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    I haven't read the entire post, so I hope this has not already been addressed, but in terms of LPEpower's engine's (Alex's) they are pretty powerful. High RPMs and high torque. If you take a look @ Philo's page http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm he/she describes torque as the stopping power needed to stop the output shaft of the motor. I have tried to stop the little i3 I bought from Alex and although certianly doable it took some pain tolerance. It burned my skin I have also used the engine for several models and it appears to break through friction, gravity, pretty well. In the Unimog video, although it did not twist axles, it certianly popped the gears out from eachother no problem.
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    I'll bet your version will come out quite a bit faster than mine. I don't have the buggy motors.... and I can't justify spending so much on them through BL. I used one non-LEGO RC motor... but is turns out it is too weak. Although the video below shows high speed... then it is actually on the ground it is only about 2x the speed of the original. Faster... but by no means as fast as I would like. I think to really add some great speed, the transmission needs to go. Too much friction. Also the brakes. Great function, super cool that Sheepo added them... but they still rub when not applied and slow the whole model down. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gyeRp4y5fzk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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    When you say the batman tumbler tires most will think you are refering to the front (new) tires. The rear tires are better-known as the Unimog (8110) tires.
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    Okay now were getting way off topic.... but yup Mark great comments. An interesting article regarding what you just mentioned can be found here.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12381294 Generally, larger systems are more efficient in the use of their resources. In terms of LEGO, the ratio of individual elements to unique elements is greater, meaning TLG needs to use less molds for the overall total amount of pieces in the set. A set that has 1000 pieces yet 200 molds (200 unique elements) is not nearly as efficient to make as a set with 3000 pieces with only 150 molds. One of the most efficient sets of all time was 3450. The Statue of Liberty. Tons of pieces (like nearly 3,000) but very few unique elements. Unfortunately it was make all out of relatively large bricks, so very heavy and somewhat reflected in the price.
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    Get both
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    I know that we are going a little off-topic here, but quickly just wanted to add..... paying for a license should not matter in the topic of discussion. I was comparing SW sets with SW sets. So... every SW sets should be subject to the same fees and therefore the prices should be consistent. Unless... the fees were becoming more and more expensive through time b/c the Lucas Films (disney now) found that that they could charge more and more. But this all seems very unlikely. It is not just that SW sets in the data that I looked at were consistently higher than in other sets, the amount of variability in their prices was consistently higher than among other genres. The variability was higher, in addition to the higher prices. If the prices were higher but variability lower or the same, we would not be having this discussion.....
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    Exactly.... I once did a whole write up.... I can search for it. The PF functions complicate things, and really it is only fair to compare apples to apples... i.e. those with PF functions and those that do not. I do not remember which one fell outside the 90% band. I used a data set containing LEGO sets as a whole, and there were differences between genres (Technic, Friends, SWs, etc) with Technic being one of the more consistent. The least? I remember it was SW I think TLG realized the could charge more, and more, and more and more with their SW line. Also.... for what it is worth... there has been speculation that LEGO set weights have decreased through time (weight per piece, not weight overall, because as we know sets in terms of piece count are getting bigger) and yup, that was confirmed. TLG is using less and less plastic in their molds. At least that is what the data I looked at suggested.
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    I have run several correlational models between weight and price with Technic sets. Since the 2000's the coefficient has been over .9. What that means is there is actually a pretty good relationship between model weight and price. Not perfect... but nothing ever is. And any error left over is probably only due to just rounding error. Or at least a good portion of it. No one wants to see $229.43 or 231.67 as their price. They like to see whole numbers. Despite what we might think, in the big picture, I think TLG group actually has a good pricing model. High... yes ......but at least more or less consistent
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    2957328520642125825.......... (words fail to describe how I feel about this build. Apparently so do numbers..... )
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    All good information.... thanks everyone. I am modifying my Unimog (see avatar or mocpages) further for even more torque. I like driving things with pneumatic engines, and so not ever PF, and the pneumatic engine I am using is pretty powerful for LEGO standards. This will be a slow, high-torque vehicle, so concern about twisting axles will be a concern for me. But it is nearly, done, look for a post soon. I decided to go with the shorter axles and multiple connectors, but just wanted to make sure I made the correct decision. Also, the axles do have consistent support, so I think that it will work fine.
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    I am not an engineer. Perhaps the engineer or the like-educated out there can help me out. We all know that XL motors can twist axles to their breaking point..... so I have a ? regarding axle strength. Would one long axle, say, 12L or longer be the same strength, weaker, or stronger than many 2L axles put together joined by many axle connectors (see attachment)? I am thinking that the latter may be slightly stronger given that it is easier to twist and shear a long axle as opposed to a short axle. Much like it is easier to break a longer stick as opposed to a shorter stick of the same diameter. What do others think?
