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Unusual recolors in the Nike set — 92909 in orange and 11950 in white (New Elementary)
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I used this model as an excuse to learn Bricklink Studio and made free digital instructions for it! I also uploaded it to Rebrickable and this link should go live when it is approved: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-220067/TechnicRCRacer/wheel-loader-with-grabber/#details Thanks for the compliments; I was definitely going for a 90s vibe since I recently bought a copy of 8446 and thought it looked interesting.
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It's been a long time, but I finally got the itch to build again. I thought it would be neat to copy the claw-grabbing feature from 8479 without the use of flex cables. So, I spent the evening messing around with Dark Turquoise parts and freelanced this wheel loader: \ The main feature of the model is that it uses one gear to close and lift the claw (like 8479). Turning the gear closes the claw, and when the claw cannot close further (either at the end of its travel or when grasping an object), the whole assembly pivots upward. Since the gear is set behind the central pivot point of the model, steering can be done just by pulling to the side without needing a second knob. There is also a mini inline-4 engine in the back. Side profile: The claw in action: I thought it would be weird and interesting to use Bionicle feet for the exhaust: It may not be pretty, but I'm satisfied with it as one evening's work. I am thinking about adding this to Rebrickable (were I haven't added any of my MOCS to since 2018!) but need to find out if there's a better method to making instructions today than taking hundreds of photos on carpet. Maybe I will make a second version when the Valkyrie comes out! Those wheel arches would be handy. -TechnicRCRacer
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Someone found an interesting prototype part I thought was worth mentioning here. Apparently it has an official part number molded inside. It is a rubber track with hard plastic connectors molded in. I have no idea how recent it is and I bet it probably won't be released. https://www.theqelement.com/part/1222/?color=8&mold=1283
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Looks like we get Dark Turquoise and Vibrant Coral axle joiners as well.
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42172 - McLaren P1
TechnicRCRacer replied to Ngoc Nguyen's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Are you in the USA? I’ve just opened my copy and all the bags are plastic. I’ve been seeing European reviewers receive sets with paper bags for over a year and I haven’t gotten a set with them yet. -
Somebody on Flickr posted a 1977 prototype 48 tooth gear.
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42177 Mercedes G500 4X4
TechnicRCRacer replied to SNIPE's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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There’s a pearl gold #4 connector in the Ninjago set 71820.
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