suffocation Posted May 18, 2018 Help out a colour-blind Brit here - is this dark blue the same as the panels on 42055? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aventador2004 Posted May 18, 2018 ~60$ ~590 @Johnny1360 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Lipko said: And I guess the string's end at the top is simply fixed by hitching its end stud-piece-thing between two 3L connectors. The other end at the fork frame is probably fixed by putting the stud into the frame's pinhole facing downwards. It's clearly visible that you can insert the string in after everything else and fix it with the 3L connector and 2x2L axles and restricting/securing it at the roller by the 5L axle. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious here... What if the string end that goes over the top is actually continued down the back, braced again on the main boom and then connected to the bottom of the moving gearrack. That way it will double the height reach of the fork itself. Think that is how 42009 actually did it now that I think of it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmono Posted May 18, 2018 Sticker says MK IV so this must be from Markus Kossman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted May 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, Rudivdk said: What if the string end that goes over the top is actually continued down the back, braced again on the main boom and then connected to the bottom of the moving gearrack. That way it will double the height reach of the fork itself. Think that is how 42009 actually did it now that I think of it... That just achieves the same outcome as pinning it to any other stationary point on the first section of the boom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Bartybum said: That just achieves the same outcome as pinning it to any other stationary point on the first section of the boom. Not if you use a roller on the main boom in between... Built it and fork reaches the top of the boom now! Edited May 18, 2018 by Rudivdk Added pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jockos Posted May 18, 2018 I have a feeling that Markus is doing some huge project right now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omikron Posted May 18, 2018 Feel free to roam around hi res 42079 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timoonn Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) You're wasting your time, pics are there: https://www.fbtb.net/lego-technic/2018/05/17/preview-of-lego-technic-fall-assortment/ Edited May 18, 2018 by Timoonn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) That extension still doesn’t bode well for the set ): Edited May 18, 2018 by Bartybum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiva Posted May 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Rudivdk said: Not if you use a roller on the main boom in between... Built it and fork reaches the top of the boom now! If it does not, I might mod it as you have done that fork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deehtha Posted May 19, 2018 This forklift has a more realistic lifting mechanism. On most modern forklifts, the forks are connected to one end of a chain. The other end is secured to the frame or the base of a boom. The hydraulics act on the chain itself, like @Rudivdk pictures. Even if the range isn't the greatest, it is more realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted May 19, 2018 15 hours ago, suffocation said: Help out a colour-blind Brit here - is this dark blue the same as the panels on 42055? For me (and my glasses) it certanly looks like dark blue like on 42055 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudivdk Posted May 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Bartybum said: That extension still doesn’t bode well for the set ): Total range of movement for the fork is about 20 studs. Mind you that in my first pic the fork is actually 5 studs below the bottom of the rack housing. At full height it is about 1 stud above the top. I'd say range is decent enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WvG_853 Posted May 19, 2018 I had expected a more complex set. Although I like forklifts and have most Technic forklift models, I don’t think this will end up un on my want list. A nice set for kids though, for whom it is intended in the first place of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorgeopesi Posted May 19, 2018 It is not much range but the real heavy duty fork lifts have the same range more or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted May 19, 2018 17 hours ago, Rudivdk said: Not if you use a roller on the main boom in between... Built it and fork reaches the top of the boom now! I'm pretty sure now that there's no trick with the string, because we would see it running behind the boom. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/szecs/random-stuff/42079_boom.lxf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) At the back of the forklift there seems to be a pair of panel 21 & 22 in Dark Blue. I'm on the fence about whether to buy a new 42079 or to bricklink the missing pieces. I've got a spare rack and holder from 42078 Mack, and a pair of 3x11 yellow panels already. And I wanna put them into use to free up storage space. Edited May 19, 2018 by Ngoc Nguyen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freekysch Posted May 20, 2018 Out of all sets, I think I like this one the best. Till now I do not own a forklift and the price/looks are decent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Freekysch said: Till now I do not own a forklift Because there hasn't been any forklift for you to own The last Technic forklift dates back to 2005, which is 13 years ago already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said: Because there hasn't been any forklift for you to own The last Technic forklift dates back to 2005, which is 13 years ago already. Don't forget 8290 from 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumulonimbus Posted May 20, 2018 It's a nice little model. The tyres might be a bit to big in relation to the rest of the body, Maybe it would look even better with dual 49.5 wheels of the front a single 49.5 wheels at the rear? I hope the forks lift high enough and the wheels have a sufficient steering angle for good playability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, Cumulonimbus said: It's a nice little model. The tyres might be a bit to big in relation to the rest of the body, Maybe it would look even better with dual 49.5 wheels of the front a single 49.5 wheels at the rear? I hope the forks lift high enough and the wheels have a sufficient steering angle for good playability. Heavy duty forklifts generally do have large wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumulonimbus Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said: Heavy duty forklifts generally do have large wheels. I know, but something feels a bit off. Either the back should be larger or the cabine smaller to feel like a true heavy duty forklinft: For now, I looks more like the smaller version seen below, but then I would change the wheels to smaller ones as mentioned before: Edited May 20, 2018 by Cumulonimbus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 20, 2018 I'd say the second one resembles 42079 more. The wheels look more in scale as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites