Berthil

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  1. If Bricklink (or Stud.io) is used as the part (color) source, use the LEGO SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) code available through 'color images' on Bricklink to search for the part in the LEGO PAB to avoid color confusion. When searching by SKU on Bricklink and PAB they will show the color name for the same part, also with different color names. If the PAB cannot find the SKU it is not for sale on the PAB (and PAB color name does not matter) so other sources must be used to acquire the part, mostly Bricklink. Example: 1 x 1 Magenta brick code and color name on Bricklink: 6022035 Same brick in the PAB when search on code: color is called Bright Reddish Violet When buying on the LEGO PAB the new parts are cheaper than Bricklink although available later (or never available when only in sets with IP (like Starwars)). On the LEGO PAB you get free shipping, VIP points and GWP (Gift With Purchase). On Bricklink you get high shipping costs, handling fees, Paypal fees, missing inventory items and seller attitude. Lately I prefer LEGO PAB and just start another project when waiting for parts :)
  2. Uploaded a bunch of GBC movies, everybody who got an invite uploads to the same TLG Sharepoint and can see all uploads.
  3. I didn't know, very sorry to hear that!
  4. I've purchased instructions and have build this but meanwhile the Rebrickable entry has been removed! For me the model was too fragile, especially at the back section. I write 'was' because I disassembled it. I will not be making a Pybricks file for it, why should I if the model has been removed from Rebrickable.
  5. Update 2.23.3 did not fix the issue. Having the checkbox on in a previous session and closing and opening Stud.io, the checkbox is still on but the parts filter is not active. Uncheck/recheck now seems to work better, at least now the checkbox reflects the actual state of this setting after one uncheck/recheck where previously it needed multiple unchecks/rechecks to get in sync (on my iMac). This seems a good workaround but has to be done after every color change!
  6. Since I'm building mostly when the 'sun don't shine' (evenings/nights) the summer hardly slows down my building and hoping the color restriction is not Lime, Black, DBG and LBG :)
  7. This LEGO Great Ball Contraption counts all balls that pass the module. Based on the Ball Clock by JK Brickworks/Harley Mayenschein and double Serpent by Fernando Quintara. Free building instruction and parts list available on Rerickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96326/BrickPolis/logarithmic-ball-counter-gbc/
  8. Since TLG uses tons of stickers (especially on Technic models) and disallow wasn't mentioned, I assumed it was allowed. Mine are also not so important for the model but I also have taken it apart as the whole setup with elevation rig took up a lot of space. Sorry for that.
  9. I have created free building instructions for my version of the rotary dumper and elevator. It's running very reliable, smooth, fast and consumes less battery power. Here is a Meccano version by the way, unfortunately Akiyuki is not mentioned but it is very clear where the inspiration came from. Good thing we don't have to bolt down modules and tracks to the table :)
  10. First post updated with video and link to newly created free building instructions for the Rotary Dumper & Train Elevator.
  11. Well done! Nice detailed smooth finish on the whole build. Also not a fan of the green but understand why, may be the Landrover brings new Sand Green pieces to try in that color if you can motivate yourself to go through the whole designing process again. Not easy to do that again on a finished model. If any remark I would add some details in the back of the car, picknick basket or something like that.
  12. Since the 21319 Central Perk set came out I wanted to make a modular out of it. After some research I didn't find anything to my satisfaction so I started designing one (digitally) myself. I kept all the original details but managed to fit them on a 32x32 baseplate as common with modulars. At the right side will be a staircase to the 2nd floor. I was planning on making apartments of Joe, Monica and Phoebe in New York style above the Central Perk (I know they don't live above it) but it was suggested to me to make the 21302 Big Bang Theory apartment above it. I really like that idea so it will be a modular out both LEGO Ideas sets (with added bricks of course). Designing a full Big Bang Theory apartment will be challenging as the Lego Ideas set is less complete when compared to the Central Perk set. Below the result so far, hope you like it, any suggestions are welcome. I will publish FREE building instructions on Rebrickable when finished but may take a while as I will be building it first in real bricks. Finished and free instruction on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-34463/Berthil/central-perk-big-bang-theory-modular/ Pictures with details like 'Sheldon dent' in the couch, Blue Jay and wedding scene:
  13. (S)Crapper Autonomous Spaceship to bomb the Space Police with (S)Crap. Functions 4 Motorized Anti-Gravity drive pods with rotating rings Motorized front and back ascend and descend controlled seperately Motorized opening and closing bomb bay door to drop the (S)Crap Motorized retractable landing gear Mindstorms custom control interface Status LED
  14. I submit my latest GBC creations, here on top of my GBC list. Some older ones have been featured before by LEGO Technic so I know there is interest, one even without my permission. They could have gotten my permission, but they didn't ask.
