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40 minutes ago, Thirdwigg said:

In addition to other issues mentioned, 42126 is not realistic in the placement of the rear axle pivot point. F-150s have a long driveshaft with a U-Joint far forward, and another U-Joint just forward of the rear axle. I tried to change this is my 4x4 version, which makes the axle movement more correct. 

That's more like something I was expecting from the real one, thanks. I understand that in lego, using the ball joint simplifies things, but a similar version with longer links and a U-joint more forward could have easily been achieved with the ball-joint technique as well. Not sure what stopped them from it. It would have been nice to get some of those 9L links in the set for example..

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The simple fact that you used transparent parts for the headlights already makes it better than the original.

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12 minutes ago, AVCampos said:

The simple fact that you used transparent parts for the headlights already makes it better than the original.

Jep.

My guess is: The original lego technic model (blue prototype) has been delayed from 2020 to 2021, cause they already had to many cars. Ford then introduced a new series (third generation) with a facelift so TLC had to change the design, resulting in a strange face.

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13 hours ago, gyenesvi said:

- the whole front axle is very loosely attached to the chassis, and is wobbly as hell, although I can see a very simple and obvious option to fix it. It's as if they forgot about it. I checked several times that I did not forget something, and I had no suspicious spare parts left. Anybody seen the same?

It is very loose. Feels to me like they made a last minute change to the front axle. While building mine, I felt like it wouldn't take too much effort to slide in a servo or C+ large motor in the space just behind the steering rack.

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I'm going to make a Studio model of this set in the next 2-3 weeks and share it here so that you guys can mod it to your heart's content.

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14 hours ago, metulskie8 said:

I tried to build a front in the style of the blue prototype

Much better

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There is indeed a lot of rolling resistance, for some reasons I still can't understand. The resistance felt when the model goes backward is more than that when it goes forward.

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I build a new chassis for the Raptor to make it RC and 4WD with lockable differentials. More details in the topic: 

 

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Has anyone seen the Studio part for the new 4 stud wide steering wheel in this set? I can’t find it in Studio neither on @Philo‘s home page, I just guess it’s too new yet.. @Timorzelorzworz did you use something else in your alternate build?

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18 hours ago, Thirdwigg said:

I used the 5 diameter in my MOD.

Thanks, that's my solution too for now.

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On 12/8/2021 at 10:19 PM, gyenesvi said:

Has anyone seen the Studio part for the new 4 stud wide steering wheel in this set? I can’t find it in Studio neither on @Philo‘s home page, I just guess it’s too new yet.. @Timorzelorzworz did you use something else in your alternate build?

I used the smaller older one, it is a bit cheating but does not matter

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That is one seriously cool MOC. It is packed with functions making the Ford Raptor more worthy to buy IMO. All the functions seem solidly working.

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