Technic 2018 Set Discussion

[rener]

Just now, Bartybum said:

All that doesn’t account for the box being the same size as that of 42055... 

Maybe not, but I don't suppose they make such a big box for nothing but air...

[Bartybum]

Guess not. We’ll have to wait and see!

[degenerate]

Just now, rener said:

Maybe not, but I don't suppose they make such a big box for nothing but air...

I don't think so either, but then again it wouldn't be the first time they did 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

It is quite an irony that the so-callled autonomous is not a remote control set...

[Jim]

Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said:

It is quite an irony that the so-callled autonomous is not a remote control set...

An autonomous vehicle is....autonomous. Not remotely controlled. Should be a Mindstorms set  

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Are autonomous machines in real life really, like, totally autonomous? With no inteference at all from human? Or are they just controlled from a distance? I'm having a hard time picturing how a loader can be fully autonomous, like, totally aware of what it should do and how it should do...

Edited December 22, 2017 by Ngoc Nguyen

[Jim]

Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Are autonomous machines in real life really, like, totally autonomous? With no inteference at all from human? Or are they just controlled from a distance?

An autonomous vehicle is per definition not controlled (imho).

An autonomous car and unmanned ground vehicle is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input.

[degenerate]

It is a bit ironic that the autonomous vehicle is 100% manually controlled though 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Just want to remind that I found a new part: Dog bone H frame 3x7 in red.

[Jim]

Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Just want to remind that I found a new part: Dog bone H frame 3x7 in red.

Do we even have the 3x7 H-frame in LBG? I only know the 3x5, which we have in red in the 42070.

[efferman]

really 3x7?

Edited December 22, 2017 by efferman

[Jim]

Just now, degenerate said:

It is a bit ironic that the autonomous vehicle is 100% manually controlled though 

If you don't touch it, it's autonomous 
(altough it doesn't do very much, that's true hehe)

[Ngoc Nguyen]

The new one is 3x7, not 3x5. The middle liftarm bridge now has 5 holes instead of 3 holes.

[degenerate]

I suppose you are talking about the bracing on the boom of 42082?
It does kind of look like it to be honest...

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Yes indeed the bracing on the boom of 42082. 

And based on the shadow, I think there are 4 gear rack quadrants in black. In other words it's the same XL turntable with 42055, but in black.

Edited December 22, 2017 by Ngoc Nguyen

[degenerate]

Didn't notice it before, but the more I look at it now the more I think you're right.

[Boulderer]

Just now, Jim said:

If you don't touch it, it's autonomous 
(altough it doesn't do very much, that's true hehe)

An autonomous paper weight 

[Jim]

Just now, degenerate said:

Didn't notice it before, but the more I look at it now the more I think you're right.

Yup.

[Boulderer]

1 hour ago, degenerate said:

Edit: Okay so, I tried measuring the height of the crane in relation to the height of the tires, and it's a guessing game really...
The crane measures 12mm high and a tire is anything between 1-1,5mm, hard to get a good measurement.
I doesn't look like there's 3 numbers on there though, my guess would be it says 85 or 95cm on the box, looks like either one if you ask me.

I make it to be approximately 113 to 115 studs high, which would equate to around 90cm.  So, that fits with your estimate.

I used the height of the wall panel being lifted, rather than the wheel diameter.

[TeamThrifty]

i'm still struggling to find the pics... within the rules, can anyone help me please!

[Jim]

12 minutes ago, TeamThrifty said:

i'm still struggling to find the pics... within the rules, can anyone help me please!

Can we stop asking for pictures? I have made it pretty clear.

Send all the PM you want, but stop asking it here.

[Thirdwigg]

I'm impressed with what I see. The forklift is a little basic, but it appears to have a two stage boom! It's been a while since we have had a decent size forklift, so I am pleased.

42080 looks pretty wacky, but I'm a big fan of fellers, and this is nice addition to the lineup. Plus having PF and Pneumatic in the same set is always fun. And lime!

42081 looks wild, and have sort of bug look going on. It's kind of fun, and would be a great way to get the Volvo loader bucket and the Claas tires again.

42082 looks impressive and clean. I think I like it better than 42009. It appears the engine is just exposed, not hanging off the back. Also, I'm not convinced by the 3x7 dogbone. It may just be two of these, and two of these, all in red.

Edited December 22, 2017 by Thirdwigg

[degenerate]

@Thirdwigg If it was those 2 parts then that would make the beam between the connectors 2 studs wide, and looking at the pictures it looks like it's only 1 stud wide.
 

[Thirdwigg]

@degenerate It's hard to tell as it appears the 5x11 panels are mounted directly to whatever this part (or group of parts) is.

[degenerate]

@Thirdwigg Yeah, it's also hard to tell because the original images in the catalog are about 5x5 cm, hardly high-res