M_longer

When last two sets will have their reviews?

Why people still thinks that models like this (no offence, it iis quite nice though) have chance to become LEGO set? It is just a tractor, not a Delorean from "Back to the future", which for sure will not get needed attention from customers (not supporters, in the IDEAS supporter's votes are less important than chances to sell a set). OK, back to the model itself. It does resemble articulated tractor, but it is totally off proportions when compared to real STX 500: Have you tried scaling it to a blueprint? As far as I can see after looking at your model and this picture, nose is way too long, cab is too high and misplaced. Not sure about width of the hull, but rear part could be opened, instead of being covered by red curved panel:

Because they are not available? Anyway, which parts do you want to order?

It is a pitty that you have taken it apart, becuase it could got some improvements. I like that it uses 10x4 chassis, because it is not so common in LEGO models. First of all, front axle could use hard yellow shock absorbers. Cab could be built differently, because all that holes from liftarms collides with smooth look of few areas of the cab. How much was it able to pull? Two XL provides anough torque for pulling furniture around. I see two M motors in the front of the frame, both were used for steering? That z24 gear on the last axle didn't hit anything while driving?

Aha. I have some veeery cool looking MOC on my desk, but I can't take pictures of it because it is not finished yet. And know what? I didn't posted topic about it without photos, video and some description. Because doing so does not make sense.

They are present, but have veeery small picture with straight cable. They are next to 1x2 LBG plate(s). I had hope that new Mining Loader set (that uses 62.4 wheels) will have them in yellow, but it seems (from preliminary pictures) that it will be using standard Light Bluish Grey wheels :(

Costs and parts availability. Yellow 62.4 wheels are rare these days. There are only 11 shops on BL that have at least four. It is much easier to buy wheels from 42030. I'm glad that you like those instructions :)

OK, you have found an error on the parts list. (but motors were present). IR Receiver was missing and few other parts like 1x1 black tile and 2x2 round brick (no idea why, it happened for the first time, and parts list on Rebrickable is made strictly from the same file as instructions). Probably Rebrickable ignored these parts on importing the ldr file. I am very sorry for those errors, It happened for the first time, last time when I was using Rebrickable import option all elements were imported properly. I assume that parts that had different molds were ignored, and it seems that other missing pieces were using different numbers in the file. I have checked it piece by piece and now this inventory is 100% accurate: http://rebrickable.c...0g-wheel-loader Remote control is not present in the instructions, so it is not on the picture. But is needed to use this model, so I have added it to the Rebrickable parts list. Thank you for noticing that, I will remember to double check the Rebrickable parts list with raw .ldr file in the future.

http://alpha.brickli...item.page?P=x85

Let me guess, black and yellow hoses? Bricksafe shows exactly what has been used in the model (hoses in needed length, it is just screenshot from the parts inventory generated in LPub), and Rebrickable shows parts that are available on the market (for example yellow 6L hose does not exist in any set, 1L and 2L in black either) and they had to be cut.

I'd like to inform everyone who asked me about it, that instructions for this loader are finally available at MOCPlans.com :) http://mocplans.com/...end-loader.html Those great renders were made by Blakbird. Thank you very much! :) Parts list can be found at Rebrickable: http://rebrickable.com/mocs/M_longer/volvo-l250g-wheel-loader Example pages: Higher resolution pics can be found at my Bricksafe gallery: http://bricksafe.com...ger/volvo-l250g I have also started a blog, to have everything related to my MOCs in one place: http://m-longer.blogspot.com/

I think that 8 gears would allow to make reduction and use M motor for that function.

How many?

Why you have used XL motor for extending the boom?

It is this one... http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=112541

Whole machine or only valve? :P

One of LUGPol's administrators has built Terex RH 400 with pneumatics. It is using four valves, controled by servo motors, each with reduction: Later version had pressure switches and compressors:

Yes. Now I have something that could be detached manually, by pulling off 5L axle wtih stop. I tried Ingmars' fifth wheel, but it is not solid enough for my needs. But I am waiting for your design, maybe it will be better that mine :)

Is it a heavy duty fifth wheel? I am building right now heavy 5 axle prime mover truck and I am not 100% happy with currently used fifth wheel. Oh, thank you for purchasing those instructions :) Not sure if this will make your wallet happier, but instructions for Volvo L250G are almost done.

OK, maybe this way: What's your experience with large models? Have you ever built something that was at least 4kg (or heavier)?

Well, you need two axles that will be mounted on the bottom of the deck, and two holes in the gooseneck. And linkage that will lok it in place. It is not that hard as it sounds.

I'll give you an advice - make it simple. There are few system for detaching, but almost every uses hydraulics. This one could be good for your model:

Why those? They will not look good as double. They are comparable in size with these: But are way more acurate for trailers. Or you could use normal 62.4 wheels. The look very good on large trailers. How does that detach system works?I see only pins?

Yes, it will fit the Arcos, because they are built almost in the same scale. Arocs is 19 studs wide on axles (it is wider in the middle thanks to outriggers, but it doesn't matter really), the trailer is 20 studs wide.

No problem, maybe it will be helpful for someone else :)