LEGO Technic 42128 Heavy-Duty Tow Truck detailed building review

[@xts_eddy9527]

these newer videos where he talks is much better as you get a bit more info than with the text on screen in the past

[@RacingBrick]

Agree :)

[@danielcunningham8956]

And that sexy Russian accent. He can call me cyka blyat any day of the week. 😊

[@MrAmorti]

@@danielcunningham8956 Hungarian 🇭🇺

[@commiekiller]

That's why I watch him. I hate Sariel

[@CATel_]

@@MrAmorti wait really?

[@adrianprepelita8683]

It looks better than Zetros, it has more functions, and is twice cheaper. Great set!

[@Unbrickme]

but the zetros has differential locking and insane torque

[@eshokorat2994]

@@Unbrickme yeah

[@jokecenter9138]

@@Unbrickme That's true, but the tow truck has more functions, pneumatics, and a better price-per-piece (although it is expected that the Mercedes would cost more because of all the motors and the very expensive battery box). Both sets also introduce a new feature into LEGO TECHNIC (2nd axle lifting for the tow truck, differential locking for the Zetros) but I think the differential locking is more practical and cool. All things considered, the Zetros is good if you have enough money to buy it (and you like capable trial trucks with cool functions), but the tow truck is a great deal for the price if you're looking for a cheaper option or a set with more functionality.

[@adrianprepelita8683]

@@Unbrickme don't give a s... about that. They are useless.

[@masonwilson1328]

I personally want the zetros

[@zegamerz1980]

Truck is huge, with a lot of axles compacted in the frame. Good job from the team who designed it. I built is with my son after he got it for Christmas and it definitely takes a while to build the first time

[@Ben-Camilleri]

3:41 "with even more spaghetti" haha bro im dying

[@JimvanGulik]

Great informative review, as usual! I really like the setup of your reviews, showing the building phase and explaining the details. Keep it up!

[@FirDragonz]

I am getting this set for Christmas and am binge watching videos about it. This is so cool.

[@Discyy]

Was it hard to build?

[@baloghsebastiankriszti5137]

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[@The_RC_Dude]

I agree with RB, this set is a great deal! I also appreciate how there aren't any...let's just say, glaring issues with the set. Also, as another commenter pointed out, I really like how all of your new videos have voiceovers, your old videos had text at the bottom which was not nearly as easy to read and watch, whereas now we can listen and watch the video at the same time!

[@Dadudi]

I agree, it's a must have. I can't wait to start building my b model 😅

[@ThatBoyGeremy]

Daludi’s lego technic crations you are italian? I am too 🇮🇹

[@Dadudi]

@@ThatBoyGeremy Sì, sono italiano 🤜🤛

[@ThatBoyGeremy]

@@Dadudi grande 👍mi sono iscritto al tuo canale, belli i tuoi video

[@macdaddy2344]

Whats the B model going to be?

[@Dadudi]

@@macdaddy2344 I have a few ideas, stay tuned on my channel to eventually see it😁

[@system11yt]

I bought this set recently having not touched technic for years, I love it - it feels very traditional and complicated.

[@familymercer8650]

I own this set and, I personally think it is great. However, I did have a problem with the engine as it kept on exploding when going too quick. I think it might have been caused by the crankshaft nudging the piston, which were slightly stuck. Please let me know if any of you had this problem.

[@taylor-zy7jk]

I have this it is so hard to build i gave up and decided to make my own tow truck

[@AttilaTheDev]

I am addicted to these newer type videos! They make me wanna buy tons and tons of Lego. 😂

[@SYST3M_OVERIDE]

I love the pneumatic functionality but I couldn't help myself and modify it. It now has 2 large cylinders to raise and lower the boom. I lowered the height of the boom and moved the light bar to the boom structure like the real trucks have. In any case it's an awesome set.

[@GamerOcto]

Epic, thanks for showing it by the anthem Did not expect the pulleys on the back lmao. And I get what you meant by pay attention while building, when building the anthem trailer I wasn’t fully paying attention and once I finished the model had to tear apart one of the cranes to invert a single gear

[@shykitten55]

The front mud guard problem could be easily solved with a 2 x 1 brick on each side where the gap is. Shame they didn't think of that solution.

[@RacingBrick]

I highly doubt they did not think about it. The real question is why they decided to keep it empty?

