Public Works Flatbed Van

[steph77]

Hello Eurobrikers!

Here is my last project : a public works flatbed van.

Basically this Moc is a full manual edition that can be upgraded with Power Function elements.

In this presentation you'll only see the PFS equipped model. Here it is:

This model is quite simple. It has manual function as direction with HOG, opening doors and front bonnet, a working 4 cylinders fake engine, a lift able flatbed, a winch and lots of details.

here are some views of the design: right view of this van with the manual command of the flatbed lifting (the black 12T double bevel under the bed)

This front view show the design of the front end, lights and bonnet cover:

From this side you see details like the fuel hatch and a gearbox.... ? ....why a gearbox on a manual stuff ?......hé hé. still some patience ;)

First we have to have a closer look at some details: easy accessible command of the bed and of the winch (simple friction connector used here)

 

The winch with a storage box, chains:

The engine bay, detailed with a big fan at the front end and a hood holding system:

(Note that the front lights are PFS ready)

At the rear end, the bed articulation with the opening element of the bed that fits perfectly even when bed fully raised.

There is also a detachable toolbox:

The back view that I didn't thought to speak until now:

Nothing really special I must say. PFS ready rear lights:

 

There is also a little crane  based on a LEGO set that I reviewed and which I brought some modifications like a track train perfectly working on smooth surfaces

Some other views of this excavator: I added a rotation command and modified the gears in the tracks:

So....

I said in this post that this model has been designed to be manual and upgradable with power function.

Once put in place the M motor does the job and motorised a reversible gearbox to lift the bed.

But that's not all.

Who will find what this medium motor does in addition to that?

Ps the answer is  hidden also in one of my previous Moc ;)

So who's going?

 

Regards

Steph

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 27, 2016 by steph77

[BusterHaus]

You added a lot of nice details to this truck, it looks like an official set. 

[steph77]

I will now explain the reflection on the motorization of this Moc.
As you know I build my models to give them to my children.
In the framework of this project it is posed the question of the motorization or not of the model. And there: the clash!
One of them wanted 100% manual, the other wanted it motorized. So I designed a model ... which meets both criteria.
How does it work? For the lifting of the bucket finally it is very simple. The manual control is connected directly to the mechanical cylinder while the output of the BV is at neutral. As soon as the gearbox engages the motorization is effective. In this way everyone can play with the Moc at will 
But that's not all. I also ensured, through a differential, that the start-up of the electric motor operates the dummy motor. A differential is interposed on the axis of transmission between the wheels and the dummy motor. When you push the MOC, the 3 gears inside the differential rotate and transmit the rotation to the dummy motor. When the electric motor operates, it actuates the crown of this differential and also actuates the dummy motor. Both functions never interfere and add a + realism to the model.

For example, you turn on the Moc. The dummy engine starts, as on a real pickup truck. When you roll the Moc the engine, which is already running, accelerates. As in real life  You then operate the gearbox and the bucket rises. Or you can continue to do it manually according to your tastes or mood <unk>
Did you say challenge?

[Thirdwigg]

This is great. I love when a MOC references a TLG set. Even before 42060 is out, you have made something that is well designed, that makes me also want 42060. Great job.

[micek]

This is absolutely beautiful. All those functions and clever details. I love it.

[Erik Leppen]

I like everything about this, except the wheels of the van. I think the wheels of set 42024 and others would look better on this model. Do you have those? Could you try those?

 

For the rest, really nice model, good color usage, I like it.

[steph77]

On ‎30‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 8:02 PM, Erik Leppen said:

I like everything about this, except the wheels of the van. I think the wheels of set 42024 and others would look better on this model. Do you have those? Could you try those?

 

For the rest, really nice model, good color usage, I like it.

Hi Erik,

 

Is this better according to you? I think so.

It takes some time because I had to rebuild the front end. the new wheels were touching the inner of the engine support. I rebuild it so the new wheels can turn with one appropriate radius.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 10, 2016 by steph77

[lego and basketball]

Good job, very nice model