August 12, 2024Aug 12 Apparently with electronics this thing can carry/haul Technic Beasts like Cat Liebherr 9800 and such. It seems it is kinda/sorta the Car Transporter's spiritual successor 😄 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/byDznfqhpCEPo6gb/?mibextid=oFDknk (Gotta be a group member to watch rhe videos)
August 12, 2024Aug 12 On 7/28/2024 at 5:08 PM, Ngoc Nguyen said: The excavator's arm is a pain to model. Hello man, is it possible to get a copy of this file or a link to find it please
August 21, 2024Aug 21 I can't decide what's the bigger joke in 42175; That electric battery container, or that it took the budget for making the excavator work properly.
August 21, 2024Aug 21 1 hour ago, M_longer said: I can't decide what's the bigger joke in 42175; That electric battery container, or that it took the budget for making the excavator work properly. Well, at least the excavator can interact with it. So, there's that.
August 23, 2024Aug 23 16 hours ago, Timorzelorzworz said: Lovely set, even better with alt-build from it Really cool alt, beautiful shapes in the front. I'm getting FUSO vibes.
August 23, 2024Aug 23 4 hours ago, XTN said: I'm getting FUSO vibes Thank you. It was great project and the whole thing feels like endless summer. Just to saddle up, pack some stuff and drive on vacation for a very long time.
August 30, 2024Aug 30 This image is a lie. The excavator cannot lift the power unit. So, the chains, and the hooks on the boom, are pretty much useless.
August 30, 2024Aug 30 Author 6 minutes ago, Maaboo the Witch said: The excavator cannot lift the power unit. Why cant it
August 30, 2024Aug 30 26 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said: Why cant it Because the boom can't support the weight of the unit. It's not strong enough to lift it either. I tried lifting the boom to the position shown and then hooking up the unit, and the boom couldn't hold it up.
August 31, 2024Aug 31 14 hours ago, Maaboo the Witch said: Because the boom can't support the weight of the unit. It's not strong enough to lift it either. I tried lifting the boom to the position shown and then hooking up the unit, and the boom couldn't hold it up. I'm quite surprised by that, to be honest. Lego pneumatics are usually pretty good at lifting stuff
August 31, 2024Aug 31 Author 23 hours ago, Maaboo the Witch said: Because the boom can't support the weight of the unit. It's not strong enough to lift it either. I tried lifting the boom to the position shown and then hooking up the unit, and the boom couldn't hold it up.
August 31, 2024Aug 31 6 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said: I stand corrected. I've just tried it again and it worked; I guess I wasn't pumping hard enough before.
August 31, 2024Aug 31 Thanks for that cool video! It shows all the glory of this set in just few seconds. People sometimes forget that the set is made for a 10+ kids audience, and therefore it is really great. Kids have alot of fun building and playing with it for hours. One of the best playable set for ages. I built this set not yet, but this video makes me want to do. Edited August 31, 2024Aug 31 by Timorzelorzworz
September 2, 2024Sep 2 I have adjusted excavator proportions and added third pneumatic function to control the bucket independently. Instructions available here: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-194449/technicprojects/volvo-ec230-electric-excavator-42175-mod/#details
September 26, 2024Sep 26 Author Hi everyone, this is a short from RacingBrick https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y3OR-q4RYi8
October 20, 2024Oct 20 I've modified the box thing. It can fit a two-pump compressor and an air tank. Operation ist from the outside using a crank: For coupling the tube to the excavator I am using a modified version of this part: I used a small drill to open up in the middle.
October 20, 2024Oct 20 6 hours ago, anyUser said: I've modified the box thing. It can fit a two-pump compressor and an air tank. Operation ist from the outside using a crank: For coupling the tube to the excavator I am using a modified version of this part: I used a small drill to open up in the middle. This is a really great mod which begs the question: Why didn't TLG do it like this in the first place... (Yeah, I know they have discontinued the air thank, which is a shame...)
December 15, 2024Dec 15 On 9/2/2024 at 7:55 PM, mpj said: I have adjusted excavator proportions and added third pneumatic function to control the bucket independently. Just finished the model normally then rebuild it with your mod, which represents the original excavator way better. Only small critique would be the slag on the tracks, but other than that, this boosts the look so much, great work! Was really pleased with the 42175 as a whole combination, especially the truck.
December 15, 2024Dec 15 On 10/20/2024 at 8:43 PM, howitzer said: This is a really great mod which begs the question: Why didn't TLG do it like this in the first place... (Yeah, I know they have discontinued the air thank, which is a shame...) Probably because pneumatics are expensive elements and trying to avoid/limit them in sets as much as possible. This external box is not supposed to represent a generator with hydraulic accumulator but the electric battery needed to charge such an excavator over night.
December 19, 2024Dec 19 On 12/15/2024 at 9:22 PM, Jundis said: Just finished the model normally then rebuild it with your mod, which represents the original excavator way better. Only small critique would be the slag on the tracks, but other than that, this boosts the look so much, great work! Was really pleased with the 42175 as a whole combination, especially the truck. Thanks for your feedback, what so you mean with "slag on the tracks"?
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