steph77

Ok. here is my vote for this contest. Hard choice i must say. Just based on my own feeling. No scientist method for me. Congratulation @all participants. 21: 10 20: 6 1: 4 3 3 25: 2 9: 1

Thanks all for kind comments. Here are few modifications i'de like you all to take in count for this contest. I've used these last hours of competition to check some détails. First i change the black connector on the articulation point at the top of the arm. In this way the design is lighter. If i owned one 1L/9L cylinder i would have place it in replacement of the top 2L cylinder. But i don't own it. Second modification, it's an add on. I place a orange command for the battery box, Under the seat. Much more practical like this ;) The orange color sheme is used as for all functionnals elements on the model. At least, on right side i place a cover for the pneumatic switch and convert all the blue and light grey pneumatic hoses to black ones. much more discreet like this i think. I just hope it is not too late to introduce these modifications. sls

Video added at first post. @agrof : i will try to do it;)

22. Volvo Handler Link to TOPIC: Entry name : Volvo Handler Functions summary: They are 3 pneumatics functions: 1- Main arm up and down 2- Fork tilting 3 - Fork thooth up and down. Manual function: Direction on 4 wheels Main Picture: Secondary picture: Video:

Yes. 99% of the pieces are from 42053 set. I only add one exhaust end, one direction rack of 7L and some usuals connectors (even not sure on that point). Globally if you owned the 42053 you can rebuilt it. And, before you asked me i'll not do instructions but i planed to make a ldd file wich is really suffisant for this Moc :) That way you will be able to compare the pièces index with 42053's one. Thanks all for comments :)

Hi everyone. Here is my entry for this contest. As always i've build this with/for my childrens and as usual this model hass to be safe and secure for them. This said, i've been asking for long what to build for this contest. I didn't have that much pneumatics elements and i do thought that my chances with this contest were proportionals to the number of pneumatic parts i owned. Until i had a closer look at 42053 set... So i present here my vision of what could be a Volvo Handler (i think volvo didn't build this kind of machine) here it is: it is a very simple Moc. My main goal has been to integrate the powerfunctions elements (1 BB + 1 motor) and get the maximum playability with the Moc. I do use the battery pack as the main frame assembly of the model. this way, i think i realised one good design work on it. They are 3 pneumatics functions: 1- Main arm up and down 2- Fork tilting 3 - Fork thooth up and down. Also, there is one direction with HOG on the four wheels.This Moc is designed to be playable and fun to use. It doesn't need more function to scratch that goal ;) The functions work pretty well and the compressor is a very pleasant feature on a Moc like this one. The arm movement has a good range of action and is particulary powerfull due to the large pneumatics cylinder i used. ( i didn't have any other o:) ) Here is a back view. round design for the mudgards, a color scheme that fits with it's great sister 45053, custon stikers (official stikers sheet): On this view you can see the commands (3 orange commands) : the two backwards are for the arm movement and the lateral one is for the fork opening Detailed view of the fork i used. It is obvisouly possible to connect a regular bucket at this arm end: And once it is opened Detailed view on back design with the official Volvo stikers on it and the rounded mudgards In conclusion this Moc come perfectly together the 42053 Set and as well with my last Volvo crane truck. It was a great building experience (and realy quick build :) ) Hope you'll enjoy it. Regards, Steph Ps video coming hopefully before the dateline :)

+1 Next you will have to fix the wanted functions in it. It will not be the same if you only want a spinning rotor or one articulated one. Would you replicate the flight command or not? Motorised or not? ....

I Stephen! It's my first post from the servor update. I had to update myself some (all) of my PC but finally it works! I understand you attempt to rebuild my model. Great idea ;) May i help you in one or another way in this (hard) work you planned?

