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SnappyChariot
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Decided to mod the 911 a bit, quite proud of my DIY Turbofans!
SnappyChariot
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Got that on back order, an early birthday present to myself!
This is one of mine that will stay built, that and the excavator.
foxspeed
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just seen on youtube a guy do a 2cv was really impressive even had a 4speed gearbox 
SnappyChariot
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Dodger
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I think I’m gonna have to get this!
Why can't they get the wheels and tyres right? That kills it for me.
After doing a few alternative builds on technics sets I have been thinking about a scratch build in technics of something for a while. I am a sucker for cranes and have a desire to build a decent model out of metal but lack the justifications since those kits are upwards of $2k. I picked up a second hand lego set 42042 which was their attempt at a crawler crane many years ago. Of course technics have improved lots since then and I only bought this for the ideas.
It didn't look great.
TLDR:
I made a crawler crane from lego. Unsalted roasted cashew for scale.
Waiting on some lego parts from Europe and some black braid from China to finish the little details and colour coordination but this is virtually complete. Many many iterations including the original design was without a luffing fly so it would sit on my desk. Curiosity got the better of me and I put some bits together and gave it a go. The thing was hopelessly unstable laterally so I took it off. Then I thought about how to stiffen it up under the main deck and so now it has a luffing fly and stands over 1.9m tall. This will not fit on my desk.
Started by measuring the width of the lego track and then comparing it with various crawler cranes to see if a scale (ish) build was possible. I wanted something in the 600 - 1,000t class.
As these cranes are much the same irrespective of manufacturer I settled on Liebherr as they have some good information available as downloads. At 1:50 the tracks were 2m wide which drops the model firmly in the LR1700, 1750, 1800 sizing and if a bit smaller scale then the larger cranes. Checked the track lengths and heights and various other dimensions and made up a spreadsheet. The LR1750 was damned close.
As it is now:
Non lego bits: The winch cable is 40kg fishing braid, accurate for scale at 0.55mm for the 28mm rope. The rams head hook is from a plastic model which was edited to fit into a lego piece to form the main 350t hook. And I will be making up some pulleys because the lego ones are either too big in diameter or too small or too wide.
Non scale bits: The fly, boom, mast and arm elements are way too big. They should only be about 2 to 3mm in diameter. This though was the only option with enough strength to support itself and well that was how the lego kit was done albeit at a larger scale. The pennants are too big but as these are a standard lego 16 long connector I went with those. Plus I had a few and they look right next to the oversized boom elements...
Otherwise it is all standard lego technics pieces and within parts of a mm for correct scale sizing. As it sits it represents the crane with 70m of main, 28m of fly at 30m radius. Good for 201t.
And Bob the minion fits in the cab. Just. He is a big minion at 1:50, over 2m tall. He has all the relevant tickets but isn't driving because at the moment he is doing his MIB impersonation and is atop the Saturn V lego model.
What it should look like.
How many hours? Lots. How much. At least 2. Could it be motorised? Absolutely, the winches are all connected to the right bits and there is room for a couple of motors and gearbox in the carbody. Running axles and gears from that would be simple enough though it will impact on how it looks. As for the drive units plenty of room under the main frame for the motors and battery box. Just like the real deal.
The boom and mast and fly will be yellow and the odd coloured bits will get changed out when the parts arrive. Then it will sit on the floor in my study and collect dust.
A couple of sadly relevant things. I could have saved $200 and built this without buying the used model because by the time I am finished all I will be using are the tracks and a few connectors. Lego have sort of announced that they will release their version of the LR13000 late this year. Bugger. It is expected to cost around $1k here though.
It didn't look great.
TLDR:
I made a crawler crane from lego. Unsalted roasted cashew for scale.
Waiting on some lego parts from Europe and some black braid from China to finish the little details and colour coordination but this is virtually complete. Many many iterations including the original design was without a luffing fly so it would sit on my desk. Curiosity got the better of me and I put some bits together and gave it a go. The thing was hopelessly unstable laterally so I took it off. Then I thought about how to stiffen it up under the main deck and so now it has a luffing fly and stands over 1.9m tall. This will not fit on my desk.
Started by measuring the width of the lego track and then comparing it with various crawler cranes to see if a scale (ish) build was possible. I wanted something in the 600 - 1,000t class.
