Thirdwigg

Unimog=Thirdwigg Approved Another great build, and I'm happy with all the functions you were able to add into this build. 42082 really gives a lot of parts for functional alternative builds. Great job again.

Looking good, and I like the engine module. I can't figure out yet how you are routing the rear steering control. Pickup for me. The looks always works best for my eyes on Monster trucks.

A follower asked if I could turn the Isuzu NPR into a Glass Pane Transport Truck. I was happy to oblige. Instructions are available at Rebrickable.com. Features: Steering with HOG RWD with fake I4 engine Tilting cab Opening doors Glass pain locks A simple locking mechanism keeps the window panes stationary (sorry, I only have baseplates). It was fun little build, and I hope you enjoy too.

Have no fear, this project continues. My favorite part of the Launch and Load Seaport was the ship. I enjoyed all the stories I could create moving containers, opening and filling the holds, and deciding what to hide in the bowels of the ship. Lego Police always got involved. But this part of the project caused me some trepidation. This past week I was able to overcome some of the problems I have had and found some workable solutions. There were two main problems I was encountering. One, the frame kept bowing. With the future weight of the craft, this needed to be resolved early. Second, the height of deck kept climbing, and scale was becoming a problem. The first problem was resolved by redoing the rear steering three times, and finding a way to extend the frame through the rear steering wheels and link. This helped support the two marine engines that were added. But this didn't solve the second problem. I had no more space (what!?!) for the container mounts, doors, and locks. Also, I was finding no way to support the impending bridge. So I created a smaller rear steering wheel assembly. This allowed for even more rear frame bracing, and a side frame. This helped a lot. When I added a draft side hull, the frame got even stiffer. This shift made it so I was finally able to install the container locking mechanism, and an adequate support for the hatches. Now I have been working in Studio, and the chassis is almost done. I have a little more work to do on the sides, and the top center spine. Then I'll add the deck, and then the front frame for the bow. I still do not have a bow shape finished. The build has 3538 parts right now, and will only increase. With a build this large, every small change means moving hundreds of parts around. There is a lot of work to be done, but the chassis is always the hardest part. At least on a red and white box like this. Also, at this stage, I'm really happy I started with the containers first. Setting the standard right from the beginning has been significant helpful.

Thanks for the response, and the extra photos. Yeah, the cherry picker will be in Mack scale as an attachment for my Unimogs. I'm trying to figure out an outrigger right now, and I might have to leave this feature out.

Very cool. I'm working on a little cherry picker right now, and I may have to use some of your ideas here. I love the mechanism you used for the lifting arm. Thanks for sharing.

I never thought I would be in a place where bicycle spoke lacing patterns and LEGO part tolerances would be discussed. The bicycle wheel only works because the spokes are in tension, and LEGO tends to not do tension. I am curious to see if this wheels is ridged or if the tolerance make it feel a little floppy.

I keep all my ideas in this Pinterest Folder, but I always start with a 3 way tipper. I've never done a hooklift, so that would be my suggestion.

Great little Unimog. Do you have a gearbox that is being controlled on the side? How many gears are available? I like the crane idea, but yeah, it looks a little big here.

Very cool milestone. Well done @grohl. Thanks for your continued support of both sets, and creative options for those sets.

They wouldn't do a brown supercar, right? Could they? There's no way.

When people ask me what is my favorite LEGO set, I always answer with the 1991 set, 6542 Launch and Load Seaport. The set has such high playability, so many fun vehicles (though it could use a Unimog), and stories that never end. I have always wondered what it would look like to update this set in the world of Technic. The ships, the crane, the truck, and all the containers moving around with more technical functionality. What would a fully integrated Technic version of this set look like? What features would I add? What scale could it be? About two years ago, I was fooling around in Studio, wondering what a bigger version of the set would look like. I considered the size of 42062 Container Yard (7 wide), but it looks clunky, and didn't really seem to add anything from the original set. So I went a little bigger, thinking 11 studs wide for the containers would be nice. This seemed out of scale of many of the builds I do, and would be a weird truck size. So then I tried the Mack Anthem scale (roughly 1:21, and 15 studs wide). This seemed to work well, and could integrate well with other LEGO 1:21 MOCs. I built a little mocup in Studio, using my Vintage Tractor, to try out the idea. I liked the idea, but the full build would be huge. Roughly 4 times bigger than 6542. I'm not sure I am ready to commit to purchasing all the parts needed for the full project. The dock alone would need 250 5x11 LBG panels. This image is about 300 studs wide, by 190 studs deep, by 90 studs high. But I am curious to see where this will lead. I love integrated projects, and this is certainly that. Each container will need to be the same size, moveable by both crane and forklift, and rest on a truck and ship. I think I'll be able to build all the containers and the truck, and I think I would like to get the ship done. We'll see what else I complete. I hope to keep the feel of the original set consistent, but the look may be updated a little bit to work well with scale and current vehicular design. For instance, making a mockup for the trailer, two axles looked silly, so I went with a three axle design. Right now the trailer is done. The trailer has working front support, and two locking mechanisms to lock the containers to the bed. Each axle has a simple suspension. It also fits the Mack Anthem Standard. The container standards are set, as this was crucial to get size, lifting, locking, and cargo standards set, so I'll post more about those soon. The White Boxes are about done, as is the Tractor (Thirdwigg Farm Approved!) container. With each update, I'll post the current full build. Today we are at 2782 parts. We'll see where this goes, so feel free to follow along. Maybe we'll even find a way to include a Unimog!

I live and breathe Technic, but City is just on fire these days.

Thank you!

I built a little alternative for LEGO set 42213 over the weekend, and liked it enough to share it. This little 42213 ATV Features: Steering with handlebar Front independent suspension Rear pendular suspension Working W6 engine The MOC uses about half of the parts of 42213, so you have lots leftover to build something else too! Instructions are at Rebrickable.com. And a video. I hope you like it.