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Third model is ready. This time I built a forklift. Idea for it came while choosing a set for the TC25 competition, I was considering 42079 set for shrinking but finally decided on a different one. Features: - Hand of God steering rear wheels - Inline 3 cylinder engine - Forks elevation - Mast tilting - Detailed interior and exterior - Pallet as additional accessory Free instructions available at rebrickable Real photos: Render with mechanics: Short feature video:

Thank you. I also like orange. Unfortunately, this year is the first time in a long time without set in this color. The next one, however, I hope will bring a nice orange (perhaps even non-car) set with new micro panels and at last parts from unreleased Osprey. I made graphics in the studio without rendering just by screenshot. Changed color all elements of the original model to trans-clear.

Thanks but the idea was taken from you - I saw similar graphics in your contest thread 8479 Barcode Truck. I like that it shows clear the size difference shrunken model to the original set.

Thanks for the advices - there's still some time left before the end of the contest so I'll try to improve the video soon. Thanks for kind words. I have also prepared a simple graphic comparing the original and shrunken models:

Thanks. First version of bucket was a little thinner (using the 5L axle) but I changed it to 6L axles to make it completely black (and didn't want to use older black axles). Those orange elements really enhance the look of real model even though they are too big so they must stay. Light is not a problem (made movie before 8 am in full sunlight in the room) but camera (with aperture ƒ/2.2) and operator skills. It is also difficult to focus on the presentation of the model while looking at the phone screen (hence the moments of awkwardness). Of course, I accept your criticism and in my free time will try to improve myself in this element. Thanks for feedback.

Thanks for the comment and tips. I will remember to use them in the future. Video is ready. This is my first attempt at making a video (it's not perfect but it's tolerably in my opinion) so please overlook imperfections.

From my perspective, flagship sets and larger sets are getting better every year (not considering higher prices). The only thing that hurts me is the new TLG strategy - to get an interesting set you have to spend more and more money. Not so long ago you could get a model with interesting functions for around 50 euros, now in this price it is just a ugly vehicle to put on a shelf. True and interesting technic sets with functions start around 100€. I made a quick summary (from 2013 year) in pricetag 15-90€ (without mini sets 10€ and 15€). It's very subjective and it is possible that I could missed or qualify incorrectly some sets. Anyway, compilation shows the direction of development technic series. Sets with prices 15-90€ in 2013/2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021/2022/2023 2/4/3/4/6/3/4/1/2/1/0 - technic sets 2/2/2/2/2/2/2/3/2/4/2 - pullbacks 1/1/1/0/0/1/1/0/2/0/4 - cars 3/3/3/2/2/3/3/3/4/4/6 - pullbacks+cars 1/0/1/0/1/0/0/1/0/0/1 - motorcycles

Thanks for your help, lightened photos are much clearer and until I make better ones I will use them in the entry topic. Thank you for kind words.

42053 Volvo EW160E Functions: Hand of God steering front axle Rear outriggers Front blade with adjustable position and with lock mechanism Front blade also can work as outrigger 360 degrees superstructure rotation Elevated cabin Boom 1st section lift Boom 2nd section lift Working clamshell bucket I made high quality instructions available at Rebrickable Original model: Simple graphic comparing shrunken and original set: Video:

Thank you, it's a tiny model and the arm is strong enough for it's size. Thanks. Yes, I plan to make a video with a short presentation, but it will be my first time doing something like this and the effect may be weak. I brightened a bit them, do you think photos are ready for publication now? Before Now Thank you. I'm not a fan of stickers either. I made also renders comparing sets:

Final version ready. I should share instructions at rebrickable today.

It looks better and better but can you cover the black pins (behind doors) in the cabin with a yellow tiles 1x6?

Thanks. I already made actual model in Studio and this is comparison with the original set:

Thanks @MangaNOID, @SaperPL and @heyitsdisty for feedback. All elements of the superstructure and connection to main arm are held together by several pins. I mainly wanted to catch the proportions and check mechanics so everything is flexible at the moment. It should be much better after the upgrade then will see if model need a counterweight.

Little progress has been made, model already has main grappler arm, working rear stabilisers and scraper with lock on front. Nekt task is strengthen superstructure and work on the details in Studio.

Unfortunately all reviews have already been removed. So many new parts this year...

Good start and it's nice that you changed the set to a more interesting one (at least in my opinion). I like that it already looks like a Unimog, even though it is 3x smaller than the original.

Happily there is still plenty of time and everyone should be able to complete their entries. Earlier, I also wondered if my model would not be too complicated, but only such ones can take high places in this contest. It's exactly like that. I wanted to keep the characteristic orange elements as in the original one. Unfortunately, it is impossible to maintain proportions with a reduced scale.

Thanks. Progress is going much slower than I thought, especially some people (like you) already have at least most of the bodywork.

Thanks. The prototypes of cab and lifting mechanism are now complete. Details will be added later. Latest photos:

Thank you. I'm currently focusing on bodywork - recreated the side panel with the engine cover and the rear lights from bricks (these details were made with stickers in original set). Current progress:

It's a pity that tires 37x14 and 37x18 are not used in technic sets (currently) - wheels with this size can work with the differential. Have a few ideas for using 37x14 in the future (as wheels for truck), so ordered buch of them for a few cents. I was also planning to shrink 42049 Mine Loader (using 37x14 tires) but in the end I chose Volvo.

I didn't think it was possible to use such a mechanism in this little scale, looks awesome. This is another interesting project that I will observe in this contest.

Thanks. Not my idea, unfortunately. The first time I saw this solution is some 42088 alternative model. Thanks. Haven't found any replacement for this element so it's the only way I can keep the scale of the model. Thank you. True, the scale is definitely different, but your project seems to me the most interesting at the moment. If you find any useful solutions in my creations, feel free to use them in your mocs. Little progress has been made:

Thank you for your kind words, but my TC22 entry does not conform to the rules of the current competition (different proportions, colors and functions than in the original set). Thanks to Jim for organizing this contest. I was afraid it wouldn't happen due to some people started shrinking before the previous contest has ended. TC25 just started and there are already a lot of interesting entries.