Designer's Review - LEGO Technic 42177 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line

[@EricTrax]

Make the Unimog!!! :D

[@andyblondyn1898]

I am waiting for this as well :D

[@nwm359]

B​@@andyblondyn1898 M1longer make one

[@andyblondyn1898]

@@nwm359 yes, I saw his approach.

[@EricTrax]

@@nwm359 I made it too 😀

[@grohl666]

U5023?

[@ufirex]

The Defender has been my all-time favourite technic model for functions, playability, and design. I bought a second set just to build your alternative stadium truck! As soon as I saw that you designed this G500, it was an instant purchase because I have loved all of your technic car models and trust your design techniques :)

[@taylortaylor4985]

You designed this to an absolute T just perfection in every single detail very well executed

[@grohl666]

@@taylortaylor4985 thanks very much

[@taylortaylor4985]

@@grohl666 You’re very welcome

[@taylortaylor4985]

@@grohl666 quick question I can’t unsee the shadow of 4x4 squared in the design is that the main inspiration for it? due to height & wheel size/fender gap is what pulls it into 4x4 squared territory for me which I like even more my MB set is arriving today beyond excited to step into technic building.

[@grohl666]

@@taylortaylor4985 I wanted to do really extreme suspension travel which resulted in bigger gaps between the wheels and arches and I wanted to have the wheels slightly bigger than on the real car. If you keep them exactly in scale, they tend to look small-ish on a LEGO model.

[@brickanizor839]

I hope I can get this model eventually just to study the internal engineering you came up with for the gear box, the shaft and all their connections, beside its cool looks. I have the Defender, so this will pair with it nicely, aside from that you’re one of my favorite Technic designers since you’ve joined. Overall; Impressive.

[@richardjulien1329]

For the alternate build, i think you should try to add a newcomer to the space line, like a space g class, or an exploration vehicule that allows you to make full use of its pieces :D

[@jeffie585]

I just finished building this yesterday. I can truly say it is my favorite Technic model of all time. You are my favorite Technic designer. Every time I finish a technic set and say wow this is nice I find out you're the designer. I have purchased several of your other B models from rebrickable. I especially love the mad Max car. I can't wait to see what's next.

[@TheNeelonRokk]

What I love about the Defender, is the sheer amount of alternative builds available. At the moment it is sitting on the shelf in mode 5 I believe? Hoping the G500 gets a similar fate.

[@victorgracia5703]

Thank you for your designs! Next of this line could be a 1:10 jeep wrangler

[@Anotherbrickintheworld]

Love this one! The 42110 defender has been one of my all-time favourites, and when I saw the G500 was designed by you, I new it was going to have great features :) Can't wait to see what B-model you'll come up with this time!

[@mr.jaco6526]

Congratulations on the set! It looks amazing as it is the norm with stuff you design

[@EGO0808]

Incredible design and engineering, when you hear the details from the designer! Excellent video and I am enjoying building it as we speak. Loooove it!❤❤❤

[@Netro-qe8xp]

Just finished building this. Very nice build overall. The gearbox is not as complex as that in the Defender, which is a good thing as it runs a lot more smoothly. The optional pro/expedition kit is a great idea. I also like that it both has a solid and an independent axle. Steering is a little bit wobbly and the rear springs should be a little softer imo. I usually don't buy sets having more than 2500 pieces but sometimes I make exceptions. It will now join my Defender, Mack Anthem and Zetros. And I totally agree that existing pieces should be used whenever possible. That's what I love about Technic. There's no need to introduce new special pieces all the time.

[@Merlins_Technic_Garage]

I didn't realise that you were the great designer behind the 42069, but now I can say that I own the trio of the 4x4s 😅. Great work mate 👍

[@shampo0oLWD]

I wanted to write something when I had completely finished the set, but I've just finished bag 15 and I just had to say how awesome this set is! The chassis is extremely well designed and very strong and sturdy, almost all axles of the gearbox are secured by different techniques so you don't have to worry they will fall out from rough usage (driving fast, using the gearbox selectors lots of times). I swear i can throw the chassis of my balcony and it will be fine! The gearbox with the hi-lo, center-difflock, DNR and the rear axle difflock are very cool to build and easy to use. Suspension is sturdy, well designed and realistic as well. Also the Ackermann steering! The bodywork is great as well too, the doors look amazing and are fun to build (and those cute little doorhandles!) The angles of the hood are very nicely done and that big grill is very cool, also thumbs up for brick-build details instead of depending on stickers. You can also choose to not apply any sticker and the set will not look any different. I still need to build the backside, rear door and the roof, but I can already say this is one of the best Technic cars I've build. And that color is really something else in real life! Videos and pictures don't do it justice. I've also build the Land Rover Defender, but this set is so much better!

