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  1. JGW3000
    OT: but I frequently run into flocks of wild turkeys when driving the back roads of CT - imagine 100's of stupid birds to dumb to get out of the road - wild turkeys are supposed to be smart, go figure. And today, of all things, I got hit by a tumbleweed, in Connecticut!!! Back on topic, would also like to see instructions, thanks in advance when you get time to post, Legozebra.
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    The 42043, sans picture, is still looking like a keeper to me, especially if the pneumatics thing is a good as what has been reported! (I sold all three of my 8110's).
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    Perfect, maybe the LEGO designers plan to enter it into the TC6 contest
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    Looks like a great opportunity for "MOC-trolling". So anyone can take anything posted on a public forum, Eurobricks for example, post it to this Cuusoo/Brinklink site, and get half the royalties??? This has the potential to put a serious damper on people posting MOCs on EB's - why would I post something I worked hard on, posted here on EB for the purpose of sharing and getting constructive feedback (and showing off, sometimes!), just to have some troll steal my IP. My best understanding of copyright law in the US, is that the creator of original works, which most MOCs are (even if they have licensed content), automatically own the original work and all derivatives, i.e pictures and instructions, related to that work, regardless if the copyright has been formally filed with the USPTO. If the original work involves licensed content, then there are other concerns of course. So what CuuSoo/Bricklink is doing is potentially tantamount to stealing copyrighted original works of art. Be curious to see how this all plays out, I'd know what I'd do if I find any of my content on their site (I've done similar in other areas of art and photography).
  5. JGW3000
    A suggestion for LDD builders that post in this topic. By way of background, I just posted my version of 10226 Sopwith Camel, although this set had already been posted and entered into the index, with two lxf files available. Each of the prior versions used brick-build replacements for various aspects of the set. This approach is fine and useful, as it provides both correct appearance and connectivity; however, posting models with extra bricks can be misleading, especially to inexperienced LDD users. My suggestion is that for any models containing substitutions or significant elements not part of the official set (excepting minor color variations), a second LXF file be provided in the same post, so that one lxf file is a "full version" and the other "official parts only" version, with errors and missing elements specified. This should not be that much more work for the model creator, and will significantly enhance the usability of this great resource we have on EB.
  6. JGW3000
    10226-1: Sopwith Camel - Theme : Creator [Brinklink] [Brickset] [Rebrickable] Only official set parts used in model, clean build verified against LEGO building instructions part inventory - no brick-built substitutes or replacement parts except as noted below LDD LXF file (LDD Version 4.3.8 Brickset 1564.2) Errors: Stickers not applied (however, printed part 48196, flat tile 1x4 "No. 28", dark stone grey is correct in model) Two of 76138, Shock Absorber Hard, medium stone grey, not in LDD, not placed or substituted in model Three of 14224, String 40 M with two knobs, black, not in LDD, not placed or substituted in model Eight of 14226, String 11 M with two knobs, black, not in LDD, not placed or substituted in model Five of 70902, V-belt dia. 15, white, not flexible in LDD, not placed correctly Two of 70904, V-belt dia. 26, bright blue, not flexible in LDD, not placed correctly Four of 2780, Connector Peg w. Friction, black, connects beam frame 5x7, part 64179, to fuselage, not placed correctly, cannot be fitted into grid plate 8x8, part 4151 Round plate 1x1 "No. 1000," color 'Silver Ink' design ID 15570 was replaced with Silver Metallic part 6141 in model Bow 1/4 4x4x1, "No. 1000," color 'Silver Ink' design ID 15588 was replaced with Silver Metallic part 48092 in model (other silver metallic parts correct in model)
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    You guys rock, I just got to work, still 15 hours to go till for me
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    Wow, definitely worth the wait. My kids and I are gonna have quite a battle over who gets that joker minifig. Thank you Cop Mike!
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    The suspense is killing me, at this point I am just happy for all the winners... and better luck next year...
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    Jim, great contest, and I may have time to build this time. Just to be clear, the 41999 has four motors, but two are for drive, one for steering, and one for winch - this would qualify if it was new, but is this 3 functions or 4 - I'd count 4, as the two L motors are not connected by gearing, but are connected to the same IR receiver socket. My plan is to build with two IR receivers, to test the functions, these could be replaced by one S-brick with no change in aesthetics.
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    Yes, I just got an e-mail from LEGO, VIP double points on the 21st!
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    I'm building this in LDD in preparation for identifying which parts I have and to what color the red parts will be changed to (black, if you haven't guessed). Although only 1/3 of the way through, I am very impressed with the compactness and unique use of parts. I especially like having a chance to use this part, , which for me has been useless until now. Can't wait to pull parts and get building! Thanks to Madoca for the great design and Jurgen for the BI
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    Happens every year, I seem to recall they came back on-line sometime closer to mid-January
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    Doc, great information and timely for some MOCs I am currently contemplating. I am surprised that hard spring 6.5L, is nearly as effective as the extra hard spring 9.5L, . I read ~1100 on the first, and ~1200 grams on the second, downward weight loading on each. However, normal spring 6.5L, only had ~500 weight loading, which makes sense, I was playing around with these last night and can confirm qualitatively. Its nice to have hard numbers like this.
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    I am hoping the B model can be fully motorized!
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    However, Technic does seem to echo other themes - especially City sets. City gets Arctic, Technic gets arctic, many construction sets seem to have a Technic version issued in the same or following year. So, if there are Speed Champions this year, perhaps a Technic super car this year or next?
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    Congratulations winners, well done, I am thinking this was the best contest yet!
  18. JGW3000
    I am currently planning my build of this model, thanks for the great BI's Mr. Tekneex! I am thinking about installing the portal axles, but was concerned that since the motorized version of the model is only using one XL motor for propulsion of both axles, will the motor be overworked or other issues by adding the additional gears, axles, and friction points that the portal axles will create?
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    Its 100 different LEGO elements, not 100 elements total... Perhaps this means you could order 100 * 200 = 20,000 different pieces at a time
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    umh, Technic it is, or better yet, the best combination of bricks and gears, Model Team
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    It would be epic if it included Lincoln's flying chair from the Lego movie
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    I imagine a lot of it has to do with manufacturing capacities, supply chains, distribution, logistics, and warehouse and retail shelf space. Obviously, the formula works well for LEGO... and we get to spend our holiday money wisely in January
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    Its now teased on the LEGO architecture theme page, but still under wraps, with the "coming soon January 1st" tag. http://architecture.lego.com/en-us
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    Regardless of whether is works, the build is epic. Looking forward to the videos.
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    Thanks ZUX, I kinda knew that had been posted - I agree the 9398 balloon tires look better, but I only have 4, and they are attached to my 41999, so I am going with the Unimog's instead.
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