16 alternative builds for 42148 Snow Groomer [Free instructions]

[artemisovsky]

Recently, due to lack of motivation to do something useful, I tried to rebuild mini set 42148 Snow Groomer. The result is 16 alternative models (sorry for the lack of real photos):

Short description of functions (order by creation time):
1. Tractor - working and detachable lawnmower trailer
2. Tank - turret rotating, cannon lifting and openable tailgate
3. Racer - based on 42095 set, no functions other than rolling tracks
4. Robot - adjustable arms, head and mouth
5. Dumper - raising bed
6. Forklift - elevated forks and pallet
7. Loader - forest machine (similar to 42094 set) with elevated arm and working grabber
8. Bulldozer - movable blade and adjustable ripper
9. Road Roller - steering
10. Skid Steer Loader - tracked telehandler with elevated arm, movable forks and 2 liftable accessories
11. Road Grader - HoG steering, blade turning and openable engine cover
12. Catapult - working shooting mechanism
13. Monotrack - no functions other than rolling track
14. Hamster Wheel - rotated wheel with knob
15. Dragster - openable cabin and retractable support for faking wheelies
16. Half-Track Tractor - folding and detachable field sprayer

All models, even the less successful ones, have free high quality pdf instructions at rebrickable.

Edited January 29, 2023 by artemisovsky

[GerritvdG]

10 hours ago, artemisovsky said:

Recently, due to lack of motivation to do something useful,

 

Well done, for some reason I like the Robot! Maybe because that's a nice looking one that not falls into the typical construction vehicle category. 

Other nice ones are the dumper, dozer and the roller. 

[A_Forest_of_Lego]

That's so cool! I can't believe how many awesome designs you could build with just the same pieces!

[Kostq]

And I thought the set was "exhausted" after your 8th one. Keep going, I want to see more stuff out of it!

[Maaboo the Witch]

Grader's my fave.

[johnnytifosi]

Awesome job! I'm intrigued by the bulldozer, do you think it would be possible to lift the front blade using the steering arm piece, in a similar way to the snow groomer? I'll give it a shot myself when I get this set.

And that dragster... damn talk about imagination lol. Have you actually built it or is it only a render? I can't fathom how these chains stay in place like that.

[artemisovsky]

13 hours ago, GerritvdG said:

Well done...

Thank you. I don't know if you realize that you inspired me to made this track wheel:

Haven't seen solution to fit link tread into pin hole before I built your 8835 studless forklift. Is that you idea or did you see it used in someone else creation?

12 hours ago, A_Forest_of_Lego said:

That's so cool! I can't believe how many awesome designs you could build with just the same pieces!

Thanks. Unfortunately after creating several variants, next builds repeat similar scheme and it's getting harder to invent something new.

12 hours ago, GTS said:

And I thought the set was "exhausted" after your 8th one. Keep going, I want to see more stuff out of it!

Thank you. I'm taking a break now. Also want to give others a chance to prove themselves. Waiting for your steam locomotive alt for this set - that would be a challenge.

11 hours ago, Maaboo35 said:

Grader's my fave.

Thanks. My favorites are roller, telehandler and dragster. It's good that everyone likes something different, otherwise Lego would only release car sets... Oh wait, right now it's happening that anyway

24 minutes ago, johnnytifosi said:

Awesome job! I'm intrigued by the bulldozer, do you think it would be possible to lift the front blade using the steering arm piece, in a similar way to the snow groomer? ... And that dragster... Have you actually built it or is it only a render?

Thanks. Not sure that it is possible improve dozer without adding extra parts. Yes, I built dragster and already someone shared a photo on rebrickable. I'm not sure if this is legal connection between link treads and beams.

[Axadder]

I could even have difficulties to build just one more, but you created nothig but 16 more!

I still get surprised every day.

[artemisovsky]

3 hours ago, Axadder said:

I could even have difficulties to build just one more, but you created nothig but 16 more! I still get surprised every day.

Thanks, some people can make even several dozen or over a hundred alternative models from one set, which is probably too monotonous for me.

[Maaboo the Witch]

6 hours ago, artemisovsky said:

It's good that everyone likes something different, otherwise Lego would only release car sets...

Yeah. Good thing they managed to sidestep that landmine.

6 hours ago, artemisovsky said:

Oh wait, right now it's happening that anyway

Oh, right. 

[GerritvdG]

10 hours ago, artemisovsky said:

Haven't seen solution to fit link tread into pin hole before I built your 8835 studless forklift. Is that you idea or did you see it used in someone else creation?

It's an old solution, already used in the 8843 Fork Lift Truck from 1984, but happy that I could provide some inspiration. Never liked the bulky solution of the other classic forklift 8835

 

Edited January 30, 2023 by GerritvdG
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[artemisovsky]

On 1/30/2023 at 8:30 PM, GerritvdG said:

It's an old solution, already used in the 8843 Fork Lift Truck from 1984...

Thanks for the answer. I really didn't expect this solution was applied in official set, even though it's no longer used.

[Paul B Technic]

Well done, these are awesome.

[artemisovsky]

3 hours ago, TangersTechnic said:

Well done, these are awesome. 

Thanks. However, think I exaggerated a bit with the number of alternative builds. This definitely makes it harder for others to come up with their own ideas for rebuilding this little set - at least that's my impression.