[MOC] Kenworth T600

[JLiu15]

This MOC started out as an inspiration from the 42078 Mack Anthem: I wanted to build a truck of similar scale but with better functionality and power functions. Seeing how the 42078’s trailer had no PF or gearbox whatsoever, I saw this as a point for some development.

I actually started the building process with the trailer as it was to be the more functions-dense part of the MOC, so the actual Kenworth component didn’t come in until halfway through the build. The trailer includes a central distribution gearbox where one switch controls between the motorized functions and the pneumatic compressor and the other selects 1 of the 2 motorized functions, which are lowering the front stabilizers and rotating the crane. The boom and jib are pneumatic, and both the extension and the winch are controlled manually. There are also manually deployed rear stabilizers that keep the trailer stable while the crane is in use, and the entire rear bed can be removed by pulling out several bushes (not seen in the video).

As for the actual Kenworth T600 part of the build, its scale is nearly identical to the 42078 Mack truck. The truck’s functions include steering via a knob behind the cab and a 6-cylinder mini piston engine, which I made in yellow to represent a Caterpillar engine. Inside the cab there’s a steering wheel and 2 seats, and there is a bed with a TV above it in the sleeper. The part I’m most happy about with this part of the build was the hood - nearly half of it was built with System pieces to capture the shaping of it. Overall I felt that, despite its simplicity compared to the trailer, the truck portion managed to capture the design of the real Kenworth T600 very well.

This MOC was a breakthrough in that this was essentially a MOC composed of two independent MOCs: a truck and a trailer. The building process was one of the most interesting I’ve had among the MOCs I’ve made, and it was very interesting looking at the two independent parts come together. All the functions worked as intended, and the pneumatics operated with pretty good speed. I’m definitely looking forward to exhibiting it at BrickFair Virginia this August.

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Edited January 27, 2022 by JLiu15

[Aventador2004]

Nice, I like the trailer more than truck, it stands out.

[JLiu15]

7 minutes ago, Aventador2004 said:

Nice, I like the trailer more than truck, it stands out.

Thanks! 

[lcvisser]

I was following the WIP topic and wondering what happened with this. Very nice result!  

I like how nicely the crane fold up on the trailer. I agree with @Aventador2004 that the truck can use a bit of color. The black makes it difficult to see the shapes

[Bublehead]

Welcome to the big rig club, come on in, the water is fine...

Love this. Nice work. Would love to see it side by side with my T&H rig, you did a great job skinnying down the crane.

[JLiu15]

1 hour ago, Ludo Visser said:

I was following the WIP topic and wondering what happened with this. Very nice result!  

I like how nicely the crane fold up on the trailer. I agree with @Aventador2004 that the truck can use a bit of color. The black makes it difficult to see the shapes

Thanks! the crane was definitely a highlight of this build

Although I'm pretty sure there's plenty of black trucks out there with black bumper and everything...

1 hour ago, Bublehead said:

Welcome to the big rig club, come on in, the water is fine...

Love this. Nice work. Would love to see it side by side with my T&H rig, you did a great job skinnying down the crane.

Lol, thanks!

Are you thinking about going to brickfair virginia this year? because this MOC will be there.

btw, what's T&H?

[Bublehead]

@JLiu15, T&H is short for Twirl and Hurl, my amusement ride all contained on a big rig... check my Flickr link in my signature.

[JLiu15]

4 hours ago, Bublehead said:

@JLiu15, T&H is short for Twirl and Hurl, my amusement ride all contained on a big rig... check my Flickr link in my signature.

Very interesting!

Fun fact: since the rear of this Kenworth truck is built very similar to the 42078, its trailer can theoretically be attached to the 42078 as well. 

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Excellent truck, it looks amazing, but could use an accent of some sort, even just some gray to break up the black hole.

The trailer is better than the truck, do you have more photos of that epic crane? You really slimmed it down, especially for knuckleboom.

[lcvisser]

12 hours ago, JLiu15 said:

Although I'm pretty sure there's plenty of black trucks out there with black bumper and everything...

Absolutely, it's just that with all-black it is difficult to capture all the shapes when making photograph. Great truck though, don't get me wrong! 

[JLiu15]

6 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said:

Excellent truck, it looks amazing, but could use an accent of some sort, even just some gray to break up the black hole.

The trailer is better than the truck, do you have more photos of that epic crane? You really slimmed it down, especially for knuckleboom.

No, sorry, but you can expect more at BrickFair :)

1 hour ago, Ludo Visser said:

Absolutely, it's just that with all-black it is difficult to capture all the shapes when making photograph. Great truck though, don't get me wrong! 

Yeah, filming is definitely the worst part when it comes to MOCs

[sirslayer]

Black is good!!  your pictures are in the shade! curvy lines are sexy! 

[JLiu15]

Just now, sirslayer said:

Black is good!!  your pictures are in the shade! curvy lines are sexy! 

Thanks 

[JLiu15]

BrickFair VA Photos 

Edited August 6, 2018 by JLiu15

[Corrado]

Very clear design! :)

 

[1gor]

Very nice  

[JLiu15]

7 hours ago, Corrado said:

Very clear design! :)

 

7 hours ago, I_Igor said:

Very nice  

Thank you guys!!!!