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Does 42070 have 6 of the curved 3x13 in black, above the wheels?

Assuming the picture of the remote isn't a placeholder. If memory serves, rc vehicles that don't have skid steer have a gear on the side of the remote to act as a pseudo-steering wheel. For all we know all the functions could be rc, or there could be a new control unit. iirc, rc sets with 1 receiver only have 2 functions, 9398/41999 and the tracked racer from this year. Sets with more than one function had 2 receivers, 8043 and the Volvo loader. To me, 42070 would fall into that 2nd category and should have at least 4 rc functions.

Same problem. Safari on iOS 10 on an iPhone 6. i don't really go outside he technic forum, so I couldn't say if it happens elsewhere. i do miss going to the next unread post when clicking on the topic title.

If your goal is speed, I would do a very basic interior. Not that NASCAR cars have much in the way of an interior. If your goal is speed, I would cut weight everywhere you can.

After some busy weeks, I was finally able to get some time to work on my project. I broke it apart into 4 modules, each panel is it's own module, as well as the pump. I kept it at a 5m thickness. This makes it challenging. The lower 2 modules are done. I'm hoping to get some more work done on it tonight. Lower left module open. I still need to mount some switches in this module. This module uses a 1x11 pneumatic cylinder to slide the cover 9 studs to the left. Lower right module open. This module uses a small pneumatic cylinder to open the panel. More pictures can be found in my brickshelf folder as soon as it is moderated. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=565943

Where did TLG say the tumbler tires and the telescoping parts were exclusive to their sets? I only saw where the community made that judgement. I imagine in the next two years, we will see the round panels from the Porsche on another set.

I hope the function arrow by the cabin would indicate a working ejection seat. That would be something new and interesting.

I don't know if it is a feature that is turned off or a setting somewhere, but on the mobile version on the old system, when I clicked on a topic it would take me to the last first unread entry. Currently it takes me to the first post. It would be great if that could be extended to the desktop version. Good job on the upgrade, I'm sure it will look nice once it is complete. (Being a system admin myself I know how hard web software upgrades can be, and the heartbreak of losing years of content)

The problem with voiced videos, is that you have to have proper audio equipment in addition to the video equipment. And then you have to process the audio, make its synced to the video, etc. Finally, if someone wanted to make a video for different languages, it is much simple to change text, than it is to dub a new audio track.

After many failed attempts at making a functional mechanism for a Useless Machine, I have decided to instead make a locking puzzle box. The idea is simple, there are multiple valves, each one connected to another valve or valves, or a pneumatic cylinder. There are 3 panels that open. The two smallest ones contain more valves. The goal is to open the large panel. There are two switches accessible from the outside, with all the panels closed. One on the valves opens the lower right panel in one position and sends air down into the small panel's valves. One of the valves inside the small panel will close the small panel and connect to the one of the cylinders that open the large panel. My goal is for the valves to be operated in a certain sequence to open the large panel. Here is what I have right now: The small panel is lifted by a small cylinder. I am thinking about switching from 3x11 panels to 5x11 panels on the sides to give me 2 more studs worth of height. This would allow me to stand the valves straight up and make them easier to mount and operate.

If it is slow, you can make it look like it is intentional slow, like a skeleton finger reaching out of the ground to push the switch

Probably a 3 wheeler. They did a pullback trike way back. It used a long elastic and a Lego built ratchet instead of a pullback motor

Wow, I thought I had a unique idea. Interesting to see 3 different implementations.

We know the S@H prices for the PF components. But who knows the actual cost to produce them? I imagine the PF components draw a premium price on S@H. I have seen cheaply made non Lego rc cars in the $5 USD range. A barebones rc set could be appealing to people new to technic

I tested with 3 of my new large turntables and a few of my small turn tables. I did not get any vibration from the gear meshing at 90 degrees. I did notice the teeth on all of the turn tables would come into contact with the support beams. This caused vibration and noise. Looking closely at the turntables when they are compressed, the teeth do come passed the grey section.

Is the jerkiness coming from further up the driveline for the 12t bevel gear? Gearboxes and misaligned u-joints are good sources of jerkiness. Also try to reduce the number of gears in the driveline. Many pairs of gears lead to increased friction, which causes an elastic effect as the friction is overcome

If you haven't dissemble the sets, there could be some slight deformation at all of the points that bear weight, especially the bad of the crane boom.

Looking at the pictures, it seems to me that the 9l links connect to opposite side of a beam or steering rack. Is there much wobble in the front suspension, since the control arms are only supported on one side?

With all the focus on the transmission, has anyone done a thorough examination of the new hubs? Are they as loose as the 42000 ones?

Anyone else notice the the wheel and tire box happens to look like a 1x4 brick?

How do the new wheel arches fit with the unimog wheels?

8081 also only used 3 shocks. 1 in the front and 2 in the rear.

At least on the large scale Porsche, they mounted the steering wheel proper

With all the discussion about the Porsche, and the thread about features people want in a supercar, it got me thinking: What defines a supercar? Is it the features? Or the size? Can we have a supercar built on the 62.4 tires? What if someone made a minivan with all the features of one of Nathanial Kuipers' cars, would it be a supercar?

The new hub also gives us the ability to add our own Ackerman geometry as well as being able to use it on a very small steered and driven live axle without having to use rare pieces to connect to the ball joints. The arms are offset to one side by 1m, which should make it easier to route the steering rack around the differential. Even if this hub has the same slack as the 42000 hubs, it is superior.