Custom LDD bricks and fixes
Please comment, request and discuss about LDD new parts here
Now this topic is intended as a support area for the LDD New Parts thread
Ok, let's do this. Inspired by @M2m thread I've started wrting a 3D Studio Max script that allows importing, editing and exporting LDD brick geometry and their XML data. They are rough, some geometry data is unknown (this doesn't have any visible or noticable impact so far) but it works and here's the result (click for bigger pictures): Fixed connectivity issue of 90 deg tube (pretty popular piece for 2018/2019 technic sets): Custom 3x5x2 panel that I saw in one of the Chinese custom (not copied from Lego) models: I was curious how my MOC would look like with more realistic, narrow tires so I shrinked Unimog tire to fit on 42029 rim. Dimensions: 81,6 x 30: For the tractor enthusiasts - how could a Class tire look like on an Arcos rim - also that Chinese model. Dimensions: 64,2 x 20 (I've made is slighty bigger than original tire): Moved some parts around and fixed default orientation of some of technic panels:
Now this topic is intended as a support area for the LDD New Parts thread
Ok, let's do this. Inspired by @M2m thread I've started wrting a 3D Studio Max script that allows importing, editing and exporting LDD brick geometry and their XML data. They are rough, some geometry data is unknown (this doesn't have any visible or noticable impact so far) but it works and here's the result (click for bigger pictures): Fixed connectivity issue of 90 deg tube (pretty popular piece for 2018/2019 technic sets): Custom 3x5x2 panel that I saw in one of the Chinese custom (not copied from Lego) models: I was curious how my MOC would look like with more realistic, narrow tires so I shrinked Unimog tire to fit on 42029 rim. Dimensions: 81,6 x 30: For the tractor enthusiasts - how could a Class tire look like on an Arcos rim - also that Chinese model. Dimensions: 64,2 x 20 (I've made is slighty bigger than original tire): Moved some parts around and fixed default orientation of some of technic panels:
Hello,
I built a model of ATARI 2600 - set 10306 - https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions/10306
I have used latest ready to use pack of parts.
During building I encountered problems: - the bevels cannot be attached upside down to the small bushings - page 106, step 93 (I solved differently)
- the largest bevels should probably be pressed downwards (it is impossible to place them otherwise in the ldd) - page 111, step 101
- the sides of the atari 2600 miniature cannot be moved properly - page 158, step 160
- some other elements do not fit exactly - minimally offsets (typical ldd limitation, no errors)
- couldn't find the cat figure - page 160, step 162 (I replaced it with a dog)
- minifigure - medium legs - cannot sit on the studs at the back - page 161, step 164 (I replaced the beam with a smooth one)
- not put 2 rubber bands under switches, page 214, step 244 (this probably can't be done anyway)
- joystick mechanism - rubber parts (if they are the right ones) do not fit on the crossbar - pages 223-224, steps 4-5 (I rebuilt a bit and put 2 rubbers out of 4)
- no cable - pages 238-239, steps 33-34 (I replaced with chains)
- lack of stickers / prints (where I could I used the available ones)
- after transfer to Stud.io there are a lot of errors. Info (non released to ldd issues): - spare elements - I selected based on guesses
- colors may be wrong - I selected by eye
- similar elements may be chosen incorrectly (I tried to use same type consistently)
- the scene - which should be hidden inside - I exposed detached outside BLOCKS FROM OTHER SETS:
- window from old space angle can not be changed 2443+2418
- no 4x3x1 bevel with fenders cut out - car hood - set 4466
- lack of old motorcycle (and glass for it) Elements, among others, from set 555 (old basic set - https://www.toysperiod.com/lego-set-reference/universal-building-set/basic-set/lego-555-2-universal-building-set/)
- no wheels 2x2x1
- lack of cross-brace for the windmill
- lack of vertical 2x3 windmill mount (the other type of mount is present - part 3481)
- no small propeller Please take a look at that issues. PS. Sorry, my English is as is, so I used a translator (www.DeepL.com/). Here is the model: https://qtz.cwaboard.co.uk/vid/atari2600.lxf
I built a model of ATARI 2600 - set 10306 - https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions/10306
I have used latest ready to use pack of parts.
During building I encountered problems: - the bevels cannot be attached upside down to the small bushings - page 106, step 93 (I solved differently)
- the largest bevels should probably be pressed downwards (it is impossible to place them otherwise in the ldd) - page 111, step 101
- the sides of the atari 2600 miniature cannot be moved properly - page 158, step 160
- some other elements do not fit exactly - minimally offsets (typical ldd limitation, no errors)
- couldn't find the cat figure - page 160, step 162 (I replaced it with a dog)
- minifigure - medium legs - cannot sit on the studs at the back - page 161, step 164 (I replaced the beam with a smooth one)
- not put 2 rubber bands under switches, page 214, step 244 (this probably can't be done anyway)
- joystick mechanism - rubber parts (if they are the right ones) do not fit on the crossbar - pages 223-224, steps 4-5 (I rebuilt a bit and put 2 rubbers out of 4)
- no cable - pages 238-239, steps 33-34 (I replaced with chains)
- lack of stickers / prints (where I could I used the available ones)
- after transfer to Stud.io there are a lot of errors. Info (non released to ldd issues): - spare elements - I selected based on guesses
- colors may be wrong - I selected by eye
- similar elements may be chosen incorrectly (I tried to use same type consistently)
- the scene - which should be hidden inside - I exposed detached outside BLOCKS FROM OTHER SETS:
- window from old space angle can not be changed 2443+2418
- no 4x3x1 bevel with fenders cut out - car hood - set 4466
- lack of old motorcycle (and glass for it) Elements, among others, from set 555 (old basic set - https://www.toysperiod.com/lego-set-reference/universal-building-set/basic-set/lego-555-2-universal-building-set/)
- no wheels 2x2x1
- lack of cross-brace for the windmill
- lack of vertical 2x3 windmill mount (the other type of mount is present - part 3481)
- no small propeller Please take a look at that issues. PS. Sorry, my English is as is, so I used a translator (www.DeepL.com/). Here is the model: https://qtz.cwaboard.co.uk/vid/atari2600.lxf