Leonardo da Bricki

Hello, I recently acquired a number of new Technic sets (42100, 42128, 42125 being the largest) and I am now going through the process of parting them out into my collection. The problem I have now is that I have so many panels, most of which are quite big, I can no longer store them effectively in my current small storage bins. Before I go and upgrade my storage system, I wanted some feedback/advice from some of you that happen to have large collections, about the best way to store panels. Do you sort them out, are they all in one tub? What works best? Thanks, - Leo

I also use Plano bins for my smaller parts, but they are impossible to find, and I haven't found large enough ones yet to store all my panels.

Thanks for all the input! I think for now, especially with moving from university to home and trying find my own apartment & a job, I'll be doing @langko's Ziplock bags in a tub until I have the time/space for a more permanent solution.

I just finished building this set last week, this is a very timely video. Definitely nice to see a simple mod like this that fixes the playability of a set.

Nah, it's all good. Time for me to try something new! I just went to my local 3rd party Lego store and got some new parts, new figs, and other stuff to prepare for the start of Hot Zones!

Well, my old nation is no longer here, so I choose to represent: Keikruk, Brochanan - (PSIC)

This sounds incredible for the next contest. I would love to add functionality to a lot of Lego sets... like the Ferrari 488 I just picked up, a supercar with more space than engine under the hood.

Ah, ok. I'll see if I can find them. Thanks!

Wow. That looks beautiful, with the dark green body and the tan canvas roof. What wheels are those, and where did you find them?

@Jim made me do it. Good luck with the research!

Huh... Blue interior wouldn't be bad.

PLEASE!!! That would at least the hideous appearance of this car. Functions sound decent, but there needs to be something original, somehow.

Alright, here is tonight's update... I spent a few hours working on the arm geometry, and this is the best solution that I have come up with so far... I dislike how the small LAs can't be flipped for vertical mounting, so they will be ugly as I can't cover them and still fit the scale of the model... [TC22] SK800 [WIP] @2GodBDGlory It's pretty simple, actually. There is a diesel motor under the hood that drives the hydraulic pump for the tracks and whatever attachment is used. The operator stands on the little platform on the back and drives it around using a few joysticks, almost like a video game. These control the drive and using the attached hydraulic implement.

SK800 This is the Ditch Witch SK800, one of my favorite pieces of construction equipment that I have used. It is a very reliable and durable machine that can be configured with a number of different attachments for different purposes. I have used these fun machines with augers, forklifts, grapples, bucket scoops, and pavement saws over the years while working with a number of different companies. This model will be manual. I will try to have the tracks drive a piston engine under the hood, linear actuators will drive the arms, attachment tilt, and I think I'll be adding my favorite attachment, a grapple claw. WIP photos: [TC22] WIP SK800 [TC22] WIP SK800

Wow. That's quite a lot of progress. I'm excited to see the harvesting head and how it functions. The brick-built color scheme is cool. Keep up the good work!

@NoEXIST I think the "Pro" group is people who have won previous contests, and most other people fall into the "Novice" group. I don't know for sure, @Jim can you clarify?

I would suggest that you mimic this sort of linkage used by the legendary Madoca. I will allow for the same sort of articulation, but with good stability. https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-8863/Madoca1977/jeep-wrangler/#details

Interesting color scheme for the McLaren. I'm excited to see the new (?) tires, I just hope the wheel is new, and doesn't have a cover piece like some of the Speed Champions sets.

In the sketch above, you will almost need to mirror the same structure around the horizontal centerline in order to properly support the underside panels. Another thing that might help, especially with wanting to include the city-scape potion of the ship, would be to have 4 support pillars, especially at the widest part. You could then transition into having 3 pillars as it tapers, and this would also allow the weight to be a bit more evenly distributed across the back of the ship, and help support the engine structure.

5: 10 3: 6 1: 4 4: 3 2: 2 8: 1

I saw some of the early WIP photos, and this turned out incredible! I'm most impressed that a single XL-motor drives such a massive model. The exterior is beautifully done, it looks like it isn't Lego.

I would say that you should take a look at some of the massive tower cranes that other builders have made to get an idea of load bearing truss structures that are possible with Lego. The most difficult part of this build will be more about the structure out to the sides needing proper support from the center beam. Finally, the beam support structure you linked is not a great design. It won't support hardly any weight with a few plates for support, especially not on the scale you are looking at. I am not aware of any specific resource for truss structures, but you can try looking for stuff on ReBrickAble.

@Lipko I have been building for a number of years (5+) without any additions to my collection, and I don't feel like there is much I have missed out on, except maybe the new clutch gears. Everything is very much viable and useful. As for degraded parts, despite my abuse through trial trucks, I haven't broken many parts, and with some encouragement from pliers, most "broken" pins can be fixed. But I digress.

If you are looking for another build with the same sets, go check out ReBrickAble and simply search for the set you have, like "9398 B-model". Otherwise, just build something. Anything. Google "machinery" and see what interests you, then try to make it. Don't sell the Lego you have unless you are giving up on Lego forever, because once gone, those parts will cost way more time effort and money to get back.

The tipper trailer mechanism is amazing. Love to see it it implemented in such a small scale, great work overall.