RockeTeK

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  2. Posted · Edited by RockeTeK

    Hi peeps,

    I plan to switch from 9V system to the new RC system soon. (see also in the Sell area!)

    My other favorite theme is Technic, and I managed to build several Train related MOCs with 100% Technic elements.

    The goal is to be able to incorporate my PF motors in the RC Trains (I am working on, don't laugh, Train Dragsters! :laugh: ).

    Now my question is, what is the best set to start my RC Train era with?

    I am considering the Emerald Night and the Maersk Train, but also 7938 and 7939.

    All tips/suggestions appreciated. :thumbup:

    Cheers,

    RockeTeK

  3. Posted · Edited by RockeTeK

    Hello fellow Eurobrickers,

    I plan on switching from the 9V train system to the new RC trains.

    So I have a few items to sell, please look below and contact me if you are interested.

    I prefer that you pick-up the items (possible at various trainstations within the Netherlands),

    or mailing it by DHL (or TNT within the Netherlands).

    Items:

    4515 straight rails

    4519 cross section

    4520 curved rails

    (does not need to go) 4565 freight and crane railway (incl. tracks)

    The tracks are in very good condition, the train set is 90%-95% complete, with instructions in good condition.

    I need to sort it out though. If there is serious interest I will buy extra parts to make the set complete.

    All together, this consists of around 40 tracks (I have not counted them out yet).

    What I am looking for:

    - Selling: EUR2,- per curved track, EUR3,50 per straight track, EUR20,- for cross section, EUR120,- (+ extra costs to complete the set) for the train set

    - Trading: 10194 Emerald Night and/or 7938 Passenger Train (Complete sets ofcourse)

    - Or any good offer

    Please note that I posted this on more websites! I will keep the current bid up to date whenever I can.

    Whenever someone offers a price that I think is acceptable, I wait one day before the sets are sold definitively!

    Pleace contact by Email or PM

    Update: Current bid: ---

  9. Posted · Edited by RockeTeK

    I don´t know if a receiver has an overload function, but that seems weird to me.

    If you decide to use two receivers, you should use (in this case) two controllers aswell.

    Create two separate setups of battery box, receiver, motor, controller.

    If possible, try two battery boxes on the XL motors. (so you get 3 boxes in total)

    Normally only one battery box is enough, but since your model will be (extremely) heavy... :tongue:

    Hope this helps :classic:

  14. Posted

    As I said before, I guess that this set will contain around 1600 pieces (can anyone confirm or make another guess?).

    This includes 2 or 3 differentials, 4 springs, 4 pneumatic switches, 3 pneumatic cylinders, 1 turntable, v6 or v8 engine, a PF-M-motor with battery-pack.

    Now lets compare this to the legendary crane 8421, or the truck 8258:

    - 8421 contains: no springs, 1 pneumatic switch, 2 pneumatic cylinders, 1 turntable, a v6 engine and a motor with battery-pack. (1884 parts, EUR129,-)

    - 8258 contains: no springs, no pneumatics, 2 linear actuators, 1 turntable, a PF-XL-motor with battery-pack (1877 parts, EUR125,-)

    The prices of both 8421 and 8258 were actually not that high (compared to 8297 (EUR105,-) for example).

    Taking all of the above in account, I think the price of the Unimog should be around EUR150,- to EUR175,-

    (As you probably know, LEGO's price has always been higher than the price for which the stores actually sell the sets!)

  22. Posted · Edited by RockeTeK

    I use MLCad for making digital Lego models, LDView (through LPub) for making construction-step-images and LPub for making Parts-list-images. All these programs can be downloaded for free at www.ldraw.org. Then I put everything together in MS Word. Unfortunately, some image-quality is lost after converting the Word-document into a PDF-file. I still haven't found a good conversion program.

    Thanks big time !!

    I have no experience at all with CAD programs etc, but if you can provide a series of pictures, I can convert them for you, using Adobe Pro suite.

    Please provide a test file if you are interested!

    And np! :laugh: