The Lego Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II - new toy to play for the next couple of weekends

On Saturday, my friend Donald was able to source for me the Lego Technic 42009 Mobile Crane MK II from Singapore for a very good price. This model, with over 2600 parts, it is the largest LEGO Technic set released so far. This model is designed by one of the most known LEGO Technic designers, Markus Kossman.

The next couple of weekends will be sweet for me. Will post pictures once completed.

Set reference: 42009                                                                                                                                                               
Set name: Mobile Crane MK II
Theme: LEGO Technic
Release date: 2013.Aug

Number of parts: 2606 (plus a few spares)

LEGO Designer: Markus Kossman

Model under review: Main model
Weight: 2.490g (87.8 oz) - w/o batteries
Approximate set dimensions: Fully raised and extended boom, and outriggers
Length - 58,5cm (23.0")
Width - 26,4cm (10.2")
Height - 77,0cm (30.3")
Approximate box dimensions:
Length - 47,8cm (18.8")
Width - 57,8cm (22.8")
Height - 9,0cm (3.5")

Stickers: Yes
Building instructions: 6 booklets (84, 76, 84, 68, 36 and 84 pages): 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6
B-model: Reach Stacker and Truck - Building instructions available online only:
1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5, 5/5

Recommended for ages: 11 - 16
Building difficulty level: High+
Estimated building time: 7h - 10h