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[HELP] Suspension for Tri-drive
Kiwi_Builder posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey all, I am currently in the middle of doing a complete overhaul of the chassis on my WIP (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=109478) and I am considering adding full suspension to the model along with making it manual instead of RC. The only problem is that I can't find any good suspension designs for three driven axles with dual wheels in the 1:17 (19 studs wide) scale. I have searched all through the axle collection thread and various other locations and come up with nothing, if anyone can give me a good design or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. This suspension needs to be compact and without many uncommon parts, with the ability to have the three axles still close to each other due to the fact that it is a tractor unit so it can't be too long. If I don't see a good suspension system and I can't come up with one on my own then I will have to scrap the idea of suspension completely, thanks in advance to anyone who can find a good design. -
What is the handiest way to power a 3 axle bogie? Im building a LKAB 6 axle locomotive and i don't know how i could power a 3 axle bogie with power functions. I have seen some designs with motors placed vertical above the bogie but i don't know how to attach something like that to a frame. And what would be the best motor to power it? Thank you for helping!
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I lost most of my LEGO collection in a tornado. Thankfully, I am able to replace it. I have had a difficult time finding all of the CMFs that I owned. Is there a BL seller that sells a lot of CMFs from series 2-10? I had quite a few from those series and it would be nice to replace them all (or most of them), with one seller, instead of getting each one separately. I would like them to be in very good condition or sealed. Thank you for your help!
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Hi guys I was experimenting with my RC motors (I don't have power functions yet) and well, the motors are going crazy. I saw a topic mentioning putting 2 motors under one baseplate that whould be impossible as the motors would work against each other. But if im putting 2 wires on the battery box the motor that is connected to the top wire is driving backwards! Does someone know what is happening?
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So I've got a Brickshelf account, uploaded some pictures to it, but when i paste the URL of a picture that i want to use for my profile pic, it say the file is too large, max 100kb. Is there any way to resize my pictures? I need help.
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what part is this?
Richard Dower posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
...never seen this beam design before? -
What is The Best 5th Wheel design?
Kiwi_Builder posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
While building my truck and semi trailer for the show in July, I have found that the current 5th wheel design I use isn't good enough. My design is a slightly modified version of the 5th wheel on the 8285 B model where a pin sits inside a hole in the middle as opposed to an axle in a pin hole. I have found that 9/10 times when I back the trailer, it pops out of the 5th wheel, so I was hoping that someone could share their 5th wheel design that uses common Technic parts, preferably can lock, fits the 19 wide scale and looks realistic. Cheers in advance -
Help - part #32257 in lime green
Richard Dower posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
only the first editions of the nitro menace came with this connector in lime green, uf any has this part in lime green and is willing to sell please let me know: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=32557&colorID=34&in=A -
Hello, I have a question about 3677 Red Cargo Train. I remember people talking about the train having a problem, which was one of the reasons it didn't last very long. I don't know what this issue was and would like to know. I searched but didn't find any topics that seemed relevant. Thanks for reading.
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This has been bugging me for a very long time and must say it doesn't seem logical to me. Why is it that some technic pins go in the and can not spin while some can free roll allowing you to use it with wheels, is it something as simple as it being a hairs width thinner or something else. I was just wondering if anyone can let me know thanks.
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I am looking for tips in the categories below if anyone can help that would be great Background(facts)- I have a school scene with wwalls on two siddes and a white board in the corner\ lighting-what do you recommend for lighting how far should I move the minifigs between each scene how many frames should I do per second I want it to look like a movie is projected on the whiteboard how can I do that should I tae the images in parts and layer them (it is fro a school project)
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Help with the NXT 2.0 speaker
syclone posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Several time ago I had problems with the NXT's speaker. It looks like if the speaker has corrosionrust or something like that.Is there any cheap repairs? I will post photos later. It doesn't produces the standard sounds like turning on or click and the sound files from all the programs are also in silence. (the programs work well) -
Pnemuatic/Adjustable Suspension?