As these cranes are much the same irrespective of manufacturer I settled on Liebherr as they have some good information available as downloads. At 1:50 the tracks were 2m wide which drops the model firmly in the LR1700, 1750, 1800 sizing and if a bit smaller scale then the larger cranes. Checked the track lengths and heights and various other dimensions and made up a spreadsheet. The LR1750 was damned close.
As it is now:
Non lego bits: The winch cable is 40kg fishing braid, accurate for scale at 0.55mm for the 28mm rope. The rams head hook is from a plastic model which was edited to fit into a lego piece to form the main 350t hook. And I will be making up some pulleys because the lego ones are either too big in diameter or too small or too wide.
Non scale bits: The fly, boom, mast and arm elements are way too big. They should only be about 2 to 3mm in diameter. This though was the only option with enough strength to support itself and well that was how the lego kit was done albeit at a larger scale. The pennants are too big but as these are a standard lego 16 long connector I went with those. Plus I had a few and they look right next to the oversized boom elements...
Otherwise it is all standard lego technics pieces and within parts of a mm for correct scale sizing. As it sits it represents the crane with 70m of main, 28m of fly at 30m radius. Good for 201t.
And Bob the minion fits in the cab. Just. He is a big minion at 1:50, over 2m tall. He has all the relevant tickets but isn't driving because at the moment he is doing his MIB impersonation and is atop the Saturn V lego model.
What it should look like.
How many hours? Lots. How much. At least 2. Could it be motorised? Absolutely, the winches are all connected to the right bits and there is room for a couple of motors and gearbox in the carbody. Running axles and gears from that would be simple enough though it will impact on how it looks. As for the drive units plenty of room under the main frame for the motors and battery box. Just like the real deal.
The boom and mast and fly will be yellow and the odd coloured bits will get changed out when the parts arrive. Then it will sit on the floor in my study and collect dust.
A couple of sadly relevant things. I could have saved $200 and built this without buying the used model because by the time I am finished all I will be using are the tracks and a few connectors. Lego have sort of announced that they will release their version of the LR13000 late this year. Bugger. It is expected to cost around $1k here though.
Steve
Totally Hooked
Just seen this on Instagram:
You can buy the instructions for €2 here:
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You can buy the instructions for €2 here:
LEGO MOC Lego Toyota GR Yaris by LHmocs_ | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO
This is a Lego model of the Toyota GR Yaris, it fits 1 minifig and has a lot of cool details.For more check out my Insta @LHmocs_(The default parts...
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Got a link to a guide for this? I have the face shovel but it would be much better as an excavator like this!
Also - did anyone hear the rumour about a Liebherr LR13000 model coming in August? 42146
LEGO MOC Custom Control+ 42100 Backhoe modification by CustomBricks.de | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO
You are purchasing a PDF instructions with parts list and ordering code for the selected model<br...
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The LR13000 has been postponed at least 12 months I think, luckily I made my LR1500.
Edit: just realised I didn't post up the finished crane with yellow bits.
And a transition shot...
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Silver Fox
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I forgot about this bit of the forum. My bad.
I've got one of these:
And I've also got his which I haven't got around to building yet:
I've got one of these:
And I've also got his which I haven't got around to building yet:
Silver Fox
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Slightly off topic I know, but its still making things with little pieces. My partner likes doing mosaics (she's far more artistic than I am). So I thought I'd follow her lead and have a go - this was my first effort:
My next attempt will be a GR86, which I'll try and complete before I get the car. Shouldn't be a problem I'll have plenty of time!
My next attempt will be a GR86, which I'll try and complete before I get the car. Shouldn't be a problem I'll have plenty of time!
Dav1d
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What’s on anybody’s Xmas list? I might get one of the little Supras as a desk model to go with my new forklift.
Really still want the GT3 RS but that ship has long sailed I imagine. Nice to have a longer term project though as the 911 Turbo was done super quickly.
Really still want the GT3 RS but that ship has long sailed I imagine. Nice to have a longer term project though as the 911 Turbo was done super quickly.
The Ovlov has morphed again. Found an moc for a tractor, ordered extra wheels/tyres to double up all round. The moc had a grain trailer which is not really suitable so I will scratch build a folding plough or ripper set.
Instructions were ok but a couple of times I had to run ahead to check a piece or location.
Instructions were ok but a couple of times I had to run ahead to check a piece or location.
