Paul B Technic

Thanks all. I am planning another C model using my second copy of this set :)

I buy sets for parts or to make C models.

Thanks for the feedback.

I would like to present my latest MOC. This is a claw loader C model of set 42075. This has been built using only the pieces from this set. It features: - Hand of God (HOG) steering via the knob on the top of the cabin roof. - Front arm lifting via the black leaver in front of the cabin. This also has a lock to keep it in place. This is required as due to a lack of LA's and no worm gear included, it would not stay in place as it went up. - Manual claw opening, this uses the shock absorber to close it. I had built a winch for the rear but this didn't look "right" so I took it off. You can see in the last photo the parts which were left over after I finished this. I spent about 7 hours over the past few nights building this. I had to go back a few times and change parts used as I needed them for another parts of the model. My building process was: Chassis Lifting arm Cabin Body work Overall I am happy with how it worked out, it ended up better than I was expecting. More photos here: http://paulstechnic.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/moc-c-model-of-42075-claw-loader.html

Spot on. I am just coming back form this now.

Great review. If I got this it would only be for parts, maybe a good base for a C model.

Some really greats mods here. It has ALMOST made me consider buying this set.

That is very cool, well done.

Great little review, I think I might need to grab this one :)

This is very cool, something different to what you normally see.

I am looking forward to seeing more details on 42080, it could be a good set if it is done well.

Recently I purchased and built LEGO Technic set 42078 B model (Mack LR garbage truck). After finishing the build I had a couple of ideas for mods to improve it. These are: - Removing the lever on the front forks. I don't think this is really needed. - Adding some extra panels to the bin to make it load and unload easier. - Remove the top LA and other parts used to open and close the rear hatch, this now opens and closes based on the internal compactor. - Add a rear catch to work with the above. - Change the gearing to allow the compactor to work easier. This includes a better leaver to turn it. I also tried making the rear body tip, while I was able to make this work it was not very reliable and would struggle with any load in the rear body so I pulled this up and put it back to standard. Below are some photos and a video of all of these. Video: https://paulstechnic.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/lego-technic-42078-b-model-mods.html

Has anybody thought of making the rear body of the B model tipping?

After building the B model of 42078, I would LOVE more rubbish trucks. They have such great features and people can relate to them.

I loved this set when I first got it in 1994? Looks great as a studless model.

That is a very cool little model.

Is this worth getting just as a parts pack?

That is a really nice idea, good work.

I came out of my third? dark age last week... ;) For almost the past two years I have not owned any LEGO (sold all of mine back then), I had been busy with other hobbies and life in general. I was not feeling great about my other main hobby, my wife showed me a photo of 42078 and this made me check it out online, I saw the B model and knew I had to get it. Sold everything for my other hobby and purchased this set last week, just to build the B model. I am now making some changes to this. I have some more sets on the way, one I am going to build a C model using those parts and the others will be used as parts packs for my next big MOC.

Thanks. I am a bit limited so need to make the best use of what space I do have.

That looks really neat.

Only you can decide if you want to sell them :)

That is very cool :)

I have just published my building process review of LEGO Technic set 42078 B Model (Mack LR Garbage Truck) http://paulstechnic.blogspot.com.au/2018/03/lego-technic-42078-b-model-build.html