MOC-12901 Silo Truck

This time a cell Silo Truck that I had a number of years on my wish-list to develop. I by no means began to design this truck earlier, as I used to be satisfied {that a} ‘full 90 diploma’ tipping of the silo platform required the so-called ‘lengthy pneumatic cylinders’ (11 studs lengthy as an alternative of 5 studs for the usual cylinder).

As talked about, the mannequin has a pneumatic system for loading/unloading the silo (5 cylinders, 24 pneumatic tubes), together with a pneumatic pump pushed by a Power Functions M-motor. That similar M-motor drives the tilting of the cabin (2x mini Linear Actuator) or the extension of the rear outriggers (2x mini Linear Actuator) relying on the swap field choice. Manual capabilities are driving & steering, as effectively extending the rear bumper, vital as a result of overhaul of the silo.

Both rear twin-wheels have differentials that drives a eight cylinder pretend motor, a big fan within the bumper and a couple of mini followers (tan gears) behind the cabin grille.

Fun half is that each seats within the cabin might be pushed down to have the ability to unfold the driving force’s sleeping mattress. To be trustworthy, I by no means noticed a sleeping mattress in such a truck, however discovered it good to make 🙂

Last however not least: the silo bucket might be open/closed (mini Linear Actuaror). It is basically enjoyable to have small LEGO® 1×1 plates popping round by opening the bucket.