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...is it useful in any way? Has anyone ever used this part in any MOC? I know it was originally made for RoboRiders sets (http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=32305&in=S), but it looks like it has potential. Any ideas what can be done with it? What type of models (except for those suggested by LEGO) can benefit from using it?

And again I have to rephrase my question - I meant any other use than the one suggested by LEGO :) I just tried it - Worm Gear fits in perfectly :) (sorry for bad quality of the pic :() But still... the question is - where can it be applied?

It looks like modded reverse-engineered 8071 (check out lifting arms on both pics). Or maybe it is just a prototype? Also the front is slightly different...

Is it really necessary to replace pneumatics with LAs? Motorized compressor can be used. I think that air pipes (or whatever are those parts called) look better than tones of gears needed to drive the actuators. But the idea of using 8049-like crane is good.

DLuders, thank you for your comprehensive answer :)

Can anyone please tell me what is the size of 8071's tyres?

Thank you kind Sir for your answer and patience :)

Thank you for answers but I think you did not understand me - I bet it is due to my poor ability of expressing thoughts in english, sorry :|. You informed me that parts needed in various steps of the mod are listed there (what is obvious :P), and you told me where to buy various parts (which was not so obvious). And I wanted to get the information if I have to buy anything (taking into consideration that I don't have any other technic set) or will I be able to use only parts that come in the box.

I know the instruction shows that, but I wanted to save time and just ask if those parts are like the spare parts from 8258 or if they should be obtained from somewhere else - instead of performing time-consuming check of bricklist. I don't even have the set yet and I wanted to get any other parts that will be needed before it arrives :)

It sure has been a while since I last built anything - but now it's high time to start again :). I want to buy a decent Technic set. I managed to narrow the choice down to just two of them - Crane Truck (8258) and Unimog (8110) - but I have no idea which one should I pick. I have just few more days to decide, 'cause there are not many 8258s left. My situation looks like this: I have limited founds for just 1 set, because I am planning to get myself Mindstorms for the next christmas and my fiancée won't let me spend more money on 'toys' :P. The set will be first used as a decoration, and then - when I get NXT - I will use parts to build some 'mean machines'. I am evaluating both sets mainly in terms of look and usefulness as a supply of parts. --8258-- + it is available now + looks awesome! + it is huge! (what makes it look awesome ;] - and it comes with great amount of parts) + it has 2 linear actuators, that work well with NXT (that's what I heard...) - it is huge! (my fiancée might get angry :P) - it doesn't have any pneumatic parts, which might be useful (e.g. http://video.designworldonline.com/...) --8110-- + it looks awesome too! + IMHO it looks more 'polished up' than crane truck + it is smaller (won't get on my sweetheart's nerves :P) + it has some nice parts (including pneumatics) - it is smaller :( - it doesn't have actuators - I'd have to wait for it :( I have no idea which one to choose, because I like them both more-less the same. Maybe you could share your own thoughts? Which one is better in your opinion? Why? Thank you in advance :)

Jeszcze nie... jeszcze :] I would not change her for any other :D. I just hope she will get into lego too ;)

Yes! It was the cheapest I could find in Poland.

Ha! I got it! My own 8258 . I paid $157 (USD) for it. Is it a good price?

Thanks for answers! I decided to get 8258 but unfortunately due to some unexpected expenditures I am not going to buy any set now :(. I will be hoping that there will be one 8258 waiting for me ;)