  15. My go at the well known Union Pacific Big Boy in 100% LEGO and running on standard LEGO tracks. A combination I have not seen anywhere. Powered by LEGO PoweredUp with two motors controlled by Pybricks (without device). The model is based on 8 year old free instructions by Jayhurst and the Jie Star model but over 50% of parts are different. Video, link to images and link to the free building instructions on Rebrickable below. Enjoy! The City hub can be operated from the outside, the status LED is visible and the hub can be removed for battery change easily. Free building instructions and parts list on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-117884/Berthil/union-pacific-big-boy-4014/
  16. @The_Cook Thank you for your feedback! I think I have solved most of your mentioned points with the remark that it is not possible to change building steps anywhere without the need to rebuild all pages from that point on forward. As you already noticed, a Herculean task so can't make any step changes without starting over again.
  17. Thank you all! Indeed contest rules limited the baseplate to 48 x 48. By placing the gulch diagonal over the baseplate I got more room for the mountain and temple but building all rocks under an angle on the baseplate wasn't easy. Happy with how it turned out.
  18. Be aware this is a Mould King model, not LEGO. Also with custom 3D printed parts. By the way, seems to be the same model as in your avatar?
  19. Since I build with real bricks what I design in Stud,io, this option is always on for me. I see the bug was reported in September 2022 but it feels if it is already longer there because it is quite annoying as rebuilding the parts list while unchecking/checking takes a while. That said, I'm very happy with Stud.io so I'll be patient and wait till it gets fixed. I'm hoping for a fix on every update but it seems the BrickLink Designer Program Series 1 got priority. I'm using Stud.io almost every day.
  20. I like Spaceships and I like Technic so it seems logical I give TC24 a go. The idea is to create a Space Robbers spaceship that can carry and drop useless Technic parts from stolen vehicles, hence the (double) name. Below in the video a prototype Anti Gravity Drive of which I plan to have four, one each corner. Next to that I want to implement winches on each corner and hang the spaceship up on (invisible) wires to simulate flight (or at least takeoff and landing). As it needs to drop parts it will get a loading bay. To summarize planned functions; Anti Gravity Drive, four in total Winches on the front and back to simulate flight hanging on wires. Would prefer all 4 corners but then I have to drop other functions or use two hubs. Loading bay with cargo door Landing gear Lights or Docking bay if time and room permits For all of this I plan to use PoweredUp with the Mindstorms hub with 6 ports. I have some ideas on how it should look but nothing written in stone yet. I primarily have black and grey Technic so probably will be that with some color accents. Since color scheme is free according to the information topic and I like Lime, it probably will be Lime. The below anti-gravity drive I tried to build as 'clean' as possible, first without the lower support on the end but that didn't work. In the final model I want to gear it up to a higher rotational speed to create a self-leveling gyroscope effect. I'm already looking forward to the sound that all four together will make. I want to link the rotation speed to the winches so when going up revs should also be higher, going lower should be lower etc. Wish me luck :)
  21. Thanks! I did the whole thing with the Mindstorms app with block coding, not the text code. I wasn't aware of this feature, I will give it a try. Thanks.
  22. Since a few Stud.io versions on my Mac I have to hit the 'Hide unavailable parts in the selected color' filter a few times until it really becomes active because on opening Stud.io I have the parts list behavior you describe.
  23. Video ready. Green screen didn't work well but I'm happy with it. The video shows what I mean with 'Unused Technic parts as Scrap' :)
  24. Thank you all! Meanwhile I have the rig ready to hang up the (S)Crapper, all made from LEGO. This is the first test, works very well, only need to make all 4 strings equal length. Also a 'green screen' test, only need to find a suitable background image and figure out how to do that.
  25. My latest machine although technically not a GBC. Three flipping cubes and steppers create a never ending ball path for four balls. The machine is operated by hand and needs a soft touch to let it work well. Designing a functional LEGO version of this machine took 2 years of trial and error. May be I will make a GBC based on the concept of flipping cubes. Free instructions on Rebrickable.