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^^ And with free instructions it should be doable to get it. Now. With both a low-line and a highline Scania R-series, the natural extension is to build a topline and thus give a major overhaul to my first truck with instructions. This is how far I got with the detailing the first night. I'm still making adjustments here and there.

Nuremberg Toy Fair is currently on and shows the sets of fall 2013, which gives us a sneek peak on the new parts to expect. As of now we can see that the builders who have looked for the 1x2 curved slope the last couple of years will finally get the part: (See the white piece above the upper-most trans blue 1x1 plate) I'm so happy :)

Yes! It seems that my building instructions will finally become 100% legal! The 1x2 curved slope has been spotted on the new Firends Cruise ship: Take a look at the upper-most trans blue 1x1. So it is confirmed in white... now I just need it in black to make my trucks buildable without cutting.

I had a decent Model Team tow truck once... then I turned it into this abomination:

Only €100!? That's amazingly cheap. Are we having sponsors or what made that happen?

I would love to join a room with people who don't snore.

Threads like this usually lack a context. This is no exception. Where are the complaints in question?

I will be there. I will be going by car.

Unfortunately, searching for "Model Team" in rebrickable gives you only one MOC. Come on, builders. We must be able to do better than that!

I would go for a smaller truck as your base since it's more fun when the truck doesn't drive at a snail's pace. Simply take one of the small official LEGO sets like the cherry picker: 1: Acquire cherry picker 2: Add PF, 3: ????? 4: Profit.

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Nice find Polish Guy. That helicopter has the right size. I will try to build the front of both models to see what works out the best.

Very nicely done. I'm impressed on how well the Mini-LA is integrated in the grabber.

I just signed up on rebrickable and added a MOC to check out their system. It works really well, and the people handling the review process seem very competent. It would be really nice if this new site would be a component on rebrickable handling payment for the non-free MOCs.

> Flipz I made a topic discussing that model some time ago: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=68965

That's an excellent suggestion. I wonder if there is a lightly shorter version without the cargo area in the middle.

I'm currently working on constructing a version of the main model of LEGO Model Team 5590 which is based on actual vehicles. I already have the truck which is a Scania R-series, but my experience when it comes to identifying suitable helicopters is rather limited. This is why I ask you, community members, to help me find a helicopter which looks somewhat like the helicopter from this set, and which would fit nicely onto a trailer just like in the set. It is my plan to construct building instructions for this model as well. Please just throw some ideas. Your help would be greatly appreciated. - Lasse

Yes. That's what I'm trying to do. By making frames which are nearly standardized, it should be easy for people to get started with their own truck designs. This way they don't have to worry too much about constructing robust frames. I have just completed the MLCad model, so now it's onto constructing the building instructions. Edit: I just finished the building instructions.

> TheQ I couldn't have said it better myself. > olaf9198 I'm keeping the frame, fuel tanks, rear lights and wheels as generic as possible. This makes it easier to build other trucks without having to make large modifications to these parts. My experience tells me that making these parts detailed results in a weaker construction which makes the truck less fun to play with. However, I still encourage people to build as detailed as possible. Meanwhile I have completed roughly 90% of the new Highline. I still have to make a new rubber belt and the front has to be prepared for PF lights.

Now with this new improved Scania R-series done, I want to update the orange truck so it has all the improvements as well. I have updated the frame as follows: The improvements include: - XL motor for added torque (vs L-motor for speed) - The new Ackermann steering geometry. - Rear differential (vs the simple LSD from the previous version) - More stable frame and sides. - Downgearing on the release mechanism with a 1:3 gearing for smoother operation. - New simpler and more stable stairs. I will keep you updated as the construction moves along. Tell me if there are any details you would like to see.

I just received one of these, but without the interface cable, software and instructions. Is there any way that you could scan the instructions and show us the cable? I know it should be able to interface with a Commodore 64, so that's what I'm intending on tingering with. Edit I'm looking into the link DLuders provided. I might have just enough information on how to make this work. But I will also have to find something cool to run from it.

I'm still waiting for the new motors (DHL is fooling around with the local post office, so I have to call them again tomorrow). In the meantime I have improved the sturdy Scania significantly which is why I'm making building instructions. It might not survive a prolonged game of chicken, but it is one of the sturdiest trucks I have ever built. Edit And it is done. The picture links to the instructions:

Allow me to answer with a picture of my current progress.

My limit is currently this single new piece which I intend on using as often as possible in my new creations in order to show the usability. And as for the steering geometry, you are completely correct Lipko. I'm modisying the truck as we speak. Thanks for pointing out the error :) Edit Here is the revised steering: It caused an additional stud in length, but this is good news for my XL-motor integration since it's now easier to exchange the L motor for an XL motor.

Now that I think about it, I might have flipped the steering one time too many. I will have a look at it once I'm home. As for the cutting of bricks, I will add a nice instruction of how to get those new fancy modified pieces