Hi effe, You said your truck couln't suck. I think that witt the very first pneumatic system and the special 4X2 briks with the one way valve integrated in it, it could be possible EDIT: as the pneumatic cylinders work with only one entry it must suck air at one moment :) visble here: https://en.wikipedia..._components.JPG

Ok, it is finaly done! 1827 pieces. The pieces not placed in the model are: -4 pfs cable extensions of 25cm -1pfs cable extension of 50 cm -3 pairs of leds lights Preview of the LDD file: You can download it for free here: http://www.moc-pages.com/moc.php/432477 Enjoy! and remember : every empty space you'll find on this file is used for wires and pfs cables in real life ;)

+1. I build about 14 versions of my last truck frame and about the same amout for it's crane. The important thing in this process is to fix all the problems one by one and coming at last with the cleanest design as possible. This is what you can think about are for instance : -do i have use as few parts a possible? -Can i simplify it with the same functions? -Can i eventually compact this design? -Do all axles and movig part rotate and work smoothly? -Do my frame have neutral effect on moving parts when stressing it? -Do my build fits with the design i am searching for? Once you answer yes to all these questions a the same time....you probably will have build and taken it in parts a few times

Thanks to Agrof's help here is the actual state of the work:1348 pièces actually without the bed and the crane...

@Jim: Rumors going on @ the rebrick site about potential E-mails send to winners. Any information on that?

I am working on the ldd. I doesn't find the IR receptor in the Library. Can someone help me for that? EDIT and the tires of 49.5X20 too. Update the soft? i use the 4.3 version

Hi i solved the problem of the arm action range on a truck i build some time ago. Go to my youtube Chanel to check if m'y solution can éventualy work for you. It use 3 actuators with on working in contrario of the two others....

Hi, I let the LDD building aside to go on the trailer. At first i thought building a trailer to place the EW160E on it, as a transport trailer. But after a first prototype i had to constat that the weight was way to high for the poor L motor of the main propulsion. So i decided to change my mind and look at this differently. I decided to build a trailer that can fit for the truck and for the excavator at the same time. The trailer has an adjustable connection point so you can place it or at the truck high attachement point or at the low attacment point of the EW160. This feature is achieve by a smal linear actuator. The other feature is a simple manual lifting with a small linear actuator. This trailer is also a real product of Volvo. The depht of the bed is excatly at the good lenght so the arms of both two sets can load things in it. Here are some ( bad) pictures of the whole model. I'll finish the LDD as soon as possible.

thanks all for your kind comments on this build i actually buid the ldd file: see it in attachement it's free EDIT removed attachement file. Go to Mocpage to find it back

The video is online Still need time for the trailer...

This is the review of my Volvo FH crane truck. I build this model to fit with the last official set VOLVO EW160E. I design the truck in the same color scheme and trying to offer an equivalent level of detail of the model. All stickers are from official Lego stickers sheets. As you can see in the pictures below, the design is quiet complete, with lights (PFS in front and rear + on top of the cab), orange traffic signal, gyro, rear and front view mirror, Volvo seats, complete interior, proper stickers for the outriggers and some warning sign, a small ladder to access to the bed, manual opening elements as doors, front hood, tilting bed (1 mini linear actuator with a removable crank :). The technical part, was real challenging here. We have 8 motors, switch, battery box, PFS extending elements to hide. And in the same time you have the 5 functions of the crane that have to stand in a minimal place and still have to work perfectly smoothly. Yes this was challenging... Design details: Dimensions: length: 53cm width : 13cm width : 23cm when outriggers are out height: 17cm crane folded down height: 48cm when crane is fully deployed As presented into the wip thread, this Moc as the following motorized functions: - Propulsion, Large PFS motor connected to a fake green V6 engine -Direction, PFS servo -Rotate the outriggers, PFS M motor -Up and down outriggers, PFS M motor, -Rotate the crane, PFS M motor, -First section of the crane, PFS M motor, - Second section of the crane, PFS M motor, -Extending second section, PFS M motor, onboard in the crane's structure They are also the following manuals functions: -Opening doors, hood, -Tilting cab -Tilting bed -Opening lateral walls of the bed. The telescopic crane: This was the last element to be design,ed in the building process. And it was also the hardest one. I wanted a crane fully motorized, to fit with the Moc's global spirit. I wanted a crane with goog proportions too. It had to look strong and detailed at the same time. After hours of work on it this is the result: Globally the scale fit perfectly with the truck, and it fits perfect near to the EW160E. The technical aspect of this crane is one of my favorite point on this Moc. All the mechanics parts are apparent and i turned every element into a design spot on that crane. Look at the cable tension mechanism on the right side of the crane for instance, this elements could be a hydraulic element, and you can see it absorbing the differentials cable tensions at the same time. The telescopic second section is extending by a cable system. This solution appeared to me as evidence when trying to keep this crane as clean designed as possible. It works absolutely smoothly and with great precision. One big advantage of this principle is that you can add as much section as you want, it will always work properly. The only problem is the bending of the arm if too much section. I decide to keep 3 section so it was the best compromise between design and arm action range. Next pictures show you some details, stickers work, and some other global view This end the first half of this concept. I have now to build the trailer that will fit withe this great EW160E. I'll make the video once the trailer done, and once my goal is reached. So still a bit patience... :-) Steph.

