GerritvdG

Building a GBC is completely new for me, but it's tempting to join this contest. First thing is to order some balls, looked at Bricklink, but these balls are relatively expensive for a GBC rookie . Then found this article: https://www.planet-gbc.com/get-started-with-gbc/get-the-gbc-balls/ the "Quercetti Marbles Refill" seems a cheap and readily available alternative. Any experiences or tips around this subject? Thnks!

Thanks for sharing, really interesting!

Glad you like it! The functions and playability got the most attention in this little project!

This John Deere 3200 Telehandler is my alternate for the 42136-1 - John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor, it uses 90% of the parts of the donor set. The Telehandler features the following functions: • Rear wheel steering (with Ackermann Geometry). • Boom raising/lowering, the linkage locks in the highest position. • Fork tilting, operated with the upper boom. • Cabin with some details and door which can be opened/closed. The tipper is a modified version of the original version: • With tailgate added. • An alternative linkage for tipping the load (because of part limitations). • And the same kind of walking beam suspension as the original tipper. I started this MOC with the steering system because the original model doesn't have the typical parts for HOG-steering. Next I continued with the cabin, boom and the rest of the model, with the pieces left over I created the tipper and also a little pallet for playability. It was a fun little project and I'm happy to deliver more functions with this MOC then the donor set! Instructions are available for free at RB: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-119452/GerritvdG/42136-john-deere-3200-telehandler/#details I also found more information about the John Deere Telehandlers, see spoiler below.

Yes, that's a nice one, also the 8043 B-model is really worth the effort!

What a story, must have been a lot of stress! @BevHillsTrainer, you triggered a number of nice stories!

Well done ! Well photographed, looking forward to the video! It looks like 4WD, correct?

Nice, I just realized that it has Four wheel drive! Cool tractor packed with features, need to expand my collection further to build this one!

Really wonderful, respect for both of you @Akassin and @Jim It feels very good to be part of this forum and it's special to make a kid forget a difficult situation for a while!

Cool project, nice to follow the WIP on this MOC. What is the distance between the axles and the pivot point. Seems to be 11?

In Netherlands 101€ 42144 and 125€ for 42128 (Amazon.de) . Prices are without shipping.

Nice!!! Cool angled engine cover.

Ok, but I don’t think plan’s exists for this model, also don’t underestimate the effort needed to search and order parts for a MOC. Another idea is to start building alternatives after you finished the Volvo and the D11.. these MOCs only use parts from a specific set. For example these excellent alternates are build of the 42114 parts: https://rebrickable.com/sets/42114-1/6x6-volvo-articulated-hauler/?inventory=1#alt_builds

Welcome to Eurobricks, nice to hear that you started up again with Lego after 45 years. There have been some scraper MOCs build, but none with instructions on Rebrickable. This one on YouTube was the closest match I think.. Another approach would be to take one of your models apart and start with a small scale scraper, that would be less complex then the bigger scale of the cat and the volvo. Start with a good tire choice and just begin. Just found this MOC from @Thirdwigg with instructions which could give you some inspiration: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-4620/thirdwigg/k-tec-1233/#details

Well done, I also like the use of the different panels at the front, also good use of the little grey rims! Currently also playing with the 42136 on my holiday, we’ll see what else could be made from this nice little set.

It is, thanks! Just a clever linkage, I really like it!

I like the outrigger mechanism, which solution is used? Can’t see it clear… it reminds me of the mechanism of the trailer outriggers of the Arocs B-model.

Well done!

Cool, you keep improving this MOC. Let me know if you are going to attend an exhibition near Utrecht, I would be happy to visit and admire your creation. About this thread, I personally like it more if all the content around a MOC is grouped into one thread, just my opinion…

Very well done, I had to look twice to see if it was a lego model or the real one!

Well done, thanks for sharing! It was also a nice read, this really makes it even more interesting!

Thanks for sharing, all is said, but just want to let you know that I really like this.

Thanks for sharing, really interesting. Also your code is valuable, clear and well documented!

Not much, otherwise it would have been used already, but you never know....

Interesting, I now see it is used in 273 sets till now, quite a common piece.... but not in Technic sets.