Jeroen Ottens Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Hi, To set a first bar here is a quick mashup of 8048 and 8261. It is a red grader (I couldn't quite get a good parts collection in yellow for this, plus I needed 6 the same wheels). It's functions are: pendular suspension on the front wheels pendular suspension on the rear wheels steering (both in the cab and with HOG) The grader blade can be put in two positions up&down by tilting the axle with the black steering wheel on top. (In the down position the springs will keep it pushed against the floor) The grader blade can rotate around the vertical axis (you have to turn the black steering wheel for that) The grader blade can rotate around the horizontal axis (not adjustable, it will simply follow the ground) The ripper in the back can be put in two positions with a little lever at the back: up&down. (In the down position the springs will keep it pushed against the floor) Part usage: 387 / 512 (198+314) (none of the extra parts used) Allthough the grader blade isn't operated like the real thing, the play value is actually quite nice I think. As usual comments and questions are appreciated, Jeroen Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Nice job. I am not to sure about the springs on the blade... Edited October 20, 2014 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
Eraman Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 really good model with lot of function, good shape! Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 It looks really cool, but I do agree with Alasdair Ryan - the springs areforcing the blade up and not down as it would seem more reasonable... Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 It looks really cool, but I do agree with Alasdair Ryan - the springs areforcing the blade up and not down as it would seem more reasonable... Actually they are forcing the blade both up and down. It is a bi-stable knee-mechanism: in the up position the springs hold the blade up, while in the down position they push the blade down (they must be connected to the blue 3L pin just above the springs). I already built 95% of the model in real bricks and it really works . Quote
jantjeuh Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Jeroen going for a top 3 nomination again Looks great so far! Quote
plastic_ati Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Basically the graders are strange looking for me, but this one is yummy. I like the details and the good amount of working functions. Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Actually they are forcing the blade both up and down. It is a bi-stable knee-mechanism: in the up position the springs hold the blade up, while in the down position they push the blade down (they must be connected to the blue 3L pin just above the springs). I already built 95% of the model in real bricks and it really works . I knew we are barking at the wrong tree :-) Great idea and a really strong candidate, I guess we'll have to wait a bit more... I expect many more entries... even mine perhapse :-) Quote
rollermonkey Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 Well, I'm impressed. I had been tinkering with an idea for a grader, but I don't know if I could figure out a second set to go with the one I was considering to get the parts I'd need... Quote
N-4K0 Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 Good job, I like this one. It looks good and the red fits well. One of my favs so far Quote
Dapper-D2 Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 Very cool and packed with features. Nice quick work! Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Hi, Here is an update after a week of further tinkering: I have added one more function, namely a functional fake engine. Unfortunately I didn't have enough gears to connect it to all wheels, so there is only one wheel that drives the engine. I have now used 421 / 512 parts (so I still have 91 parts left... which amazes me if I look it into the box. There seem to be way less parts left... ) There is room for another cilinder block, so maybe I'll attempt to make a 3-cilinder fake engine. Edit: I just realized I have added mirrors too, so that accounts for another 8 parts in use... Still not in th 90% reuse though... Edited October 24, 2014 by Jeroen Ottens Quote
Eraman Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 It is very nice, this is my favorite until now Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted November 26, 2014 Author Posted November 26, 2014 Here is the final model: It features: - Steering : HoG + steering in the cab - Pendular suspension on the front axle - Pendular suspension on the rear axle - Grader blade with the following articulation possibilities: - up/down (operated by pushing the rod forward or backward. It has a spring loaded knee-jack mechanism to keep it either up or down) - tilt around the vertical axis (operated by turning the wheel on the rod) - tilt around the horizontal axis (to make it follow the ground. Not a real life feature, but great for playability) - Ripper at the back (also with a spring loaded knee jack mechanism to keep it either up or down) - 2 cilinder fake engine driven by one of the wheels (not enough gears in the set to connect all wheels, but it is an easy mod ) A picture from the bottomside: And a picture from the leftover parts: Comments are welcome as always Quote
Jim Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Jeroen, Don't forget to include the used set(s) in your entry topic! Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted November 26, 2014 Author Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Jeroen, Don't forget to include the used set(s) in your entry topic! Whoops! Thanks Jim, I'll do it right away Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 I love it!!! I didn't saw many, but this is the best looking grader I've seen, whatever the scale. Was hoping for some more photos though. Quote
Jim Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Whoops! Thanks Jim, I'll do it right away Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted November 26, 2014 Author Posted November 26, 2014 I love it!!! I didn't saw many, but this is the best looking grader I've seen, whatever the scale. Was hoping for some more photos though. Here is another photo. Is there any particular detail you want to see? Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) That knee-jack was one of the details I wanted to see, so you read my mind :-) Perhapse the front with the blade from top angle, if it is not too much that I'm asking :-) Thx, Best regards, miha Edited November 26, 2014 by MajklSpajkl Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 That knee-jack was one of the details I wanted to see, so you read my mind :-) Perhapse the front with the blade from top angle, if it is not too much that I'm asking :-) Thx, Best regards, miha Here you go: The ripper in the two positions: The blade in the up/down position: And finally the blade as seen from the top in the extreme positions + the middle: Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Perfect, I believe it is very playable, thx :-) Quote
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