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The connection is still somewhat weak in my opinion, but the rigid tubes looking way better, thanks :-) As I knew before, the front will be a hell of panel-work, but unavoidable. Right now, I prefer the solution without the flex axle, what you guys think?

That's the thing. Lego should have brought us a Liebherr T264 or T282 right the year after the 42100 was introduzed, but instead went with the technically more interesting Volvo (but left out the suspension...). Actually I still hope for some vehicle with tires from 42129 or 42160.

Hopefully we get a new bucket for this one, as the old 18x10 is somewhat outdated. @mpj did a beatiful MOC in this scale, maybe he can tell about the parts count with his MOC?

Best marketing again: "Authentic grain tank pipe" :D

Thanks for the praise, it really felt like jigsaws falling into place when I changed the midsection. Currently, I am working on the cab and sideskirts. I added a little mechanism to fix the cab in place while driving, which helps big time when steering with the 2 steering knobs for forward and backward movement. Not sure how to do the railing right now... 1 stud wide tubes feel to big, axles are strange to connect and hardly available in white and rigid hoses feel to loose... *sigh* :D

In step 39 in book 1 you listed 70 tread pieces - 35 per side. The whole track is very loose in this configuration. Going to 34 per side on the other hand is a very tight fit, which is hard to move, but is looking more realistic.

Nice mod/moc! What are the connectors underneath the 9L liftarm front axle for?

Of course the crane is too high, because of the limitations you and I mentioned, but I really don't see this as a general flaw. It would be flaw to not be able to play with it due space limitations ;-) The height of the cab is 28 studs / 22.4 cm (including the way oversized warning lights), which equals 4,08 m with the 14 cm in cab width.

@1gor This is a great idea, will look into it for front axle of tractor!

Really? Only the wheelarches on the second axle could be 1 stud lower by comparison. Imho thats impossible to achieve with lego bricks while maintaining playability, stability and (you mentioned it) placement of the crane. Markus did the right thing an put em between the 2nd and 3rd axle.

Just finished the model normally then rebuild it with your mod, which represents the original excavator way better. Only small critique would be the slag on the tracks, but other than that, this boosts the look so much, great work! Was really pleased with the 42175 as a whole combination, especially the truck.

Interesting aspects, but option 2 will be better I guess. Also it would allow cool mythical creatures like Dragons or Gryphons :-)

Or build something where the main function incorperates a bucket ;-)

Maybe with the 10 x 18 bucket?

Nice and structurally sound Which tires are you intend to use? Maybe go for the newer hubs: 3468c01 or 46490c01

Hi guys, after nearly a year of not working on this MOC, I finally had the motivation to restart. Short explanation: I abandoned this MOC after finding out 3 major problems which weren't easy to solve: - The older 24t clutch gear used for both functions were to weak to lift the center extenders --> redisign of the middle chassis and usage of the bigger clutch, but only for the extending function, not the blades - as the track width is so narrow, I thought I could ditch the Ackermann geometry, but it really put tension on the wheels and the turning circle I wished to achieve wasn't managable --> complete redisign of the chassis - heavy clicking of chain links due to slack --> using small 1/4 pins to push the chain onto the 16t gears and using small rollers (1L liftarms on frictionless pins) After this setbacks and me losing motivation to redisign everything, life had some personal challanges for me during summer and autumn, but finally I got back on track and moved on :-) Here is a WIP-video of the current status of the MOC, some colours will be changed soon. I left the clicking of the clutch in intentionally and didn't want to edit it out. Some interesting technical aspects: For the accurate synchronization of the smaller and the medium LAs (small LA needs about 19.4, the medium LA about 26.7 rotations for full extension), I used a gear ration of 20 : 28 which works nice. There are 15 universal joints and 250 chain links out of the 1500 parts in the model right now. Now, there is only the cabin and hood part left to design. @jorgeopesi I appreciate you help as you are a specialist for this :D @1gor You are right :-) I will go with the 3 option and built the cap with 2 steering knobs going in different directions, it seems to be the best and most playable solution. @eric trax My model won't be as pretty as yours, but hopefully I will match the spirit and overall look of the cougar with technic panels :D

Like the Dune Ornithopter from this year, the next years new DaVinci Flying Machine (10363) will be technically more interesting than all the shown Technic models shown so far... That is the thing I don't understand: So many Lego Themes are shining again, while Technic, being one of the biggest themes, seem to decline and losing its core strength. I get that cars sell well, but then reintroduce the Racers Theme please and give the technic nerds some functional stuff instead that deserve the Technic brand name.

At least in brickmerge, the 8052 did cost 69€ in 2010, which, including inflation, equals 100€ in 2024, so twice the price of the 42203. But I agree with you, that only steering and tipping function (and doors) is a bit poor for a 50€ set, as these are the same functions as the 42147 for 10€... Overall, it looks nice and for a discount with a price of 40€, this is a really nice parts pack :-)

Your MOCs really improve! Could be an official Lego model! :D

Then just post in the Future Wishes thread and start with "For 2025 I wish..." Problem solved When we get the same amount of models in 2025, surely there is room for 8...10 non-car sets

Ah you are right! I mean the 42170.

Wheel arches from 42151?

Hi guys and gals, first of, I couldn't find a suitable translation or description for the german word "Baustofftransporter", meaning a truck for transporting construction material like wood, stone, and so on. So if anybody has a fitting word, please let me know, so I can change the title :D @gyenesvi Thx! The model I am planning to build for TC27 has long been lurking on my to-do-list and will hopefully be a fitting entry. Basically I will do a generic version of this configuration: Planned features: - HOG steering of front and rear axle - fake inline 6 engine (maybe with the new components from the Yamaha) - lifting of rear axle (depends on how well I get the cranes stability/connection to the frame) - foldable sides - outriggers on the rear for the crane - crane turning, elevation and extension Still undecided if I go with pneumatics or even a dumb battery box behind the cab and 1 motor for the crane action... could be interesting :-) Just started today, so very likely to change:

Really nice progress! Love the little fenders and the overall scaling. Critic: Blue seat is a must!

Very interesting and cool looking concept, I love the over-engineering on the drivetrain with the chain drive :D