[TC10] MTS Dino Suction Excavator

[Dafgek81]

WOW ? that's more than three times what I have. I sure would like to see that workplace off yours, I could be busy there for quite some time.

[efferman]

And even with this amount of Parts i have to order orange Parts again.

[Kmuffin]

This looks Stunning. I agree with dagfek it gets better and better

[efferman]

It is running, but it seems the yellow shock absorbers are to hard

 

[Kmuffin]

Did that guy pay you for one??

[efferman]

not yet

[Dafgek81]

I guess that's why the back wheels aren't rolling.

[efferman]

some parts are arrived

[Dafgek81]

Those parts on the crane aren't Lego if I am correct,  Shapeways from your designs?

[MajklSpajkl]

The printed parts look really good!!! - unfortunately I think to good actualy. I mean no disrespect, but I think it is to much, kinda kills the whole point of LEGO for me. Why use original parts at all then? Ok, a part here and there, but this is the essential part of the truck here... I realy liked the original arm much much better.

Edited February 18, 2017 by MajklSpajkl

[Dafgek81]

Just now, MajklSpajkl said:

The printed parts look really good!!! - unfortunately I think to good actualy. I mean no disrespect, but I think it is to much, kinda kills the whole point of LEGO for me. Why use original parts at all then? Ok, a part here and there, but this is the essential part of the truck here... I realy liked the original arm much much better.

Well I get your point, I partially agree with you. These parts used here give the arm a more slim look, makes it less bulky, I like it.

[efferman]

Yes, the power boom is a essential part, and in a bulky way it is possible with pure Lego. The mounting points are the same, so it is possible to use both and i have made the decission to use printed parts to let it look more realistic. And because the truck leaves with 99.9 % my home, it has to be solid, and the lego one isnt really solid,

[Dafgek81]

44 minutes ago, efferman said:

Yes, the power boom is a essential part, and in a bulky way it is possible with pure Lego. The mounting points are the same, so it is possible to use both and i have made the decission to use printed parts to let it look more realistic. And because the truck leaves with 99.9 % my home, it has to be solid, and the lego one isnt really solid,

I totally understand where you are coming from, if the customer is buying it, it most work and be reliable and sturdy.

I've used 3D printed parts on my Actros, you've designed them for me, since TLG ain't making good bigger size clamshell buckets and making them out off plates and bricks just didn't look good, I had no other choice than to use third party parts for this. And it worked out great, the buckets look very good and finishes the model off nicely.

[efferman]

 

[Dafgek81]

looks good effe!!!

[efferman]

amost done.

amost done? well a few Parts are still missing

[Lenivkin_Eugene]

 

Wow, this is beauty. I hope the LDD file will be completed, such a miracle must be collected.

[Dafgek81]

WOW ? Efferman, this is one miracle build, I really hope you'll make the LDD and a parts is. I hope I can build it one day. Where did you get the stickers from? And are there going to be custom stickers on it??

 

[Ramacco]

Such a masterpiece! Well done Effe!

[efferman]

Thanks guys

When the lxf is done you have to ask me for the file. I dont want see it as a chinese Set.

Dafgek, The link for the stickers is http://www.rwdesign.de/shop/Modellbau-AufkleberDecal

The other Stickers will do the future owner

[Edwin Korstanje]

Again a master piece.

The European cab looks much better than the nose version. 

[Dafgek81]

36 minutes ago, efferman said:

Thanks guys

When the lxf is done you have to ask me for the file. I dont want see it as a chinese Set.

Dafgek, The link for the stickers is http://www.rwdesign.de/shop/Modellbau-AufkleberDecal

The other Stickers will do the future owner

Thanks for the link, very handy. I'll be waiting for the LXF

[agrof]

Efferman, the updated build looks really gorgeous , I especially like the cabin - except the mirrors, they look a bit off with that many cheese. Maybe You can find a more sleek part to use, like the slopes from 42054.

Although I don't consider myself as purist, I like the original suction arm better. Don't get me wrong, the 3D printed parts look very accurate and LEGOish, but a bit much for me. Is it possible to build this version with the "old" solution?

 

[efferman]

the lxf will have the lego one

[Dafgek81]

But will there be a photo build instruction for the custom arm?