[@grohl666]

@@shampo0oLWD thank you so much for your kind words

[@andyblondyn1898]

Milan I did mention that before a few times - I love your models. Starting with Mack, through the Defender and I cannot wait to build that one as well. Thank you :)

[@TheSarcasticEngineer]

KZbin brought me here. I was going to click along but your passion for the model- while initially amusing, just being honest- was ultimately endearing. I adore how much you love this damn thing. It's nice to hear about it from the actual designer, it's not just a toy on a shelf, it was someone's project, it made it feel personal. I kinda wanna buy it now. I was considering the Defender but may stretch my budget

[@sviatoslavyakobchuk2702]

I love your designs! A have a lot of models, designed by you. Looking forward on grabbing G500 soon. Keep going Milan! You are doing it great!!

[@zonoskar]

This set is almost perfect. Even the P1 didn't get Ackermann steering. If only we got black or dark orange pins...

[@rc-fannl7364]

Black would already look a lot better. Would it really cost Lego that much, on such a premium priced set, to add a few pins of a different color than blue?

[@zonoskar]

@@rc-fannl7364 It won’t cost Lego anything extra. They just believe they must make it easier for people to build. And this includes colour coding.

[@rc-fannl7364]

@@zonoskar Oh, I meant only using black pins where visible, which would mean these have to be produced in two colors. Which somewhat complicates logistics, but then again, I've seen cheap sets with oddly colored axle, so it's possible. Just like some cheap sets can have printed parts, and expensive ones come with stickers...

[@Sams3000-gt1yx]

Really nice, amazing work ❤

[@Supervisor777]

Awesome as always 👍 I would like to have experience in building this set, but I have not yet. Congratulations with new perfect official model! 🤝

[@khazix1807]

Wow! Good work, can be proud of urself. Fighter jet alternative

[@natbarmore]

Haven’t built the 2 newer ones, but I suspect even if I had my vote would still go to the Extreme Adventure truck. It’s a really unique look, and it has some additional functions. I’m always impressed by the functionality of Technic models of real vehicles, but I just don’t care that they are modeling a real vehicle. 🤷‍♀️ And in the case of cars/trucks, that functionality is almost always steering, transmission, suspension, opening doors/hood, and maybe one more thing. I absolutely love the Lego Space Technic sets from this year, that give us a similar level of functionality [as similar-priced Technic sets], some really interesting build techniques, but are also really unique looking. So I’ll take the truck with lots of functions that isn’t trying to model a particular real-world vehicle, or is more “concept vehicle” or even scifi vehicle, over the really impressively accurate model of a real-world truck whose functions basically boil down to drivetrain and opening doors. That said, I’m really impressed with how well you’ve designed this one. Particularly the tight gaps for the opening doors, and the really interesting drivetrain. I’d love to see you bring that level of attention to detail and complex engineering to a design I’d never see in real life, in a future set.

[@martins6590]

I still really like the sort of rawness of the 42069 Extreme Adventure not to forget it had a great B-Model. I also did love building of the Defender as it was a great learning and "aha" experience. While I will buy the G 500 for sure I'm not 100% sold on the reddish orange tbh. Great thing is that there are not 1million blue pins visible when looked at from the outside and that the sticker sheet is not that big. :) For a B-Model a Unimog is of course great, but also some sort of Mercedes themed Space Rover/Vehicle would be a great use of the space orange!

[@bachaddict]

I was building the ford gt yesterday, love all the half stud offsets you used!

[@IT_Enthusiast]

A great work. Thanks!

[@АлександрМелитопольский]

Amazing set!

[@igornechaev8899]

Now we need Zetros alternative for this )

[@12171010011010]

The Extreme Adventure is far and wide my favorite of these vehicles. Yeah not all the details and solutions have aged well, but it was so cool and unique for when it was released. More unique vehicles is what Technic needs at the moment. I really like the 42177's detail and shape, but it ultimately just isn't as interesting to me outside of some of the neat features.