[@dodgeinterceptor7]

Thanks for the video review, great as always and very informative. And thank you for including the towing possibility of 42078.

[@Metalizer]

I don't collect technic sets and I don't even like to build with technic but I like so much to watch speedbuilds and reviews of them :P

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

I just ordered this set from amazon for $219 or something close to that, the only reason why I bought it was I saw on Lego's website that the truck features a LIFT AXLE! I've been trying to add one to my Technic Unimog U400 (I bought the U400 from Legoland in Florida), so with the instructions from this set, I can add a third liftable axle to my Unimog U400 in the future. Hoorah!!!!!!

[@R0Sch88]

No wonder this is the best set of the wave... it's designed by the legendary Markus Kossmann. Can't wait to mod it with 2 Air Tanks to make it even greater. I prefer a Technic set packed with dozens of functions like this one than to have a high priced mediocre one with a bunch of accessories or a crappy B-Model. This way I know all the energy was put into designing the main model.

[@Robocline]

Being a truck driver and more so that I just had my truck towed last week I'm very familiar with these trucks IRL. One thing I can tell you is the top boom is not common on most heavy tow trucks. Semitrucks are towed with the low bar and preferably from the rear. They'll lock the steering with the seatbelt and tow the truck. I have seen a few with that top boom in my time but I have only ever seen that used to upright rolled trucks and trailers or pull vehicles out of ditches. I have never seen a truck being towed by that. Just thought I would give a little clarity on the RW operation of those.

[@paulharsh78]

Just last week. I saw 2 of these rigs with booms recovering a semi that went off the side of an off ramp with the booms.

[@voodootrucker]

All heavy wreckers in North America have a boom or a rotator.

[@samkal02]

I have this set and I love it. I made a slight modification to it and made it right hand drive instead of American

[@Gizmos_and_stuff]

i got the forest machine and loved the pneumatics, then took it apart to play with the parts, i love just watching the pneumatics work and i ahve saved up my money and i want to get this set when it is in stock or from bricklink because i love it

[@johndelaney1527]

Got this set today to add to my collection, looking forward to the build.

[@alex_hitman]

At first I thought I wouldn't like the set but after seeing this review and seeing Sariel's review on the Mercedes 42129, I think this is a great set and now can't wait to get it!

[@brickphisto2321]

Great review of a great set! Easily the best Technic set for quite some time.

[@dudbunzchuk381]

I wish the osprey military helicopter fully came out,. It is one of my favorite sets

[@astonm1990]

I only don't like the engine too much since it's a bit too simple (wish it was one like the previous large technick tow truck from Lego) and a box with tools would be nice (although understandable as you pointed out due to space used for knobs, handles and pneumatics. But other than that, awesome set. Lots of functions, good looks and decent price.

[@McKrushi]

Nice, thx! To use the rotator properly it looks like you have to use the pump, vent and both hooks at the same time. Classic pneumatic-problems, I like it ;)

[@swkrathsf360]

Very beautiful set,only two downsides.first it has not automatic pump ,i wonder if it is possible to put one and second i would prefer an old type V6 engine and not those six small bars going up and down.

[@prxzmsAU]

Thanks for the video. It was way to hard to wait after you showed us the boxes.

[@isaax3725]

You can replace the tow bar with a shorter beam so it fits between the axle

[@user-rs1990]

I remember seeing a real-life one hauling a truck still attached to a trailer!

[@1evilempire1983]

Picked this up off Amazon. Started building this weekend and did some more early this morning. Losing my mind in that the rear and side outriggers are not in synch. Went back to the start and still no dice. Super irritating but where it will be behind glass not the end of the world.

[@Savage_Alex121]

Sync*

[@dr.mayhem277]

Let's gooood! I'm so excited for new technic!

[@Drbadvibe]

Did you notice that the quantity listed for each of the hoses is completely incorrect(@ 1:22)? There are a total of 24 listed, but there are only 15 in the bag. I checked the number of hoses in the video as well as in the bag that I am using right now to build this truck.

[@wyattdamon8880]

The Mac being towed by the wrecker is a foreshadowing as to why my morning my day is going absolutely terribly. Ended up snapping the U bolt on the driveshaft.

