Hello, I present you my latest model:

Starting from the 42053 set, I decided to add some improvements and make it remote controlled with linear actuators and PF.

The undercarriage is very similar to the original, with manual functions. Main mods are double wheels, and some aesthetic adjustments.

The Power functions components are located in the upper-structure, except one motor which is in the boom.

1M motor for rotation of the upper-structure

1XL motor for the main boom

1M motor for the third section of the boom

1M motor for the bucket

There is also a fake linear actuator to adjust the second section of the boom. I used this solution because this adjustable boom is more common in the real EW160E.

Changeable buckets with quick-coupler:

Access to the battery box:

Power button with easy access:

More photos:

 

Video coming soon!!

Edited August 23, 20186 yr by mpj

At first I was like that's just 42053, this guy is pulling our leg, but then I saw it. I get having the large LAs and motors instead of the pneumatics results in much smoother operation. 

I am curious to see how well the mechanism to change buckets works. 

Nice job on this one!! 

Very nicely done, Waiting eagerly for video.

Nice.

That M motor on the boom.... if only we had an 'S' 

Excellent work! Every important function motorized, and yet the model is kept neat and clean too; even that m-motor isn't too obvious from some angles. I love the buckets and quick-coupler system. A great job overall.

Finally here is the video with the excavator in action.