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Yup, that is the b model from the Power Crane. This was my first Technic set, which I got on my 7th or 8th birthday. A great set!

That helicopter is amazing. Interesting mix of stud and studless pieces. I love the fact that the tail rotor also has variable pitch blades. Very authentic. Looks like it has working tail rotor pedals too. I wonder if there is collective control, in addition to the cyclic control? It doesn't look like it, but I may be wrong. Very nice moc.

Looks great Grohl. The larger wheels are much better.

I don't know about Canada, but here in the States, we see sales every now and then. 8258 was half off last year, and 8041 is on sale for $35USD right now.

Looks great! 3 days of build time is quick!

My new moc? Unfortunately, it won't have return to center valves. I will be building it into a gearbox as well, but to be honest, I haven't tested it yet. I don't see why it wouldn't work though, since it has more gear reduction than the version I used on my tractor. Hopefully I'll get the valves and gearbox finished this weekend or next, but this project is kicking my butt, so who knows, I may not even finish it.

This is how I did the auto valves on my Case Steiger tractor: Sorry those pictures aren't very clear. I used clutch gears to keep the motors from stalling. The black and tan gears are used for some extra gear reduction between the clutch gears and valves. This works well, but I did notice that some of the valves I bought on BL were too stiff and didn't work as well (I think they sat in the store for a while). The stiffer valves would have worked with more gear reduction though, but I just used some of my less stiff valves. There is no auto-centering feature. I have yet to figure out how to build an auto valve that is both non-stalling and auto-centering. The new servo motors would solve all this. My current moc that I'm working on has auto valves based on this also, but I used a white clutch gear and worm gear instead for each of the 4 valves. The remaining valve I have to install will probably use the same setup as my tractor.

The FSB002 looks really nice! Good looking cab. The FSB001 looks nice, but from what I've heard, it doesn't work well. I believe Paul (crowkillers) said he built this model too. In my opinion, it is way too over-complicated for what is trying to be done.

I noticed 8041 on sale a few days ago, but I'm a bit hesitant to buy it, even at $35. It really isn't worth $35 to me, but the panels are nice, so I may change my mind.

Nice loader!

Nope, no LEGO for me this Christmas. I tend to buy my own LEGO at sales, so I just asked for camping gear and tools.

I agree. Beeman, check to see if any of your bevel gears are missing in any of the differentials. Also check to make sure you have all the gears in the portal hubs, and make sure all your u-joints/cv joints are properly installed.

I'm not sure where you are from, but it's not available in the USA. I'm not sure about other parts of the world. You may have to look on ebay, amazon, bricklink, etc for the set.

Welcome! My vote goes like this, with 8110 being the best: 1. 8110 2. 8258 3. 8043 You may want to buy 8258 first, since it will become harder and harder to find. 8110 and 8043 will be available from LEGO for a while yet. All three of those sets are already motorized, but 8043 is the only one that is remote controlled.

Very cool moc. I love the detail. You've managed to cram a lot of stuff in a small space. Your videos are really great as well.

Your alternate models are really, really great! Your F1 car should have been the A model for 8041. Nice work.

Hey all, I was asked to post up the mini turntable ID numbers for anybody who would be interested in purchasing the part through LEGO Direct. Here are the element ID numbers: 4652235 for the grey part 4652236 for the black part Thanks, Daniel

Instructions for the 1H sets (not including log truck) are now up on the LEGO website.

I dunno....I'd like to see a motor with more torque than an "M" motor, but with the same size. But, then I guess there would be no point in using an "M" motor now. LOL. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Honestly, I don't think we really need another size motor (unless we get a micro motor, which isn't the case here).

lol...sorry. Thanks Allanp!

I'm guessing the "L" motor would be slower, but have more torque than the "M" motor. It would also be faster, but with less torque than the "XL" motor. Hopefully, this "L" motor will be the same size as the "M" motors. If it is the same size as the "XL" motor, than I don't see any point in using it over an "XL". A servo motor would be a fantastic addition to Technic. I hope this becomes available as an individual component at LEGO S@H. I'm not sure I understand why a new remote would be required for a servo motor, but I'm not an electrical guru either. The current remote already has return to center. I'm loving the helicopter! Alasdair Ryan, good catch seeing the "batteries not included" label! If this thing has a motorized winch and landing gear, I'd be stoked! :thumb up: Also, it looks like the helicopter may have a working door on the back, below the tail boom.

That helicopter looks great! I've been waiting for another large helicopter ever since Whirlwind Rescue came out. It looks like it has a swash plate too! I'm a bit bummed about the rock crawler, and if this is the supposed to be the 2012 flagship model, I'm a bit disappointed. I do like the color scheme though. Tractor? I must have missed that.

I'd like to see somebody build a Technic W16 engine where all cylinders share a single crank, like the real engine. Maybe I'll have a go at this....

Hey Sevs, welcome to the forum! Are you referring to multi-speed gearboxes (transmissions) used in vehicles, or are you referring to the type used to control multiple functions, like the gearbox in the excavator?

I actually don't see very many log trucks that are straight-trucks around here, and I don't think they are very common in other parts of the country either. Most of our log trucks are semis. Every now and then, I see a log truck based on a straight-truck chassis, but those are usually owned by some mom-and-pop log company that modified a truck with a rudimentary winch and lever system to load the logs. Some have dual drive axles, and some have a single drive axle with another to support weight, as allanp mentioned. Every semi based log truck I have ever seen in the US has at least 2 drive axles. Some may have an additional drop axle on the tractor to carry more weight, and I believe, some even have 3 drive axles in the rear. Some log companies use trucks that have driven front and rear axles too, although these are mostly used within muddy log sites to move trailers around. I think most of those trucks are modified Army trucks (deuce-in-halfs, etc). I doubt 9397 has two rear diffs.