An alternate model of the LEGO Technic Set 42180 - Mars Crew Exploration Rover, as a Space Garbage Truck. Features, front loaded grabber, rear bin with tailgate and winch operated sliding blade, two steering axles plus a central sliding one to operate with a minimum turning radius, with details and accessories.
42082 Model F – Unimog Tow Truck
15,00 € – 44,00 € -Excl. Tax
If you are bored by the new 42242 Mercedes Unimog and have a 42082 in stock, this is time ! You can rebuilt this Unimog-inspired Tow Truck without any additional parts. It features 4×4 drivetrain with L6 fake engine, steering with working steering wheel and lockable leaf suspensions. 5 motorized functions : stabilizers, crane with boom extension, winch and towing platform. With openable elements : hood, doors, side panels and tilting cabin.
Video Presentation
Specifications
- Based on Unimog U425/435 with towing boom equipment
- Four wheel drive connected to the fake L6 engine under the hood (not motorized)
- Steering with hand of god and return to steering wheel in the cabin (not motorized)
- Front and rear leaf axle using axle (lock pin available to secure the position for long display)
- L-motor and battery box to power 5 functions though inversion gearboxes (no need to reverse the on/off button)
- Color-coded levers for each function with relevant actuation direction (except towing platform, grey lever)
- Stabilizers using long linear actuators with additional clutches
- Crane elevation with small linear actuators (internal clutch)
- Boom extension using rack and pinion with friction joiner as clutch
- Winch with 24t-clutch (can be swapped with a 24t gear for more pulling force)
- Synchronized winch and boom speeds to move the boom without changing the hook height
- Articulated towing platform with a small linear actuator, with removable axle-holder
- Openable elements for playing : doors, engine hood, side panel to access the gearbox controls, and toolboxes
- Tiltable cabin with locking battery and levers to hold it (only when the boom is on lower position)
- Original stickers friendly (included sticker guide in the instructions)
You can read the blogpost for more details about the design process [nico71.fr]
How to build ?
If you own the 42082 Lego Technic Set – Rough Terrain Crane, you can build this creation without any additional parts, even if you already applied stickers. You only need to purchase the instructions on this page. You can check the exact bill of material on rebrickable or in the instructions previews below.
You can also purchase the instructions in bundle with my other 42082 alternate models on my website and have a discount up to 20% :
About this product
If you have applied the stickers, the instructions specify when you can use these stickered parts to achieve the same result as in the photos.
If you plan to display the model for a long time, use the orange bush on the front, and yellow bush rod on the back to lock the suspensions to prevent the wear on the axle (please refer to the video of this image).
Instructions preview
Additional information
| Model Size | 50x24x27cm, 3kg, 1/10-11 Scale |
|---|---|
| Categories | All, Alternate, Truck |
| Color | Red |
| Motorized | Yes (w/o drive) |
| Building Difficulty | Hard |
| Pieces Count | 3471 |
| Bill Of Material | https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-267088/Nico71/42082-model-f-unimog-tow-truck/#parts |
| Purchased File | PDF Instructions (542 pages / 235mo) |
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