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MIne got cancelled since they dont ship to freight forwarding services like Aramex

Much better. Usually I skip your build part.Now I can see the build process. When is 42038-B review coming

I mean RC like the rc buggy not the PF IR system :)

Why Lego is not making another RC kit

Waiting for 2H models

I am planning to use bricklink I have got around 4000 pcs of technic now. I think that's enough for now. Now I think it's better to only buy parts I need like wheels, bricks, plates etc.. Do you guys know the part numbers of most used bricks/plates

Hello I am new to technic/Lego. Currently I only have few new technic sets which only have the studless beams. I have seen many people here building mechanic parts with studless and building the body with bricks/plates which looks much better. Is there any sets I can buy to get these bricks/plates (creator/star wars?). I like the 10242 MIni cooper, But the color is not useful with technic :(

Interesting, but I didn't got how it's possible to control drive/steering and 3 weapons with 1 remote

Thanks for the quick responses either way I might need PF motors I just did a test to see how the 2 coupled EV3 large motors drive the 42029. Even with 2 motors connected to the rear drive it's really slow and no enough torque. Do 2 XL motors give better performance.

Do anyone use EV3/Nxt motors? I have EV3 and have no PF elements. I tried to motorize (drive/steering) the 42029 with EV3 but feels like there is no space. Also the EV3 brick itself adds lot of weight. I bought ev3 to make the vehicles I build to be intelligent. This way I think I can only use EV3 for something that sits on the table rather than moving :( I am considering buying whole set of PF 1x servo 2x XL motor 1x L motor 1x M motor 2x IR reciever 1x IR Remote 1x Speed remote 1x Battery box This almost cost $150. Do you guys have any tips to use EV3 with Technic (vehicles) and hence minimize the PF elements purchase Thanks Shabeer

Exactly what I like to do. Technic (or Lego) is all about building and made for builders. Once it's built, it became a functional toy. Now there is no point putting it in the shelf and staring at it. Take them apart and build something again. :)

That's really smooth. What is used there for hydraulics/pneumatics

Dear all Just saw this video I think this is a fantastic alternative (and cheap) to lego pneumatics (which is not smooth). Anybody tried with lego?

Thanks for the tips. I will stick with SR3D :) Eventually I will get better. What exactly is alternative UI, Is it better to turn it on/off?

Thanks for the quick replies :) If that's the case modelling on inventor wont be an ideal solution. Fitting every pins & axles precisely will be painful. Just had quick search over the net, Seems like need to most of the special parts are not available. I got interested in inventor when I saw this video earlier. Well, I actually like SR 3d builder considering it as a free and "in development" and it has tones of features, but I am using Autodesk products like Max, Maya, Mudbox etc.. all day for work. When I first got my hands on SR3d i was like "no way". The main thing that annoys me is there is no home grid and how dynamic grids popups everytime. I really dont know if I am moving an object or panning the view. The snaps sometimes work very well (with pins). But if I try place a beam over a beam, it's not getting the job done properly. May be it's just me, that I'm expecting kind of smooth navigation and tools which I'm used.(which is in there after decades of development :) ) Over time I will get use to it. I really like how the gear/pneumatic animation works.

Hello Efferman http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99340 I dont want to hijack the thread by asking questions, I made a new thread here. Could you please reply there.

Hi there I am trying to start with lego modelling using CAD. I am a 3d artist (architecture) using mainly Autodesk 3ds max. So far I have tried LDD and SR 3D. SR 3D has lot of functions & parts, but the object manipulation/navigation/grids/snaps etc.. are terrible and taking a lot of time. This takes me down to model physically than on the computer. On the other hand LDD has nice snaps and easy navigation. But there is no animation. (big let down) I think I will be more comfortable with Autodesk inventor (I havent used it so far - But I have used lot of other autodesk products) I have seen Efferman on this thread (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=91294) using inventor for LEGO Does anyone have any idea about how to get start Lego modeling in Inventor. It's obvious that Inventor dont have any lego parts. Where to get the parts? Is there any limitations compared to SR 3d builder. Thanks Shabeer

Thanks for the excellent advice. I'll experiment with ev3 and smaller technic models. Please advice 2 technic models that has diverse elements Is buying from bricklink cheaper than getting models? Also what is the software/CAD application for lego as seen here http://www.sheepo.es/2013/02/land-rover-defender-110-instructions.html

Hi My first post here. I'm new to mindstorms and technic. never bought any technic before. I would like to expand mindstorms ev3 with more Technic elements The ev3 expansion set which costs about 100 GBP for 850 elements I am thinking about getting 42009 mkii crane which has around 2600 technic elements and cost 120 GBP Or is it better to get 2 or 3 technic models for that price? What do you think? Regards Shabeer