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  1. BusterHaus
    That steering solution is a nice alternative to a gear rack. Great job for something this small.
  2. BusterHaus
    Great MOC, that auto-stop function is very well executed. It blends into the design of the lift very well.
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    It's a load for the crane to lift. I wanted something else than the gray barrel that comes with the set.
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    Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. This may be a possibility. I haven't worked with flexible elements (tracks, string, flex axles) in MLCad yet, so it would be a good opportunity to learn something new. I built a claw attachment and a load to test the crane. There is still a bunch of elements left over, but adding them would have altered the look of the crane, and not in a positive direction. The improvement that is most needed is stiffening up the tracks so the crane feels more rigid. There are enough parts left over to do that, but most of my attempts to do this ruined the look of the crane, so I picked visuals over performance. That being said, it's a very fun model to play with. Both my boys spent more time with it than any other model I've built before. Here are the attachments: And the left over parts:
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    In anticipation of the Technic crawler crane which will be released in 2015 by Lego, here is an alternate model for the 42038 set. It's the first MOC I've built using tracks, and I quite enjoyed the process. It has 3 functions (rotating superstructure, tilting boom and hook/string) and a bogey suspension. There are a few more pictures in this blog entry. * * * Update: Instructions are now available.
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    CLR should do the trick to remove the stains and rust, although I'm not sure how safe it is with ABS (quick Google search says it's OK, but I would do a test first). The bigger problem is pitting created by the rust - you can smooth it out manually with a Scotchbrite pad, but the irregular surface may damage the seal in the long run, or cause leaks.
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    Looks good, I'll have to try it tomorrow morning. The graphics are simple but effective.
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    This is moving along faster than I thought it would. Are you logging your time to see how many hours it took? Keep up the hard work.
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    21:10 10:6 33:4 5:3 35:2 34:1
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    New video of this plane:
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    Splendid job. For some reason, common bricks that are plated look like completely different parts to me. I spent a few minutes identifying the shapes. Beautiful.
  12. BusterHaus
    Haha, if you happen to offend anyone in the future, you can just point them to this thread.
  13. BusterHaus
    Wow, that was quick! Thanks for the explanations, too. You have my vote.
  14. BusterHaus
    Awesome build! The air brakes are way too slow and the landing get is a bit jerky, but you nailed the shape and functions fantastically. Any chance of seeing the underneath?
  15. BusterHaus
    Next two events are in Montreal (June 6 & 7 2015) and Toronto (July 4 & 5 2015). There is nothing scheduled yet for Ottawa but I would be very surprised if they didn't have another show. The one in November of last year had quite the turnout. By the way, I'm planning to exhibit at the Montreal show this year.
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    It is great to see the recognition of his tremendous work. Thank you Sergio and thank you Cristina your support of his hobby.
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    Thanks for the quick reply. I'm off to dream about those sweet blue panels...
  18. BusterHaus
    What are those gray parts used to link the boom to the up/down beams? They look like flex axles with tips that accept pins. Is this a new part? This looks like a great set. It's great to see a construction model that isn't yellow.
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    Wow, that's huge. Did you dedicate a whole room to it?
  20. BusterHaus
    I built a Lunar Explorer recently to test Lego tires in snow: Here is a video of the test: More pictures: http://www.busterhaus.com/2015/01/lunar-explorer.html
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    I wonder if you don't get more satisfaction out of the building process than most of us. We rush through instructions, combine steps, while you spend what seems like an eternity to us on each step. I would compare it to wolfing down a meal instead of enjoying every single bite. Kudos for having the patience to go through with it.
  22. BusterHaus
    Great job, I like the repurposed propellers.
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    I'm late to this party, but a while ago I made a video which partially answers the question of having two hard coupled motors: Regular DC Motors don't have the same acceleration and deceleration, and their speed probably varies. I would consider this solution acceptable for MOCs that don't get much play, but if you were to run a mechanism with frequent start/stop cycles for a prolonged period of time, it will affect the lifespan of the motor(s).
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    I'll join the choir of voices singing praises for the moving horses. Sometimes the simplest mechanisms are the most mesmerizing.
  25. BusterHaus
    I got a bunch of used sets last night, nothing older than 2 years. They models were displayed in a small apartment and inevitably picked up all the odours from the food cooked and consumed there. Washing the bricks in warm water and Palmolive did the trick, but I can't get the stink out of the tires and pneumatic hoses. I already put them through a cycle in the washing machine with some Resolve (oxy-type cleaner) but it did nothing. I tried Palmolive and had a little more success, but the smell is still there. Any suggestions? Update: 20 hours in a water and Palmolive did nothing. Ditto for a vinegar bath and soaking in Fabreeze (I rinse in between to avoid any chemical reactions). I'm starting to suspect that the odour is from a furniture cleaning product that would have been sprayed on the shelves on which the models were displayed. I've a couple of ideas to still try out and then I'll simply put the tires aside and see if the smell goes away with time.
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