42108 - Mobile Crane

[Maaboo the Witch]

1 hour ago, agrof said:

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Just insert the picture link here in the text field, and it will automatically appear. Nice C.... B-model btw!

See, this is the B model we should have had. It even parallels 8460.

[Erik Leppen]

Wow, nice tow truck. I really like the clean design, especially of the front half (hood, cabin, sleeper). Also, the mobile crane seems an OK B model of it ;)

[mpj]

Beautiful! Great functions and some nice ideas here. The front grille is genial.

[Bartybum]

@Cumulonimbus any chance you can share the .lxf of that bootleg crane? I’ve been looking for its instructions everywhere because I wanted to replicate it but haven’t been able to find them at all.

[lmdesigner42]

Very nice tow truck A-model! Now 42108 is worth buying - for the parts at least.

[Timorzelorzworz]

It is indeed a great parts pack and inspiration for own creations

[Aleh]

1 hour ago, Timorzelorzworz said:

It is indeed a great parts pack and inspiration for own creations

Not agree about great parts pack.

[Cumulonimbus]

On 5/30/2020 at 2:14 AM, Bartybum said:

@Cumulonimbus any chance you can share the .lxf of that bootleg crane? I’ve been looking for its instructions everywhere because I wanted to replicate it but haven’t been able to find them at all.

I’m sorry, I'm hesitant to share the lxf of that model for two reasons: First, Jim was clear that this forum is not the place to discuss non-Lego sets and brands. Second, I believe that this set was an original model of that brand, not a clone or a stolen MOC. I applaud their effort and I don’t want to be the one who steals their design and distribute it. You are right that they do not make digital instructions (which makes me appreciate the fact that TLG does). You could consider buying one of their sets. Alternatively, it shouldn't be too hard to recreate your own copy based on the pictures and movies available online.

Edited June 2, 2020 by Cumulonimbus

[Bartybum]

22 minutes ago, Cumulonimbus said:

First, Jim was clear that this forum is not the place to discuss non-Lego sets and brands. Second, I believe that this set was an original model of that brand, not a clone or a stolen MOC. I applaud their effort and I don’t want to be the one who stole their design and distribute it.

@Jim thoughts? I'm not sure this strictly falls under discussion of clone brands to begin with, since we're strictly dealing with an LDD MOD/MOC. Without naming anything, I can argue that Technic piece designs were stolen and are now being profited off. It's a two way street.

What about your "official Lego set wish" version? It'd just be nice to be able to build a 6-axle mobile crane that I know I already have the parts for If you're adamant though, then there's not much for me to do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Edited June 2, 2020 by Bartybum

[Niedzwiedzmin]

I am about to start my Lego adventure with this set (42108) - is this good source of parts for future? Or at least to start with something? :) In future will definitely want to make some mobile crane or stationary crane of my own, so it seems like a good choice for me.

 

I hope that I do not have to buy 2/3/4 sets of same for parts like I have read some people do...?