Jockos

By abandoning B models it is natural. There isn't enough capacity (and maybe interest for most people, which was discussed in another topic) to have B models designed.

I agree, but that seems to be the new trend for Technic. Also, as I got fed up with almost all 'normal' car sets (except NASA and 1:8s), I managed to cut down my buying. Basically, my only interest(s) this year might be the Volvo(s).

Well... yeah. We don't need neutral coloured 3L pin/axle with pin, but orange-white hub parts. :D Just a "What If...?" moment. What if they made the pins for the same colour as the outside of the model? So a yellow here, a green there, etc.

AFAIK Markus Kossmann

I can fully agree. One of the problems with electronics is that they charge such a price for them as if they were some kind of ultra-high-end stuff yet they aren't really. The 'play it safe' mentality can be found in the size and complexity of sets, too. It seems as if they can't get over 4000 pcs. And, the other way, I just can't imagine they can't squeeze in a small gear mechanism for a 1:8 convertible car. I'm not against the designers as they are trying hard to make the set as good as possible. It's the management that makes these (presumably awesome) models slightly mediocre by limiting them too much.

I think a grader is long overdue (basically it's been made two times as small B models IIRC) be it motorized or not. But aside from a proper backhoe, I'm waiting for a set where the CAT's tracks and/or Liebherr crane's parts are used.

Yes, later it's been addressed by him (in the Hungarian version). Also, I find it interesting it doesn't have differential.

I can agree with your favourites. 4 of the first 5 sets you mentioned was designed by Markus who is unarguably one of the most talented Technic designers in my opinion. My favourite Technic sets in no particular order are: 42043 42056 42100 8258 42009 (Yes, I like Uwe's models, too :) )

Well, partly because they are different patterns, partly because this is just a "simple" surface and it's not an expensive set :(

With some black parts below the cabin, the proportions virtually would have been better. But neither can I explain the yellow front mudguard... Also, it seems Volvo machines' cabins are a bit hard to replicate (here too short, at 42114 too stretched)

I wouldn't mind having wireless motors and similar things as long as: - they're easily accessible to charge (and maybe have a removable battery in case of damage on the long run) - relatively cheap -used extensively in sets (especially Technic) Because what we see with recent portfolio of RC/motorised sets is just painful.

707

I bet it will have a proper V12, because what we see beam with pistons is just 7M long, and the other end must be secured somehow.

I suppose only the English description is good because the box mentions "no batteries included". If there was any kind of rechargable battery this wouldn't have been written on the box itself.

If only... I bet it's just a set delayed for next year