madsen1997 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Hi! Today I finished the 3d model of 42043-C Zetros, so the complete instruction files is on the way! ..... This is my very first Moc that I have published, but the project isn't 100% finished yet. Got the 42043 Set last year, and then decided to rebuild it into an alternative build [C-Model] This is how the model looks like now, it needs a touch before it's done. The model is based on the real life Mercedes Benz Zetros. Technical detail will come as soon as possible, but here is some picture of it. Like the 42043-A this model has a pneumatic crane without the buckets. the crane is build with one pneumatic hose going through the turnable, It allows the crane for turning 4x360 degrees without damaging the hose. 4 valves is mounted at the back of superstructure for controlling the 3 pneumatic cylinders. Crane lifting capacitet: 200 grams of lego[full exspanded] Outriggers been rebuild too, because those on 42043-A had some issue under load. these ones are build like those on 8110, But also allows to fold the outrigger-leg upsite for better clearence. Outriggers arms is controlled independ [2 functions]because of the missing feature with tilting the Flatbed. Battery Box mounted at the back of the cab. with a openable cover. Steering is build like on 42043, and controlled by the 2 beacons. the cabin was hard to build with the few white parts in the 42043 set, but I think i maded i pretty good. UPDATE will come soon! Some facts Lenght: 64 studs ( 52 cm) Wide: 19 studs ( 15 cm) Hight: 26 studs ( 20 cm) [folded crane] Ground Clearence: 3 studs ( 2.4 cm) Weight: will come today Pieces in use: 2399 6x4 Full suspension on all axles Parts: 2300~2500 Openable doors and hood Foldable outriggers Single pneumatic hoses connection ( making the crane rotate 1020 degrees) 3 valve 1 input valve Crane lifting capacitet: 100~200 grams of lego Steering from the ledt beacon on the Roof Model is RC ready Edited April 13, 2016 by madsen1997 Quote
Siegfried Meyer Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Nice C Model :thumbup: Love the Zetros Would you mind taking some close-up of the truck Quote
madsen1997 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 Just updated the post.... more will come And Thnx! Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 This is indeed a nice C model you build yourself...great! Quote
madsen1997 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 Had some problems with the Gearbox..... so I took most of the midlepart apart, and started to rebuild it........ I also started making an building instruction for it, which I will upload at my website when it's done...... My current building progress will be updated at my FB page I'm using Mlcad and Lpub for the instructions. Quote
hsky Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Very Nice C-Model. I would build it :thumbup: Quote
Freekysch Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Very very nice models, I really like it. The design of the cab is beautiful. Quote
mzzl88 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 this is really cool, I enjoyed building the 2 models from the Lego company but was wondering if there are more C-models available for building pleasure Quote
madsen1997 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 The only C-model for 42043 is the one I'm working on here....... as I can find ;) Quote
TinkerBrick Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Great work. It is quite recognisable. Thanks for sharing your ideas and on starting to make instructions. I'm looking forward to this. Quote
Trango Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 I like the look of the Zetros. Can anyone explain what features a real life Zetros has? Drivetrain, suspension, etc. Quote
lcvisser Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 The cab looks really good, especially considering that you were limited by the parts available in the set. I'm curious to see updates Quote
skriblez Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Nice work :) Will def try to get this built when i can find another 42043 :) Quote
madsen1997 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Posted February 2, 2016 A little update today...... the model itself is now completed.... and here is some final photos. Doors and Hood is openable, and then you can se the 6L Engine. Rear end of the truck. 3 valve showed at the back of the crane for the 3 cylinders powering the cranearms, it gives some more control i think https://www.facebook.com/MadsensTechnicWorkshop Quote
Siegfried Meyer Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Looking good But I think that the front axle will make the truck look better if you had moved it 4 studs forward. Keep-it-up Thanks Edited February 2, 2016 by Siegfried Meyer Quote
Dafgek81 Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 I think in this case it could use bigger and wider single tires on all axles. Then the placement of the from axle would look better. If not maybe, like already mentioned above, replace the axle a little bit towards the front. But it looks way better than the original. Quote
madsen1997 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Posted February 2, 2016 Thnx :) .... I can see the point with the front axle and wheels ;) .. Maybe I can take a look at the axle, but tres can't be changed yet ;) Quote
Dafgek81 Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 The picture of the real one shows that it has wide single balloon tires, those would look better. Normally I ain't a fan off balloon tires, but some machines look better with balloon tires and have does in real life to. For instance a Zetros, skidders, processors, ATV's Quote
madsen1997 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Posted February 3, 2016 I fully agree with you .... and I may change them soon, just have to order some tres that will fit ;) Quote
Dafgek81 Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 I understand, good luck with all the work legt. Quote
WvG_853 Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Instructions are available now on Rebrickable: http://rebrickable.com/mocs/madsen1997/42043-3-mercedes-benz-zetros Quote
Dafgek81 Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Did you make any mods on it since you've posted the last pictures? Quote
madsen1997 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Posted May 24, 2016 Instructions are available now on Rebrickable: http://rebrickable.c...des-benz-zetros yep.... full instructions will be uploaded tonight :D ... Did you make any mods on it since you've posted the last pictures? yeah, been rebuilding some parts of it.. so the one pic on rebrickable is the current one, :) Quote
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