Posted September 19, 20222 yr Recently built from parts I own 42114. Build was really interesting, functionality not so interesting. Could be good (yellow) parts pack. During build I started to think, that I could try to build mini version of it. Finished vehicle somewhere at the bottom of page with more pictures (one picture of finished MOC now) Yesterday it started with this \ Was really happy, that I managed to replicate drivetrain so good. As I have covid, but not so bad, that I could not build, I continued For this build these linear actuators seemed the best. Yes, better would be something between these and bigger ones. I considered also pneumatic cylinders, but could not find place for pump, it is just too big for this. So I went with these. Yes, tipping angle could have been better, but I can live with this :) Then I build tipping bed There are also lot of compromises. It could have been little bit wider, but have to work with angles, that lego provides. Started to work also on front As this model is 1:2 of original, then also fake engine has only 3 cylinders, not 6. Not shure about mudguard yet. In picture there is two variations. There won't be specific steering mechanism. I was thinking about something, but then I realised, that this is articulated steering, and for this model it would be OK to do steering (and also driving) just by turning cabin (whole front part) Now I'm building in black. Maybe after building everything, I will change front part to yellow (as it should be), and also add some yellow accents to back, as much as may parts collection will allow. Edited October 8, 20222 yr by Jurss
September 20, 20222 yr Author Thank You! Morning went fast. I realised, that I didn't took any pic, when front was almost done I tried to replicate those folding stairs (or whatever it is). Some yellowing starts :) Turbine also had downsizing because of EU rules :D (to fit under hood) Added steerin wheel and seat Somohow happened, that hood holder found the same place (it doesn't work as hod lock) And then holding hood in open position (on top of fake vent - small tan gear) Added rear lights exhaust Some overall view Ordered small yellow panels. Then will try to rebuild also rear and take better pictures.
September 20, 20222 yr Looks great! Especially the bucket is so well shaped. Did you consider implementing a HOG-steering? The 5x7 frame also exists in yellow ;-) I'd skip the center diff...
September 20, 20222 yr Cute little dumper. I like the shaping of the hood and front bumper. I'm with @Jundis, drop the center diff.
September 20, 20222 yr Nice project, looks promising, I would try to make the cabin 1 stud higher. I'm collecting the last pieces fot the 42114, 21 to go...
September 21, 20222 yr Author Thank You all! 10 hours ago, Thirdwigg said: drop the center diff. But why? OK, there is not much function on it (as motor is not connected to it), but removing it also won't change a much. 10 hours ago, GerritvdG said: I would try to make the cabin 1 stud higher. Maybe some dimensions will change, but at the moment I tried to keep everything half the original, as these tires are half diameter of those used on 42114. That dump body canopy(?) should be littlebit rised, so then I could also make cabin taller, maybe. I think I need to make sizing on real hauler.
September 21, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, Jurss said: But why? OK, there is not much function on it (as motor is not connected to it), but removing it also won't change a much. You answer it for yourself, if it won't change anything, why put it in there? ;-)
September 21, 20222 yr Author 1 hour ago, Jundis said: why put it in there? Because it was on original. Why not to have "fake" central diff? :)
September 21, 20222 yr Author New chassis without central diff, for final model. Waiting for parts, but forgot to order 3x11 panels in yellow :(
September 21, 20222 yr 13 hours ago, Jurss said: But why? OK, there is not much function on it (as motor is not connected to it), but removing it also won't change a much. That's fair. I wondered if maybe you could use the room for something like a HOG link or something. But if it's not limiting your, then keep it in.
September 22, 20222 yr Author 9 hours ago, Thirdwigg said: HOG Don't think so. HOG linking then would be in front part, not there. But for me it seems, that there is no need for specific HOG mechanisms, as this has articulated steering, and it could be really done grabbing cabin. I was thinking to put those actuators at some angle, as on original. But still, there is almost no room for that. Also pneumatics pump was considered there, but that pump is just too big.
September 22, 20222 yr 8 hours ago, Jurss said: Don't think so. HOG linking then would be in front part, not there. But for me it seems, that there is no need for specific HOG mechanisms, as this has articulated steering, and it could be really done grabbing cabin. I was thinking to put those actuators at some angle, as on original. But still, there is almost no room for that. Also pneumatics pump was considered there, but that pump is just too big. All this make sense. It's a small build, and you have a lot in it already. Great job, and I look forward to seeing it in Yellow.
October 8, 20222 yr Author Did a more proper version with more yellow Made thinner pillar for cabin Now rear windows hold hood in open position, as it was really hard to put that stick in its place Removed central diff, as it didn't had any real function. Seems like it improved look of vehicle.
October 8, 20222 yr Looks pretty good in yellow, and has good proportions and functions. Only, I was wondering if it would be possible to move the LAs one stud forward to be less close to the wheels. I guess it would decreas the bed elevation a bit though.. Edited October 8, 20222 yr by gyenesvi
October 9, 20222 yr Author 11 hours ago, gyenesvi said: I guess it would decreas the bed elevation a bit though.. Yes. And it is not so good already. Anyway, there is no rubbing or something like that.
October 12, 20222 yr I'm happy you were able to get all the parts it yellow. It looks so good, and it just the perfect size for me. Again, well done.
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