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Excellent. The siege-functionality is really hard to replicate, but this seems to be coming along nicely. Have you managed to make the transformation be a single motion?

This is a good start if you want to learn about what need to be done in order to control such a vehicle efficiently. I hope that the creator realizes that the diagonal tracks should be turned and driven in parallel, and that using 4 XL motors for steering is overkill... and that the switch isn't very smart when everything else is remote controlled. Still. Cool proof of concept.

The keyword here is "presenting". I'm looking for a better way of presenting my MOCs which might lead to more constructive criticism.

I really like this new trend (or is it new) of making a single thread to collect what you are building and how you make progress. It is a nice looking 'mog, I would love to see some more electrified functionality.

I once went against the stream and acalled a builder out on a WIP which everybody was praising and encouraging. The builder was attempting to build a flying airplane out of lego and no one apparently had the heart to tell him how poorly suited LEGO bricks, motors and so on are for the task. Well. I told him and his reply was "Well megabluck you!" followed by a chirade of personal attacks. He has then apparently been using charm on the rest of the lug without offering an apology, so I'm finding new ways. Shame, really. Now. I'm tinkering with the idea of making a new signature encouraging people to PM me if they want honest constructive criticism, or their creation has simply been overlooked. I simply don't care if I have no knowledge of the theme.

While planning the mechanism described above, I have completed one for a sturdier, simpler and more reliable truck frame. By having permanent locked-diffs 4WD, it has much more grip than my other trucks and the simplified steering mechanism is more stable. The cost being no more automatic decoupling and lifting axle. I will soon post pictures of this new truck - it can't possibly take long to build! I am also looking into a container crane. If you have some schematics for huge container cranes lying around, then please share them with me :)

Awesome little toy you have made there. What happens when the snow is deep. Does it simply dig itself down?

There are so many nice little details in this MOC. Thank you for presenting it here. I like how you have used basic materials (BURPS and bricks) for the foundation and focused on the little details instead.

Wow. Stunning work! You did a great job of making the suspension and it looks quite stable while having many other nice details as well. Looking forward to see how it does out in the real world of LEGO trial truck trials, with trial trucks.

I see your point. Just in case the mods move/lock/delete, then you know where to go. My guess is that you will find many Dutch (1:13 truck builders), Polish and Eastern European builders in here due to the popularity of truck trials.

Hey there. In before the mods. We have a whole sub-forum for saying hello: here. For non-LEGO related community stuff we have a sub-forum as well: here. This is where you would normally ask people to add countries to their profiles.

Thanks. As mentioned, I have also made a 1:2 version of this truck. Since Ricecracker already has presented his 7 wide version, I will just put this 6 wide here: It was possible to fit 11 four studs wide vehicles onto it by simply designing them for the purpose. It has nearly the same functionality. The middle axle of the truck can be lifted and the cars (except those on top of the trailer) can be unloaded.

No. But you can give it a try. Meanwhile, I have completed a physical version of the trailer: I'm looking into a new trailer design where the bumper is pushed causing the legs to go down and the truck to be decoupled at the same time. Pushing the bumper again pulls the legs up and allows for a truck to couple on again. Earlier trailers, such as the Police trailer and Coke truck trailer have had this kind of decoupling system, but they were electric.

This is a 1:2 scaled version of my Scania. It fits a single minifig. The trailer only opens at one side and does not have Power Functions unlike the "real" model. I'm thinking that the front bumper of the truck should perhaps have been rounded sideways... That can be the next update. Another picture of it at Klodsfest 2011. Brickshelf gallery with more pictures.

I'm unable to parse your message. I'm guessing you are arguing that this is negligible based on the cost of the parts involved? LEGO has made a big deal out of not "stressing the elements". This is one of the things they are very particular about when constructing their models. They could easily have used a cross-axle solution like the one used right next to the stressed elements. BTW. This also damages the liftarms that are connected to the pins.

Ideally they would have put a longer axle in there that also extended down past the 16 tooth gear so it was properly locked in. I am, however, more worried about the two blue pins of length 3 which are not 'clicked' at the base of the arm. If they stay in this model for long, they will become weak.

With a couple of stickers, this would be it.

Nope. I would have told you when you guessed Iveco. AFAIK, this truck has nothing to do with Iveco. I have a breakthrough in the trailer design. The legs go down when the bumper is hit and stay down until the truck pulls it forward again. Instructions are here: This is the latest version of automated legs on the trailers. By following the link to the instructions above you will see the small yellow trailer which has simple legs that either stay up or own and the Octan trailer where the legs are activated by going into reverse.

By using rubber bands. That is why the upper tiles are upside down (so the bands reside within and make space for the upside-down 1x6 tile above) and why there is a pin beneath the grilles. It's not a Nissan.

No correct guesses yet, although I like how some of you might have used the logo as a hint. My bet is taht the *** ******* will stay un-guessed until I present it. Fixed length and simple so that kids can build and play with it without trouble. I am looking into the mechanism of the leg and will start posting prototypes soon.

The one from the UCS Imperial Shuttle and Grand Emporium. It is a re-release of the 12x2x4 windscreen from the later Model Team models such as Black Cat.

Thanks a lot. I power the NXT motor by first converting from PF to 9V, then from 9V to NXT using the respective adapters. The hard part is making space for all the wires: Here you can also see how I have connected the hockey brick in order to only make the steering biased towards the middle and not self centering when driving. BTW. There are 28 cheese slopes in the fron of the truck alone!

The cement truck has now received a greater update in order to improve stability in all functions. This is how it looks now in standard mode (not many changes): The changes have mostly happened underneath where I have given it a new frame with fixe drive axle, much stronger and more compact steering mechanism and suspended rear axle for improved grip. The cab now comes fully off when transformed into a GBC module. It is now much easier to service in a GBC layout: Here is the new mechanism Red: Steering. The triangles ensure the bricks don't fall apart Blue: Drive. The 1:1 gear ratio makes it faster than before and grip has been improved by removing the differential. Green: Suspended rear axle. Yellow: New GBC mechanism is much more reliable than before, especially since the barrel isn't a transitioning part of the gearing anymore.

And back to the FAW Jiefang. I have now completed the first iteration of the truck. Now it's time to see how it hold up and where to improve it before ordering the missing parts (dark red cheese). It is supposed to be a container transport, so I have to build a 40ft. trailer for it. I already have a small trailer for a 20ft. container. Instructions: http://c-mt.dk/instructions/models_trailer-ContainerTrailerSmall.htm The leg of this trailer is manually operated. The 40ft. trailer should have an automatic leg where the leg goes down when the rear bumper is pushed. In other words. It's ideas time!

This is the first time I see your GT up close. You did a great job of adding shape to this little thing. Good job and well done. BTW. I did a 1:2 version of the Model Team version (which I can post later). My small car carrier makes it abundantly clear why Ricecracker's version is a real masterpiece.