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  1. Thirdwigg
    For those of you interested, I completed instructions for the Tipper Truck. You may find them at Rebrickable.com. Now I can take it apart, and see if I can finish the Hook Lift version. We'll see, my motivation for the other truck is pretty low now.
  2. Thirdwigg
    Another great contest! Thanks again to the organizers for facilitating it, and thanks to all for your participation. Congratulations to the winners, as each was a well deserved victory.
  3. Thirdwigg
    Thanks. I like the Cayman better too, but the lime looks so good, I may need to build the GT4 in that color too!
  4. Thirdwigg
    As was always the plan with this project, I have finally finished the Cayman version of this project. I'm not sure if I like this one, or the Boxster better. You? Features: Steering with HOG Opening doors, bonnet, and rear decklid Rear with drive with Flat 6 engine Profile Rear veiw Both of the cars together And a little look at the engine. As always, instructions are available at Rebrickable.com. I hope you all enjoy.
  5. Thirdwigg
    I voted too! Thanks again everyone for another great contest.
  6. Thirdwigg
    Thanks again, and I’m glad you like it. I confess the squarish design is the result of not planning enough time for the build.
  7. Thirdwigg
    Thanks! Thanks for the praise. I understand the critique of the worm gears being where they are, but it is precisely because they hold the angle that I include them.
  8. Thirdwigg
    This turned out great; just the right amount of weird for me. I like the color choices, and the extending wheelbase is a cool function. Great job.
  9. Thirdwigg
    Alright, this is done. And the entry is posted. I was not sure I was going to finish this. I'll go on holiday now, and come back and make the instructions. Another great contest all!
  10. Thirdwigg
    Crane Tipper Features: Steering RWD with I5 engine Three way tipper bed Three stage crane with grabber claws Dual outriggers
  11. Thirdwigg
    Yep, right now, it's the only way for me to get this done. Alright, it finally looks like a truck again. The bed needs some side locks, and the crane needs a couple details fixed, but both of those issues should be quick. The cab needs the most work, so I will next work on that. I will need to work on the face of the cab a little more, and add in the interior. There are structural changes that are needed, and a HOG for the crane rotation needs to be added as well. I think I might raise the cab height by a stud as well. What do you all think? Is it tall enough or not? I think one more session of building will complete the build.
  12. Thirdwigg
    Good job on the coding, and thanks for sharing this MOC with us. I hope you are able to create and share more here.
  13. Thirdwigg
    Well done on this MOC. Again, the hook lift mechanism is top notch, and the video shows the smoothness of the operation. I like the little addition of the locking pin. And the selection function is great too. Overall, very impressive. The tires look much better on the final version than I thought they would. They look great with the big fenders. Also, the green was a nice change for the container. Green is always a better option in my mind. I'm not too keen on the small fenders on the front as I like a consistent horizontal line, but that's a minor preference on a great MOC.
  14. Thirdwigg
    I was able to rebuild the chassis, and now everything is set. The outrigger HOG are now hidden a little better, the changeover lever is working, and the HOG for the bed/crane is now on the right of the truck. I had the crane mounted off center, but after placing it all together I found it was not necessary, so I moved it to the centerline. That simplified the frame, and the controls. I started working on the cab and bed again to get the connection points to the frame finalized. I'll work more tonight on these two parts, as they may take a little more time. Once these are done, I'll finalize the crane, then tie the whole truck together again. This might work...
  15. Thirdwigg
    Great job. I love the GBC addition to this MOC. Well done.
  16. Thirdwigg
    Basically, the front mLA will move the dumpster forward. A catch on the dumpster will slide on to an open axle on the frame to lock them both togther. OK, I am running out of time, and the Hooklift truck is still causing me trouble. So in the interest of actually completing this contest, I am going to switch back to the Tipper Truck. I spent some time over the last two days, rebuilding the draft that I had. I spent the time working on the outriggers and internal transmission for all the functions. I think both will need one more iteration before they are final. The engine, crane, and cab will move forward virtually unchanged from the previous drafts, albeit with appropriate aesthetic finalizing. Each outrigger has its own HOG, and the transmission will select between the bed tip, and the crane boom 1 lift. Right now I feel like there are too many HOGs, and I don't yet have a good option for the changeover, so that's tonight's project. I installed the crane, and Thirdwigg Jr. shared a mini mermaid to test it. The bed placeholder came from the last draft, extended by a stud to get the proportions better to my eye. I'm cutting this contest closer than I ever have before. I think I have enough time to get this done, but we'll see. Both projects are far enough along that I'll get them both done, but finishing one before the context deadline might be another story. With each addition to the entry thread, I get a little more nervous. But, I am still having fun.
  17. Thirdwigg
    This is such a fun little build. The driver really adds something extra.
  18. Thirdwigg
    Alright, its been a while since I updated on this project. Mostly because the project has caused some difficulty for me. This was where it was at the end of July, but the tilt was not getting the power it needed at the beginning and end of the travel. So the build sat and sat, with some cosmetic changes, but without any functional solutions. Then I worked on the general cab shapping. It's fine, but nothing great. Then @steph77 posted his design for the Off Road Fire Truck, and I was given another idea for how to do the hooklift mechanism. As is often the case, I need a new idea, and @steph77 has one that will work. So I copied the idea, modified for the application, and rebuilt everything this past weekend. I added in a hook extender as well (forward mini linear actuator), which will also activate the dumpster lock. You can see the mini linear actuator on the back for the tilt/tip locking mechanism. I'm still not sure this is going to work, as there are a lot of rigidity issues that need to be resolved, both in the frame and in the arm, but the function works, which is a big step. I am also getting concerned that I don't have enough time to get this done. I may need to pivot to the other truck as the mechanical issues are all resolved, so my time will be spent finalizing the structure and the aesthetics. I think I have time for that. I have a little more building time tonight, so I'll see what I can resolve, and I'll make a call by this weekend.
  19. Thirdwigg
    Because anyone from Michigan wants an Australian car/truck. Make mine a VE Commodore. The build it looking great @CrazyKreations
  20. Thirdwigg
    Thanks! Thanks again. Yeah the little Boxer engine is a fun little solution. It's not perfect, but functions well at this scale. I used the printed fender in the instructions mostly because I was not in a place to create a new part in Studio for this MOC. As of published time, Studio only has the printed version of part 2459 listed. I'll change it when it's updated.
  21. Thirdwigg
    Back with another little car to fit the scale of all the other 15 stud wide cars that are out there. This little LMP racer is built in the style of the early 2000s open cockpit cars that races Le Mans and other endurance races. Features: Steering with HOG Boxer engine with RWD Removable bodywork Free instructions are at Rebrickable.com. And a little photo of the engine bay. And with all the bodywork removed. I hope you enjoy.
  22. Thirdwigg
    This has been a fun project to watch. I look forward to seeing it finished - it's getting closer.
  23. Thirdwigg
    Yeah, those parts are great. I still use them every once in a while. I think this was the first truck I used them on.
  24. Thirdwigg
    As a long fan of the Unimog, including the U400 series, its always great to see another one built in Technic. You did a great job recreating the lines, and adding the important functions, using only the parts from 42177. Thanks for sharing!
  25. Thirdwigg
    Thanks for sharing some more details. This is helpful. The locking mechanism for the dump/tilt is similar to the design I have going right now. I guess I didn't know 8052 locked the tilt break of the main arm when the dump function was selected. I may try using a virtual pivot idea for the tilt feature on my truck. I am struggling to get the power I need on the start of the tilt (both lifting the box from the ground and starting the tilt from the truck). Your ideas may help me.
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