to look good with the R9800 excavator from the 42100 set. So I scaled the Liebherr T282 to 1:42 scale and built the model on it. The appearance of the dump truck is a combination of the previously mentioned Liebherr and CAT 793F. It is not an exact copy, but there are similarities. Building instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-76959/M_longer/42114-mining-dump-truck/ Check out photos and a short video presenting the model's functions: Video:

I don't remember waiting for a set like this one recently. If the car body looks like in a video render, I start picking my feet

In any form, the telehandler is a very versatile machine. This was one of the reasons I designed and built the Scorpion. True, it can be used in many situations. The idea for a big bag was born when it turned out that the hopper could be opened. Even then, I had an idea for this photo in my head. The more machines I have, the more photos I can take :D It is so obvious that I don't need to write it Thank you guys for such good feedback

I predict that the two new sizes of agricultural tires (56mm for Jeep and 81.6mm for Mercedes ZETROS) is no coincidence and we will get a large agricultural model next year.

Good evening! It's time to introduce you to another model that has been a side project for the past year. This is situations when you think that a fairly uncomplicated and small MOC will be easy to build. Below is a photo where you can compare the model with the original Pottinger Terras R3 seeder: What to choose? The choice of the machine was not so obvious. I analyzed the construction of similar seeders, 7 companies in total, the shapes of the hoppers, the frame structure, the mechanisms, and the size of the wheels. The model was supposed to be solid, matching the scale of smaller tractors (~ 150 HP), built of appropriate colors due to the availability of parts, and the mechanics simple enough to be controlled only by the tractor's power take-off shaft. I didn't want to build anything boring either, so I chose a machine with three dominant colors, because it's the most photogenic. Mechanisms At first glance, the model seems to be a very simple machine and it is not entirely true. The Pottinger seeder is suspended on a rigid frame, this makes even the model made of blocks very solid. The main mechanism is a linkage system in the center of the frame that changes the attachments to the transport or working position. It is controlled by a small linear actuator powered by the tractor PTO. The rear part have eight same sowing sections and each of them has independent suspension so that it adjusts to the ground unevenness as in a real machine. The whole is complemented by manually opened markers, a frame with rear warning signs that is kept level all the time regardless of the position of the seeder sections. Finally, an open hopper, with grain :) Appearance The choice of the right seeder model was really important. Some of the machines that I rejected had strange shapes that were problematic to build, which could affect the realism of the model. There are some interesting details that I am very pleased with. A platform with an opening ladder, a radar dish that keeps the hoses in the right position, referring to an element of a real machine. Finally, the massive but quite realistic seed drills sections. When I started building this model, I didn't think LEGO would surprise me so much and produce 56x26 farm tires. I built the prototype on balloon tires, the new tread pattern significantly improves the realism of the model. The photo with the tractor and loader shows how photogenic this model is :D Below you can see photos and a short video showing how the model works.

Thank You guys!!! I use Sbrick and rechargeable battery 8878. Below you can see how I put PF into this chasiss :)

Not only for the Krone, but many other models. Lexion and tractors too :) I've waited five years, so I'll wait another five months: D They are little too big - 56mm instead 49mm :/

After a short break due to work on a special model, I decided to finish two machines that had been standing on the shelves for quite a long time. One of them is the Pottinger TOP 762c rake. In short: the machine has the task of collecting mowed grass from a width of about 6 meters into a narrow row so that it can be picked up by self-loading wagons or a baling press. A small thing and it makes me happy :) This is what the original looks like. As you can see, there are subtle differences. They are mainly due to the optimization of the list of elements. Features: The model has three functions. The first is steerable rear wheels. It is a very simple mechanism that turns the wheels of the rake by means of tension rods. This allows the model to follow the tractor's tracks. An interesting fact is that initially the model was not supposed to have this function. I thought the tie-rods would spoil the look of the already massive frame. In the end, it was possible to build it in such a way that the entire mechanism does not significantly affect the appearance. Ultimately, its operation is smooth and very eye-catching. Two functions are driven by the PTO shaft directly from the tractor. To get control of the two functions, I had to build a gearbox. By shifting the gear, I can switch between lifting the rake arms and the drive of the rakes. During the tests, it turned out that the speed of the rakes is not satisfactory, so I changed the previous system from z16/z16 to z20/z12. I get a satisfactory effect, but lifting heavy arms started to cause problems. I added soft shock absorbers adjusting their geometry to assist the lifting in the first phase when the actuator is parallel to the arm. They also reduce vibrations when the arms are lowered. How it look: The idea for the model was born after I came up with the construction of the rake stars so that they were small, aesthetic and, above all, kept a constant angle of the rake. All the solutions I came across were loose-flying elements mounted on axles or possibly technic pins. Here the octagons are based on which each frame is mounted on a plate with clips. This gives a constant rake angle and takes up very little space because it fits almost the outline of a 6x6 dish and looks very realistic. The construction of the frame turned out to be very problematic. According to the scale, it should have a 2x2 study of the cross-section. Of course, you can get such a size, but the model would only have to stand on a shelf. Eventually I got the 3x3 studs dimension. There are additional reinforcements above and below the frame that add a lot of stability. This was necessary because there are places where the frame is only four axle. Building instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-73662/M_longer/pottinger-top-762c/ Please check photos and a short video showing the features of the model. Photos Video:

This set is a frickin joke. I look at this photo and I do not believe it. I'm going to suffocate with laughter in a moment