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I've stuck 4 more Power Puller wheels on eBay today. Also started finding other stuff to sell, City stuff and kids toys go on Facebook locally, trains go on eBay. Selling turns out to be very addictive

Ho steering can bind seats detach too easily when crashed into walls the engine can be rebuilt as 6 cylinders instead of a 4 (eight is possible, but looks daft) it's possible to fit pendular suspension on the front axle it *is* possible to get a reverse gear in there, can't remember how the front grey box can be rebuilt as a 'crumple zone' (basically weaken it and it explodes when crashed into walls) Childhood memories eh?

Agreed. The Power Puller is ideal for terra-tyred vehicles, but for tractors and off-road trucks, nah not so much. I was happy to sell mine at a 30% discount or so on the average Bricklink selling price, someone else can enjoy them.

14 are needed for this... http://s4.e-monsite.com/2011/08/30/67134866rolligon-14x14-khan-pdf.pdf

Yes.

I've got 18 left.

Sold already I didn't list here because I believe that selling is only allowed in the selling forum. Priced them at £50 for 4. Based on Bricklink, I could have asked £80, but I got back what I paid and hopefully someone is happy with them Might sell another 4, not sure yet.

Bit the bullet and listed 4 of them on eBay today Will see what happens now...

There will be the equivalent of PF 2.0, whether it's called that or not, Lego announced it as part of the WeDo 2.0 launch and it has been widely discussed online, including these forums. Eh backseat moderating is considered naughty on EB, but PF 2.0 is off-topic for this thread imho, and you can find better discussion of it here, ta: http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=119386 I would be surprised to see an RC model with working gearbox. I have built PF vehicles with gearboxes, they tend to shock-load the transmission when changing gears whilst moving. There is a snatch as the dog clutch parts disengage/engage, and another snatch due to the sudden difference in rotation speeds between parts as the ratio changes. This shock-loading causes split cogs, especially in big heavy models (and the Porsche will be both big and heavy). A true automotive-style clutch plate would smooth out gear changes, but a functioning, reliable Lego clutch plate part is a big ask. On the other hand, my track record on predictions is almost 100% wrong

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Sure, trains don't sell, that is not controversial. The thing that surprised me is that Lego would complain about this publicly. It's pretty weird for them to blame the customer, or lack of customer. If kids don't like trains, isn't it a bit bizarre for Lego to be angry at them for that? Were Lego doing this on 1000Steine and LUGNET? It's interesting that they would do this, as they don't often participate in AFOL forums.

Which tyres? The 62.5 ones (as used in 42009 crane etc)? Some tyres are harder than others and lose traction faster. Got any suspension on the driven axles? How is it driven? One motor per wheel, or with diffs?

I am intrigued. It's pretty rare for Lego to talk in public, outside of pure product marketing, and almost everything they say is positive, rather than complaining. I'm fascinated that you heard or read them complaining that train sets don't sell. Where did you find this?

Mine too, nearly all of it is from before 2012, although I have 12 or so L motors which are newer and don't yet show any problem (crossing my fingers)

I have more than 30 PF motors, receivers and switches, the full range from servo to train motor, and none of them have wire problems. My kids have been playing with them since they were 2 years old or so, and haven't been gentle. The parts have been in and out of models, and also stored loose in boxes with no particular special handling. PF motor wire issues are not commonly reported on this forum, doesn't mean they don't happen. Sorry that doesn't help solve your problem, hope it's useful background info though.

What if little sister ground big brother's dollhouse into dust? Who to blame then?

Is 3000 the magic number? Are 3000 pieces better than 2999? Would 3001 pieces be even better?

I think there are 2 L-motors packaged in the rear, in a new PF 2 format. I have zero evidence, just a gut instinct.

The recommended retail prices are known, from Brickset report of London toy fair. TechnicBricks have it copied http://www.technicbricks.com/2016/01/2h2016-technic-sets.html £180 for BWE. Still it's nice for people to talk around in circles, eh?

Knob wheels and towball-arm are gear change, or some kind of clutch. Steering this way would be way too floppy. But eh, every year I make predictions like this that are wrong.

Mine too, but it's funny, it just leaves me cold. Impressive, nice to see things like this in Technic but zero interest to buy, build or own this one On the other hand, I'm 37, maybe I'm too old for plastic toys?

B-model How I prevent my kids (aged 4 and 6) from talking me into buying this thing? I don't want a Technic set this big, I don't want to spend this much money, I don't want to spend this long building, and I don't want to find space to store it. Already the older one declared he wants this.

For pure torque, you stall one motor driving 4 wheels sooner than two motors driving 2 wheels each. Especially if you put them on separate receivers with separate batteries (same channel), which reduces the chances of tripping the current overload protection. With all wheel drive, you obviously also have traction through a greater range of conditions. Torque isn't always the aim though. If speed is your goal, it probably doesn't matter whether you have two motors on one axle, or two driven axles. I would recommend 4 smaller motors (L) driving 1 wheel each, and eliminating diffs. But that might not suit your project.

Except on a JCB Fastrac, which is suspended, and that is a whole set of arguments on tractor forums that we don't need here

I find it ugly and unappealing, but my 5 year old wanted it immediately when he saw one photo (and he's not very interested in Lego nor heavy machines). If it's close to £200, he won't get it, not a chance, but clearly it has an appeal. Bold move from Lego to do this set, not just another crane. The curved racks are an interesting part.