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No, splitting tree parts. I spoke about something like this (aha, it's called log splitter, I just learned):

A simulated splitting device just came to my mind. E.g. you could use a pneumatic cylinder as the splitter cylinder (don't know how it is really called ). Though I think they're more common for smaller tractors and usually driven by a PTO.

Thank you very much! And yes, that's a trend I'm totally addicted to lately. The P.B.M. 55, the UV Lazer and others have them, too. I'm happy that it worked out as I imagined it, too. I think I couldn't have built it that way earlier (e.g. last year or so), so it is the right model at the right time.

Love that movie! "What's happening?"

Thanks for the info, good to know.

Indeed, it has that vibe, especially the front looks I believe. So one found, two to go... You know, I also thought that lately. Though it actually looks quite different. I think it also reminds me of some car from Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks, and me too. At first I thought it could look a little too much 42055 color-like, but in the end I'm quite happy with it. Still need a few parts in dark blue (and yellow) though.

Nice addition and cool functionality! It could use a little weight on the front axle when driving backwards (like the mini Claas but not so extreme, I have a similar issue with some of my RC cars), right? The other additional stuff is also fascinating to watch.

I didn't follow all of your models lately, but from the ones I know, this is one of if not the best looking one so far and a nice alternate model of 42099, too. Even better, the stickers really look great on it as can be seen in the video. Also cool: if people want to go faster, they just have to replace the wheel hubs at the rear axle with the older ones (plus some minor parts maybe). One thing I ask myself, do the planetary wheel hubs at the front axle have a considerable resistence when not driven?

Had to dig that thread up for my latest model of the series: the 2055 McKall Pusher! This model's body was prototyped on the weekend over the course of two days and further developed on the third day. It's an open top sports car with vibes from some classic sports cars - can you guess which ones? It wasn't designed specifically after those though but developed into the current form naturally, starting with the rear hips/fenders. It started in an AWD chassis - I had it laying around - but was later transplanted to a freshly built RWD one, that has a RC Buggy motor (currently using an original one from TLG) mounted mid-engine style between front and rear wheels. The steering motor is currently missing but will be placed centered and directly behind the front axle. Some details are not finished yet, e.g. due to missing parts in desired color or unclear preference. Don't mind the rear lights changing their orientation on the picture series, this is another thing I'm yet undecided. I'm not sure what looks better, the spoiler tip like one where the lights point upwards or the other one where the lights point downwards. I think both have an interesting look. I also imagine a more extreme variant without front grill, a wind deflector instead of a windshield and a "metallic" tubular roll bar instead of the current one. I hope to be able to switch between variants by just exchanging some submodels. Enough talk, here it is, looking forward to your comments. Well, well, this thread misses a lot of already released and not yet released models from the series, so I maybe will present a few in the near future. If you're interested you can check out the already released models at Rebrickable: Turbo Racers vs. Police Interceptors In the meantime have a look at the following video from last year which compares different RC Buggy motor implementations and their respective speed when powered by a Buwizz 3.0 unit according to the LEGO speed computer:

Small update to this thread: I also had a try on the 42138 (but took me actually longer to complete than the KT Jikken) and this time the instructions are already available on Rebrickable before publication here. This is the McKall Interceptor, basically a street-legal F1 car with room for two. A signature element of the car are the sawtooth elements on the engine cover and the two humps behind the seats that are "mirrored" by the wind deflectors in front of the seats. The front part is still the part of the body closest to F1, including the exposed front wheels. The fenders are as close as possible to the wheels, for the front this really took a while to "fix" in place. The ratchet is released the same way as for the KT Jikken, though the implementation is a liitle different. It also has a longer wheelbase and the black beam in the middle part makes it look more flat than it really is. This black line continues to the rear and up to the rear spoiler. Compared to the set parts of 42137 I found it harder to make something out of the large panels in 42138, smaller parts would have allowed for more freedom I think.

I'd really like such a box, but those times are long gone I'm afraid. I once got 8020 which comes close to that I think.

Thanks!

The building instructions for the KT Jikken are finished and available on Rebrickable (MOC-116345): https://reb.li/m/116345

This is indeed the best JZA80 Supra on Rebrickable! I remember one in a smaller scale (42093 scale) from some Russian contest some years ago, but I believe this one looks even better. I would have loved the rear a little more rounded though. Maybe a rendering together with @efferman's Charger would be a great addition here.

