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[XTN]

Also my van was updated.

It started as mod of the 42098 B-model years ago and was sitting on my shelf untouched for a long time.
The idea was to create an adjustable rear axle to be able to change the chassis angle from a civilian look to a custom car look that matches the giant V8 inside.
Therefore I've changed almost everything inside except for the V8.
The height of the rear axle can be adjustet by two small LAs. These are operated by a small axle that is used for the HOG steering too. just remove the small axle from the steering position (midlle of the roof), place it in the hole (back of the car) for rear axle adjustment, then place it back to the roof position for steering.
To make the van look more civilian, the spoiler can be removed and hidden inside the van.

Now it features:

• HOG steering
• openable roof in the back + rear "window"
• fake V8 engine
• adjustable rear axle height

Here are the pics.

Civilian look (low + no spoiler)

Custom look (high + spoiler)

Open roof, spoiler and axle for steerin/adjustment

Spoiler stored inside

 

Another small update, more like an upgrade.

42128 got a bumper guard.
To still be able to open the hood, the bumper guard can be folded down.

 

 

[Paul B Technic]

They are both very cool.

[XTN]

18 hours ago, Paul B Technic said:

They are both very cool.

Thanks mate, that means a lot to me. 

[XTN]

After all the mod, here's another addition to my garage: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Of course it fits onto my car transporter trailer or inside its belly.

It features:

• HOG steering
• openable hood, tube doors, trunk door
• fake V6 engine driven by differential from rear axle
• foldable trailer hitch; for folding it in or out, the the boot floor can be folded up.

I wish it didn't have to be orange, but those are the parts in my inventory. 

In my eyes the front bumper looks awesome, maybe I will add a fake winch, like just a hook with an inch of rope. By now I didn't find enought space to add a real winch with a knob without destroying the overall look of the nose.
I guess I will leave it like that for a while, I'm open for ideas. 

Folding in the trailer hitch...

The girl is getting ready for a trip to the beach.

 

[Paul B Technic]

That is a very cool build.

[XTN]

Finally my LEGO PaB order arrived yesterday - after five weeks of waiting.
I'm sooo hyped now! 

Time to update the rear axles of some of my trucks from super singles to dual tires...

This is how (simple change of few parts, no change in frame structure needed, old (left) vs new (right)):

And this is how it looks (old (left) vs new (right)):

While modern trucks as the Anthem look okay with super singles, they look weird on classic trucks.
So the first one to get this treatment was my K100.

Here the creepy version as it has been for years now:

And here the version with dual tires:

The difference is enormous, like between a toy and a model.

I didn't touch the front axle yet, that's another chapter.

[XTN]

Just before the end of the year, here is an update on my garage. There have been a few revisions and new additions in the last few months.

1. Bortnick's Buggy: I created my own version of it, based on the parts I had in my inventory 
   LEGO MOC Buggy by Bortnick | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO
   
    
2. Rebuild the Hot Rod from scratch.
   It features HOG steering with working steering wheel, V8 fake engine, openable trunk.
   It is not wider than 13 studs, even though it has the fat tires in the rear, so it fits on the car transporter trailer.
   Using big panels and only few liftarms, it looks really clean in the end.
   A highlight are the wheels, the usual rims in combination with a black disc create a super classic look.
   
   
   
    
3. Roadster Kit Car
   Inspired by cars like Caterham 7, Panoz Roadster and small kit cars
   It features HOG steering with working steering wheel, openable trunk, openable doors.
   It is not wider than 13 studs, so it fits on the car transporter trailer.
   The tricky part was creating the front wheel arches that move with steering as they hav to allow a decent steering angle and must not collide with the nose.
   
   
   
   
    

With #1 and #2 I finally own enough small cars to fulfill one wish I had for a long time: Fit seven cars (excluding pullbacks) on my car transporter trailer and have the center part of the upper ramp in the lowest position.

