agrof Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hi All! I have this beauty modified, mainly i filled the gaps, recoloured, outfit detail things. From technical point of view, i instantly added a second differential, and a re-tought crane, which has now improved movement range, looks more serious, and closes itself properly. All functions work as before, i only installed a swith in the top of the cab, now the playability is much much better (search for the black antenne on the top), since you can easily reach it, not like the battery box in the original design. I hope You enjoy it! More pictures HERE . agrof Edited September 22, 2012 by agrof Quote
mike_125 Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Really nice design. Like the way you did the crane. Looks simple but makes the crane much better in proportion. Quote
agrof Posted September 22, 2012 Author Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks! It was challenging to find a geometry where it stays compact, and works smooth. Maybe the only disadvantage, that i had to install a clutch for the upper LA to increase the torque, so the speed is reduced, but still enjoyable with good lifting capacity. Quote
Rodeown Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 That looks really impressive, I like it i do! Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I like the mods you have done Agrof. Quote
freggel Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 22, 2012 by freggel Quote
timslegos Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 The MODs really transform this set, nice job. tim Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 The MODs really transform this set, nice job. tim When do we get to see yours Tim? Quote
timslegos Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 @Alasdair Ryan Unfortunately probably never since I dont have the set . tim Quote
Samanen Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 I really like how much the panels around the switches does for the appearance. Everything else looks great too! Quote
agrof Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks guys! One hint: if anyone would replicate the crane solution, i suggest to use the new type of linear actuator, i tried the older one as well, but it didn't worked that fine. Quote
Paul B Technic Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Really nice work with this, I am going to look at doing the same sort of thing to mine. Quote
P3_Super_Bee Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Didn't quite like the way it came out of the box. Added duel wheels on the rear axles. The aft most rear axle wasn't connected to the drive train either. Fixed that. Also widened the bed to cover the added wheels. There is also a 'crash fence" at the front of the log bed to protect the crane. Also did a "black-out" Also note, the "blue connectors sticking out like a sore thumb in the black pieces have been since changed out to black. The grille pieces are actually metallic finish. just don't show up very well in the photos. Edited January 18, 2015 by P3_Super_Bee Quote
paul_delahaye Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I always thought it needed more than 1 log, nice job Quote
dougstar Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 your truck looks good! the mods you made makes me want to build the 9397. iv only built the b model Quote
TR3NT Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 looks great! Think I will be doing these mods to mine now! Quote
P3_Super_Bee Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks all!! And yes, feel free to use ideas if you like. Though I unfortunately didn't write down any type of directions or parts listing. It was kind of build as I go. Come up with idea one, get pieces to do that idea, and then either, go back and get more, because I didn't think it through first or missed something. Or look at it completed, and go "I think this would look cool if I did this" then head back to buy pieces for second/third/fourth ideas. LOL... I think it took almost 4 months to get it to this point. Quote
Askan Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice work! I have this waiting in the box for me and this is very inspiring! Quote
Bricktrain Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Merged topics I dont know about here but in other subforums posters get told off for reviving old topics. Here we seem to merge topics continually, often you cant find a topic you know you have posted in because if has been merged with some other topic. It also means we dont seem to have as many new topics posted as they get merged with old ones making the forum look less active than it actually is. Just my opinion. Back on topic, nice mods, becoming more like 8285, one of the best truck designs offered as a Technic set. Quote
arachnid Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice work, Did you change the engine for a V8 ? Quote
P3_Super_Bee Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 @ agrof Do you have your model in a LDD? Would be great to add your crane to my truck... Quote
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