[@정현확]

I think the same thing. Overall, it's an okay design. It's time for something more challenging and innovative.

[@M1longer]

It's a year from 1st brick placed and release to shops, or just design process without production?

[@grohl666]

@@M1longer A is correct

[@RallyesportsOG]

Please make a motorized video like the defender 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lulul]

good job!.

[@King-gh4jj]

We need the Toyota land cruiser next please, perhaps the new one :)

[@13neat8]

A really awesome set, Congratulations! So, why not building a Zetros? 😃 Or something different which is going to be a future Lego Technic set 😉

[@giangoc123]

If I understand the gearbox it correctly, the engine will go to the hi-lo switch first, then both of its output will go the DNR switch. I thought the engine would go to the DNR first, then only the output of drive would go to the hi-lo switch. At least that's how it is in the Land Rover.

[@RacingBrick]

Thank you for sharing all these details! I was wondering about the new connector, why did you (or the team) decide to expand the family now, was this really the first set after twenty-something years that could not have been done without a new connector? For the alternative model, I'd suggest a tricked out off-road Jimny :)

[@Johnsmitty1971]

@@RacingBrick CADA has both system and technic versions

[@Johnsmitty1971]

@@RacingBrick I’m sure you’ve heard of CAdA. CAdA has both technic and system ones. Plus a small one. That’s three altogether.

[@RacingBrick]

​@@Johnsmitty1971I built both versions from CaDA, would love to see Milan making one.

[@grohl666]

The connector made everything a lot easier and less clunky, even though a built solution was an option too. As you will find out, it is not the only set that uses that connector and it was probably the one that was missing in the family the most.

[@RacingBrick]

@@grohl666 thanks for replying, can't wait to see where it will be used next!

[@naveedLbisram]

My defender never had any issies outside the box, I like the g500 but I still prefer the defender, fantastic work tho!

[@reza42145]

Build your own Unimog, regardless and also motorization of the stock build, perhaps.

[@King-gh4jj]

Like it alot but wish you had created the special wheel arches as seen in defender, otherwise better model than defender

[@epiphonedotblack]

Hey Milan! I'm trying to work on an alternate build for this model, an off-road Mercedes sprinter camper van, if you're looking for inspiration I'd love to see your take on this! Cheers and looking forward to more of your designs

[@grohl666]

@@epiphonedotblack I am at the moment doing a Unimog camper. So far I have the axles, engine and a few smaller sections. Looking forward to yours.

[@epiphonedotblack]

@grohl666 great minds think alike! Looking forward to your design on rebrickable, keep an eye on your inbox for mine

[@sviatoslavyakobchuk2702]

I would love to se a Unimog from you too or maybe other ideas you will have

[@Kelzen]

I don't own the Defender (simply don't like its color) but I had the 42069 and still consider it one of the most interesting technic builds! As for the alternative, Unimog was the first one I thought of right when I saw the set - no wonder 2 are being developed (well, 1 is out now already). It might still be worth creating your own version as well - for some set there multiple formulas so why not multiple Unimogs?

[@giangoc123]

Is the reddish orange chosen for this set first and the Space sets adopt that color subsequently, or is it just a coincidence that the Space sets also use this color?

[@jasonwinterboer5232]

Great model!! I think the bold orange parts would make for a striking racing boat, personally 🚤🚤🚤!!!

[@nutsandy7183]

Wow so your alternate builds are like B models essentially… i say do the unimog thing too. Also, the rear door looks 1 stud too short? Did you try it 1 stud longer? Awesome work btw!

[@sviatoslavyakobchuk2702]

I would put them like so: 1. Defender, 2. G 500, 3. Extreme

[@LegoSkateboyGamingChannel]

Maybe you could turn it into a trophy truck as an alternate or a lunar rover.

[@fabianopiano2191]

Can you make mercedes 560sec, its a sportscar but it would probably work

[@cmartin_ok]

It's an impressive model. If I want a right-hand drive version for the UK, can I build a mirror-image of the instructions, like you told me to do with the Land Rover Defender?

[@grohl666]

@@cmartin_ok way easier here. The steeering Is centered through the gearbox. I think just mirroring the whole assembly that holds the steeering Transmission should suffice.