__________________________ posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi EB community, I'm pimping out 10220 and I want to use adjustable suspension. The only solution I heard about was pneumatic suspension. I've investigated this, and I still don't understand exactly how it works. I've even asked respectable Technic FOLs like Sariel (http://sariel.pl/) and received derogatory and offensive remarks. Can anyone explain if there's any better way to remotely adjust suspension on an RC Lego Model-Team style 10220 set? Also, if pneumatic's the best answer, how exactly does it work? I would appreciate any constructive feedback. Thanks! In exchange, I've attached what I think is my modded version of 10220, with some pretty mods. (Let me know if it's the original set file.) 10220_volkswagen_t1_camper_van.lxf -
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Where to start? (Beginner to Technic/what to buy)
Rail Co posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey guys! Some of you may have seen me from the Train Tech forum. I have always been into the technic theme but I never really have bought many sets and I am wondering what is a good start to get into the theme. The last sets I remember buying are the 8454 Rescue Truck set from 2003. I like the bigger sets but i don't know where to start as I haven't bought any sets from when LEGO started including suspension systems. Thanks -RailCo -
When should I get a reply from lego ideas I posted it on Friday morning and still no reply anyone know When I should recieve one?? is there a limit on how often you can send it in per week I have had to resubmit it for photos over and over
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I found a tutorial on youtube that has you draw the face with crayon on tape and then put the tape where you want it on the Minifig and then when you remve it it stays does this work well? or do you know any other methods I can't use regular decals any help would be great
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Help Needed for RC bus Door
Kiwi_Builder posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey all, I am planning on making an MAN SL202 from Redbus NZ (Now out of service), and was hoping that one of my fellow builders would have a good working design for a proper bus door that is remote controllable. I have been fiddling around with a concept for this but it has some major issues that prevent it from working properly, so please if you have a good design you could share with me it would be very much appreciated. Below are some photos of the bus in question. Also if there is anyone out there who has an image or two of the rear of one of these Redbus's, it would be greatly appreciated. This project would be far easier if these buses were still in service! Thanks in advance for any help you can provide, I will be keeping you updated on the progress of the MOC as it happens. Happy bricking mates, Kiwi_Builder. -
Does anybody have recommendations for removing back faces from minifigs I haev lots of powerminer heads and do not want both sides. Does the Nail Polish Remover trick from the Lego Movie actually work is was that just an urban legend any help would be great thanks.
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[HELP] Lego Crane Hook Questions
Saberwing40k posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Looking at several real world cranes, I have noticed that virtually all of them have hooks that can rotate independently of the pulleys, as in the pulley piece that is connected to the lifting cable stays in place, while the hook that the load is attached to can rotate. I'm thinking that a possible reason for this is to allow the road to be rotated while it is suspended from the crane, or possibly to prevent the hoist line from twisting if the load catches the wind. Now, do you guys think that this feature is needed for Lego cranes, or is it just a a cool add on for the model? I have made a model with a hook that rotates, and it is not very helpful, as the hoist lines twist long before the hook moves. In addition, my rotating hook uses a small turntable in order to do that, which has the potential to come apart if the load were large enough. The only other way that I can think of to make a hook rotate is with some threaded axles, but those could break under load. So, what do you guys think? Required feature, or nice add on? -
does anybody have ideas for jail cells but without the jail cell pieces
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[HELP] SR 3D Pictures needed
Epic Technic posted a topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
So I want to build this Modular Platform System (by sheepo) front suspension set up, but I have tried to use SR 3D and it is not working. So I was wondering if someone could take some screen shots of it. It is the file: is F.A.1C and the download is on the page: http://www.sheepo.es/2012/02/mps-front-axles-iii-mcpherson-ii.html#more A pic of it: Thanks for your help guys. -