 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by XTN

[XTN]

Peterbilt 281 "Needlenose" semi truck with 28 ft reefer trailer

Another passion project was this semi truck with trailer, based on the yellow TC27 truck from @efgen86 as shown here: [TC27] Lime dump truck - LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling - Eurobricks Forums
Here's my version, it takes hood, grille and doorsteps from efgen's truck.

The truck features:

• HOG steering
• openable hood and openable doors
• inline six-cylinder fake engine

Thetrailer features:

• pendular twin axle
• openable rear doors similar to the MACK container
• retractable landing gear, operated by spinning the small tanks under the frame
• compatible to all MACK-ish saddle plates

Here are some impressions from this real-life beauty:

Here's the gallery: Pete 281 Reefer Trailer - Bricksafe

 

[1gor]

Wow, this one is gorgeous.

[efgen86]

You have a great Peterbilt 281 with a great trailer. Unfortunately I have problems with free time, but I will definitely finish my version.

[XTN]

20 hours ago, 1gor said:

Wow, this one is gorgeous.

 

8 hours ago, efgen86 said:

You have a great Peterbilt 281 with a great trailer. Unfortunately I have problems with free time, but I will definitely finish my version.

 Thank you both 

 

 

[XTN]

As the year is about to end, most of my projects are finished and found their way to their folder on bricksafe, it's time to rest, to enjoy, to cheer, to chill and to publish the updated vehicle list. 
Here it is:

HEAVY VEHICLES, HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES
Heavy vehicles, heavy trucks and buses - Bricksafe

• Mack Anthem [42078 sub model tractor unit] with car transporter trailer [MOC]
• Kenworth K100 [MOC] with 40ft split axle / spread axle / tandem axle flatbed trailer [MOC, alt of 42078 sub model trailer]
• Mack Granite [mod of alt of 42078 Mack Granite snow plow by M-longer (eb/rb)] with log trailer [MOC]
• Peterbilt 281 "Needlenose" [MOC, inspired by the yellow truck by efgen86(eb)] with 28ft reefer trailer [MOC]
• Kenworth W900 Rotator Tow Truck [mod of 42128]
• Peterbilt 379 Heavy Duty Tow Truck [MOC]
• Mack Cruiseliner Holmes Tow Truck [MOC]
• International 4900 Rollback Tow Truck [MOC]
• Mack LR Garbage Truck [42078 B model]
• Mack R Series Dump Truck [MOC]
• Concrete Mixer Truck [mod of 42112]
• US School Bus [MOC]
• Forklift [42079]

LIGHT VEHICLES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND PASSENGER CARS
Light vehicles, light trucks and passenger cars - Bricksafe

• Light Duty Tow Truck [mod of 42075]
• Pickup Truck inspired by 1977 Ford F150 Stepside [MOC]
• Pickup Truck inspired by 2008 Ford F250 Crew Cab [MOC] with boat trailer [MOC] and rigid inflatable boat (RIB) "POLICE" [MOC]
• Hummer H1 [mod of Hummer H1 by efferman(eb/rb)]
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited [MOC]
• Muscle Car (orange) [MOC]
• Muscle Car (white) [MOC]
• Sports Car (red) [MOC]
• Kit Car [MOC]
• Bortnick's Buggy [mod of Buggy by Bortnick(rb)] x 2
• Offroad Buggy [mod of 42164]
• Hot Rod [MOC]
• Custom Van inspired by 1970 Dodge Tradesman [mod of 42098 B]
• Go-kart [MOC] x 2
• Quad [mod of quad bike by _.lego._.technic._(rb)]
• Chopper [mod of mini chopper by efgen86(eb)] x 2
• Dirt Bike [mod of mini cross motorcycle by efgen86(eb)]

OTHER

• Ultralight helicopter [42057]
• Car Lift [mod of car lift by fuwlz(rb)]

PULLBACKS

• Red Shark roadster [pullback, MOC]
• Escape buggy [pullback, MOC]
• Police buggy [pullback, MOC]
• Killer Bee buggy [pullback, MOC]

 

Happy New Year to all of you! 

 

 

Edited December 31, 2024 by XTN