[TC18] Trabant 601

[Jim]

On 4/11/2020 at 2:15 PM, Parazels said:

Ok, build halfbaked models, if this illegal Technics is so good for you!

Hahaha!

I have let you back in, but you are starting to behave just like before the ban. Tone it down or you are out indefinitely.

[Go-Kart]

What is the length of the CV joint? Are male plus the non-axle female part 3L or 3.5L? I don't own this part yet and bricklink does not list the size for these parts.

I'm thinking on replacing the in-line meshing between the differential and the bevel gear by using either the new 3L differential of the Top Gear car or the old 4L differential fight with the 15 studs limit.

Thanks!

[agrof]

Hope this helps:

Edited April 15, 2020 by agrof

[Go-Kart]

Perfect, thank you @agrof!

[kolbjha]

Not my intention to reopen the discussion regarding connection between half pins and Tecnic triangles, but in my opinion it must be considered legal. If I remember correctly, the same technique was used at least for the 8868. If the method is used in official models, I guess it's fair to say it's legal. Ok, I realize that the 3/4 pin was introduced in 1995 (three years after the 8868), but I think my point is still valid.

[howitzer]

1 hour ago, kolbjha said:

Not my intention to reopen the discussion regarding connection between half pins and Tecnic triangles, but in my opinion it must be considered legal. If I remember correctly, the same technique was used at least for the 8868. If the method is used in official models, I guess it's fair to say it's legal. Ok, I realize that the 3/4 pin was introduced in 1995 (three years after the 8868), but I think my point is still valid.

I checked the 8868 instructions and yes, this connection is indeed used there. Check also this presentation:

https://www.hellobricks.com/pdf/jamieberard-brickstress-bf06.pdf 

My interpretation from this is that connecting half-pin to a Technic hole is legal within TLG but even if it weren't, it's completely irrelevant for this contest as the rules don't forbid connections that TLG considers illegal.

[kolbjha]

38 minutes ago, howitzer said:

My interpretation from this is that connecting half-pin to a Technic hole is legal within TLG but even if it weren't, it's completely irrelevant for this contest as the rules don't forbid connections that TLG considers illegal.

Totally agree that it's irrelevant for TC18  My only intention was only to point out that even TLG has used this connection.

And thanks for an interesting article on brick stress 

Edited April 15, 2020 by kolbjha

[Go-Kart]

Our engineers at the VEB Sachsenring motor company worked hard to improve the engine and transmission layout. All questionable bevel gears are removed. With the removed slack and friction our customers can now use the full 26 horse powers! We also prepared a routing for the HOP (Hand of the Party) steering.

However, the capitalist system is slow in delivering the old 4L differential.  

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

Good job! I think it's a lot cleaner now. 

I'm a big fan of the HOP idea!