[@jokecenter9138]

I have been looking forward to your review for a long time RacingBrick! Great review and an awesome display of all the functions and looks. A shame that it can't properly tow the Concrete Mixer Truck (which I have), I thought the designers would make it more compatible with other TECHNIC sets. Definitely getting this set though! :D

[@saltschuler]

Will definitely be adding this to my collection

[@rhgamehamel6350]

It could be a great idea to show your collection no ? 😁

[@pasta7065]

Once I build the tow truck the engine worked fine but after a while, the engine started clunking to the point the engine falls apart. Any ideas for the fix?

[@ArduBricks75]

El set de lego mas fantastico que arme hasta el dia de hoy! multiples funciones mecanicas y neumaticas, super recomendable, su construccion es un proceso maravilloso, me llevo varios dias a velocidad normal pero lo disfrute mucho! este set demuestra que sin motor ni aplicaciones pueden seguir existiendo fantasticos sets!! genial LEGO!!:;)

[@sergeantraptor2408]

If i ever got this you best believe that id be role playing Hwy Thru Hell scenes Ps hwy thru hell is a towtruck show for those wondering highly recommend to watch

[@sanatmehta6446]

Great set and love your reviews

[@TowMan127]

I definitely enjoyed building this set. I didn’t use the stickers that came with it though. I still haven’t decided if I want to add the stickers yet.

[@fishbrix3809]

yessssss a cool set

[@gamingbluemoon]

I definitely prefer the colour coded pins. Difficulty adds to the fun.

[@kal9908]

I really want to modify own to be a Peter 589 with a lowboy trailer like what we use at work to haul our milling equipment.

[@ig-6674]

Great video!! It would be great to see how it compares to the 8285 Tow Truck from 2006

[@chrisgames5201]

I was a bit frustrated with the pneumatic system, because I didn't realise that the blue one was a pump So thank you for that haha, I'll definitely subscribe to see more Lego videos

[@jakubjakub3347]

I liked new Lego Technic Summer Set in August 2021 year the towed Heavy broken trucks to deliwery cargo in clients😄

[@ryz8]

this set is awesome. your channel is getting me interested in the technic sets. i want one of these awesome expensive ones 😃 i’ll probably only get one though, because my lego collection already takes up too much room. will have to do some research and figure out which one i’ll get.

[@carlrobinson6597]

Like it, but the boom is set far too high, needs lowering at least 1 or 2 pegs.

[@nothingwhatsoevertwotone]

What was that plane set number? Never seen it before 😍

[@RacingBrick]

I'm confused, which plane?

[@nothingwhatsoevertwotone]

@@RacingBrick 1:39 you linked a picture V-tol warship I think they are called

[@nothingwhatsoevertwotone]

Sorry a plane was too specific mb. Thanks for getting back to me:)

[@RacingBrick]

@@nothingwhatsoevertwotone ah ok, that's 42113, a set that was cancelled by LEGO shortly after the release - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHSYXuAfLB2mLM

[@jannik9496]

Wie lange hast du gebaut?

[@zeichnerkollege]

I think Lego did a good job on this set. And it's affordable. For inofficial B models we have to check rebrickable in the near future.

[@terry1028]

Dude I still can’t finish the Mack anthem. Great video!

[@carmenreyesmesa604]

With my pneumatic function I have a problem, either only extending the boom works, or adjusting the crane. I can't get both to work. Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

[@zaxisontherun]

Check properly the tube connections

[@carmenreyesmesa604]

It's fine the tube connecter wasn't working. I ordered a replacement already. Thank you for your help

[@JackSawyer-h9u]

how do you manage to get the string on without problems because i have been at it for an hour straight and have not been able to tie it properly and that has ruined the whole experience of the set for me

[@DellanMarius-rz8nt]

There is an easy solution for the Open gap at the front it is amazing

[@r.raingseypor6046]

This looks nice and functional! Well I hope you have the Ford F-150 raptor set!

[@barneyadams9869]

Hehe if the cover pic is based in the US the trick is on the wrong side of the road! I'm about to start section 4 of this build and so far I'm very impressed. This is alot of Lego and functionality and technicality for the price! Awesome set 9/10 👍😊

[@hassanrao470]

What would you recommend between this, the Land Rover defender, and the new rescue helicopter?

[@jameswhelan2082]

Getting one of them for sure, tow trucks

[@Kyss007]

They could outline new pieces or grey out the allready build part in each instruction. Color coding is not needed.

[@zaxisontherun]

Enjoyed the video!

