42177 Mercedes G500 4X4

[SNIPE]

I added a micro V8 and moved the engine higher up in order to make space for motors.

Ditched the engine cover and details.

Also added a front diff, it has the drive ring to lock it but the rest of the locking mech isnt hooked up yet.

Rear axle is fully independant with the same locking diff (so same as the front axle), it has 4 wheel steering and I tried using unimog tires which more or less fit fine under steering/suspenson compression.

Both axles use planetary hubs and I have fake disc brakes made in lego system in a box somewhere,

I'm still working on the removable body work but i've kinda burned out for a while and am working on other stuff now.
I could only make the removable bodywork black as I didnt want to touch my original set in any way.

I look forward to seeingb @NV Lego technic;s mods.

Edited November 19, 2024 by SNIPE

[NV Lego technic]

3 hours ago, SNIPE said:

I look forward to seeing @NV Lego technic;s mods.

They are on my rebrickable workbench, but last time I worked on it was in September, I think. 

[SNIPE]

50 minutes ago, NV Lego technic said:

They are on my rebrickable workbench, but last time I worked on it was in September, I think. 

link please

[NV Lego technic]

https://rebrickable.com/users/NVlegotechnic/

[SNIPE]

1 hour ago, NV Lego technic said:

https://rebrickable.com/users/NVlegotechnic/

hmm ok, I could only add these mods to my modded chassis if I had a digital model (fairly easy) OR instructions (hard)

[NV Lego technic]

Maybe photo instructions like on my other MOCs. That's only once I finish it fully.

[JTS]

On 11/19/2024 at 8:10 AM, Nuts4Lego said:

The only mod i did to mine was make it right-hand drive like all my other lego models… trouble is i do it the silly way (mirroring almost all instruction steps)

I made mine RHD too, but I only mirrored the wheel and the wipers. 

I kept the gearbox, levers and rear door the same orientation (just like Mercedes do IRL) 

[Nuts4Lego]

I was happy that my method changed the rear door to open from the passenger side.

I need to try it your way to keep the gearbox correct, but struggle with the logistics of not knowing if any systems will conflict/occupy the same space.

[Auroralampinen]

38 minutes ago, Auroralampinen said:

well couple days ago i saw video wich compared the lego to aliexpress one(and no i will not compare them thats not my point) but the new tires look so good than the old land rover set tires(wich ali version used and ali version didn't have the new version connector on doors so they looked bad) so if you are interested of g500 dont go to aliexpress buy g500 only get the g500 from lego:) and here is the video its really interesting how the ali version handled the set without the new pieces but end result sucked compared to lego

 

And no i don't support any of these copycat brands:) 

[Sokolov Edward]

On 12/15/2024 at 7:03 AM, Auroralampinen said:

wich compared the lego to aliexpress one(and no i will not compare them thats not my point) but the new tires look so good than the old land rover set tires(wich ali version used and ali version didn't have the new version connector on doors so they looked bad) so if you are interested of g500 dont go to aliexpress buy g500 only get the g500 from lego:) and here is the video its really interesting how the ali version handled the set without the new pieces but end result sucked compared to lego

Buyers in Russia also complain about this copy. The problems are the same - old tires, old #3 connectors are used instead of new #7 connectors, low-quality and broken parts.

It is quite possible to assemble a G500 without the newest parts - it will be a fully functional analogue with an appearance close to the original in a color available to you. I showed it here

Unfortunately, the quality of Chinese Lego copies is getting worse and worse. For me, the worst copy was the Peugeot 9x9 - I returned it to the seller half-assembled, because it was very difficult to disassemble. I recently bought a copy of the McLaren P1 for 44 euros. It also has problems with the quality of the parts and they had to be finished with a file.

Edited December 17, 2024 by Sokolov Edward

[NV Lego technic]

What is a "file" and what is it used for in your situation.

Just now, NV Lego technic said:

What is a "file" and what is it used for in your situation.

?

[Auroralampinen]

1 minute ago, NV Lego technic said:

What is a "file" and what is it used for in your situation.

?

Well i think file for sanding the pieces because the piece is couple millimetres to long or big

[NV Lego technic]

Ooh I had no idea "file" could mean that!

[Auroralampinen]

9 minutes ago, NV Lego technic said:

Ooh I had no idea "file" could mean that!

Well file is used normally in woodworks to smooth the surfaces i have used them when i was a child and i liked to craft something out of wood:) 

[Sokolov Edward]

56 minutes ago, Auroralampinen said:

Well i think file for sanding the pieces because the piece is couple millimetres to long or big

You understood the meaning of this word correctly. There is an old Soviet joke about "finishing with a file". In this case, the need for such finishing is sad, but it is better than when the part is cast with irreparable errors. Such parts also come across.

[Jim]

Don't start discussions about copycat products here. Why are we posting these videos?!

[Auroralampinen]

11 minutes ago, Jim said:

Don't start discussions about copycat products here. Why are we posting these videos?!

I wont start discussion of copycat i dont support copycat products or moc stealing companies:) 

[Jim]

1 minute ago, Auroralampinen said:

I wont start discussion of copycat i dont support copycat products or moc stealing companies:) 

Yet, you posted a comparison video. Please don't.

[Auroralampinen]

2 minutes ago, Jim said:

Yet, you posted a comparison video. Please don't.

Im so sorry about that my bad mistake well i have to crawl back to my shame corner now:) 

[Jim]

Just now, Auroralampinen said:

Im so sorry about that my bad mistake well i have to crawl back to my shame corner now:) 

Lol, no worries. We won't arrest you  

Just be careful with such content.

[ukbajadave]

Instruction no. 791 p.209

Two yellow arrows indicate the blue pins should be pushed in. What is the third yellow arrow indicating?

Have I missed something?

 

[Sokolov Edward]

2 hours ago, ukbajadave said:

Instruction no. 791 p.209

Two yellow arrows indicate the blue pins should be pushed in. What is the third yellow arrow indicating?

Have I missed something?

You need to push the pin from step 779.

[ukbajadave]

On 1/6/2025 at 7:14 PM, Sokolov Edward said:

You need to push the pin from step 779.

Thanks for that  Who's idea was it to have a black pin against a black background?! 

[Sokolov Edward]

3 hours ago, ukbajadave said:

Who's idea was it to have a black pin against a black background?! 

This is not the worst drawback of the instructions. If you assemble according to Chinese instructions or MOC, there will be more complex tasks.

[AVCampos]

If the pin were coloured, people would complain about colour vomit.