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I have seen one highly respected Eurobrick who only showed his true face when speaking of one of my mocs in his native forum. When I tried to point it out here at Eurobricks (using the underhanded tactic of "can some please translate this post? - I need to know what kind of constructive criticism he has to offer" thread), Eurobrickers generally decided to pretend it didn't happen. It happens very rarely (or at least I catch it very rarely), so I suppose the general "don't confront the BS" approach is preferred...?

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Thanks for making me feel even worse about not coming to AFOLCon... It looks amazing, and I'm glad to see that you keep the use of stickers at a minimum and use the bricks to color the most.

Searching for the answer there is a great idea Alasdair Ryan. I'm pretty sure LEGO has given us similar fantasy vehicles before. Edit/addedndum: In his review of the set, FROGG calls it a "pushback", that is, a tug for airplanes. This explains the looks and why there seemingly is a large engine, but then the model lacks the most important feature: the equipment for actually towing the airplane. It doesn't even have a tow hook. The review (really good, actually. Worth the read)

We all know how highly detailed and realistic Model Team vehicles are, so it is discouraging when I can't seem to find an answer to what the alternate model of 5590 Whirl and Wheel Super Truck is. It looks like an airport vehicle. There is no hose or water cannon to make it look like a firefighting vehicle. There is no equipment near the bottom to indicate that it might do something to the ground. There is a room in the back with an entrance, but inside there is some heavy machinery/pipes with some controls. The wheels on the top could indicate turbines. Link to brickset with reviews asking the same question What is this vehicle supposed to be?

I would get this set only to find out if the clock tower could be fixed. My first attempt would be to remove the 2x2 plates behind the clock disks. The 1x1 bricks connecting to the 2x2 plates would have to be moved up in order for the clocks to remain centered. This would reduce the protrutions by half: Remove: And move these up: Second attempt would be to use bars 4L (Lightsabres) for corners as this would allow the clock tower to appear completely plain: connected using plates with clips, such as:

The three 8 tooth gears on the liftarm of length 3 ensure that poser is only given in one direction. I learned this back in 1997 with the 8232 helicopter. The rubber 1x2 liftarm ensures that the cyan latch is pushed down roughly 1/3 of the time while reversing. The red rubber band ensures the latch is up the rest of the time.

Thanks. My plan is now to build 2 versions of every new or updated truck: One for displays with lots of functionality and details and one that is easy to build, robust and fun for kids to play with. My next truck will be an updated Scania. I have just created a new prototype for how the drive and coupling mechanism should work: The problems with the differential letting wheels slip when only using a single drive axle can be lessened by using a solid rear axle and let one of the wheels have limited slip: The coupling mechanism is automatic and does no longer need power from steering. When driving forward, nothing happens, but when reversing, the coupling alternates between locked and unlocked, so the driver can choose to uncouple the trailer simply by how much drives in reverse: It took me a couple of weeks to figure out how to make this mechanism both compact and reliable. I believe this should do it. Next update should be with a new steering mechanism of the Scania - one which allows smaller wheel wells.

I have uploaded a video comparing the new FAW with the one from last year. The changes work really well compared to the old design:

The building instructions for the new FAW Jiefang with the new frame is up: http://c-mt.dk/instructions/models_truck-FAW_Jiefang2012.htm

D'oh! That's because I forgot to present it when it was done! This is the high-detail and multiple-functional FAW Jiefang... which I forgot to make a thread with - so here is the Brickshelf gallery. The model that I'm working on right now (the computer built model) is the robust-enough-for-childs-play version. Edit. I even made a trailer with a container containing the Chinese flag for it!

Thanks guys. These are frames for mode robust and simpler versions of my Model Team trucks. They are supposed to be robust enough for children to play with them for hours when on display at LEGO events. I am planning on making 4 trucks on this basic frame - all with instructions so they will be easy to repair. The rear tyres are, unfortunately, the only ones with enough grip on the really slippery surfaces of 8x16 tiles. I really want to make duallies with normal tyres, but they simply didn't have enough grip. Thanks, and yes. I have just completed the LDraw model of the first truck (FAW Jiefang): Stay tuned for a comparison with the old type of FAW Jiefang from 2011.

