efferman Posted September 3, 2011 i will try my best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nazgarot Posted September 3, 2011 hi,very good modification...i saw in your video you have a briefcase in which you put your lego bricks...where did you buy it? thanks in advance daniele I bought it at a local hardware store (I have 4 of those + several other. Most hardware stores have something like it), but i would only recommend it for larger bricks. The sidewalls between compartments can be moved, and smaller bricks have a tendency to slip under the walls. This can be frustrating, so for smaller parts i recommend this: It can be bought at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005QWYF?ie=UTF8&tag=valkmindstorm-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005QWYF -ED- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efferman Posted September 4, 2011 here is a vid of the naked mechanism Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 4, 2011 here is a vid of the naked mechanism Wow that's very simple yet functional. Thanks for rebuilding it!! I will try to incorporate it into my 8043. tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efferman Posted September 4, 2011 simple solutions are the best solutions. is the vid enough or do you want some pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 4, 2011 simple solutions are the best solutions. is the vid enough or do you want some pics? I think the videos perfect! Thanks for making it. tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efferman Posted September 4, 2011 thanks i have made some pics the folder is currently offline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleus Posted September 4, 2011 I bought it at a local hardware store (I have 4 of those + several other. Most hardware stores have something like it), but i would only recommend it for larger bricks. The sidewalls between compartments can be moved, and smaller bricks have a tendency to slip under the walls. This can be frustrating, so for smaller parts i recommend this: It can be bought at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005QWYF?ie=UTF8&tag=valkmindstorm-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005QWYF -ED- thanks for this info..i'll probably buy one of those as i really wanted to categorize all my bricks..and you know some technic ones are vey small... thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Unfortunately, i am classifying my project of a huge demolition excavator as a failure ./ The LAs just don't have enough power to lift the boom, and i cant make the boom any smaller. I am however excited about my next project!! Picture: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=483193 tim Edited September 5, 2011 by timr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted September 5, 2011 Unfortunately, i am classifying my project of a huge demolition excavator as a failure ./ The LAs just don't have enough power to lift the boom, and i cant make the boom any smaller. I am however excited about my next project!! Picture: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=483193 tim Have you tryed useing a bit of string to help raise the boom,can you insert a pic of what ever you were trying so we can see it brickshelf will take a while for it to be moderated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 5, 2011 Have you tryed useing a bit of string to help raise the boom,can you insert a pic of what ever you were trying so we can see it brickshelf will take a while for it to be moderated. Brickshelf keeps giving me a weird error saying that the pictures cant be opened because they contain errors. IL try re-uploading late today. tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Your pics are live tim mayby you could show us the gearing set up to the boom? Tim's Demolition excavator (8043 mod) Edited September 6, 2011 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olaf9198 Posted September 6, 2011 i like the cab tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Posted September 6, 2011 damn , this thread makes me want 8043 . i didnt get it because of poor performance . any pros and cons ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted September 6, 2011 Pro's: 4 small pf motors 2 receivers 2 controllers 4 LA'S And a lot of usefull parts especially if you like making gearboxes. cons: £130 price The gear box takes up a lot of power i removed it and added another receiver and 2 more motors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Posted September 6, 2011 Pro's: 4 small pf motors 2 receivers 2 controllers 4 LA'S And a lot of usefull parts especially if you like making gearboxes. cons: £130 price The gear box takes up a lot of power i removed it and added another receiver and 2 more motors. Thanks man ! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 6, 2011 Your pics are live tim mayby you could show us the gearing set up to the boom? Tim's Demolition excavator (8043 mod) Yes. Think I could take some more pictures. My 8043 is kind of mangled at the moment because i took off the boom and LA's for my latest project. Pro's: 4 small pf motors 2 receivers 2 controllers 4 LA'S And a lot of usefull parts especially if you like making gearboxes. cons: £130 price The gear box takes up a lot of power i removed it and added another receiver and 2 more motors. I would agree exactly! The gearbox is underpowered and wastes a lot of room. You are much better off adding motors/recievers. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plate Posted September 10, 2011 Hi! I'm not in technics since my dark ages...but yesterday I received an 8043, and I'm very happy with it!!!Today I added some lights to the model. They come from an old city set, lights, cable and battery box (9V, square battery). It add some extra weight to the front, but I think there is no problem. Of course, the best solution for lighting would be this: My link led lights, but I dont have any of these!!Here some pics: http://www.flickr.co...57627639123544/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted September 10, 2011 Hi! I'm not in technics since my dark ages...but yesterday I received an 8043, and I'm very happy with it!!!Today I added some lights to the model. They come from an old city set, lights, cable and battery box (9V, square battery). It add some extra weight to the front, but I think there is no problem. Of course, the best solution for lighting would be this: My link led lights, but I dont have any of these!!Here some pics: http://www.flickr.co...57627639123544/ Nice mod!! Its good to be out of the dark ages!! IF your feeling ambitious, you might want to try some of the mods in this thread. tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legomania94 Posted July 13, 2013 how did you make the bucket for 8043? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) What bucket? You need to be more specific. tim Edited July 14, 2013 by timslegos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legomania94 Posted July 14, 2013 in the photo above was the 8043 with various things and there was a bucket on his arm! how did you do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kronos Posted July 14, 2013 in the photo above was the 8043 with various things and there was a bucket on his arm! how did you do it? I think he means the one in post #16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timslegos Posted July 14, 2013 I have already taken that bucket apart, but I think you can see enough detail from the picture to build it yourself. tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites