iv-tecman

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  1. Posted

    I do understand how some love the older styles of 8860 /8880 etc they were and are the original ideals of Technic sets. Show the inner workings of the gears etc. The GT3 has all the gearing and inner workings but hidden behind a huge amount of panels

    The mack truck is a work of art from the outside and also inside, but all the gearing etc is mostly hidden, so I do understand. 

    However, you still get to enjoy building the differentials, being impressed with the gearing and cogs, axels etc even though they do get hidden by panels and system bricks.

    I sorta like the half way model team, creator and technic sets we sometimes get nowadays, I understand not for all.  

  2. Posted

    I lost /sold older Lego Technic sets. In terms of money, they aren't worth as much as you think, second hand prices for used Technic sets has dropped, boxed and sealed sets obviously command high prices.

    However I have now been hunting down my older sets and replacing them, as they have a lot more value to me owned and in my collection then potential money. I regret selling /parting out or losing my older sets.

  5. Posted

    20 minutes ago, efferman said:

    You will get a full part list and a extra part list. 

    Btw, only the container has more length. The trailer has roundabout the same length as the set

    Thank you. Well due to the container looking longer it makes the trailer look better so I'm still going to look to make this.

    I'll just purchase the pdf files, as I'm not good at following ldd files.

    Thanks.. much appreciated

     

  8. Posted

    On 03/03/2018 at 11:20 PM, FunWithBricks said:

     

    I was thinking about this. Does it mostly just annoy you when it is a UCS set, or do sticker bricks annoy you a little in general too? 
    Do many around here dislike sticker bricks? 
    How about those who MOC a lot? I'd imagine that sticker bricks would be better than printed, seeing as there would be more variety of options, as in, you can always take the sticker off the brick or even put a new MOC sticker, but it's more hassle to take printing off a printed brick, so it feels more uni-porpose. 

    Haha, yes. Yes indeed.

     

    Amazing. Is it easy to get all the excess liquid and air bubbles out? It must be just a tiny, eenie weenie bit of liquid, right?

    problem with stickers for me, is it then limits me to washing entire built sets in hot soapy water when I'm cleaning my collection.

    Set 8860 for example, a really old technic set from 1980 can just be dunked into hot water with soap, left for 30 - 60 mins, removed and then brushed with a toothbrush, hair dried and good to go, dust free sparkling clean, my latest UCS set a snow speeder, good luck dunking that in water and not seeing the stickers float off - that annoys me more. Pros and Cons.

  10. Posted

    42054 is a superb model, plenty of parts and fantastic wheels and looks excellent as a display model when complete, and has power functions for the crane and cab

    42069 is another superb model, more parts, better suspension and has interesting tracks for wheels, but 42054 IMO is the better set.  

    42077 is one ugly looking car IMO, its a mid level set which is fine in its own right, but comparable to 42054 or 42069 - doesn't compare, and 42054 is about to retire so I'd 100% recommend this set

  11. Posted

    Really ? I'll have to try this - thank you

    9 hours ago, AmperZand said:

    If you use a little bit of window cleaner such as Windolene on the part before applying the sticker, it gives you the opportunity to position it just right. Then carefully press out any excess liquid and air bubbles without displacing the sticker and you're good to go. Using window cleaner is a tip provided by LEGO. I've tried it and it works.

    Pet Peeves

    Zippers on costumed minifigures. They are unnecessary as you can imagine that they are costumes just as well without them and they prevent the minifigure from being used as the real thing, not someone dressed like one.

    Fleshy neck-lines on minifigures. As a yellowist, I find fleshy neck-lines annoying. Usually, the minifigure would look just as good with the clothes-line going all the way to the neck. That would allow you to use the torso with either a fleshy or yellowy head.

    LEGO going after bootleggers such as Lepin when they themselves have misappropriated someone else's concept without their permission and without compensating them. 

     

    Really ? I'll have to try this - thank you

  12. Posted

    Buying a UCS set to see a sticker sheet bigger then A4 - for the price no set like that should contain so many stickers

    Putting a sticker on crooked - and struggling to even user the corner of the sticker sheet to lift it back up again to try and re position better

    Buying a used set as "complete" to find the seller has in fact replaced most of it with "compatible" bricks from China

    Sellers that actually sell boxed sets at massively inflated prices as the set is now retired

    Other then this, I'm pretty chilled with everything else with this amazing hobby. 

  14. Posted

    On 04/02/2018 at 8:16 PM, Maaboo35 said:

    Exactly. 42070 is a great set, it's just too expensive. Luckily the prices this time around are a bit more realistic; i.e. 42081 - around £100, with a licence, nice concept and what looks like a good number of parts.

    42070 is an ok set, but its not complete, it has no suspension which I was surprised as the unimog did what 42070 needed very well indeed, and the back flatbed was totally missing

    It was well engineered in some places and not quite so in others. I got the set for £119 ?? Certainly wasn't £219 it was released at. I think the unimog, Acros Mercedes Benz and the Volvo frontloader are still some of the better price per part sets to be released in the last 8 years. The bucket wheel was also very good for the number of parts, I've used a spare 42055 for many projects as the part count was excellent.

  15. Posted

    20 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

    Why can't this year be last year??? So many awesome things, so befitting for the 40th anniversary.

    Back to the sets:

    - What is "forest manipulator" supposed to be?

    I said this, this years sets are way better then last years offerings if I'm honest - but still. This year is offering some great new sets and a some new parts from the looks. Can't wait to get my hands on some of the new sets this year.

    The mack truck is still out of stock where I am. : - ( 

  18. Posted

    24 minutes ago, degenerate said:

    We haven't received our H1 sets at our store yet either (Sweden).

    Estimated delivery is sometime middle of next week, so wait a bit and I'm sure they'll get them in stock.

    I'd go buy the H1 sets from Lego usually but I've got gift cards to use up, so no point buying from lego direct when I can save money at toys r us, I just can't wait to get these sets, as they look really good, so I'm eager : -  ) 

  21. Posted

    14 minutes ago, Boulderer said:

    The Mack is still not listed on the Lego store in the UK.  I'm starting to wonder if it will be available on the 1st Jan, as has been speculated. 

    I asked at my Local Toys r Us - they don't even have the ones that are listed at Lego .com and the guy I spoke with said he isn't allowed in the warehouse to check what they have?? I just thought, wow, no wonder you are losing sales.

    Only reason I went to toys r us is because I have gift cards to use up. 

  23. Posted

    On 06/12/2017 at 7:19 PM, Trango said:

    Extreme Adventure vehicle pleasantly surprised me, in a way, I can't quite grasp. The usual functions are just average... but the tiny working details are so cleverly designed it's a joy to build (those doors!). A lot of very genius ways of implementing classic things that ain't all that special, like a winch. You can feel this has been designed by a proper AFOL and it just feels different compared to "regular" bigger Technic boxes.

    +1 for Claas and Arocs, get the Arocs first cause this one will go first too.

    Arocs is really getting short in supply for UK buyers, most of the top stores are running low, so if he is to buy any - he should get this one now.

    Then Claas - then extreme adventure and yes +1 to Extreme Adventure, I was very surprised by how interesting a build it actually was. And some very clever engineering. 

  25. Posted

    Are you 100% sure the red clutches were not mis-aligned when you built the model? When you fit the switches to either side with the white component the red clutches all need to be center with the switches set to the middle - technically everything is dis-engaged. Allowing the model to be free roamed by pushing it, once you engage the clutches, the power functions take over and then you can control. 

    Set 42070 is actually a really complex build, for its harsh reviews its got some clever - but also confusing engineering. 

    Oh and yes test the motors, to ensure they all work.