M_longer

An alternate model for Material Handler set. Features two pneumatic (arm elevation and extension) and two manual functions (steering and outriggers). Instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-120859/M_longer/42144-cherry-picker/#details More pictures: https://bricksafe.com/pages/M_longer/42144-alt/cherry-picker Video:

You are aware that we know that it's just 42113 in different colour?

And the Golden Shovel award goes to ME! But I'm making another major remodeling of this set ;) Crane or Plane? https://www.facebook.com/m1longer/posts/380313344078231

Bit of tinkering. Still much to rebuild:

These colours are awful when it comes to making something ;) New Tractor in progress :)

An half alternate model for 42136 set. Like in 42054, tractor remains intact, but dump trailer has been rebuilt to a silage blade. Uses 100% parts from the trailer, thanks to presence of counterweights. Free instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104182/M_longer/42136-silage-blade/#details

But then it will be not 100% parts usage ;)

Half alternate model, the SIlage Blade, with instructions :) https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104182/M_longer/42136-silage-blade/#details

Yup. And I have rebuilt it a bit, now it uses 100% parts from the trailer :) Free instructions will be made and posted soon :)

Something new this time. Ready to use light pack for LEGO models. The box itself is branded as Briksmax, but it belongs to Lightailing and sold directly by them. Basically it’s “absolutleynonlego”, but let’s be honest – making such large light setup with so many points, using only LEGO elements, especially in C+ era (with only 8 lights per HUB) would cost more than set itself, not to mention the space it would require 🙂 And I have permission from Milan :)) The lights show shown here today is the max version, that costs $64. Is that price fair? It’s up to you. For me overal quality of the pack justifies the price, especially extremely detailed step-by-step instructions. I got this pack for review, and by today’s standards it’s a sponsored post, there’s even an affiliate link – if You would like to help me get more LEGO (or more snacks for Loki), you can buy something from Lightailing using this link 😉 https://www.lightailing.com/?ref=nXdO06i-y5ki But it will no be a overexcitement review, I’ll just show you how all these things are made to the final stage. So, let’s start: Everything needed for lighting up the 42114 is concealed in a box with aprox. dimensions of 17x12x5cm. I’m really surprised how well all the contents were packed, from wrapping of main box to each component in their separate bag. Cały komplet znajduje się w pudełku o wymiarach mniej więcej 17x12x5cm. Jestem zaskoczony tym jak dobrze wszystko było spakowane, począwszy od osobnej folii na pudełku, przez worek na instrukcje, po dokładne pakowanie każdego elementu składowego instalacji oświetleniowej. And after opening the box we have this: Let’s start with the papers. Three booklets, each larger than previous one: Smallest one is just a leaflet, showing what can you do (in different languages) if you are happy or unhappy efter the purchase: Second book shows basics of connecting the electronic parts together, adding batteries etc. Third one is much more interesting, filled with pictures. And shows in a very, VERY detailed way how to guide every wire and install every LED within 200 steps. Let’s get back to the electronics. Each component is packed in its own bag. The quality is visible here List of parts: E02 - AA Battery Holder G01 - Adhesive Squares F01 - Multiple Function Boards D02 - 8 port Expansion Boards D03 - 12 port Expansion Boards B07 - Warm White Strip (cab) D04 - 5cm Connecting Cables D05 - 15cm Connecting Cables D06 - 30cm Connecting Cables A32 - 10cm Yellow Dot Lights A12 - 15cm Yellow Dot Lights A11 - 30cm Yellow Dot Lights A04 - 15cm Warm White Dot Lights A02 - 15cm White Dot Lights A35 - 15cm Warm White Dot Lights (L) A03 - 30cm Warm White Dot Lights A09 - 30cm Red Dot Lights Few pictures of the bags: And here’s the interesting fact: One of the bags contains original LEGO pieces. They are used for front lights (in order to properly mount the LEDs, tiles should be replaced with plates, which have a small hollow under the stud, allowing the small LED to fit there), clearance lights. And service lamp under the bonnet. Really. Yellow Dot without any additional bricks: There are two options for powering the lights. USB or 3AA battery box. In case of using battery box model keeps its mobility. And the way how it was fixed on the chassis made me smile a bit :) Assembly time! As I mentioned earlier, the assembly process is very well detailed and does not leave the user with bunch of wires in hand and hope that they will fit somewhere. The LEDs are fixed in place in two ways – directly under plates/tiles and with using two side adhesive tape. The assembly process is divided into sections, based on the model we are using. In this case, 42114; starting from the roof (working lights/revolving light/cab lights), trough front bumper and engine bay (yellow service lamp), ending on rear lights and clearence lights. I’d like to point that instructions show that all the wires should be twisted to form one large bundle on each section. I did not made that, because I’m planning to use these lights on our alternate models too and I preffer to have more or less straight wires. The working lights on the roof are the only LEDs fixed in place with adhesive, factory cut to small squares. To properly align these small tape pieces I suggest using needle. I’m not too pleased with them, but so far (few weeks) they hold lights in place. The key thing here is placing the wires correctly to avoid tension. The cab light mentioned above is made from two LEDs on the circuit board. Again on the tape, placed on one of the 3×11 roof panels. It’s the last light point mounted on tape, but the tape itself will be used few more times to fix the extension boards in various places of the frame. The revolving light blinks thanks to this potentiometer, also mounted on tape. The frequency of the blinking can be set with that gauge. The best detail is the service lamp under the bonnet – but why yellow? The longest extension board is placed right in front of the first axle, and powers all this mess. Rear also has some wires to be dealt with, because there are rear lights on the tipping bed and clearance lights. At the end we power all of this from battery box. Did I mentioned that I like very much how it was fixed in place? 42114 comes with four wire clips on the main joint, keeping the wires in place. Lightailing battery box fits tightly under them. Here’s how it looks in real life: And here are my pictures (need to change my photo corner again, Volvo barely fits there). At editing the photos I have noticed that I bent on of the rear lights too. Eh I have never had occasion to test light pack made for specific set, to be honest I expected bunch of wires with LEDs stuck in on bag, few pictures showing where lights should be placed and nothing more. I was pleasantly surprised by overall quality of this light set. And will for sure use it again in our alternate models 🙂 https://www.lightailing.com/?ref=nXdO06i-y5ki Pros: – High quality packaging – Well made components – Two types of power source – Many different light points on the model Cons: – few pieces must be fixed with tape – two tones of ligts on front, why all lights can’t be pure white? – lots of patience needed to place all the wires aestetically – price?