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    Thanks!!
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    I know this thread is dated, but I was recently reading through it. It appears that the 8070 brought many back to life..... LEGO life that is. Not just the last several posts.... but if you look to the first posts on this thread you will see commentors whose first love (or the re-awakening love) was the 8070 as well. My question is regarding a C model.... purportedly the Pagoni Zonda. I have heard that there are instructions out for this model... in Technic, using the pieces from the 8070. Anyone know of this? I have an 8070 still in mint condition and was wondering if I should try and build the Pagoni.
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    8070. The latest supercar. I am late to the game, and realize I missed out on many really cool sets. Kinda makes me sad, but I am at least back in full throttle! I have since purchased at least one set that existed well before 8070.... the Super Street Sensation. Although it is certainly older, I got the 8070 first. First I built it... then I realized that I could modifty it, then I realized I could MOC and I was hooked.
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    Ditto to what everyone has said. Things are fine. We are all here to have fun. I don't know about others, but I do this as a way to relax from a demanding job... not as something to create more stress!! :sick: Just one bit of advice. You have managed to kind of question the work of two very prolific builders, who are very well known to the community and have a stellar contribution for their work and contributions (Crowkillers and Thirdwigg). Do your homework before posting about others..... you don't want to piss off the wrong people If your going to piss off anyone, piss of someone like me that will never have the talent of Crowkillers or Thirdwigg....lol j/k again... things are fine. We will all move on and we look forward to hearing from your input in the future. For what it is worth I think that much of your input on the forum is useful and positive.
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    BTW..... I love how he incites other's anger and then acts innocent or naive about knowing that he offended, like it's others' fault for being offended. He uses quotes ALOT (making fun at appropriate social behavior) ....his 'political correctness' statement is finger pointing at others.... a criticism of others being offended so easily.... sorry, rant done... but some of DrJB's behavior on here is getting wearrisome....
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    There are consistent complaints on here of DrJB's comments/reactions to others' comments Paul. Don't sweat it. His comments don't reflect the majority of the forums'. For what its worth, not only are the comments that Paul refers to: "You simply can't build that car. There are only 2x BLUE 19L flex axles for sale on BL, in the whole world. Over the past 3 months, 48 were sold. Someone was planning this all along" a conspiracy theory and inappropriate, but his comments: "Nice car, and, looking at the positive side: No one will complain that the blue 3L pins are sticking out" are a lousy attempt to save face. to say "looking at the positive side" by pointing out a flaw "blue 3L pins sticking out" is disingenuous at best.
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    I love the idea for the double cab. There are so many cars built in Technic. There are trucks a well, but the majority are very large ... such as large tow trucks, diesels, etc. These are all fine and dandy, but we rarely see good, personal, not commercial trucks. Great job.
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    Golly.... couldn't agree more with what others have posted. I think we are in the heyday of LEGO. Far from seeing it dying. Golly.... couldn't agree more with what others have posted. I think we are in the heyday of LEGO. Far from seeing it dying. Don't know why this posted twice....sorry... +1 for this comment. But only as it pertains to actual sets. The sets are indeed made for children and perhaps some adolescents (Technic). However, as far as LEGO as a whole, I think we are seeing the heyday of adult builders as well. I mean, there is a whole legion of engineers and software programmers using technic and mindstorms in ways never dreamed of. In terms of LEGO as a whole, I think that it has never been designed for adults more than it is now.
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    AHHhhhhh!!!! Sheepo.... why do you tease us so! LOL.... I bet there was a dozen people who when seeing this post hoped that you would be buildling and publishing instructions for some MB Arocs truck.....
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    Yes but you larger inlet and outlet holes and stronger hosing......
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    Great tools. I have used them many times, especially the gear calculator. It might be a good idea to add the power miners wheel (#64712) to the gears. Although technically a wheel (or hub) the inside has 48 teeth and can be used for planetary gear systems.
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    I personally think that we should all get together and have a build-off while we're all plastered.......we could call it.... intoxi-build
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    I am an idiot. I realize the the Super Street Sensation set has a couple of the #3 red connectors (which originally prompted the post) and lots of flex axles. Both of which are incredibly rare and expensive but both in abundance on the SSS. Which I have Typically I hate to steal stuff from other collectors' items that i have, but in this case I will make an exception.
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    you wish..... errrr.. wait, perhaps I wish (given the 200 red #3 connectors) :laugh:
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