42055 - Bucket Wheel Excavator

[legonerd54321]

I'm a bit late to the party here, but I like the color scheme. It's... different. The model model looks nice, a bit blocky, but I like it. I might have to get this.

[aol000xw]

Now that the Porsche has been finally revealed this looks like really great value.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Conspiracy theory: TLG introduced a so-called "overpriced" set with less parts exactly to make the less appealing (if not outright ugly) BWE more attractive.

[DrJB]

With the 'flooded' thread about the Porsche, I came here expecting to read something different. What do I find? Porsche again :(

[dr_spock]

If you look at BWEs out there, BWE designs favor function over form. It is a big machine in a dirty dusty open pit mine where most of the people do not get to visit and see. Mining companies buy them based on volume of material moved per hour and reliability instead of how sexy they look. Nothing to say you can't MOD your LEGO BWE into something prettier. It's LEGO afterall.

Bucket Wheel Excavator GBC by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Nothing to say you can't MOD your LEGO BWE into something prettier. It's LEGO afterall.

Bucket Wheel Excavator GBC by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

Didn't let slip the chance to promote your MOD did ya

[roppie11]

Conspiracy theory: TLG introduced a so-called "overpriced" set with less parts exactly to make the less appealing (if not outright ugly) BWE more attractive.

yeah could be. everyone only wants money money money these days. this is just one of many selling techniques

[Kman860]

I'm always keen to see sets with a common scale, so they can be (dis)played with each other effectively. Other than the dump truck, that is included with 42055, does anyone have any ideas what else TLG could produce in coming years, on a similar scale?

Just a side note, (and I realize this is useless too), but if people didn't make useless comments, Jim wouldn't have to "complain" On another note, I could maybe see a front end loader or excavator on this same scale.

Edited April 26, 2016 by Kman860

[bob st-claire 2]

Conspiracy theory: TLG introduced a so-called "overpriced" set with less parts exactly to make the less appealing (if not outright ugly) BWE more attractive.

Ugly is the new cool :-)

[Jim]

Conspiracy theory: TLG introduced a so-called "overpriced" set with less parts exactly to make the less appealing (if not outright ugly) BWE more attractive.

Don't start a discussion about the price of the Porsche here too. Further discussion about the price can be taken to the newly created Porsche price topic.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Not sure if you guys notice yet, but the upper conveyor belt has a one way latch that prevent rocks (Lego brick rocks) from sliding down, but still allows the bars on the conveyor to slide up.

Check 0:21 - :023. The latch is the 2x4 L-shaped liftarm at the end of the conveyor belt.

[TheRacker]

This looks awesome to pick up just as a parts donor. Nearly 4k pieces and most of which are grey, which is great for building the frame/base of just about anything.

[jgw]

Such signs, with the set information on it, werent't they used in the Star Wars UCS's?

[Lyichir]

Such signs, with the set information on it, werent't they used in the Star Wars UCS's?

I'm not quite sure what you're asking? UCS Star Wars sets usually have nameplates with information about them, but the information is usually about what the set is based on, rather than the set itself. In any case, this isn't a UCS Star Wars set and since it's not even based on any specific model of real-world Bucket Wheel Excavator, I don't think it's particularly likely to get a nameplate of any sort.

[Pomodoro]

I'm not quite sure what you're asking? UCS Star Wars sets usually have nameplates with information about them, but the information is usually about what the set is based on, rather than the set itself. In any case, this isn't a UCS Star Wars set and since it's not even based on any specific model of real-world Bucket Wheel Excavator, I don't think it's particularly likely to get a nameplate of any sort.

He's talking bout the sticker with the key figures:

This is different from a UCS set, where the sticker is applied to a separate support.

Edited April 30, 2016 by Pomodoro

[Lyichir]

He's talking bout the sticker with the key figures:

This is different from a UCS set, where the sticker is applied to a separate support.

Oh, I hadn't noticed that! Very nice!

[Jonfensu]

But if you look the picture on the catalog, the key specifications sticker and panel are not present

Edited May 1, 2016 by Jonfensu

[Saberwing40k]

Actually, the catalog picture is preliminary, first of all, and secondly, the chassis is actually turned 180 degrees, so the drive system for the tracks is in front, when it should be in the back, and the panel is merely not visible from the angle in the photo.

[Jonfensu]

[...] the chassis is actually turned 180 degrees, so the drive system for the tracks is in front, when it should be in the back, and the panel is merely not visible from the angle in the photo.

Oh, you are right

[Ngoc Nguyen]

I've just realized that the gear racks from the Arocs set has a similar design to that of the new quadrant rack. The 6-hole disk does fit into the slit under the gear in the rack.

[Gnac]

I've just realized that the gear racks from the Arocs set has a similar design to that of the new quadrant rack. The 6-hole disk does fit into the slit under the gear in the rack.

Gearbox changeover catches fit pretty nice, too:

They cause a 3/5M offset, but that might not be as much of an issue as their snugness - there's a little bit of friction on this setup. I'm hoping that the guide slots on the quadrants will be a little wider to take into account the effect that the curvature will have on ideas like this.

Edited May 1, 2016 by Gnac

[krymtON]

Probably no one see this before :P

Edited May 15, 2016 by krymtON

[Jim]

That's the description of this Angry Bird's Set.

[grum64]

That's the description of this Angry Bird's Set.

It's the same for all the 2H sets along with warnings that these sets are not suitable for children under 20-30yrs old.

Amazon states that the Porsche can't be bought by anyone under 16. Why?

[dr_spock]

It's the same for all the 2H sets along with warnings that these sets are not suitable for children under 20-30yrs old.

Amazon states that the Porsche can't be bought by anyone under 16. Why?

You're safe to buy 2H sets.

The Porsche box says 16+. It could be some liability concerns with their legal team.