M_longer Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Some time ago I have built this: MAN TGS Tipper Truck by M_longer, on Flickr It wasn't bad, but it could be improved. This 2.0 version has the same amount of PF motors (XL for drive, Servo for steering, and L for elevating the dump bed), but elevates tipper bed to back, not to side. AL mechanics and wires (which are awfull to generate in Lsynth, by the way) are presented on this render made by Blakbird: More renders can be found at my Bricksafe: http://bricksafe.com...GS with trailer It may be not visible on the first look, but whole truck has been redesigned and rebuilt from scratch. It has a lot more details, like full cab interior, spare wheel, and working front lights. When first version was presented, I thought that it could be nice to have something that could work with it. I had two loaders, but nothing to transport them. And I decided to built a trailer for that. It is based on 4 axle drawbar trailer made by Schwarzmuller: It has only one function, lowering/raising the rear ramps. It is achieved by single, manual operated small linear actuator. And a bonus; pictures made by my friend, showing this truck with my Volvo L250G in action: And here you can see how it all works: Both models come with full, step by step instructions. You can find them at MOCPlans.com. Example pages: Quote
D3K Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 I really like the subtle - and the not so subtle - visual improvements compared to the first version! Truly a great looking truck! Quote
Zerobricks Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Love the smooth lines! Is there any suspension though? Quote
M_longer Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Love the smooth lines! Is there any suspension though? Nope. Maybe in the next truck :) Quote
Blakbird Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I built this model last weekend in a custom color scheme and really enjoyed it. I am amazed at how well it drives on only one motor for such a heavy model. It is very large and looks fantastic. The Model Team detail and studless smoothness really make it special. Parts: Front two axles are steered with a servo motor: Main drive is an XL motor: An L motor is used to drive the linear actuator used to lift the dump bed. In my model, the actuator clutch slips and will not lift the bed until it is up about 10 degrees. The wires are all nicely hidden and pass up through the Technic frame into the cabin. The wire on my L motor was too short to reach the receiver so I had to add an additional extension wire. Dual wheels on the rear axles. The chassis is incredibly rigid and strong, built with all studless Technic parts. After this point, almost all parts are regular System parts. Completed truck. Quote
sm1995 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Completed truck. Looks amazing in that color. Wow. Quote
Rishab N Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Looks amazing in that color. Wow. Agreed that color looks great Quote
dropship Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 x3 - colors used by Blakbird made this look great! Quote
wimpie3 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Currently building this machine, but having lots of problems to tuck away all the cables in the cabin. There simply is not enough room. Any help here? Quote
M_longer Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 Currently building this machine, but having lots of problems to tuck away all the cables in the cabin. There simply is not enough room. Any help here? It takes some patience, but it is possible to place all cables behind seats. Believe me, I have done that several times :) Quote
Blakbird Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Currently building this machine, but having lots of problems to tuck away all the cables in the cabin. There simply is not enough room. Any help here? I had similar problems. I also found that since not all motors have the same length wire, my L motor wire would not reach the receiver. I had to add an extra extension cable. But I eventually got everything to fit. Quote
Dafgek81 Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Hello Marek, Was looking at the partslist on Rebrickable, but all the brown parts from the deck seem to be missing there. Quote
M_longer Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 Hello Marek, Was looking at the partslist on Rebrickable, but all the brown parts from the deck seem to be missing there. Look for REDDISH Brown Tiles. They are right before tan z12 gears :) http://rebrickable.com/mocs/M_longer/drawbar-trailer Quote
Dafgek81 Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Sorry Marek, Don't see now reddish brown tiles in the list. How many and which lengths are used? Quote
M_longer Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 Sorry Marek, Don't see now reddish brown tiles in the list. How many and which lengths are used? 16 1x2 and 192 1x4: Quote
Dafgek81 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Hello Marek, Found them, must be getting cross eyed, could not find them earlier. Thanks anyway. Quote
wimpie3 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 My build is ready! I've created a small video to show the result: My overall opinion: nice to build, good instructions, very detailed model, but... not sturdy at all. A light touch on the truck is enough to make some small pieces drop off. It's even hard to pick up and move the truck! I had to use glue on some elements to reduce my frustration. Several parts are connected with only one or two studs, that's asking for trouble.... Quote
Blakbird Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 That's odd, I did not find my copy to be very fragile except for the mud guards. Your model and video look wonderful though! Quote
M_longer Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 My build is ready! I've created a small video to show the result: My overall opinion: nice to build, good instructions, very detailed model, but... not sturdy at all. A light touch on the truck is enough to make some small pieces drop off. It's even hard to pick up and move the truck! I had to use glue on some elements to reduce my frustration. Several parts are connected with only one or two studs, that's asking for trouble.... Very nice :) It is as sturdy as it can be with this level of details. For example mirrors and first steps under the cab could be built like in technic sets, but it would be far more thicker. Truck can be taken by placing hands under the front and rear bumpers. Some parts in this truck can't be connected to the rest with more than 1-2 studs due to way how they are built. But I will keep your observations in mind while creating another truck :) Quote
mzzl88 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 this really looks very cool, I'll start saving for the extra bricks...:) Quote
MaxSupercars Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) M_longer, you build really nice trucks... I have seen your creations on youtube and I like them... If you had time you could build newest Volvo FH16... one of the best looking truck nowdays... :) Max... Edited August 22, 2015 by MaxSupercars Quote
M_longer Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 M_longer, you build really nice trucks... I have seen your creations on youtube and I like them... If you had time you could build newest Volvo FH16... one of the best looking truck nowdays... :) I'd rather go for something like this: Quote
MaxSupercars Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I didn't mean that it must be the Tractor Truck... :) I meant the truck with the front grill and cabin from the new FH16 series... It could be also crane... :) Max... :) Edited August 22, 2015 by MaxSupercars Quote
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