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Thanks for sharing your model. How was your own building experience when building this? From where did you get a brown 1x2 with studs on sides? And how did you push it into the model without detouring outside of known space? Is this your own design? What kind of kite is it a model of? What is the scale?

Hi Jonathan. It seems like the pictures or content did not get pasted correctly into your post.

Thanks Paul. Meanwhile I have finished the trailer for the truck. Here is a video showing all of the functions: The functions are: Sounds (startup, idle, acceleration and reverse beeper) Automatic decoupler and trailer legs Drive and steering Reverse lights Blinkers (front and back + emergency blinkers) Rear lights that also work as brake lights by lighting up when braking/stopping Top projector lights (not PFx controlled and ironically not as bright as the PFx lights) Opening doors and adjustable steering wheel Lifting center axle (not motorized) Rear roller shutter in the trailer A full picture of the rig: Here you can see how the trailer legs are more realistic than the rotating ones I have previously used: The roller shutter does not work as well as the standard LEGO version, but it fits better in this scale: In the front is some greeble for the brake air hose: The new-ish macaroni and pizza tiles allow for a completely flat trailer roof: And for those who cannot recall where the logo is from, maybe this can help: While walking their dog Vincent, Michael and his son Walt help out a driver who has become lost. Building instructions are freely available on Brickhub.org https://brickhub.org/i/588 and introduce a new feature for highlighting new parts similarly to how LEGO does in official building instructions:

I do not have much luck in the PFx Brick forum, so I will try here. I currently have 3 unresolved problems when programming PFx bricks: 1) Beep sound when starting some sound files There are some sound files which cause a "beep" before being started from a script. These files do not cause a beep when started using a normal command, nor when the PFx brick is commanded using a USB cable. Here is an example that causes a beep: http://c-mt.dk/mocs/magnum/idle2.mp3 and here is one that does not: http://c-mt.dk/mocs/daf/daf_startup.mp. I would like to know what the cause of the beep is, so that I can prevent it. 2) Combining light toggle, sound toggle and motor direction toggle using standard setup I would like to combine toggling a light (reverse light) with a sound (reverse beep) and motor direction (to reverse). When I set this up on a channel (such as left reverse), then the reliability is poor: Sometimes the light toggle without the sound, and sometimes the sound toggles without the light. The motor changes direction only if the action is held for a while (around half a second). Is there a way to set this up more reliably? 3) Combining light toggle, sound toggle and motor direction toggle using a script Edit. The script below works. Just make sure to set motor speed using commands 0x02 (MOTOR_SPEED_INC non-bidirectional) afterward. I have created the following script for performing the 3 actions mentioned above. The light and sound toggling works reliably. Unfortunately the motor action for changing the direction (0x06) does not. Motor actions 0x00 and 0x01 (emergency stop and stop, respectively) work just fine - it is only the direction change that I can't get to work, even if I place the wait between stopping and reversing direction and so does the motor direction change (the documentation says that direction change only works when the motor is stopped) # Stop motor so direction can be toggled: motor 1 fx 0x01 0x00 0x00 #motor 1 fx 0x00 0x00 0x00 #wait 1 # Toggle reverse beeper: sound play "reve.wav" repeat # Change motor direction: motor 1 fx 0x06 0x00 0x00 # Toggle reverse light: light 2 fx 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 Any help with the first issue will be greatly appreciated. Issue 2 can be solved with the script from 3.

That's just brilliant. It seems like the set gave you quite a lot of freedom parts wise - did you feel restricted in any aspect?

Thanks, both of you. I'm glad that the models in this scale can be enjoyed. As for the cement trucks, well, most trucks I built before June 2018, they are not doing so well right now. Here is a video where I go over them and share my plans for the individual models: Which model would you like to see resurrected, and perhaps improved? I like the idea of rebuilding the huge container crane and have a whole harbour layout at home.

Thanks! And I have now fixed the green trailer and made a video of it in action. Here is the full model: The trailer has a cooler similar to the Buy'n'Large trailer: The only difference, aside from the livery is the height (1 plate lower) and reviser rear doors to accommodate the height: Up new is a 6x2 version of the DAF XF Super Space Cab, but this time with PFx brick, loudspeaker, lots of lights and lifting center axle:

In this video you can see the Buy'n'Large truck drive around, pick up and place the trailer. Meanwhile, I have been upgrading the green DAF. It is shown briefly in the video, so here are some close-ups of the upgrades. Firstly the nose has been updated with chrome detailing: There is now a light strip along the top of the back of the cab: and there is a wide exhaust tip on the side: The ceiling has been updated: It is now able to open for easy access to the SBrick, lights and battery box: But there is also another upgrade - a completely new trailer with a lot of SNOT: Unfortunately I have made an error in the drawings on the side of the trailer, so I have to fix that before I can show it in full. Perhaps tomorrow.

