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  1. Posted · Edited by barman

    I ordered the new Technic mini turntables at S@h service. Today they came in.

    Lego code / Description / Price

    4652235 / lower part turntable / € 0,66

    4652236 / upper part turntable / € 0,58

    These are European prices, so I don't know how pricey they are outside Europe.

    Now I have 8 of them to play with. Don't know in which MOC I am going to use them, but always handy to have around.

  2. Posted

    Thanks everyone, but all compliments must go to Jurgen Krooshoop for making the building instructions.

    Hallo Barman76 ,

    One question I have, why close the gripper system, out of sync. The gripping system for 20 foot containers opens and the gripping system for 40 foot container includes

    Isn't it easier to build a system, in which the four pairs of gripper, operate synchronously, I think you have deliberately made, but I do not understand why ???

    Sincerely, Udo

    Hi Udo,

    It's very simple. If all the hooks are in sync, there is a problem when ou want to lift a 20" container of the train of depot. You will pick the container next to it with you. That's why the hooks are out of sync. I hope you understand what I mean.

  3. Posted

    This Ferrari truck is excellent.

    Looking at the real truck (thanks to Dluders) it is very, very well made! The shape and all the details, Cudos to Ape Fight

    I realy like the interior.

    I'm amazed how smooth it runs, not a big deal with 4 XL-motors :laugh: No wonder a 5L axle has bin turned in a screw.

    I am realy looking forward to seeing a video of all the moving parts working. Great job!!!

    The blue truck of Nick Barrett is also a great beast. The interior is just awesome! I'm realy interessed in the engine. I never have seen that type of engine before.

  4. Posted · Edited by barman

    @barman

    are you thinking the trucks should be 18 studs wide?

    No, 17 studs is the best width for these wheels, like the 8258 crane truck.

    I will surely buy the 9397, but modify it from 15 studs to 17 studs width. Meaning; making the hood and cabine 2 studs wider. Trying to get dubbelair tyres at the back (4 wheels on 1 axle), making the fenders wider and order soms more brown wheels for tree trunks. When the hood is wider perhaps a V8 can be fitted.

    Perhaps even modifying the crane...???

    So, there are a lot of modifications to make this set look better, from my point of view.

    We will have to wait a while, because I think this set will available around March 2012, just like the 8070 supercar.

  6. Posted · Edited by barman

    For all of you interrested in building this fantastic model it's good to know that I'm preparing complete building instructions, including parts-list. I expect them to come online somewhere in januari. Special thanks goes to Blakbird for his huge help.

    With special thanks to Bladbird and Jurgen Krooshoop, I can say that Jurgen made the instuctions in record time.

    Instructions Avatar helicopter

    Thanks guys for all the time you spend on making the CAD-model and instructions.

    Both have build the helicopter already and a lucky big spender bought it through Creations for Charity.

    So... how's next :tongue:

  7. Posted

    No thanks, it was well worth mentioning here! default_thumbup.gif

    Any chance you can make some detailed pictures of the old prototype? It has probably been scavenged for parts, but I would love to see it in more detail. A picture says more than a thousand words of course :wink:

    And please do share the progress you make with your other transformer. I think I am not the only one interested in your work.

    The prototype is taken apart a long time ago, but I still have material to reproduce it again.

    Meanwhile... I've been working on a G1 transformer. Targetmaster Spoilsport. This was a hughed robot that could fitt in my hand, but this became to big and heavy. Without making photos or video (Just stupid), I taken it apart aswell.

    Fortunetly I took it to a meeting and Elex made a photo of it.

    2011-06-26_lowlug_rotterdam_018.jpg

    The unike thing about this TF is that is can not only transform, but also move it's arms. The sholder socket rotates up during transformation and in robot form it can rotate about 50 degrees too the front and back.

    On the table you can see the hands.

    Sorry that I can't tell you more about Spoilsport. I just don't have the photo's to show you how it works and it is difficult to tell so you can understand the workings.

  15. Posted

    Welcome Barman! Sorry this is a little off topic, but have you ever finished building a cab for your Kubota excavator?

    tim

    Nope. I've been working on that for 3 years. Evertime Legoworld would come Iwould start working on it to finish it. I made a lot of improvements, but I got stuck at some time. It is still in one piece, but will soon be taken apart for part. I will make photos so I can make it again when I have new insperation.

  16. Posted

    Sorry for the bump, but I noticed Barman has joined Eurobricks.

    Maybe he can provide us with some insights * cough * building instructions * cough * for his amazing Transformer :wink:

    Thanks for posting it here Gekke Ted. I never made building instructions, sorry.

    It's taken me many times of trail and error to get to this level. The basis idea is very simple. Using a wurmgear and a 24t gear powered by a PF M-motor. By connecting a 3L liftarm thin to the outcoming shaft and blocking it that it can only rotate 180 degrees (function used at the lag hinch). When you connect a shaft or link to the end of the 3L liftarm and connect that to a 3x3 liftarm (2 studs down or up from the output axle at the 24t gear) this converts the movement form 180 degrees to 90 degrees. To get the action perpendicular I use the old 14t bevelgear.

    This is the basic system I used for this Transformer.

    I am still working (from time to time) to get a fully working transformer. It is very difficult to get right. But I know I will succeed sometime.

  19. Posted · Edited by barman

    Thanks everyone for the nice and great comments

    Thanks to Dluders for posting it

    And special thanks to Blakbird for making the digital model and the great renders and to Jurgen for making the instruction.

    Would you believe me if I told you that this one was made in 2 days? Ok first version.

    Later I made a better undercarraige, cargo doors opening through spring cylinder and an improvement on the rotating rotorheads by making stands.

  20. Posted

    Hello everyone,

    My name is Barry, aka Barman, Barman76 or Barebos. Depends if the name Barman was already taken.

    When it comes to Lego, I'm a Technic fan and collect de special Star Wars sets.

    Some people will know me of my V8 engine and Avatar helicopter.

    It's taken me quite some time to register here, but finaly did it.

    Thanks to Dluders (and others) most of my MOCs are already posted here. Thanks for that :wink:

    For people who don't know me, here are some links

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/50191917@N06/

    http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi

    http://www.youtube.com/user/barebos?feature=mhee

    Other hobbies are collecting Transformer toys and comics, DVDs and 1 to 50 scale trucks (special transport and cranes).

    Barman