Thirdwigg

In what now seems to be a yearly occurrence, I have started another Unimog. The reception I received from last years U423 was so good, that I thought I would continue in the theme at some point. Then someone suggested I do a U5000 with a camper body. I'm not sure the camper body will happen but the build ideas was intriguing enough and I was up for another build, so I decided to take up the challenge. I wanted to build to follow in the footsteps of the U423, so I kept the scale the same, which is roughly the same as the Anthem/Transporter 1:21 standard. The U5000 usually has a 3250mm or 3850mm wheelbase. So the wheel base will be 20 studs for the short wheelbase, and 24 studs for the long wheelbase. 15 studs is the width. As is often the case, I built a little placeholder body, and then set it aside for a number of weeks. But the build kept sitting without any changes, because I could not come up with any idea to set the build apart. The U423 works well because of all the attachments you can add, which gave some direction the chassis. The U5000 basically has tipper bed, or a camper body, or a crane with a bed. There are firetruck options that look good, but basically are a large container filled with tools on the back. Since I could not come up with anything, I started to take the build apart, and I took these pictures. Then I had an idea while browsing some images. Many of the Unimog rebuilds and Unimog adventure packages add winches to their trucks. This gave me the inspiration I needed, so I jumped back into the build. This also solidified the functions intended: Steering with HOG RWD with portal axle Rear suspension Two speed transmission Engine Bed tipper Front winch with lock Rear winch with lock Bed attachment points I quickly built another draft, and decided on a simple single cab with a tipper bed. We will see where this project goes, but I am happy enough with what I have so far, that I know it will turn into something. Maybe it will be a single build, and maybe it will turn into an extensive "system" project just like the U423. Any suggestions to improve this build or any additions to make this more of a system build are welcome.

Thanks for sharing, and lots of fun ideas and designs here. I love the little black and lime UTV. Is there any more information or pictures available?

Certainly for tractors. But I draw the line with cars and trucks. They're better with wheels.

So I was starting to take the wheeled excavator apart, and I thought "I wonder what this build would look like with tracks?" I spent a little time working it out, and added some tracks to this superstructure. Now I have a Tracked Excavator. Just like the Wheeled Excavator, you may find free instructions for the Tracked Excavator at Rebrickable.com. It uses the same superstructure from the Wheeled Excavator, but if you remove 4 pins, you can make the change. Since everything from the top up is the same (except a different bucket), it still has the following manual features: Slewing with HOG Front plow Bucket lift Bucket extension Engine connected to bucket extension Opening door and hood And a little video.... I hope you enjoy, and thanks again to @steph77 for the inspiration.

Great job again @Dyen and you are becoming a master of the alternative build. I like all the attachment opportunities this provides, so I hope to see some fun trailers/implements for this.

Great job, and the presentation of the functions is very descriptive. Impressive functions considering the parts available.

Looks great! I missed this detail earlier, but I love the drive gear in the center of the engine crankshaft. Great idea!

Great job on this, and I'm happy it is getting the recognition it deserves. I'm happy with the subtle flex axle you used for the rear window. It gives the rear the perfect shape even though it does not have a c pillar. Also, the front headlights are a great little feature.

Yeah, I remember an older photo of a city scale car on Flickr where it was displayed this way; lots of trans clear panels and bars to lift certain parts of the car to see the internals. I'll see if i can find it.

I usually display my builds all together, but Studio renders are one of my favorite ways to show the exploded view. It allows for some great renders to show how modules can be put together.

@Jundis I would love this kind of tractor. Maybe I need to make one no matter what TLG does.

Great job everyone. There were some great builds and I’m happy with the final results. @Akassin is on a roll, and the crane was great! Well done @2GodBDGlory by taking on and succeeding with 42043. Great job @Zerobricks and I’m glad to see you are on the podium.

Yeah it does! You bet, I'm always happy to see the Thirdwigg Farm expand. There is plenty of work to be done, so keep the tractors coming.

Good to see you again. I hope all is well, and hope to see some of your builds again! Maybe the next contest.

Thanks again. Yeah, some of the new panels added in the last 10 years have helped to make some fun shapes that were previously replicated with flex axles. I appreciate this change.

I know, I have some relief that I don't have to make any decisions this time. Good Luck @Jim, @Milan and whoever else.

It's happening! I'm so happy you were able to finish it in time.

I know, it was another lucky contest that was right in my wheelhouse. The front tires are interchangeable between the Jeep tires and the balloon tires. The rear tires are a little harder to get, and have fewer options without making changes to the body. Thanks again. I truly hope TLG will start making sets like this again. You bet. Thanks again, and I'm glad you like it.

This is perfect. I love the little handcrank on the rear, and I love the way you recreated the grabbing hook. Great job reducing the size of 42042.

Thanks for completing this. I love 8081, and your were faithful in your redesign. I didn't think the wheel/tire choice was going to work, but it turned out well.

Great job finishing this. It turned out great. I'm happy you kept the white stripes a full liftarm thick.

8063 Tractor with Trailer Features: 72% of original size Steering I4 engine Rear PTO Rear three point hitch Front axle suspension Trailer tipping bed Trailer suspension And the original.

I’m happy you figured this out @Ngoc Nguyen, now I hope the parts can arrive.

Can you add part 98585 back on the tan axle then use axles (rather than the red pin with stop) to connect the single lime liftarm to Pinhole right, pinhole left and a center hole by above placed hole (sorry I can't render this right now)? Then just remove the 3x3T liftarms.

This sounds like a good idea. Can you fit this @Ngoc Nguyen? Maybe I'm still a little confused by the rear connection of the (now) 5L liftarm to the rear steering mech? Are you connecting it on the top to the tan 4 axle? ed: I went back to the first photos (page 1). Are you still going to use part 98585?