barman

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  1. Posted

    The competition rules are pretty heavy. Almost the same as on the Inside Tour I did in 2009. Of course nobody build with those rule in mind, only a stupid Dutch guy... The others where just putting as much special parts in there models as possible.

    Back on topic.

    Not bad, looks good, though a bit skinny.

    Yes, it does look a bit skinny. The original set had that as well, but because it's studded and the components are better in scale with each other. That's pretty much the problem with small/medium sized studless models, they are more skeleton and basicly have less detailing compared to studded.

    Looking at the rules of the competition, you did a very good job. It clearly shouts 8842 :classic: The only think I don't like is the diff. kart's don't have diff's. So it would have been better the power the cylinder motor by one wheel, just like the original :wink:

  3. Posted

    WOW, this is absolutly amazing :thumbup: Great working model, the functions are all working wonderful and good looks too.I think the best garbage truck I have seen so far.

    It would make the model perfect is you are able to make de 2 pneumatic functions 100% remote controled by using 2 auto-valves. Herhaps you can use the extra channel for the cab tilt. Cabines are always tilted by hand, so you could simple power the tilt function through a PF switch where a pneumatic switch now sits.

  10. Posted · Edited by barman

    This is going to be a nightmare counting all the points not to mention the errors that can occur.

    Wouldn't it be better if everyone copied the list (giving every entry "0" point in the first post as a standard) from the first post and just edit the zero to the number of points? The voter can even make his points placed in [bold].

    Jim can than copy every post list in an Excel sheet for easy counting an less room for error?

    I don't know if this is a good solution???

  12. Posted

    Yesterday the 42030 came in. Sorted all the parts out last evening and today I will start building it and take it apart for modifications. I really don't like the steering, that will be replaced with 2 mini AL's and a M-motor. I will also built the B-model with my own parts and heavily modify it to a 6x6 dumptruck. Both sets will be displayed at Legoworld the Netherlands. In the kids section they can play with the real 42030 sets and at my stand they can see what is possible with extra parts to motivate them as well.

    Last year was a success with my modified Unimog and Jurgen Krooshoop's PF 42009.

  13. Posted

    I had a good look at the LDD file and now I get how you can have 3 outputs through a turntable.

    I also noticed that you could remove a couple of parts that aren't needed.

    - The 3L liftarm thick light gray with the pin connector in the base that holds the 2 gear can be removed (it is also an illegal connection :tongue: ). replace the 2 2L axles with a 3L with stop stud on the bottom through the 2 triangles and a 4L with stop above.

    - on the boom the 3L connector dark gray, 1 universal joint and replace the 3L and 4L axle with a 8L axle.

    The extra part could be edit to strengthen the wobbly base :grin:

    Right now I am building this model. I think it's the colors that make this model so fun. Reminds me a bit of an education set.

  15. Posted

    Barman, your part list doesn't match you model. You have replaced the shoulder joints with this one http://www.bricklink...em.asp?P=15100. As we say in Holland "I will see it through the fingers" :wink:

    Or you could photoshop the parts image to reflect the right BoM.

    I know, but this part is a bit ugly in the model. Last week I got the order in from Bricks&Pieces (S@H) with the new Technic parts and replaced the 2 pin connector with the 1 pin version. This part is too new for LDD so I used the older one. Most people will have this part. With this I am keeping the instructions with general parts. I am going to make a picture instructions on Flickr and there I will show that both parts can be used. It all depends on the builder what parts he/she has in his/her collection. I just give the options.

    If you paid attention to my entry you see that I didn't redo the parts list with the new part. I just wasn't in the mood for that... :tongue:

  18. Posted

    I was just wondering about the next step , the voting.

    I assume that there will come a voting topic with all the entries, when the deadline closes.

    Jim talked about a point system. each voter gets 10 points to give away. You can put it all on one entry or give the best entries a couple of points (something like: 4 points for the best entry, 3 for the next, then 2 for #3 and 1 point for #4).

    I thought I read something about a voting time of 2 weeks, but I could be misstaken???

    It would be great to hear the end result somewhere around the 15th of August. Perhaps Sunday the 17th?

    Just thinking out-loud :wink:

  20. Posted

    Great, this time it's not a vehicle :laugh:

    Basic idea that has been done so many time already, but making this under 200 parts is impressive.

    I'm still trying to figher out how you got 3 function through a turntable. I know it is possible, but I think I have to build it to understand :wink:

    Love the colorfulness.

    On a side note: I are only alowed to enter with 1 promotional photo, so I think it is wise to remove the PF version in the entry topic and just let it show here that it can be combined with the powerpack.