Actual state of the WIP on this project: All 4 receivers installed and functional. Doesn't imagine how hard it would be to fit all the wires in it. This is a quiet small size Moc. I want it to have a good ground clearance and this reduce the place inside to fit all the PF elements! Anyway the result is cool. most of the PF is hidden and the design is not too much impacted. But it's done! the crane's basis is also done and functional. I have try to place big linear actuators but totally out of scale for this model. So this will be the mini linear actuator's kingdom here.... Pictures:

about cabin of truck, I think the door is a bit low? another liftarm would make it better perhaps? Yep. modificaton done. Looks good! Thanks all for comments. Waiting for my command of pf elements to go further...

Hi everyone, Some progress on this truck. The flatbed is done, with opening sides and manual lifting. Successfully tested by my childrens :) The cab is almost done too. With lots of details, rear view mirror, front view mirror, opening doors, lifting cab, and the two last ir receiver that will be inside (front bottom of the cab and between the two seats at lower position son not visible for the second one). The two seats are identical to those of set 42053. Set that is actually standing near the truck. This way i begin to see what the whole final model will look like :) Some pictures now: "]http://imageshack.co...e][/font]D0JQ5q.jpg Finaly i manage to build the crane. And failed until today. This crane has 4 PFS functions and one onboard medium motor. The 4 functions are: - rotate the crane -first section lifting -second section lifting -Extending (with the onboard M motor) ....

job done i am into the top 20 Congratutions to all contestants especially those who invest time and do not be qualified. Special thouhts to charbel work !

I am not the first one to build rotative outriggers :) but this particular design is mine. I try to find a good mix between PFS and mechanical design. I don't want this Moc turn to: 'just a motor behind an actuator'. I love the mechanics and good cinematics chains when building lego technic This outriggers design is the result of this process where a lot of gears have to take place in a micro scale build. (In the middle of the outriggers you have two axles for the inner turntable + the turn table rotation system) EDIT + the outriggers rotation system + the outriggers extending alimentation :)

Hi eurobrikers, Here is my current project. A Volvo FH truck destinated to be part of a larger play set using the TLG Volvo EW160. The whole model will have a crane truck full RC, a trailer and the EW160 official lego excavator. As always i build this for my son and so i t needs to be really playable set with lots of function fun to play with. Regarding to this the new Volvo EW160 inspired me. So the concept is to have a fully rc truck with manuals function added to it. The toy will have pneumatics, PFS, RC, manuals functions.... so much for a child to enjoy! My goal with it : Truck : 7 motorised functions + RC PF light = 8 channels on standards Rc official system. Propulsion by L motor Direction by servo on first and second axle with reduction . report to the cab Deploying stabilisator by rotation. Able to set up the stabilisator on 180° : M motor Stabilisator up and down: M motor Crane rotation: M motor First section of the crane arm: M motor Second section of the crane arm: M motor All the these functions are realised and integrated into the framme actually. All working very smothly and with corrects speeds. Time for some pictures of the WIP : I have now to face some difficulties and have to answer some question. What is your opinion guys on these points : 1 Color of the rear crane ? actually thinking for black, to fit with the EW160 design or orange? 2 Position of the two PF receivers, actually in trouble with that, no neat solution 3 tilting bed. The EW 160 is equiped to load a bedactually. Cannot imagine not being able to lift it. The problem is Zero place for an additionnal motor into the frame. Thinking to lift it manualy ? Thanks for your feedback on these points.