Full building instructions (including parts list) of these mods can be downloaded as PDF-files on my website http://www.jurgenstechniccorner.com
I modified the 8043 to include:
Full independent simultanious controll of all the functions
Joystick-controller that works just like a real excavator. Based on a desigh by Jason Railton
8878 Rechargeable battery
XL-motor for lifting boom
PF-lights
Improved bucket looks and operation
Improved Dipper range
All the gear-reduction moved to the undercarriage
Cabin roof
More info & models can be found at my MOC-page:
http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/21811
and my brickshelf-folder:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gal...
Email:[email protected]