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    Thanks for checking out my latest topic. I finally bought the pieces to build my Boeing 747 irl. Feel free to support this project on LEGO Ideas if you want to see it become an official set. While not being based on a specific variant of the 747 this model is meant to be a general tribute to this awesome marvel of engineering. The creation is built out of 603 parts (including stand) and the aircraft measures approximately 37 cm L x 33 cm W x 10.5 cm H (14.6" L x 13" W x 4.1" H). It includes many details such as printed decals representing the passenger windows and the doors, the four turbofan engines, removable landing gear and a sleek stand for dynamic display. In combination with the size the stand would make it a great swooshable desk display-piece for any fan of LEGO and aviation. Feel free to check out this 3D-view of the creation on Mecabricks and the high resolution images on flickr. Improved display stand: Than you for your attention.
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    Thank you very much! :)
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    The aircraft Completing its maiden flight on February 9th, 1969 the Boeing 747 went into production in 1970 and has been so for more than 50 years. Over the course of time many different variants of the airliner were produced. Aside from its major use in passenger transport it was used to carry the Space Shuttle, used as an airborne telescope and most recently used to launch rockets into orbit. Its iconic shape with the distinctive hump that accommodates the cockpit and the raised passenger deck has become a classic symbol for all jumbo jets and airborne passenger transport alike. With the aircraft retiring from service soon I thought it would be a great chance to submit this project as a tribute to this iconic airliner. The model While not being based on a specific variant of the 747 this model is meant to be a general tribute to this awesome marvel of engineering. The creation is built out of 603 parts (including stand) and the aircraft measures approximately 37 cm L x 33 cm W x 10.5 cm H (14.6" L x 13" W x 4.1" H). It includes many details such as printed decals representing the passenger windows and the doors, the four turbofan engines, removable landing gear and a sleek stand for dynamic display. In combination with the size, the stand and the stylish red and orange livery would make it a great swooshable desk display-piece for any fan of LEGO and aviation. This creation was built using Mecabricks and rendered in Blender but all building techniques have been tested with real bricks as well. Feel free to check out this 3D-view of the creation on Mecabricks and the high resolution images on flickr. If you like what you see then please consider heading over to LEGO Ideas and supporting. With your help this could become an official LEGO set!
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    Thank you! :) Thanks a lot! Thank you, the model is kind of a Frankenstein of different 747 variants. I was mostly trying to replicate the iconic shape. You're right though, the winglets are a bit chunky. Thank you very much! Thanks! Thanks a lot. :)
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    Thank you, the squares in the last blueprint image should be 5cm in height/width. Thanks to the snot technique the stand can hold quite a bit of weight vertically but you're right and can't take much lateral force. Thanks a lot! Thank you very much, you can check out the building techniques on flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVgwJTA
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    FS200 Skybird/Seabird

    saabfan posted a topic in LEGO Town

    A while ago I created a small minifigure scale plane inspired by the classic Cessna 172. I built an ordinary version as well as a seaplane. You can check out a 3D-view on Mecabricks and I also created custom instructions which you can find on Rebrickable.
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    FS200 Skybird/Seabird

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Town

    Thank you very much! :)
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    This is an update of my motorised narrow gauge trains originally built in 2014. The basic concept remains the same but a lot of the details have changed. The updates include better durability, better looks and the use of LEGO's current Powered Up system allowing the trains to be controlled via a Bluetooth device. The mechanism: For more detailed images of the trains feel free to view the album on flickr. You can check out a video of them in action here:
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    Motorised Narrow Gauge Trains

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Thanks a lot! I can imagine it must be difficult to build a ULF tram. Thank you very much. Thank you, I'm glad my original trains inspired you. Tbh the old versions didn't perform all that well. Due to the way they were built the mechanism would fall apart after running for a short time. This version has much better durability now. Thank you, yes the postal car of the steam train also has a colour sensor that can detect coloured tiles on the tracks. Due to the distance from the tracks it can unfortunately only reliably detect red tiles. Thank you very much!
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    Motorised Narrow Gauge Trains

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    All wheels with O rings are driven. The unpowered cars just use the 3.2mm small train wheels.
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    Motorised Narrow Gauge Trains

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Not official ones but there're some custom ones out there. :)
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    Motorised Narrow Gauge Trains