Alright, so I first want to explain this project that I have been dreaming about doing. The summer of 2013 I started to build a table to be specifically used for a lego moc. It was to be around 3 feet by five feet and feature an underground section. Well, after tearing it apart and rebuilding it several times, I finally finished in the summer of '14. Now I have moved out and have my own super tiny room and have the ability to devote some time to actually building the moc. The moc is going to be a hybrid. The majority of the buildings and scenery will be made of lego, while all the figures (except maybe a few statues) and 90% of the vehicles use will be mega bloks, specifically the Halo, Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty brands. Now this will be classified as a Halo Moc, while some weapons will be from custom lego weapons shops and painted by me. Now I do realize that some people like to keep mega bloks and lego separate, which I used to believe in. While I prefer the Mega bloks articulated figures, I still massively respect the Lego figure. What I need hep with is actually 100% to do with lego. I ave never built a lego train. Never even held a train track in my hand. Fear, mostly, because there seems to be so much to learn. Well, I ran into a slight dilemma. I wanted to make a new halo vehicle, because halo is limited in it's vehicle, and I wanted to add my own flare to this hybrid moc. Six months of looking at vehicles that looked like pre-existing halo ones and still nothing. Then out of no where, I got inspired. I was watching a review of a train set on youtube, when this piece caught my eye. And thus the idea for a halo train was born. Now the train itself I do not necessarily need help with. It's the tracks. And the engine. You see, I want the train to act as a supply/weapons platform, but I want it to wrap around my room, which has three HUGE problems. My room I live is essentially a bedroom where I share a bathroom with one guy and a kitchen with two others including him. So I have three doors to deal with. So then I thought, I can have the track wrap around the ceiling. Sounds cool, except that I have no idea how to make a train even run on flat surfaces. I don't even know how the darn things work. I have seen train tracks that were used to enable a train to go from ground level to another height, except that those systems tend to be larger than my table. I really only want the track to cross the table once, maybe twice. My idea is to have a train that can run in two direcetions, so that I don't have to create a loop. The wall that I intend to use to get a rail-ramp, for lack of a better word, gives me a good 6-7 feet to go from 3 feet of the ground to about seven feet off the ground. If anyone can help me, I would appreciate it. What I need advice on: 1) I need the smallest engine possible, but with enough power to move uphill and pull one of the previous mentioned pieces 2) What is a good angle to use for the incline that won't let the train shoot back down uncontrollably on its way up OR on it's way back down. 3) How do I make a train go two directions? What kind of engine would allow me to control it? I was thinking Infrared, so I can just stop it at any given time 4) How to stop the train without damaging either it OR any lego pieces Any advice anyone can give me will help. I literally have no idea what I am doing when it comes to lego trains. Thank you!
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Okay, I want to include some music in a video presenting an upcoming MOC, and I am wondering some things. First, this is a video with the music I would like to use: Would I be able to use this music, or is using copyrighted stuff a bad Idea? I would think that using music like that would be fair use, but maybe not. In any event, since the artist is independent, I may be able to contact him directly, and ask permission. Do you guys think that that is needed step? Finally, what is a good place to find music that is free to use in videos?
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Lego Customer Service for missing parts ignoring my messages?
Dosenbrot posted a topic in General LEGO Discussion
Hello there Last Saturday I was in the LEGO in Munich, Germany and bought the DC sets 76025 Green lantern vs. Sinestro and 76040 Brainiac Attack. After building the sets I noticed how 3 of my Figures had their Printings wrong ( Green Lanterns Body front was printed to much to the right, same for Martian Manhunter and Supergirl's back was also printed to much to the right). So I went to the official LEGO website and asked the customer Service to replace those Pieces. They usually take 1 or 2 days to sent me an E-Mail where I have to enter Code on the back of the instruction Book, but this E-Mail never came. I sent the E-Mail on Monday, I got the Confirmation that they have gotten the E-Mail, but thats it. I think that LEGO is ignoring my Part Request because I am really kinky about misprinted Parts, especially on licensed Minifigures, so that I had asked them quite often for new Parts last year ( about 5 times). Do you think I should call the customer service, or just wait for an answer? Greetings, Dosenbrot.
