1 hour ago, aminnich said:

Now that I see what it looks like with an extra stud on both sides, I think the thinner version looks better.  With the addition of the 1x5 lift arm, the bodywork does not flow as nicely.  

I think I have a way of making it look good at 7 studs (a way to remove those 5l liftarms). I'll post a picture here tomorrow, and if it doesn't work, I'll change the width to 6 studs.

1 minute ago, I_Igor said:

You could gain ideal proportions in scale about 1:13.5 (real tires are 1428mm and you have 107mm)...

Makes sense. I'll try that.

42 minutes ago, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Makes sense. I'll try that.

That is the way I'm makeing all my MOCs

Update:

@aminnich here's the 5l beams removed. How does it look?

But, there was some actual major progress:

-rear fender concept added

-all power functions incorporated

-rear boom sketch

So that's it. Hope you like it! C&C please!

Why don't you use the small turntable for the rear excavating arm? Using only the 24z gear and worm gear isn't sustainable in my opinion. Gravity will pull the arm to the back and thus apply pressure on the 24z gear as well as the axle going through it. And the worm gear is only secured on one end, so it is more prone to wobble while transmitting the motion.

I think it is a good idea full design, but the worm gear attachment is bad, and what is that 3l connector on the back for? Steering?

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Why don't you use the small turntable for the rear excavating arm?

 

4 minutes ago, Aventador2004 said:

but the worm gear attachment is bad, and what is that 3l connector on the back for? Steering?

Makes sense, I can try that. Though, I must tell you that with this setup, everything in terms of crane rotation works just fine. 

And Aventador, to answer your question, the 3l is for steering, but it has since been removed and you'll see why tomorrow.

The front looks good. I also have the same concerns for the rear arm

40 minutes ago, aminnich said:

The front looks good. I also have the same concerns for the rear arm

I plan on changing it. Noticed several problems when rotating the crane when it's lowered fully. Thank you!

Quick update: as I figure out how to change the rear to a turntable, I started dimensioning the bodywork:

Steering got moved to the front @Aventador2004 I believe you asked a question about this:

The whole thing:

So that's it. Thanks!

Looks a bit oldschool - maybe the cabin, but overall very very impressive! I never tought that 42054 would have so many nice C-models, but seems You are master of this set. 

Edited December 4, 20177 yr by agrof

For a C-Model, this is simply amazing. I love the older-style boxy cab, it's something I haven't seen in Technic myself and yet fits perfectly with the colours and overall shaping. I can't wait to see where this goes next.

Just now, ColletArrow said:

For a C-Model, this is simply amazing. I love the older-style boxy cab, it's something I haven't seen in Technic myself and yet fits perfectly with the colours and overall shaping. I can't wait to see where this goes next.

Haha, thank you so much! Where this will go next: lots of modification to the rear, addition of outriggers and interior detail. Should be done before christmas (I've got a 42055 waiting for me )

12 minutes ago, agrof said:

Looks a bit oldschool - maybe the cabin, but overall very very impressive! I never tought that 42054 would have so many nice C-models, but seems You are master of this set. 

Thanks alot! How can I make the cabin more "newschool"? Making it shorter?

One question, are the front LA's attached by axle pins?

My suggestion is to make whole cab from liftarms and not connectors because if you try to raise thic moc by holding only cab you will end-up with cab in your hands, simply it is not sturdy enough

11 hours ago, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Thanks alot! How can I make the cabin more "newschool"? Making it shorter?

I have no exact idea, might might be that.

 

VS, I think your backhoe would be based on a Claas Arion / Axion in real life, so in proportions something like that. Hard task for a C-model, I know...

I think if you make the cabin 1 stud higher and add (if at all possible) smooth tiles on the edges and some gadgets (like mirrors, lights), it would not look "old school"

24 minutes ago, agrof said:

Axion in real life, so in proportions something like that. Hard task for a C-model, I know...

Thanks! No worries, I'll figure it out 

Just now, Lipko said:

I think if you make the cabin 1 stud higher and add (if at all possible) smooth tiles on the edges and some gadgets (like mirrors, lights), it would not look "old school"

I can totally raise the cabin, though I'm not sure about the smooth tiles simply because there are few system pieces in the 42054. And of course, I wil add gadgets. Thanks for your advice!

Update time:

So the minor update is in the front, where rather than having some gears to tilt the pallet, I added some links so that it remains parallel to the ground, which is much more useful.

And now, the major update:

Turntable added to the rear excavator!

 

 

So that's it for now. Thanks!

Looks better with turntable 

With regards all the "old school" comments, I have to say that I rather like the overall look 

5 hours ago, I_Igor said:

Looks better with turntable 

Works better too 

3 hours ago, Boulderer said:

I have to say that I rather like the overall look 

Cool, thanks! I don't have enough DBG left to make any changes.

To start, here's some windows:

Also, here's an interior. All controls are in the cabin:

Now, the major part:

The pallet can be tilted now, and change its orientation.

Additionally, the rear excavator has been finished and has a simple drill attachment:

That's it. Thanks!

Looks interesting 

3 hours ago, I_Igor said:

Looks interesting 

Thanks! It's also finished 

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Seeing all your C models make me think that if LEGO decide to  make only one tractor tire, then I'll switch to 1:13.5 scale and make yellow JCB 4CX backhoe loader, Fastrac 4220... Loadall telehandlers...all yellow fleet...