Bricksonwheels Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Many of you know that I have a weakspot for Peterbilt trucks. A big rotator towtruck on a Peterbilt chassis had been on my mind for a while, but as it is a massive project it never came to life really. A while ago after having done some extensive research on the web and contacting some manufacturers, I started work on this massive 1:13 scaled machine. Although a big part of the truck resembles a lot of my earlier work I still tried to add a bit more detail and some minor improvements. The rotator body itself was completely new to me. I have built wreckers before, but a rotator was a new challenge. I choose the century 1075 construction by Miller Industries. They were so kind to supply me some good reference pictures to make the body on the detail level I desired. The Lego replica is 93 cm (36.6 inch) in length, and has a rotating extendable crane with 4 wired winches. Another winch is located on the tow boom. The outriggers can be put out for demonstrating poses together with functional doors and tooling. The whole thing clocks in at almost 9 kg, and about 10.000 pieces of Lego. More in my stream here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricksonwheels/ or: http://www.facebook.com/Bricksonwheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm speechless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Another Masterpiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 That is outstanding!!!!!!! Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Your previous work was impressive and you have outdone yourself again! Wish Lego would think of a similar kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricksonwheels Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Thnx guys for your compliments! .. Robert, it would be a very very big box with a too big price tag, and 700 pages building instructions Edited July 13, 2013 by Bricksonwheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I am beyond words! I thought this was going to about a model build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 WOW, very impressive. Mind blowing detail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Brilliant work , you take Lego to another level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricksonwheels Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thnx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB08 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 EPIC!!!! I mean that!! This is sooooo cool! Any chance you can enter it in those Lego building contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 DUDE!!!!! You've done some impressive rigs, before, but this one just has to be my favorite.....This is OUTSTANDING!!!!!! It's one thing to have a rotator kit, but to do it in Legos is just unreal.....I'm very impressed and can't believe my eyes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Amazing. Truly a fantastic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I had to take a second look, went I realized it was lego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricksonwheels Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thnx all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Makes my last Lego build look childish at best. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricksonwheels Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thnx Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 WOW, chrome plated Lego, so much more than the blocks i had as a kid........ Ap40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulls Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Wow that is amazing! My skill with Lego is like almost everyone's skill with an etch a sketch we all knew how to draw the stairs and thats about it! None the less that is an amazing job. How many pieces roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricksonwheels Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thnx, i'd say around 9000 to 10.000 pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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