Can you please show your full folder structure of where you have your custom parts? Mine is: C:\Program Files\Studio 2.0\ldraw\Custom Parts\Parts

It would help if you told us which program you are using.

I have now made building instructions for the trailer. They can be found here: https://brickhub.org/i/585 In this video I give tips and tricks of how to build it, and also take the truck and trailer for a spin: The truck has also been updated with some visual updates here and there. The building instructions for it can be found her: https://brickhub.org/i/347 As you can see, there are now chrome and curved parts in the top of the grille. But the main change has been the introduction of new legs for the trailer which look more realistic and require less force to deploy: The video shows how they work and how to adjust them if you want to build your own.

With 1823 parts I am glad that these instructions only took 12 hours. Here are the instructions for the Buy'n'Large trailer: https://brickhub.org/i/585 Here is the progress of the instructions every 2 hours: Notice how I used the standard white box trailer as a basis for the structure of this trailer. I have also updated the decoupler mechanism and rigidity of the box, so now it does not require the internal support as shown in the original model. There are some other minor upgrades here and there, such as an updated "U" and more realistic movement of the trailer legs. The legs also allow the truck to run the decoupler in low friction environments... aka. dirty floors...

I had some constructive feedback on the pictures above... on flickr. This has lead me to redesign the lower half of the front. There are now building instructions for the new Magnum and in this video you can see and hear all of the effects in action: Building instructions: https://brickhub.org/i/584 The updated details of the lower front are mainly consisting of the lower row of cheese slopes being replaced by parts that give less visual height: even though the front is only half a plate lower than before, the result is much more accurate. As always, I used Griddy to ensure the proportions were correct: In the video you can see how it is super easy to replace the battery box, and you can use either the standard PF battery box, or the rechargeable one: It tool over 12 hours to make the building instructions as I have not tried to make them with PFx components before, and the rear silicone band also caused its fair deal of trouble. Here is the hourly progress from over the week: As you can see, the cab has a special color here. This is done so that you can choose your own cab color in the building instructions. See some examples in the video. The PFx components are packed tightly in the cab: But there was still space for some of the dashboard, steering wheel and seats in order to resemble some kind of interior: From below it is easy to see how I am reusing the base from the DAF: And speaking of the DAF. I have had some request on rebrickable and on mail for some updates of that model, so it will be up next.

30342 Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO Download link and building instructions: https://brickhub.org/i/583 Built and rendered in Studio. OMR'ized and steps from BrickHub.org Stickers made using StickerBuilder (https://brickhub.org/i/apps/sticker_builder.htm) and Pattern Folder (https://brickhub.org/i/apps/pf.htm) Use the Studio 2.0 download button to get the version that works in Studio 2.0 and the OMR download button to get the LDraw version. Please note that the standard for inline texmaps is not finalized for LDraw, so I can't really say that this model is OMR compliant.

I have finished the Magnum and am now working on programming the PFx brick, so that it works nicely with this non-train model. There was just enough space for the small microphone: I have also rebuilt the 10 year old previous version so that they can be compared side-by-side: The whole truck has been rebuilt with a focus on realistic proportion, but the main idea for the new grille is also incorporated. With the base from the DAF, the Technic elements are better hidden in the center of the base: Another big change has been modeling of the top. The curvature is now more accurate and with the PFx you can remove the trans black 1x2 brick and simply use the sunroof as passtrough for PF control: I will also be looking into a new trailer for this truck. The old octan trailer was a bit on the heavy side with its 3577 parts:

I would like to cancel all audio streams in an action, but this unfortunately seems impossible with the basic setup. So I am looking into using scripts. Has anyone been able to make a script run in the app? The documentation doesn't say what the content of the script should be, and there are no sample files, other than the python file in the documentation. Using this sample file in the app results in no action - no motor change, no light and no sound. Edit: Found it: https://www.fxbricks.com/downloads/PFxBrickICD-Rev3.37.pdf EDIT 2. I have now been trying for a while to get this to work. Unfortunately there are some issues which prevent scripts from working. When trying to play sounds in a startup action, the script fails. However. It only fails when running the PFx brick from a battery box. When running from USB and connected to the app, everything works perfectly fine.

