Heavy Duty Snow Plow

 

Every since I've seen Desert Eagle's snow plow, I've really wanted to build it. Unfortunately no instructions were available, so I decided to recreate the model from the presentation video (after asking). Of course everything inside is not visible so I redesigned it all. I've also improved sturdiness in various places, reduced the number of motors from 13 to 8, and replaced or removed most non-Technic parts.

This is an advanced model and the assembly of some of the sub-modules is challenging.

I spent months on the design, and then again as much on making the instructions. Making instructions for this was such a daunting task, for the first time, I considered not doing any.

All original features are preserved: (see video at the end - very shaky, sorry about that)

  • 4-track drive
  • mid-section steering
  • rear pendular suspension
  • raise/lower plow
  • raise/lower crane
  • deploy & extend crane arm
  • steering wheel turns along with steering
  • openable door & side-cover

Plus additionally:

  • the roof can now be opened
  • flood light LEDs
  • the top orange warning lights light up when the crane base is operated
  • an optional PF flashing module to make the above flash instead of just light up


Parts not listed in the inventory:

  • Mould King 6-port battery box (can now be bought from Amazon)
  • CaDA PF LED set (can be bought from CaDA's webside)
  • 8 metal universal joints (from CaDA or other manufacturers)

Stickers:

  • mirror stickers from 42054-1
  • 2x 'Technic' sticker from 42024-1


Note that the single battery box is just barely enough to drive such a heavy model. It only works decently when the battery is full.




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