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It looks like a scale model. Very very very accurate. Great job!

Surely, with shorter slots there is more strenght, my question on this parts is always the same: why they don't completely remove the slots and make it thicker? Like this one http:// https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32013#T=C but with axle hole...

It's one of my favourite model team sets, but where are the work in progress pics?

Super idea!

I have some updates on this project: the trailer is almost done. The ramps to load cars on the first and second floor are attached by a simple 4L axle with stop. The upper deck is lowered / raised by a linear actuator. The front part of the trailer can be opened and I'd like to add some details like in the original model. I'm not sure I will be able to complete the model within the deadline, especially the 3 small cars. If not, I will enter the contest with the truck alone

I like that you kept the Lego shape instead of making a design more similar to real life trucks. Lego models must have a toy-like feeling in my opinion. Good job!

The Osprey was Control+ (powered up) motorized and not remote controlled. The battery box with integrate controls of the Osprey is still present in the Lego Shop and I think it will be used in a future model

Yes, midi excavator is the right definition.

Hello, in the past few weeks I decided to mod the Set 42121 and create a compact excavator in scale with my truck models (around 1:21). I tryed to minimize the use of extra parts, for this reason you see, for example, a clear operator seat. The movement range of the arm is improved compared to the official set, now the bucket can be closed a little more. There is also a functional blade. All functions are manual. Here you see a photo of the excavator working with my Man Tgx: Instructions for both models are available here: https://rebrickable.com/users/technicprojects/mocs/

If it was currently out of stock, it should be listed as "out of stock" and not completely disappeared, the same for the Volvo hauler. Very strange.

Beautiful model! Very well designed and great idea to build such a vehicle starting from an autonomous loader

What I don't like is that all lights are done with stickers...

New sets have been sent to reviewers, but they have not been yet officially presented We only have images taken from the Japanese catalogue

This one was also on my wishes list for this contest. Good luck!

It is simply lovely!

Interesting speculation, I also expect a Volvo model next year, but my hopes are for a tracked excavator (maybe a demolition excavator?) because all Volvo models made up to know are wheeled and I would like something different...

Also on the official website: https://legotechnicsian.com/

They say they've produced 20 new special pieces for this real size Sian!

I'm doing your exact thing for my personal collection (not for the contest) and I'm very curious to see how yours will turn out. I'm fighting to fit new (long) pneumatics to raise the boom, but they simply don't fit Will you use the original pneumatic actuators?

Shaping out very well!

I didn't know that the 2L frictionless pin existed in yellow: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=3673&colorID=3&in=A

This model is the perfect example to show how the choice of wheels is important in a car model. With RC wheels it just looks wow!

I think there are some black or DBG panels also to cover the platform on the sides of the crane.

Those new mid size tractor wheels on the Zetros give me a lot of hope to see a new pneumatic backhoe loader soon... Making it with 4 claas wheels would result too big... but with 4 zetros wheels sounds perfect !