40396 - Valentine Panda Download OMR compliant LDraw file and instructions here: https://brickhub.org/i/578 Built in Studio Instructions, OMR compliance and rendering from brickhub.

30386 - Poe Dameron's X-wing Fighter - Mini polybag Download and instructions link: https://brickhub.org/i/577 Built in Studio Instruction steps, OMR compliance and render from Brickhub.org Known errors: none

My plans are to give the models a much needed update. I have a bunch of emails and other messages asking for these. First up is the Magnum. I am currently working on the details of the cab. There are missing trim pieces in the previous design which I would like to include, such as the chrome strip below the windscreen. As usual, all choices result in compromise elsewhere. Many pictures show the Magnum with black wheel wells - even when the rest of the body is red. I am not sure that this color choice works for my model, but the rear light does look better in this design: Any input will be appreciated.

I have updated the Pattern Folder application so that it now works with sub models. I have also added some new templates, which I hope people find in handy. Handling of sub models allows you to fold all kinds of parts, such as the headlight brick in the previous post. The normal usage will be the box5.dat which lies beneath your typical sticker, such as the "71" number plate on the nose of the Ferrari 488: Here you can also see another improvement: Pattern Folder now supports texmaps - both standard inline, as well as the format used by Studio 2.0. The new circular templates can be used to fold stickers around macaroni bricks, such as seen on the front of this Ferrari 488: Building instructions for both are on brickhub.org - see link in my signature. The app has also been moved to https://brickhub.org/i/apps/pf.htm in order to use the LDraw parts library that lies on that server and fold... anything, really.

What a beautiful model! I love how you have extended the standard windscreen to fit, rather than just gone with the element. Your sculpting of the rear wing is also phenomenal!

The last sticker is finally finished for the #52 car. I have updated the first post with a video where I show the model, as well as pictures from the race track. The LEGO model itself has received minor updates. Apart from the stickers, these include the sculpting of the lines along the sides, a new top of the windscreen, and some new pieces for modeling the intakes on the front: In the back there is only a single update in parts: The rain light is now made using a round 1x1 plate. Link to the building instructions: https://brickhub.org/i/242 Up next will be instructions for the two other cars. This will again take a while due to the stickers, but at least the sofware for creating stickers should now be ready and up for the task.

Back in 2018 the competition for the Eurobricks event was to build a Speed Champions car. See the entry topic here: This was my contribution: It is a 5 studs wide Mini - with 100% SNOT and building techniques that would make it fail any kind of child's play. The minifig fits inside... but only if you take of the hair. My proudest feature is how the rubber band is set up to resemble the iconic shape... and setting it up will make you feel like pulling out your own hair. Designing and building this model took much more time that I date to admit. As you can see in the video, there are a lot of Erlings and SNOT parts inside, and the model is anything but robust... but it is a fun little decorative model :)

I am revisiting this project to add support for sub-models, conditional lines, textures, and Studio 2.0 textures. There are still some bugs to fix, as evident in the screenshot below, but if there are other features which you would like to see included, then now is the time to voice your request!

I have updated the first post with pictures of the final car, as well as links to building instructions and a video showing the details and pictures from Le Mans 2018 where the LEGO models were brought to the real race track. Now you can decide which version you prefer: red or dark red: And from the back: The differences in the pieces used are mostly apparent when seeing the dark red model directly from above: The four 3x3 rounded corner plates have been replaced with dark red macaroni tiles. Unfortunately the 1x1 rounded corner tiles do not exist in dark red, and neither do the 2x2 wing plates, so I had to make some compromises on the roof. The 2x3 wing plates are from the new Harley set. This is the first time they appear since they once were in a Creator-like dino set many years ago. The building instructions have a couple of upgrades compared to the models I show here: The "Castrol Edge" logos are larger in the sticker sheets for the dark red models, and the rear wing says "Powered by Ecoboost" instead of just "Ecoboost". I made this mistake because I had to guess the logo design of the wing - no pictures showed this section at the time where I had to send the stickers for printing. The model is still full of fun SNOT building techniques. Some particularly fun sub-assemblies include the mounts for the flying buttresses and the front corner assemblies. So if you want to build your own from the building instructions, then I'm sure that you will have fun!