[@shreyasphanipendyala1008]

This set is so cool! Great job lego for creating another stupendous set! oo

[@heikodatchi3715]

Thanks for the review

[@nikkikoch3844]

You helped me find some pieces

[@mustang8258]

I wish the boom was more realistic and not so high and ridiculous... But I guess it matches the paint job

[@soulstealer167]

Mine wouldn’t drive forward without the engine being destroyed so I just adjusted where the pieces were the it worked fine

[@user-xm3hq1cu5e]

Waiting for motorizing！

[@DW-qt5xy]

I just assembled this but there seems to be an issue in the rear pneumatic cylidner that raises the tow bar - it doesn't go up. There is no mistake in the assembly, it just seems to not generate enough force to lift it (and I don't put anything there, just a dry run). I always have to give it a push with my finger then it immediately works as it supposed to. Any solution to this? Otherwise, fantastic set.

[@rolandellis9314]

I heard there was an easy fix for the rotation of the boom. I couldn't find any information online. Could someone explain what the "fix" he speaks of in the video?

[@dami2569]

If all of those manual functions (except steering of course) would be connected to one Gearbox, and all be controlled by one Knob on side or somewhere, this set would be perfect. But its still cool, Definetly would get it

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@RacingBrick it's actually called a Rotator Tow Truck!

[@georgelykiardopoulos2886]

4:21 the same gear concept was washed in the dodge charger

[@ThatSwedishGuyOfficial]

I have both of them!

[@kvalle85]

Liked your video.. I wish that the Lego set would have the same solution as 8868 so you don't have to hand pump

[@ccrum32]

So far there only been one or two, I might be becoming impatient, but I know how long it takes to build a good model and make instructions!

[@piotrlite7201]

i would really like to see the comparison between this set and 42008

[@stinksok]

its a good price for the pieces an the functions!!

[@paulwilkinson6161]

Hi love your videos could you tell me what parts you used to strengthen the gear on the bottom of the boom please.

[@RacingBrick]

It's a 5 module long beam and 2 of these - www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=61184&name=Technic,%20Pin%201/2%20with%202L%20Bar%20Extension%20(Flick%20Missile)&category=%5BTechnic,%20Pin%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

[@mrbananateyou]

I had a problem with that engine which kept making the pistons fly out

[@johnmichael3808]

Anyone else find the instruction book said that there where more pneumatic tunes than what was provided

[@b.balazs6301]

Cool looking set with a bunch of playing functions. In my opinion its a bit short, and the crane is bigger than it supposed to be, but I can fix that later. 😎

[@redacted8567]

How does it scale with the creator expert vehicles like the Mustang or the VW Bus? I’m thinking about getting this, and I want to know if I have something to tow around

[@HiCZoK]

I like it. Might build without any stickers though

[@blitzbob2000]

In your view could this have a motoring unit fitted? Tha ks

[@Peterphonetube]

I 100% prefer black with black pins, blue with blue pins etc.

[@TheMeanestGuy]

I got this set not to long ago, it restarted a connection i thought was lost.

[@dominikweisner8040]

I think the boom designer loved im blue too much.cool build is it ok for playing or more of an display piece?

[@lovrobelosevic6092]

Do you guys maybe know where I can find and order a 2.5 inch grey cable part for this set, that goes on the top of the trucks arm?

[@For891]

Yes, a good old fashioned technic set. Can’t wait.

[@duck7505]

This is something i really want

[@chicken9057]

Hello, Do you have the part numbers of that quick little fix for the crane? Or someone else in the comments?

[@ahmedm5988]

When will your review for the Zetros be out?

[@RacingBrick]

Tomorrow the latest

[@ahmedm5988]

I look forward to that

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

Yes the review is here

[@loqal690]

I think this set is small in size, Remember having the 8285 which was a beast

[@johnkerr2043]

hi just building this but the engine only turns smoothly backwards, how is yours?

[@propiro]

Hello, what are set numbers for the two monster trucks (white/black and yellow/black) you have behind you on the shelf? Thanks in advance.

[@RacingBrick]

The yellow one is a stock 42099, the white/black is a modification of that set. You can see both in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGfUZaOGetBjhKs

[@propiro]

@@RacingBrick Thank you very much for answer.

[@builderbasti9773]

I'm quite sad that the set isn't able to be motorized easily, infact, it took me like two hours to find a spot for the compressor and implement it. Also, thanks to me only having one pneumatic pump, it's pretty slow at building the necessary pressure to operate.