Paul B Technic

Those changes look good, much improved.

Very nice progress.

Nice work, I like the colours and features.

Nice work, I like how the hood opens.

MOC - 42151 C Model American Truck - Recovery Tow Attachment Mk2 As a passionate LEGO Technic builder, I'm thrilled to share my latest creation: the Recovery Tow Attachment Mk2 for the LEGO Technic 42151 C Model American Truck. This custom design transforms the standard American truck into a powerful recovery vehicle, ready to tackle any heavy-duty towing job. Below, I'll take you through the inspiration, design process, and features of this unique MOC (My Own Creation). The inspiration for the Recovery Tow Attachment Mk2 came from my fascination with real-life tow trucks and their complex machinery. I wanted to create a realistic and functional attachment that could seamlessly integrate with the LEGO Technic 42151 C Model American Truck. My goal was to design an attachment that not only looked authentic but also provided a challenging and rewarding building experience. This attaches using the same mounting points and system as my previous attachment and this is the standard mounting system I will use with this truck for attachments in the future. I started by studying various types of recovery tow trucks and their mechanisms. Using my existing collection of LEGO Technic pieces, I built several prototypes to test different mechanisms and configurations. Each prototype helped me refine the design, ensuring that the attachment was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. After multiple iterations, I finalized the design and created a detailed parts list. The final build involved careful assembly, ensuring that all moving parts operated smoothly and the attachment securely connected to the truck. The Recovery Tow Attachment Mk2 has two features: - Tow Arm with Tow Line: This is controlled by the front set of black gears and has a lever to automatically lock this line in place as it is reeled in. - Recovery Lifter: This is controlled by the rear set of black gears and is used to lift the wheels of the towed vehicle to allow his to be safely towed. Overall, this is the attachment I have spent the most time and effort on designing and building, I am very happy with how it has turned out. Video - https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2024/07/moc-42151-c-model-american-truck_12.html

I much prefer that hood now.

Nice work, that was quick.

I have never been a fan of the land rover gear box, so the fact they have not made the same "mistake" here for me is a good thing.

I was a big fan of 8837 and would love to see that level of function again.

It will be interesting to see what mods are made to this, I think it has a lot of options.

That is a very interesting truck to build, I have never seen one of these in technic before.

That is an interesting solution to the steering.

That looks very cool, I love the colours.

For me, this will be a display piece only, but the features do look cool.

I am hopeful some reviews will help clear up some of these questions.

I hope so, I prefer the smaller sets myself.

I am very tempted, and I don't normally like these cars.

Nice progress.

Looking really good so far.

I am on the fence about this one. I will wait for some reviews.

I would often buy two sets, to build both models.

Good idea, I can't wait to see your progress.

Wow, this is amazing, such detail.

Wow, that is amazing. Such a high level of detail.

I like the new boom, is it stronger?