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    I'll think about it. I might release instructions on Rebrickable at some point. Just to clarify though, due to the way it's built this can't go over any custom crossings and switches since the mechanism extends below the parts of the wheels that are actually riding on the tracks. I have a different mechanism that would be able to go over switches and even operates a bit more smoothly still but it's also more bulky and harder to conceal in a train. I think it would only work for a modern train design. Thank you very much! These trains are a product of lots of trial and error over a period of 6 years. ;)
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    Motorised Narrow Gauge Trains

    saabfan replied to saabfan's topic in LEGO Train Tech

    Thanks a lot. Exactly, even though the trains are quite short most of the weight is in the battery car so it had to be driven as well. I reckon in this configuration it can pull about 3 unpowered cars until it slows down significantly.
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    An Italian Classic Together with Gabriele Zannotti aka zanna I've been working on a scale model of a FIAT 500 for almost two years now. I've actually already made a topic on EB a while ago but the model has improved a lot since then and we also took some cool pictures of the real life model so I decided it would be appropriate to post a new thread. The model As it stands right now the model is made of 1210 pieces and has plenty of details and features to offer. The boot which is located at the front can be opened revealing the fuel tank, a toolbox and an actual spare tyre. The bonnet in the back is decorated with several custom decals depicting the various cooling vents as well as the license plate and additional details. It can be opened which allows you to see the detailed 500cc straight twin engine. Furthermore, the doors can be opened and the front seats tilted forward allowing you to access the rear seat bench. On sunny days you can also swap out the closed sun-roof for the opened variant. Boot details The rear end Openable doors and hatches The engine bay Dashboard details Foldable seats Open roof Thanks for checking out our topic. Additional images can be found in both Gabriele's flickr page and mine. Our model is still very much a work in progress and we keep improving the build and adding new details. We've actually uploaded our model to LEGO Ideas and it has already surpassed 7.5k but your support would be greatly appreciated so we can meet the 10k goal in time.
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    What a wonderful creation!
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    The De Havilland DHC-2 often called Beaver is probably the most famous and beloved bush plane ever built. With its distinct look, flight characteristics and sound it's instantly recognizable. It was produced from 1947 to 1967 by De Havilland Canada. Despite being out of production for many years now a lot of planes are still in use. If you want to find out more about the real plane click here. With the help of gabriele.zannotti I built the DHC-2 out of Lego. Features: True to original plane with details such as exhaust, floats, decorated cockpit, nice looking and fresh colour scheme, window prints on the fuselage, radial engine print, antennas and lights on the wings Retractable landing gear that folds into the floats Accessories namely first aid kit, a mail package, a letter ,a fuel canister, a safety buoy and a rope to tie up the plane A small piece of land with a wooden dock, a fir tree and an air sock 2 minifigures, a pilot and a hermit who lives in the wilderness with his dog So what are you waiting for? Support this project on Lego Ideas and with some luck you can soon take your plane and deliver the hermit's mail into the wilderness! This model was built in mecabricks and rendered using blender. Special thanks to gabriele.zannotti for making the awesome pictures! It doesn't only need a good model to make a great project but also a cool way of presenting it. Make sure to check out his flickr account for more amazing images! Thanks for checking out our article. Make sure to support, comment and share! This is a collaboration between gabriele.zannotti and saabfan.
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    Great video. How do I vote for the contest?
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    Incredible! Thank you very much. This is the input for the collective control, right?
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    I had better had to bricklink now and grab me some of these swashplate pieces. :D
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    Thanks a lot! If it does work out I'm definitely goint to build it. :D
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    Just going to leave this here which was made single-handedly by Carlierti using Mecabricks, Blender and Sheepit:
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    This is one amazing helicopter! I can't wait to see a showcase video. Will you be publishing the LDD file once it's complete? I'd love to build that one irl.
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    What an amazing model! It's too bad LEGO doesn't produce those unique helicopter parts anymore... Hopefully they'll reintroduce them at some point. :)
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    Thank you very much for the praise and feedback. The animation took a long time to make and we're glad it's getting recognition. ;) P.S. Actually Topolino refers to the Cinquecento's predecessor: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_500_Topolino
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    A new animation of our car has been released! Will we make the 10k jump? It's up to you. Please support.