JGW3000 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I know that many MOC builders buy large sets, such as the Unimog, 9398 Crawler, or Mobile Crane Mk II, just for the parts. Others use BL to get parts - many BL parts for sale seem to be parted out large sets current and recent. For BL, you pay a premium for someone doing the parting-out, but you only need to buy the parts needed. My question is whether one uses all of the parts or some significant fraction if you by a large set. For example, of the 2600 parts in the Mobile Crane, how many are useful for MOC creations - all, most, or half? Should I be buying large sets, or just BL the parts I think I need. thanks for replies and comments! Quote
fresko Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I think it's important to buy a lot of (large) sets when you start with Lego. Parts as beams, gears pins, etc comes with dozen in a (large) set. And they are always usefull. When you got a nice collection, you can start buying individual pieces. That's how I see it Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 It really depends on what you want to build and what parts you know you are missing,looking at a particular sets part on bricklink is a good idea to find what parts are going to be of use. Quote
Lakop Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Hi, I don't own any of those sets as they are out of my price range for the time being. I've bought the smaller sets, I've got 42005 in it's box next to me at the moment. I tend to buy mid range sets and find all the parts of use. I've just built a small RC buggy and have re-built it three times and each time i've discovered a better way of building it using different parts. For me, all parts are useful no matter what the set. If I need a specific part or more of a part I order them online, do without or find another solution (depending on funds). H Quote
Jim Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I think it's important to buy a lot of (large) sets when you start with Lego. Parts as beams, gears pins, etc comes with dozen in a (large) set. And they are always usefull. When you got a nice collection, you can start buying individual pieces. That's how I see it I agree on this. Having lots of sets means having a basic inventory. I use BL to buy specific parts, mostly in larger quantities than available in sets. It really depends on what you want to build and what parts you know you are missing,looking at a particular sets part on bricklink is a good idea to find what parts are going to be of use. True! Bricklink inventories are very useful. Quote
LegoPanda Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 i buy mostly sets, only if i really need a specific part i use BL or another site Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 True! Bricklink inventories are very useful. That is why I said it.....sorry could not resist.... Quote
Paul B Technic Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I normally just buy sets for parts and then build the best I can with the parts I have. Quote
JGW3000 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Posted December 1, 2013 Thank you for your thoughts and comments, clearly the direction to go depends on what you want to build; if it is a vehicle or vehicle-like, large sets are best. For other contraptions, depends, which brings me to my next question, in a different thread! Quote
Canmorite Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Just getting back into Technic, recently picked up 8110 and 9398. (The Unimog lasted for a couple of hours before disassembly, I don't think I'll even build the body of Crawler, mostly interested in the suspension design!) I am mainly interested in making trial trucks and other off-road vehicle replicas / projects. I feel that I have a pretty good parts base, but am looking for some parts for more advanced suspension designs. I've got my eye on 42000 for the hubs and wishbone arms, and 42006 for the tracks. Of course, both sets will also provide a number of other useful parts. What would you recommend? Should I just buy the parts individually or go for the whole set to expand my parts inventory? Which sets have the most useful parts? Also, which motors do you suggest for powering the various creations? Thanks! Quote
efferman Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 actually i think 42021 is good model for parts. it is cheap, offers one dogbone frame, 2 of the new 3l pins, the new suspension parts and some of the old wide trackchains. beside of ths there are 6 of the smallest panels in black. Quote
jantjeuh Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) 9398 (2 x L motor, 1 x servo), 8043 (4 x M motor, 4 x LA's, tracks), 8110 (pneumatics), 42000 (car parts), 42021 (new wheels and new parts), 42023 (new suspension parts, new panels) are excellent parts packs. Edit: ah, you already have 9398 and 8110. Edited January 9, 2014 by jantjeuh Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 The flagship crane of last year is good all round for LA's,gear racks,gears,beams,panels....etc. Quote
Jim Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Didn't we have a topic like this recently...? Merged! Quote
DrJB Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Didn't we have a topic like this recently...? Merged! I think it was the thread I started and titled "Sets better destined as Spare Parts" ... Quote
Canmorite Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I think it was the thread I started and titled "Sets better destined as Spare Parts" ... Thanks for finding both the threads! I tried a search but it didn't find what I wanted! Quote
DrJB Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Thanks for finding both the threads! I tried a search but it didn't find what I wanted! Here it is: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=87935 I simply did a search on Google and typed: Sets better destined as spare parts site:eurobricks.com Edited January 9, 2014 by DrJB Quote
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