Finally :)

An alternate model for 60324 Mobile Crane set. My first model in 2022! Designing this model was a bit challenging, because there are almost no SNOT pieces besides two types of brackets, and whole colour scheme was even more challenging than functionality. Speaking of which - have you ever tried to make something move with only few Technic pieces? I did, result can be seen here. Crane is not perfect, but with given range of parts works pretty well Instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-99022/M_longer/60324-oilfield-crane-truck/#details Featuring crane with winch, elevated with linear actuator and two outriggers. Cab can be taken off too. Almost all pieces used, few left after the build:

There are several issues with re-designed well known elements lately, like 2x4 plate with pins in Hagird hut, making it impossible to attach: I would not be suprisded if internal diameter of https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4081b#T=C Was changed.

Week ago I decided to rebuild my 42121 set. Result can be seen here. It's a skid steer loader, more or less in scale of mid size Technic trucks like 42024/42078/42098 etc. Based on JCB single arm loaders: Almost all pieces used, large ones like bucket and turntable were not usefull this time, but can be used as a load ;) Featuring arm and fork movement, controlled by two knobs located on rear of the model and on top of the cab. Instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-92027/M_longer/42121-skid-steer-loader/#details More pictures at Bricksafe: https://bricksafe.com/pages/M_longer/42121-alt/skid-steer-loader Video Few pictures:

No idea, really. Frame is enormous, it could look the same form the outisde as stock 42131, while having 7 motors and two hub inside.

To make it properly move whole model must be rebuilt from scratch.

All people who bought & built it already has beuatiful paperweights :)

No, becuase designer had to stick to LEGO rules. 42131 for example is too wide. It could be easilly narrower, but there's a 11x5 frame with diff between drive motors.

Defender looks awesome. Best looking Technic set to date. But it is not motorized. Each motorized set has some issues in scaling.

Cool, a pity that drive wheels are not replicated as in real machine, but we got sliiiiders :))

There's no way of modding it, to be more realistic it has to be rebuilt from scratch.

It's not simple, but overcomplicated. All it needed were two sliders on both sides of the screen for tracks control.

CAT App. Now try to guess how do you controll each function :))

42100, especially used is the best option. For typical MOCing, you need only single Liebherr set, because you get 7 motors and two hubs.

Way too pricey for functions you get. For same price 42100 offered 7 functions with separate motors for each of them. Best thing to do if you want to have a decent Dozer is buying 42100 and rebuilding it: