mpj Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Yes, another C-model of the 42078 set In the last 3 months I enjoyed my spare time in building a C-model of the 42078 Mack Anthem. My truck is an 8x4 flatbed version, with foldable crane behind the cab. I worked a lot on the cab shape, as already mentioned in @grego18f topic, who was building a Volvo FH too! It has opening doors but no tilting cab and no fake engine (I preferred a better looking cab than changing the shape to let the cab tilt). The crane is functional (all functions are manual), knobs are on both sides of the model. Main problem is the absence of the turntable. The crane is quite stable, but of course cannot load heavy loads. You can of course mod it adding a small turntable Outriggers control knob is on the back: I added 2 attachments: fake hook with chains, to move a small container, and forklift to move small pallets. Video: Model consists of around 1500 parts (so you have around 1000 leftover parts - mostly small parts and Lego System bricks). Instructions can be found on rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-34643/technicprojects/volvo-crane-truck Stickers are custom made and could be available for purchase soon. I hope you like it! Quote
fosamax Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 That's a very nice looking model. It feels really authentic and should be interesting for younger audience as well since playability seems top notch. Quote
Superkoala Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 It's a very nice C-Model. Simple yet effective, I really like how you reproduced the Volvo cabin. Great job. Quote
WvG_853 Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 The cabin looks really good! I Think your prioritisation of form over function is justified in this case. Bought your instructions immediately. Thanks! This set turns out the best value for money with all these excellent C Models! Quote
Void_S Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 I have replied at RB but here will write once again - the steering system is a good ancestor to 42054 Claas (has no ever a single gear or rack) and just pure genius! Quote
mpj Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Thank you for your kind words! I think the 42078 is really a good set for C-models Quote
M_longer Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 As I said earlier, marvelous model. How many parts were left? Quote
Anio Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Very nice model. Clean and effective build. Good job ! Quote
jorgeopesi Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, M_longer said: As I said earlier, marvelous model. How many parts were left? I saw that uses around 1000 parts less than the Lego set. I like more than the set congratulations . Quote
mpj Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Yes, 1000 parts left you can use for future Mocs Most of them are pins and regular Lego System bricks Quote
Void_S Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 If I'm not mistaken, that link should show the parts remaining from he 42078 set after building this Volvo crane truck: https://rebrickable.com/sets/compare/slow/?1-set=MOC-34643&1-inv=45806&1-user_list=&2-set=42078-1&2-inv=21270&2-user_list= Quote
M_longer Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Just now, Void_S said: If I'm not mistaken, that link should show the parts remaining from he 42078 set after building this Volvo crane truck Cool, I have forgot about that option at Rebrcikable :) Quote
Phleep Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 That cabin looks so good. What an excellent c-model Quote
mpj Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Void_S said: If I'm not mistaken, that link should show the parts remaining from he 42078 set after building this Volvo crane truck: https://rebrickable.com/sets/compare/slow/?1-set=MOC-34643&1-inv=45806&1-user_list=&2-set=42078-1&2-inv=21270&2-user_list= Oh I didn't know this feature in Rebrickable, thank you! It shows also the 4 spare parts (included in 42078) needed to complete the model. With the remaining parts we can build more attachments and loads Quote
mpj Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) For those who built my Volvo truck, and don't know what to do with the remaining parts, I give you an idea: you can build this simple forklift, it will match the Volvo truck quite well. Free instructions on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/users/technicprojects/mocs/ Edited February 10, 2020 by mpj Quote
WvG_853 Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 9 hours ago, mpj said: For those who built my Volvo truck, and don't know what to do with the remaining parts, I give you an idea: you can build this simple forklift, it will match the Volvo truck quite well. Free instructions on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/users/technicprojects/mocs/ Really cool! Thanks! Quote
Void_S Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 14 hours ago, mpj said: For those who built my Volvo truck, and don't know what to do with the remaining parts, I give you an idea: you can build this simple forklift, it will match the Volvo truck quite well. Yawww... Now it's a fully playable set that has imho even more playability rather than the A model. I see this set now is accompanied with 42098 as a fantastic pair or truck-about competitors: DBG vs Red, modern-effective vs old-school classic (I still prefer 42078 for unique solutions). And new models still keeps coming, thank you guys for making this world amazing! Quote
M_longer Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 42078 co-co-combo! Now this is just awesome. Rebrickable user vanossy has just posted his combo model of two alternate models for 42078 set, made from my Flatbed trailer and this Volvo truck: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-12680/M_longer/42078-flatbed-trailer/? Quote
mpj Posted March 22, 2020 Author Posted March 22, 2020 I have made 2 new versions of my Volvo truck. A 2 axle and a 3 axle tractor units. Both models are built with parts from set 42078 Mack Anthem. The functions are simple: steering and opening doors. The 4x2 tractor has adjustable rear height. The fifth wheel is the same of the Mack model, so there are many compatible trailers. Instructions can be found here: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-37849/technicprojects/volvo-fh-tractor-unit-2-options/#bi I hope you like it! Quote
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