[@cmartin_ok]

@@grohl666 I just need to start saving to buy the model, then..... Thank you !

[@Robloxgaming_4isfun]

Your hands where so still I thought it was a picture when you lifted the front left wheel

[@GospodinUUh]

Hello! Which car do you want to build next? Can you build GAZ 69 (soviet jeep)? I am from russia, and my english is bad. Excuse me.

[@grohl666]

I do not think GAZ will happen as an official set.

[@edselsugay4768]

How long does it take you to design something like this, from start to finish? This is absolutely amazing. Fantastic work.

[@grohl666]

@@edselsugay4768 10 months

[@nwm359]

Make a motorized version 😊

[@jiaLiu-b9g]

Make Volkswagen Beetle baja 1969，please~

[@ilyavershik7578]

Can u make a 6x6 moc that combines defender and g wagon in one 6 wheeled car?

[@grohl666]

@@ilyavershik7578 there are tyres of different sizes

[@ilyavershik7578]

@@grohl666 yeah but u can use defender tyres for steering wheels and g wagon wheels for 2rear axels

[@arekooo1391]

In my opinion you should choose the alternative yourself what it should be

[@richardjulien1329]

Tho, i beg to differ... no new parts for the body work... what about the connector 7?

[@grohl666]

Isn't it a great addition to the family of angled connectors?

[@richardjulien1329]

@grohl666 hmm.... i don t know yet. But as someone who builds moc, i have to admit i don t use a lot of connector : i mostly use them to reinforce a structure, do a rollcage, or for mech builds, but this angle i don t see yet what it will allow me to do more easily... for shaping, i prefer to use a beam fixed at specific positions, or stuff like this...

[@ggj1987]

Can you do an AMG V8 conversion? :)

[@grohl666]

@@ggj1987 you can do it yourself

[@jamesweiner]

Unimog pls!

[@ondrejhofman5592]

Unimog was released in 2011. It was set number 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400.

[@ArnoVanderschaeghe]

Pleas make a trailer for it

[@grohl666]

I think there are people who will do that instead of me.

[@ArnoVanderschaeghe]

@@grohl666 for sure

[@AlphaPhaseSleep]

Make it in different colors😅

[@grohl666]

@@AlphaPhaseSleep I never found t interesting to just do something that Photoshop can fix in minutes

[@Johnsmitty1971]

Lego has done Lamborghini. How about the greatest suv out there in technic form ? The one and only Rambo Lambo Lamborghini LM 002

[@Netro-qe8xp]

Same scale as your Defender?

[@grohl666]

pretty much

[@arkadygorodischer6159]

Personally, I prefer the Adventure set. Lego technic should be more about functionality that design. For design there was a "model team" series long time ago

[@Konacrusher]

Lego-Customers nowadays are only interested about the looks/license, not about the functionality.

[@IvanAntolic]

Not sure what do you mean? What is not functional on this set?

[@car-y3f]

can you make it rc

[@RecycleBin0]

Yeah I say do the unimog B model!

[@LittleBuddy_0723]

I really like both models! But where can I get the purple one? 🥹

[@grohl666]

@@LittleBuddy_0723 good luck hunting

[@LittleBuddy_0723]

Thanks I will ​@@grohl666

[@user-lq3kp5vh3m]

Why, with more parts, is the functionality and detailing with the design worse than in the previous Defender?

[@grohl666]

@@user-lq3kp5vh3m it is different but not worse

[@user-lq3kp5vh3m]

@@grohl666 Sorry, but I don't agree with you. I've been a fan of your models for many years, and I know what I'm writing about. I'm not trying to convince you of anything, and I understand that you were given certain "creative limits" by the greedy management of TLG. But, in the fan community, the model has become controversial, which was not the case with your previous projects. There are many questions - too "primitive" a body, lack of fine detailing of system parts, sloppy wheel arches, "terrible" lower corner of the rear doors, lack of a full-fledged gearbox and body kits for travel (winch, tools, etc.), etc. I just decided to express my opinion fully, I did not want to offend you in any way. I wish you further success and good health

[@grohl666]

@@user-lq3kp5vh3m Which exact section of the rear doors do you have in mind?

[@user-lq3kp5vh3m]

@@grohl666 The lower corner of the rear doors that "joins" the rear wheel arches