Alasdair's Scania? No. It is a Scania. Now. I have collected the experiences from having the children drive my trucks at LEGOWorld 2012. These were both with the following frames: The trucks had the following problems: - Could not sustain fall from even a foot. - Did not turn well on the slick surface. - Were difficult to drive precisely. - The rear latching mechanism stopped working once the rear bumpers were half way off. - The steering assemblies ate the gears raw. - The front wheels got caught in the fenders. - The XL motor brushed against the longer trailers when turning. I have now rebuilt a truck with the following frame: It has the following advantages: - Low motor placement gives more space to build the cab nicely. Besides, trailers do not brush against the XL motor and since the surface is flat, the motors will not touch the ground. - Full liftarm construction should make the damage from falling less severe. - The latch mechanism is much stronger and the fifth wheel is placed further back to make it easier to use. - Dual diffs makes the truck easier to turn. - Shorter lengths between the axles makes the truck turn tighter and puts more weight on the rear wheels due to better weight distribution. - The steering is slower, allows more precise movement and the gears are all locked so the steering mechanism stays intack when used. - The steering is wider for aestetics reasons. - The 15 liftarm allows the cab to be secured in the top for improved structural integrity. I will make a comparison video once I get time... and there's light.

The large one? I have a whole thread!

Only those that are in my LEGOWorld folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=498239 @DLuders Thank you BTW. I started posting here at EB before I was born

Yes. that's me. I love building stuff that is alrger than myself

Thanks. I just found a place

I would like to attend, but find my own accomodations. Any experience with seducing one of the locals and make them provide breakfast and accomodation?

I would love to attend, but I simply can't afford the accomodations. If I can find free accomodations at friend's places, will I then be allowed in? Edit. I see others are doing this as well. Will sign up.

I feel your pain. My absense is also because of being busy at work, so I'm like the last person you should ask I already have a huge back log of models that have to be built/rebuilt: -FAW Jiefang: Both Model Team and Creator model need to be redesigned for better playability -MT Scania: Needs similar redesign -Creator Scania should be built like the FAW trucks for playability -Renault Magnum need the same redesign -MAN needs a redesign for dispensing bricks instead of GBC balls -Coke trailer needs redesign for weight savings -The crane must be redesigned to use NXT, be enlarged and use better fitting (staircases, control room and so on). And that's not even counting the new designs which have to be built too!

Thanks guys. I will keep this thread updated as the models are improved. I had to mix designs because even the smallest feeder would be way too large for the space we were given. I am planning om basing the next one on the smallest "Portainer Crane" feeder / unless Maersk suddenly wants to give me a ton of Maersk blue bricks, then I'm game with a super post-panamx Nothing but issues If there is even the slightest problem with anything, then you can be sure that the kids will find it. I will base my next crane on the stuff that went wrong with it. For the trucks, the largest issue was the railing which gave way a couple of times, resulting on the trucks crashing to the floor, shattering. Unfortunately LEGO didn't allow us to borrow pieces to replace the broken ones, so the trucks didn't run very well the last couple of days and needed almost constant mechanical repairs (stuff doesn't work well when gears are missing some teeth).

I have been away for a while. Meanwhile, I have been building a crane It was exhibited at LEGO World Copenhagen 2012, but unlike normal MOCs, the Model Team creations were used by the kids throughout the opening hours. I had two trucks (basic versions of the FAW Jiefang 6x4 trucks), some trailers, containers and this crane. Another exhibitor, Klaus, brought the ships, and lots of containers. There were two other podiums, one with Mike's Crane, and the two large motorized LEGO models, while the last podium had a Maersk train and Barman's container crane (made using his building instructions). During the 4 days, the kids were truly stress testing the models

Nice find. It is a nice way to dispense balls downwards with a stable output. I'm a bit worried about the stability of the first dispenser as it seems to move a lot, which might make it prone to failure at events. The secodn one is much better.

No. I'm all into scale models, so it's with links to Bricklink in my instructions to help those who miss certain pieces. I have made my homepage to promote the theme. Trying to get money from instructions (or donations) is a net loss compared to the work you put into it, so I stay 100% free. I don't even want to bother people with a "please donate" plead. But I do like your models. Especially the black cat alternate and its trailer. I wish you all the luck you can get trying to sell instructions in this market - I just don't like thread bumping

Wait. You are bumping your own promotional thread without having anything new to add? With that etiquette, I will take the oppotunity to promote myself as your competitor and my product is free.