Ok, the digital model is finished, name's also set: This is the KT Jikken (Japanese for "experiment") featuring an 8-rotor Wankel engine at the rear for lots of Brap Brap Brap Brap Brap. For other cars from KT have a look at Rebrickable. This model uses 341 pieces out of the 422 + 8 pieces (incl. spares) of the original model. I target a release for the coming weekend.

Thank you! I think "retrofuturistic" nails it pretty good and also matches my other cars. A puffin? Well, thank you , but I don't fully agree, although the color scheme and position looks pretty similar. But yeah, there's something animal(istic) going on at the front. But I always found puffins having such sad faces and this model doesn't have a sad face IMHO, more like a lobster face, maybe. Thank you very much , those new panels were/are key here. But actually I didn't really expect this to be hidden in 42137.

I just yesterday created this alternate model of the 42137 set and added some additional details today. Looking at the currently existing 42137 alternate models on Rebrickable I hope to add something different with this one. I wasn't actually fond of the 42137 set. This mainly because of comparing the retail price (same as 42123) and the offered features didn't really leave me impressed. I bought it anyhow - when I got a 40 % discount - mainly because of the new panels, from which I already damaged one during testing. This alternate model features basically the same ratchet mechanism as the original 42137, but as I needed the double bent red beam for the front, I had to implement the release of the ratchet mechanism differently using axles instead. The rear is mounted at a half-stud offset to the chassis, allowing for the fenders to get really close to the rear wheels. The interior features a dashboard with gauges, a start button and a hand brake lever. The design is a mixture of a supercar mid-rear-end with air intakes at the side and a shortened hot rod like front with front wheels in the open. I admit the limted parts left played a role but I like the idea and the result, though I would have liked something better for the headlights. It's not that visible due to the white background (especially in the last picture), but the roof line flows into the rear spoiler nicely. I consider it pretty much finished but, a few details might change here and there and also when digitizing it later on.

I recently finalized the promised winch. Unfortunately the existing first design couldn't do what I had in mind - i.e. pull-ups - so I had to redesign the mount point a little and it required more time until the release. Youn can get an idea what you could do with it by watching the following two videos: Unfortunately these pull-ups can't be done all day, as the winch fixation is not strong enough, but it would have definitely lasted a little longer then what was shown in the video. A BuWizz 2.0 unit was used to power and control the COMMANDO in both videos. Here are a few detail shots that show the construction (you can also head over to Rebrickable and check it in the 3D Instruction viewer): Thanks to those two "pulleys" at the front you can also do sideways pulling. The demonstration of the rear PTO addition - actually already built-in in the shown COMMANDO - will follow as soon as I produce the corresponding video(s).

I'm spontaneously thinking about "rounding" the windshield and front of the cabin by using either short soft axles or some shortended rigid hoses? But I don't know if this fits the JD design. For the tanks maybe a bit of "beam" stacking with the 2 x 3 rounded parts? Looks nice so far and functionality is king . Can we see it together with an Atmos in one picture perhaps?

Slightly off topic: This one's already flagged as "Retired Product". What does TLG use in the Zetros then?

@Thirdwigg Glad, you decided for the excavator. Well, you could have done something in those 4 remaining cubic studs, eh? Jokes aside, that really looks like a precision landing, bravo! I have a question - as I'm missing the technical background - what is boom slewing? Is that, when the "superstructure" moves, taking the boom with it?

You found a better solution already. What a pity, also that I don't have a beach nearby...

@Philtech: Thank you very much, glad you like it. But for the oscillating tracks, credits go to @MangaNOID who did "incite" me to do something about the original 42121 A model tracks I used earlier.

23. Tracked Loader groundSHOCK 4K TLx out of 2 x 42121 inventories. Scale compatible with 42121 A model. Functionality: 4 oscillating tracks rotatable superstructure raise/lower arm shovel movement Dimensions: 27 (L) x 14 (W) x 19.5 (H) = 7371 cubic studs Discussion topic:

Bounding box pictures: According to the bounding box it fits in 27 (L) x 14 (W) x 19.5 (H) = 7371 cubic studs.