Posted April 14, 20186 yr Here is a little crew! These two models are very compact, so very simple technically. I wanted to do the same type of model as the little LEGO sets. The forklift: The arm can be moved using a worm gear/8t system. The towballs are here to limit the movement of the system. The fork moves when you turn the 12t gear. There is a pin with friction to keep it in position. The truck is even simpler. It has a steering and the dropsides are openable. The LDD file is available on Rebrickable. And here is the video!
April 14, 20186 yr I enjoy these mini-MOCs, mainly since they're the size I usually build. I don't know why, but I especially love the forklift's headlights! These seem similar in scale and size to the new 42084 Hook Loader, and the 42060 Roadwork Crew before it; do you have those sets? If so, how do they all look when together?
April 14, 20186 yr A great little pair - I especially like the forklift with its three functions in such a small package.
April 14, 20186 yr Excellent work. I think designing small models must sometimes be just as difficult as designing larger ones.
April 14, 20186 yr This would actuallly make a terrific official set. Still dont think a technic moc would ever get accepted on lego ideas, but if one did, I think it would look something like this.
April 14, 20186 yr Lovely little creatures! At this scale the number of options is so small and still you managed to make two very realistic models. Excellent work!
April 15, 20186 yr The forklift mechanism using the inner piece from the sliding racks is genius. I wonder if LEGO will use a similar thing at some stage? Really cool little models. I have them bookmarked for when my son gets old enough! :)
April 15, 20186 yr That little forklift is perfection! Cool pair of builds, I would definitely get this if it was an official set.
April 15, 20186 yr Cute, and very well designed! The only part that might need more work is the front of the truck - it looks a bit too flat...
April 15, 20186 yr Outstanding! I just saw this on Rebrickable today. I must build this! Thanks for sharing this great model. Andy D
April 16, 20186 yr @Anto This is a great pair. I shall plan to build this sometime in the coming weekends.
April 17, 20186 yr Author I didn't think you'll like this MOC so much. Thanks for the comments ! On 14/04/2018 at 3:29 PM, ColletArrow said: These seem similar in scale and size to the new 42084 Hook Loader, and the 42060 Roadwork Crew before it; do you have those sets? If so, how do they all look when together? I have not those sets, so no picture sorry! On 14/04/2018 at 7:04 PM, Aventador2004 said: Very nice, is the forklift caster steered? Yes and no. ^^ The rear 12t gear on the roof allows turning the wheel. But you can also move the rear of the forklift and it will turn because the wheel is not aligned with the vertical axle of the 12t gear - as on a floor jack. On 15/04/2018 at 6:31 AM, mocbuild101 said: The only part that might need more work is the front of the truck - it looks a bit too flat... Yes I know, but I think at this scale it's not too inconvenient. That gives it an old truck look. I put the MOC on LEGO Ideas, so you can support it if you like it! --> https://ideas.lego.com/projects/cbc26691-7871-43ce-adcf-5dab095401a1 And thanks again for your comments!
July 17, 20195 yr Author I've done instructions for the forklift! For this, I used Blueprints, to generate instructions from LDD. The instructions are available on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-26704/Anto/micro-forklift
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