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  1. dhc6twinotter
    Really great creation here! You've got quite a lot of nice features packed into this, and it looks well built too.
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    Just another update. I got the parts down to 199, and I was able to retain all the functions. Woohoo! Here is the final version: Pictures from the build process: Parts picture: I'll work on a better presentation picture, and maybe a video as well. Thanks! That's what I was hopping for. I agree that the colors are a bit bold, but I picked these colors since I was using 6649 as a reference. That is also why I used grey for the parts on the side brush. My original intention was to use white with a green or orange stripe and the blue brushes.
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    Looks great Doc! Blue color is great! That is what I would assume as well. One part for large turntable and two parts for small.
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    I like it! When I was living out in California, I saw quite a few of these hay trucks out there. They also use these trucks to haul produce from the orchards. You've hit it spot on.
  5. dhc6twinotter
    That is an awesome set! Those tires might make some good aircraft tires, but that would be a huge plane!
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    Now down to about 215 or so parts. Still looks ok too. That's something I had considered, but if it just swings, then it would still be on the ground regardless of if it's retracted or not. That being said, I'll have to see if there is a way to save parts on the side brush. I think I can do better with the chassis, but things are tight.
  7. dhc6twinotter
    Hey all, This is my attempt at an entry for the Mini contest. This is a Technic street sweeper inspired by the LEGO 6649 Street Sweeper. Functions: -Working HOG Steering -Retractable side brush controlled by knob on side -Lifting brush head controlled by knob on top -Swiveling brush head controlled by knob on top -Floating brush head (moves freely over uneven terrain) The scale is about the same as the LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader set from one or two years ago. Pictures: Below are some pictures of my first iteration, which had 253 pieces (way too many!). Pictures: Daniel
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    Looks fantastic! I may have to put aside my purist tendencies for this. The kickstart page says up to 64 functions.
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    I wonder what part of it fails to meet expectations? My guess is the ends crack, much like the u-joints. Perhaps TLG could make the ends more like an axle connector, although I don't know if such a design would provide enough clearance for a 24t gear on the worm teeth. I just bought a few off bricklink to use on my forwarder project. Hopefully it will eliminate some of the backlash that is occurring.
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    Forestmen. IMHO, probably one of the most awesome themes ever. What kid doesn't dream of having a tree fort with traps and shooting things? Classic Pirates gets my second vote.
  11. dhc6twinotter
    Beautiful! You've captured the corvette lines nicely.
  12. dhc6twinotter
    Thanks for the great review! Looks like a really well built model with some great features.
  13. dhc6twinotter
    That clock is awesome.
  14. dhc6twinotter
    Thanks for the review! I'm looking forward to eventually picking this up. I really like all the white pieces.
  15. dhc6twinotter
    Thank you for the excellent review, Sariel. Is LEGO using the black worm gear again? I was expecting a larger LA to be used on the tipping bed, and I'm not super thrilled about the mLA setup. Not a bad set though...
  16. dhc6twinotter
    Amazing car! The white color looks great, and I really like how the panels on the front corners fit around the headlights. The car looks almost like a 2015 Mustang, especially the front.
  17. dhc6twinotter
    oh, ok. I thought the method I described was how TSATS was done, but I guess my memory is failing me in my old age.
  18. dhc6twinotter
    I was under the impression that each person was responsible for their own entry thread, and that Jim (or whoever else) would create a voting thread once the submission deadline has passed. The voting thread would then have a single image linked to each entry thread. Is this not correct?
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    I disagree. That is an excellent moc and completely worthy of being in HOH. That boat looks great, has some nice functions, and all the parts came from one smallish set. Not many people could build a better small boat, even if they had an entire LEGO collection worth of parts to use. Jim, Blakbird, and Alasdair Ryan are doing a fine job here.
  20. dhc6twinotter
    42009 is a great starter set, at least as a parts pack. Playability is a bit mediocre though. The instructions are fine, but make sure the 12t bevel gears on the stabilizers are installed correctly. Should be fine otherwise.
  21. dhc6twinotter
    Awesome! Looks like there are some great builders being featured, and it's hard to beat Blakbird's renders!
  22. dhc6twinotter
    Is Bricksmith or MLCAD compatible with LDD? Those are the only two LEGO design programs that I half-way know how to use.
  23. dhc6twinotter
    Yup. It is independent because each switching motor is controlled independently. So, for example, in the picture I posted previously, when the driving ring closest to the motor is moved left, it only sends power to the top half of the gearbox. The next driving ring in line would be the top center one. If that driving ring is moved left, then the power moves up and only goes to the uppermost right driving ring. That driving ring can then be changed to operate other driving rings or functions. So on and so forth. The playability of such a design would be absolutely terrible though.
  24. dhc6twinotter
    I don't have time to create a MLCAD version, but here is a picture of partial 256 output gearbox that desert752 drew up in the Grader thread: The picture above doesn't have all 256 outputs shown, but it gives an idea of how the driving rings can be used to multiply functions.
  25. dhc6twinotter
    I think either way is fine. The exclusive crawler released last year had a PF switch to engage the winch motor, but the Unimog used a gearbox to drive the winch. For your project, I vote for building a gearbox and running the winch from that. This way isn't completely unrealistic either, since some real vehicles used a winch driven off a small driveshaft from the transmission or transfer case (old Toyota 40 series Land Cruisers come to mind here). There are pros and cons to both.
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