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This model looks weird, because it does not resemble dimensions of real EW180. Also, change this bucket to something else, because third party parts are not allowed in the contest.

It was designed to be used by kids. So, you know...

With closed eyes.

Why feets of the outriggers are placed so low? Have you considered using small LAs, and having better ground clearance?

Very clever use of gear rack in steering mechanism :)

And this statement was worth starting another topic?

Except two 1x6 tiles with VOLVO text and sticker for the seat :) I have also finished this model and placing all the hoses inside the frame was a bit difficult, becuase they are longer than needed and that additional length (x6) had to be squeezed somewhere. Two Volvos on two pictures:

Actually, they have 33.88% parts in common :)

OK, maybe I wrote it in wrong way. This B model should be built without all that gears and that bulky middle part. I think that it could look better then. Buliding process, completed model and leftover parts:

Anyone wants to see model B in action? 42054 B model by Marek Markiewicz, on Flickr There's not too much to say about it. I think that it is based on some silage plows like this one: As you can see real one is basicaly few sheets of steel and some hydraulics, LEGO version is much bulkier, because it has gearbox in the middle. It is even worst than the crane, because both functions in this plow could be manualy operated. And tilting is limited to very small range.

It is not so great as it sounds - it barely tilts the plow. I'll post some pictures soon.

I am bulding it right now, it allows to change angle of the plow.

Two manual and two motorized functions. Enough?

Well, I like that purely mechanical reverse system, implemented twice in this set. But I do not think that they'd use three driving rings. Actually, it seems that prototype had more detailed areas than final version (seat in the cab, front light bars, crane), but 42054 has better looking cab ans stairs. I think that difference comes from balance between parts count, functions and overal cost of production. I'd love to see that prototype crane in final version, but it could also mean that Xerion could be built differently, with less parts etc.

I am still thinking how changing direction of functions worked in the prototype. It could used standard battery box switching, and then crane could have only two driving rings (and two levers). Possible?

This is the most valuable combination, because you will get great big wheels, pneumatic parts, M-motor and lots of useful parts.

Hmm, costs? Xerion itself looks to be built differently, maybe crane part count had to be cut down to have better tractor?

This: For me final version looks like prototype when compared to prototype version.

It seems that there's a knockoff version :/ http://www.aliexpres...2697929965.html

So it seems that they did not changed too much, because model B is still a different attachment ;)

Well, it is better in recent sets. For example 42054 has axles in both colour versions, and those red/yellow are hidden inside the model, or covered by other pieces (like those: )

Your "Scania" looks like slighlty modified cab from 8258:

Claas: Bigger wheels, no suspension, no pneumatics, alternate model is a dozer blade. Unimog: Smaller wheels, suspension, pneumatics, alternate model is a dozer blade. :D

:) I am glad that you like it. I got used to those small pictures, all reviews that I have made were using Brickshelf's thumbnails. BS gallery that contains all pictures used in this review is not public yet, so you will have to wait :/

Do you have some pictures of those not working solutions?