I have promised instructions for my Scania for ages, but first I had to make sure that the mechanism actually works. With this version it does. If you build your own and have trouble with grip, I suggest changing the diff with a solid rear axle.

The steering mechanism has been updated so the trailer hitch doesn't decouple unintentionally, and the motor doesn't get loose.

There are some minor styling changes on the front with some tiles that have been pushed forward half a plate, and some curves to give it a more dynamic look.

For the rear axle I have added dual wheels for grip, and a differential to help turning when a trailer is hitched on.

But the big news are of course the building instructions, which are on c-mt.dk.

For reference, here is the precious version (picture links to Brickshelf gallery):

very great design! thanks for the instructions

Kudos to you for making instructions of this great model Lasse. I'm sure lots of people will appreciate being able to see how you put all that fancy SNOT work together for the front.

Cheers,

Ralph

Excellent model, thanks for sharing it.

Paul

Voila!

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful model and for taking the time to create the detailed instructions so we can all see how you've done it. I know that this is something that many have been pestering you about for a long time, and you've done a fine job of it. The next obvious question is, should I bother to take the time to create a PDF of the 80 individual pages of instructions, or should I just assume that DLuders has already done it?

Thanks guys. The only problem with instructions for this kind of model is that it is a rather fragile creation compared to those LEGO makes (a lot of 1 stud connections going on). But I will work on a couple of truck that are both remote controlled and durable as my next Model Team project.

And wow! Blackbird. You have to tell me the secret ingredient of making those awesome renderings.

A PDF version of the instructions will first come from me once I get the right arrows and stuff created automatically. My ultimate goal is that the software creates everything from the individual steps to the "hints" of hidden parts. But for that I need the connectivity and a 3D model to work on internally. I know LEGO has the connectivity in LDD, but I'm afraid I will have to hack it to get that information

And wow! Blackbird. You have to tell me the secret ingredient of making those awesome renderings.

The secret is to be awesome. Since you obviously already are, it should be no problem.

I am scheduled to write a tutorial for TechnicBricks, but it has been very difficult to find the time due to my crazy life lately. The process is very lengthy to set up, but once you have everything set up then it is quite easy. It took me about 1 minute to set up the parameters for this render, and then it took my computer about 2 hours to render it. While I was at it, I made this:

This is a very good Scania as a moc, but in my world the scale is wrong. Let me motivate this in a calculation:

In an moc the wheel is your fix point as you cannot manipulate that. A regular Scania would run on 22.5 inch rims with 315/70 tires. This means the wheel would be about 100 cm in diameter.

The Lego tyre is 4.3 cm, and than you see that 1:25 is too small, hence the cabin is too small. The actual scale would be about 1:22 to 1:23, also implicating that the cabin should be 14 wide (14 studs is 11,2 cm, fits to 255 cm Scania width in this scale).

So my feeling is that in this scale a truck should be 14 wide, which gives it a bit more body, like Ralphs last one:

Scania

Other then that you have done a wonderfull job.

Edited May 7, 201113 yr by Bricksonwheels

This is a very good Scania as a moc, but in my world the scale is wrong. Let me motivate this in a calculation:

In an moc the wheel is your fix point as you cannot manipulate that. A regular Scania would run on 22.5 inch rims with 315/70 tires. This means the wheel would be about 100 cm in diameter.

The Lego tyre is 4.3 cm, and than you see that 1:25 is too small, hence the cabin is too small. The actual scale would be about 1:22 to 1:23, also implicating that the cabin should be 14 wide (14 studs is 11,2 cm, fits to 255 cm Scania width in this scale).

So my feeling is that in this scale a truck should be 14 wide, which gives it a bit more body, like Ralphs last one:

Scania

Other then that you have done a wonderfull job.

Funnily enough Lasse and I had very much the same conversation when I posted my Scania Recovery truck last year

Cheers,

Ralph

Basically depending on what you choose as a tire base (315/70 - 315/80) is already reflecting on your scale.

To me 1:22 - 1:23 makes it a bit more real, but oldskool has its glory too.

I'm totally old-school and look at it another way. I try to design as many details of the trucks in scale 1:25. The wheels that fit this scale the best is still Model Team wheels. Apart from that, 1:25 has the advantage of lower weight, so the models can drive even faster when motorized.

Edited May 7, 201113 yr by Lasse D

That is the fun of Lego, you can choose your own style and signature.

I like this model.

And FORZA MILAN!