Bruder Scania R Series Liebherr Crane Truck with Light and Sound Module

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Due to some parts being DELAYED, I'll have to wit a bit to finalize the Bruder D5 conversion. Here's what I've got so far. This conversion was previously done by Stein. If I remember right, he's an active member on this forum. I made the 3D print parts that he has designed & open sourced them. Once they were printed, I began putting my twist to this conversion. After disassembling the Bruder caterpillar I carefully marked, & drilled holes to hold the blade in place. I found out that the grill by it's self ISN'T sturdy enough to hold the servo. It allows the grill to wobble side to side, & eventually starts to open the front of the model. I painstakingly (ALL I have for tools EXCEPT the 3D printer, is hand tools, & a dremmel tool) machined out an aluminum mount that fits behind the grill, & bolted to the floor of it. This added strength to the model, & prevented the grill from wondering. Stein mounted his Firgelli actuators differently than I. Since I added weight to mine, I mounted mine differently to be tougher with the added stresses of a heavier machine.

I cut out for the Hitec HS-85MG Micro Servo. They are what I used as the propulsion system in this. I took apart the brand new servo's & removed the circitry board, & potentiometer, making it a continuous servo. I did this as this servo has a 25 tooth spline on it. 25T spline servo horns are far easier to come by then the ones that are used on the cheaper servo options.

6. Bruder 02754: MAN Tele-Crane TC 4500

We are proud to be one of the UK's leading suppliers of diecast scale models, farming and construction toys, vehicles and accessories. Front panel, bonnet ornament, rear-view mirrors, exhaust pipe, roof lights, fanfares and radiator grille with chrome look I added weight into the wheels. More weight=more traction=bigger scoops, I HOPE! I gave the weighted wheels the special Skeeter treatment like I did the Bruder D4 conversion.

I've broken this post into smaller posts. I HOPE that's alright. If not, admin, please feel free to fix it.This part WAS green like the other 3D printed parts. I, after it was assembled, decided I wanted to paint it yellow. I covered the wheels with plastic sandwich baggies to prevent over spray on them. continued..... IDk if this forum is lie others I visit, but if so, it will ONLY allow so much in a post. So, that said, I'll break into smaller segments.