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Brilliant build and awesome presentation. Bloody well done, mate

This is great! Will you be making instructions?

Ah, now I see where the pic can be deceptive. So, the connector in the middle is driven by an L motor in the carrier and delivers power to all the functions in the superstructure. The two tan 20T bevel gears are connected via a grey 20T clutch gear that spins freely on the axle connected to the L motor.

Thanks for the kind comments I first saw this in a build by Sander Mulders. For some reason the two gears don't always line up perfectly, so you need to fiddle around with them to make sure the combo sits just right and without any unnecessary friction. It's connected, via an assortment of red spur gears and another gray spur gear, to an M motor.

Hadn't whipped up anything new in ages. Was stuck on this thing for just as long and eventually figured it out in spite of exacerbating brain rot. Tons of room for improvement but a fun model nonetheless; always wanted a blue crane; and needed to get it done as part of a long healing process. Features: - RC drive (2 PF XL) with planetary hubs - RC 4-wheel steering (1 PF servo) - RC outriggers (1 PF M) - RC crane functions (1 PF L) through a two-way, five-switch gearbox - independent suspension - vertically mounted diffs for limited track width. Couldn't be arsed to cram in a fake engine or third boom stage. 'tis good to be a sloth. Video coming eventually.

Always wanted a green tow truck and this one seemed nice for a rebuild.

Thank you! The switches are behind a folding panel. Here's a pic from a previous version of the truck:

Five years and piles of weed later, here's a DBG/black version.

Definitely unopened. One more month down the line and still no feedback from Cada.

What a beauty So many of the details are absolute class. And the fact that you managed to cram all those motors and functions into such a small yet eye-delighting package is astounding.

Has anyone else had issues ordering micromotors from Cada? The first time, back in August, I ordered 4 and only got one; luckily, customer service promptly replied to my e-mail notifying them of the missing motors, which were delivered separately a couple of weeks later. I placed a second order including 2 more micromotors in October; when the order was delivered, there were no motors. I immediately notified customer assistance but, this time, have not heard back from them in three weeks. It's really disappointing.

Thank you!

Has anyone figured out how to use the 3rd-gen turntable with the smaller banana gears (https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=78442&idColor=11#T=C&C=11)? I'm building a mid-scale rough terrain crane and can't for the life of me figure out how to set up an assembly akin to the one used on 42082.

This contest is brilliant! I hope I can find the time to take part.

Missed quite a few updates. Top-notch pics as always, Clive, and your storytelling always makes my day I do hope your hand has healed nicely and that someone lucky enough to live in Scotland can help out with the minifigs.

You were up against some phenomenal competition, yet you still held your own. Also, I think you're losing sight of what, I think, really counts - how much you've progressed as a builder in the last couple of years. So chin up

The average skill level of this contest has been staggering. Hats off and cheers to every single participant Are you kidding? You took on a mighty tough model to shrink and did a capital job.

An RC distribution gearbox using three motors and the orange wave selector can easily run up to eight RC functions in pairs. For 42146 you could have left track/right track; main boom/secondary boom; hook/slewing. I guess the two remaining spots could be used for something fancy like a tilting cabin and an RC ladder - not sure they'd be realistic but hey, why let authenticity get in the way of coolness?

Mitropa Cup?

I've been following your progress since you started and been thoroughly impressed every step of the way. This latest update, though, is nothing short of jaw-dropping.

Thanks, Igor! Yep, I hope it can at least lift a chilled brew from cooler to desk. Given the price, I also hope the counterweights turn out to be made of never-ending chocolate.

Since I have crappiness of the eyes and silliness of the brain, can someone tell me whether the counterweights are more likely brick-built or just big lumps of (metal-filled?) ABS?

Great to see the 5x11 tapered panels in DBG, as well as the increasing availability of 3x19 frames in a variety of useful colours.

Whoops, silly me

I've always loved your reviews but this one tops the lot - I actually watched it a second time 'cause it was like listening to a story