Technic 2015 Discussion and Speculation

[allanp]

Thankyou very much

First MOD will be to upgrade the compressor I think. The new cylinders are great, just what I've been asking for but I think they are under performing here for whatever reason. It will need minimum two pumps working 180 degrees out of phase I think. I can understand if only one pump is included for cost reasons. There is already a lot in this set.

Edited February 1, 2015 by allanp

[Corvette3]

Can anyone show me a dual pump setup? i would like to practice on my unimog.

[Conchas]

High performance pump will cause a well known problem of the LEGO pneumatics. Movements will become very rough!

At list this way, they work smoother.

Ok, a bit of a better performance shouldn't make it too bad.

[agrof]

Ok, in the video, what Zblj linked here, looks much smoother.

(Still, i could imagine a higher level presentation for 100-200 Euro technic sets, especially, that these are the first impressions for the public.)

[Emmi]

The steering looks to work perfectly and very smooth (unlike the horrible Unimog steering) ... and from either of the two orange lights. Nice. Great model!

Edited February 1, 2015 by Emmi

[Rikus]

Can anyone show me a dual pump setup? i would like to practice on my unimog.

You can find many multiple pump compressor solutions on Sariel's site.

http://sariel.pl/2009/03/compressors/

[Kumbbl]

FWIW, the classic, and much-loved Air Tech Claw Rig / Compressor Truck had an identical issue with low speed pneumatics, so it's not new

No the 8868 has Not this issue. In contrary its pneumatics operates very smooth and with fast response. Much better than the Unimog 8110...

[andythenorth]

No the 8868 has Not this issue.

Eh, yours doesn't, mine did Same fundamental issue - low stroke volume on the pump. Maybe shorter tube runs on 8868, and smaller, so less weight to move?

Edited February 1, 2015 by andythenorth

[rollermonkey]

That engine definitely continues under the battery box... But how far?

[AndroTech]

Of course it does ... with two cylinders ...

[Emmi]

Best video yet, great quality! (he talks in German)

[krtwood]

I think it's funny that I wanted a fire truck for the flagship and we're getting a fire plane and a dump truck. So close, but so very far away.

Any idea when we're going to see 42039 in the US? Everything else from 1H is out but that set.

[Emmi]

I think it's funny that I wanted a fire truck for the flagship and we're getting a fire plane and a dump truck. So close, but so very far away.

Any idea when we're going to see 42039 in the US? Everything else from 1H is out but that set.

March I suppose.

[rollermonkey]

I think it's funny that I wanted a fire truck for the flagship and we're getting a fire plane and a dump truck. So close, but so very far away.

Any idea when we're going to see 42039 in the US? Everything else from 1H is out but that set.

Is the motorcycle finally out now?

NVM, I just looked, the motorcycle still isn't available in the US yet, either.

Edited February 2, 2015 by rollermonkey

[rumpletump]

http://www.promobricks.de/spielwarenmesse-2015-lego-technic-fire-plane-42040/4746

Edited February 3, 2015 by rumpletump

[XAxles]

http://www.promobric...lane-42040/4746

I could see that flat-twin engine in front and much gearing at the fuselage. And dat fire department sticker. I suddenly want that.

[rollermonkey]

That more than confirms white, angled panels... It adds three more for five in the set!

I can't tell, do you think the rudder actually work, too?

[Epic Technic]

Anyone think of this?

[Jim]

I must admit, that caught my eye too.

[XAxles]

I can also see that connection in the box as well! It looks like it's connected by friction, but I think this is just some supports.

Also, I think this model can seat two figs quite snugly. Just wrap them in legal rubber band.

[TheItalianBrick]

That more than confirms white, angled panels... It adds three more for five in the set!

Look carefully...looks like there are other 2 on the rear end side....one per side! :)

[rener]

That more than confirms white, angled panels... It adds three more for five in the set!

I can't tell, do you think the rudder actually work, too?

According to the small pic on the box (down right) it should! At least, I think I see a small round arrow around it...

[Meatman]

Anyone think of this?

What exactly is illegal there?

[Maico]

I think the axle is not illegal as rhe panel is hollow and thus plenty of space for the axle. One could check with the yellow dumptruck, which has two of these panels in yellow.

The plane indeed seems to have a moving rear rudder: the beams directly behind the panel...

[aol000xw]

So are the 2x2 round trans clear blue as water confirmed? I think I see some in the picture.