42177 Unimog 437 Snow Plow

[M_longer]

42177 Unimog 437 Snow Plow
An alternate model for 42177 Mercedes G Wagon.

Along with @eric trax we made a bit of rush to make two alt models right after release of 42177.

Features:
 

• HoG steering
• Full suspension with portal axles
• Rear differential lock
• HI/LO gears with indicator inside the cab
• Working inline 4 fake engine, powered from 4x4 drive with central differential
• Front blade elevation
• Openable doors with locks
• Tipper bed elevation
• Openable bed tailgate
• Openable bonnet above detailed engine bay

Instructions:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-192353/M_longer/42177-unimog-437-snow-plow/#details

Video (proper horizontal video will be made soon)

Steering and drivetrain:

Portal axles

Rear diff lock:

Doors with locks:

Interior and working steering wheel:

Liftable bed:

Openable tailgate:

Gear indicator:

Engine bay:

Front blade elevation:

More pictures:
https://bricksafe.com/pages/M_longer/42177-alt/unimog-u5000

Edited August 15, 2024 by M_longer

[Paul B Technic]

That is very cool and very well designed.

[grum64]

Excellent work and a very good reason to add another 42177 to the shopping list 🙄👍

[burak]

Incredibly well thought out model. Iconic looks, lots of functions but also nice details in the engine bay and interior. The best part is the portal axles

[Alex Ilea]

The idea of making portal axles is really impressive. The overall build looks good and is, of course, a natural alternate of the G class. I also quite like the way you used the suspension arm in the front for the plow. Nice!

[gyenesvi]

3 hours ago, Alex Ilea said:

The idea of making portal axles is really impressive. The overall build looks good and is, of course, a natural alternate of the G class. I also quite like the way you used the suspension arm in the front for the plow. Nice!

All of these, exactly my thoughts :) Nice one! Only a bit too fast for us regular alt model builders out there... 

[mooneyes]

Axles look awesome!

[Grin]

As for Eric's Solution, VERY WELL DONE!
I really appreciate B Models 'cause the limited pieces count is a very challenging issue if compared to a MOC.

love the overall design and the drivetrain in particular (and a special mention to the shifters used as air tanks).

[M_longer]

I have finally managed to take pictures on snow :)
More here:
https://bricksafe.com/pages/M_longer/42177-alt/unimog-u5000

[Jundis]

Just incredible. Really lost for words.

I am sure @grohl is smiling too, when he looked at this ;-)