For Lego World 2009 in the Netherlands I wanted to make a remote controlled version of the Crane Truck (8258). It seemed pretty easy, after all, it’s a pretty big truck, right? Well, I had underestimated the amount of space the gears and all the bevels take up.
In addition to the 4 powered functions in the original model, I wanted to be able to drive and steer the truck. That meant a total of 6 PF motors; 5 small ones and one large one for the rear wheels.
I ripped out all of the intricate gears and gear boxes that were housed in the middle. The original model really is a work of art, truly worthy of being the 2009 flagship. I felt a little bad for undoing such a wonderful complex design but it had to be done, I guess. I took some pictures while building it and some afterwards (I just removed some pieces to show the inside). Click on them for a larger version.
I’ve also made a video of the whole thing so you can see it move. If you click on the video, it’ll open it in YouTube and you can watch the HQ/HD version. Enjoy!
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13 Comments
Hoi Xander,
bedankt voor de link.
Perfect gemodificeerd model. Goede foto`s!
Hier kan ik heel wat inspiratie uit halen…
Groeten,
Patrick
WOW that is amazing. I don’t understand how you can fit all those motors in there. When i try to make something RC it failed (you can see my attempt on youtube). Well it worked but just looked ugly this looks like it was meant to be…good job
Wow! That’s totally awesome. How can’t love that. I want to build your version. So could you give me the instruction? If you sent to my email, I will really appreciate that. Thank you and regards, J.Kay
There are no instructions. I built this based on the existing model and modified it. The photographs are all that’s left of it. I took it apart a few weeks ago.
Oh! I see. Anyway that’s amazing! Thank you for your anwer.
My email address is ‘jkay904@hotmail.com’. Thank you again and regards, J.Kay.
I tried for 3 weeks, but i can not build your version, it’s so bad! can you show me more details how to put the motor inside??? I like your version, it’s so awesome.
Thank so much !
I’m sorry but I can’t. The model is no longer together, I took it apart ages ago. All the pictures I have are on the net. I have nothing else.
hi i have this model also can you tell me how many moters what size how many ir recivers and remotes also how mutch it al cost i know that sounds noesy but i want to do the same if thats ok with you write back soon please
3 receivers and 5 small and 1 large motor (it’s in the article above). I have no idea how much it would cost, but I reckon you could pretty easily find out by checking on the Lego Shop@Home website.
i have 4 m motors 1 XL motor 3 battery boxes and 2 IR receivers and 2 remote controllers on my model
so cool i did the same thing with my model. it has 3 battery boxes and 4 m motors and 1 XL motor and 2 IR receivers and 2 remote controls.
Do you have any pictures of it online somewhere?