davidmull Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Iv just noticed that both pneumatic cylinders are joined in this set but I'm just wondering why Lego did not connect up the tubes on the cylinders for dropping the arm,I know the wait of the arm is enough to drop it but it just looks not at all realistic with just the nipples there with no pipes on them,can these pipes be added easily? I'm getting this set new for Xmas so I'm looking forward to the build and I hope it's good,is this really a great set? Regards David. Quote
Blakbird Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Iv just noticed that both pneumatic cylinders are joined in this set but I'm just wondering why Lego did not connect up the tubes on the cylinders for dropping the arm,I know the wait of the arm is enough to drop it but it just looks not at all realistic with just the nipples there with no pipes on them,can these pipes be added easily? I'm getting this set new for Xmas so I'm looking forward to the build and I hope it's good,is this really a great set? That topic was discussed extensively when the set was new. There's no need for any hoses on the retract ports for the reason you mention, but they can be added easily enough and routed to the switch. It won't change anything functionally except that you will be able to preload the boom down if you really want to. Quote
davidmull Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 That topic was discussed extensively when the set was new. There's no need for any hoses on the retract ports for the reason you mention, but they can be added easily enough and routed to the switch. It won't change anything functionally except that you will be able to preload the boom down if you really want to. Thanks blackbird ,what ur opinion on this set in general? Quote
timslegos Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks blackbird ,what ur opinion on this set in general? I liked the set, but there were defiantly a few weak spots. the first failure for me was the steering. After some time of playing with the model, the gears in the steering system started failing. Since i was younger when i built the set, i didn't really know how to go back and trouble shoot. Another weak spot for me was the lifting power. When i was younger, i tried doing everything with my lego sets. Sometimes the pneumatics would not be able to support the boom so i couldn't pick up some things. otherwise the set is fantastic! tim Quote
CP5670 Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 I like this set a lot too but it falls just short of being truly outstanding. I haven't had any problems with the steering (in fact, it's remarkably smooth for a 6 wheel setup), although the control knob's placement is not the best. The boom extension is finicky though. It used to work fine when I first got the set, but now the clutch gear slips all the time. I looked into it extensively but couldn't find any place where it's encountering friction, so I finally just replaced the clutch gear with a regular gear. The cable also extends at a different speed than the boom and they get out of sync easily. I added the missing connections on the pneumatic pistons and it doesn't have much of an effect. You still have to open the valve very gradually or the boom comes crashing down. Quote
Blakbird Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks blackbird ,what ur opinion on this set in general? I think it is one of the greats. First of all, the build is incredibly clever. Everything is modular and so major assemblies just pop together at the end. The system which pays out cable as the boom is telescoping is fantastic. And of course, this thing is huge. It is certainly my favorite crane. I also love that you get both studded and studless beams for the ultimate in strength. Quote
timslegos Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 First of all, the build is incredibly clever. Everything is modular and so major assemblies just pop together at the end. I remember when i first built the set i was amazed! First the main frame was built, which was followed by each wheel's segment. The way that the segments slid onto the main frame was genius! tim Quote
Jurgen Krooshoop Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 It's been quite some time since I've built it, but I remenber being quite exited about the building proces as well as the finished model. I didn't add the extra hose to the pneumatic cylinder, cause I didn't expect it to work better. And I was positively surprised by how well the 6-wheel-steering worked. But as with most of my sets, it didn't live long and it got recycled so I could use the parts in different projects. Quote
Jim Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 I remember when i first built the set i was amazed! First the main frame was built, which was followed by each wheel's segment. The way that the segments slid onto the main frame was genius! tim Same here! This set got me out of my dark ages and I was really stunned with the way Lego Technic had developed. At the time it was the largest Technic set ever, so the parts kept coming and coming. I tend to favor the chassis over the crane section, like I do with almost all trucks and vehicles. And I really love the chassis on this model. You are lucky you are getting this model, since it's pretty rare nowadays. Quote
davidmull Posted December 25, 2011 Author Posted December 25, 2011 It's been quite some time since I've built it, but I remenber being quite exited about the building proces as well as the finished model. I didn't add the extra hose to the pneumatic cylinder, cause I didn't expect it to work better. And I was positively surprised by how well the 6-wheel-steering worked. But as with most of my sets, it didn't live long and it got recycled so I could use the parts in different projects. That's not rite breaking up all those good sets for mocs,do u leave anything built :) Quote
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