42177 Mercedes G500 4X4

[Aleh]

On 7/3/2024 at 9:46 AM, thekoRngear said:

This is one of those few sets whose release is less than a month away (if the leaked informations are correct) and people still wishing and speculating stuffs

Pretend to be a record

[pow]

On 7/3/2024 at 9:46 AM, thekoRngear said:

God! Even the pic of McLaren Supercar is out! Where are ya 42177?!?

Maybe it's ugly!?

[NV Lego technic]

Well, the front of the McLaren didn't get saved either. I just hope it won't get delayed for like 2 years like 42146.

[StudWorks]

Full pictures released on r/legoleak.

[TechnicRCRacer]

It sure looks like the new Reddish Orange color to me, interesting.

[efferman]

The difflock actuating on the rear axle is a joke.

[NV Lego technic]

REALISTIC OFF-ROAD TIRES AT A LARGER SCALE!!!!!!

[sm1995]

3 minutes ago, efferman said:

The difflock actuating on the rear axle is a joke.

Yeah this, that is very underwhelming

[nerdsforprez]

New tires? Don't have time to go into functions, but looks-wise it looks amazing....

[rm8]

such a poor design for such a big scale

:(

[NV Lego technic]

I don't think it's that bad

[rm8]

Just now, NV Lego technic said:

I don't think it's that bad

level of Ford Raptor

[NV Lego technic]

At least it has real headlights:)

[Krxlion]

Apart from diff-lock (it is good we finally have it!) which is operated by flipping the model upside down to get it locked/unlocked, those tires itself are buying me. First we've got good ones from audi and now mercedes - yes! I hope we will also get 2x new 2Ls driving rings as we have in Yamaha motorcycle. We still need gearbox photo, so my doubts about 2L driving rings will be cleared. I am also curious about that LBG part next to red gear in differential part, have we seen it already?

Edited July 8, 2024 by Krxlion

[R4ph]

According to the box, this is the model it's based on :
https://uk.motor1.com/news/531407/2022-mercedes-benz-professional-line/

And not the 4x4² like we expected/hoped for
 

[rm8]

1 minute ago, R4ph said:

According to the box, this is the model it's based on :
https://uk.motor1.com/news/531407/2022-mercedes-benz-professional-line/

And not the 4x4² like we expected/hoped for
 

yes, but I've never heard of professioanl line with G500 badge

[Ngoc Nguyen]

So no triple diff lock..

[efferman]

5 minutes ago, rm8 said:

yes, but I've never heard of professioanl line with G500 badge

The ladder and the roof platform are part of the professional line and are available for all G

[dhc6twinotter]

So it’s got a locking rear diff, but the only way to engage it is by flicking the lever underneath?  That’s kinda pointless.  Not a fan of all the beam stacking or bodywork in general.  
 

It’s a pass for me.

Edited July 8, 2024 by dhc6twinotter

[Nazgarot]

The looks are okish, the tires great, and for the functions... They at least make room for improvements and modifications :)

I think it is a great little sett as a base for modifications, a little like the Unimog. Room enough to make some cleaver solutions to control the diffs, to modify the suspension setup, and maybe to make some manual gearboxes.

I can see myself moding it as a old G240 or G300 from the 80s with 4 speed manual and reduction gearbox as well as front and rear diffs. That would also include a full rebuild of the front for a solid axle setup and an i4 or i5 engine.

 

This might be the first buy of the year for me :)

 

Edit: A string or flexwire setup could make a realistic diff lock solution as that is what is on real models from the 80s. And could also be very compact...

Edited July 8, 2024 by Nazgarot

[NV Lego technic]

23 minutes ago, Krxlion said:

2x new 2Ls driving rings

If it has them I'm getting it as soon as possible 

[ITSDEEKAY]

37 minutes ago, rm8 said:

such a poor design for such a big scale

:(

I feel like the Lego designers went on Rebrickable and took some ideas off of the MOCs there. The MOCs of the G wagon looks a lot better than this. 

[NV Lego technic]

35 minutes ago, Krxlion said:

I am also curious about that LBG part next to red gear 

It's a bottom of a small turntable 

[JTS]

On 4/28/2024 at 11:10 AM, Jockos said:

I hope it's not black... it should be anything but black. E.g. this year's reddish orange

Well, well, well

[dhc6twinotter]

42 minutes ago, Krxlion said:

I am also curious about that LBG part next to red gear in differential part, have we seen it already?

It’s a 1/2 stud pulley wheel.  The rear diff is offset by 1/2 stud.  The other side uses a 1x5 thin lift arm.