Andy D

Can you post your photos on Flickr so they will show in your post. I can't see your photos, but I built an subtractor (I believe it is the same as an adder, check it out) using Sariel's longitudinal subtractor and it seemed to work quite well. You can find a schematic on page 282 of his book. I highly recommend his book, and it has a whole chapter on adders and subtractors. IHTH Andy D

Get better Clive. It's always a pleasure to read your build status and progress, regardless of how much you build. Andy D

Review?

I agree with BusterHaus. I also enjoy your "ramblings" they add the you to your build progress reports... Keep the photos and ramblings coming. Andy D

Thanks for all your hard work. I don't know if this feature is gone, or just not back yet, but... I the topic list view in each topic on the right side was a little button that allow one to just see the unread posts for a topic. I used to use that extensively on threads I was reading. Please ignore if it is coming back, but just not back yet. Also if this feature is gone.. Is there another way to accomplish this? Thanks, Andy D

Thanks to the admins and mods! The forum looks good and clean, not quire used to it yet (first day) but I think it will be very nice. Thanks for getting it back , I was having some minor withdrawals yesterday. Andy D ps. What is the "Insert other media" button at the bottom of the reply area?

I am wondering what it takes to make a build a Technic build... Is it just that the model is built with Technic elements, Studless or studfull? For example some Bionicle space ships are built entirely of Technic elements. I know those are Bionicle, but what about something else built with just Technic elements, and what about official Technic sets with no functions other than rolling wheels? Lots for the Mods to consider. Andy D

Me also! Andy D

Hi Clive, Not to many photos! I like all the detail you provide. Keep'em coming! Andy D

Just ordered a 42054 CLAAS on Amazon US for $135. Get'em while the're hot! Andy D

From what I have seen MT is not very popular so a special forum for MT could be the least visited forum on EB as a result MT could disappear (which would be bad). I do think that MT needs to be distinguished from Creator and I feel that we already have a good differentiation... MT is Technic-like in that it has functions, could be as simple as steering or more complex Technic functions. However Creator may only have rolling wheels or opening doors or other opening areas. Creator has motors that are display only, Technic has motors with workable pistons, frequently driven by a driveshaft. I think MT continues to get more exposure (as it should) in the Technic forum and could MT could disappear in a dedicated forum or in a Creator forum. If we are voting... I vote to keep MT with Technic and creations that look Creator like with no real Technic functions should continue to go in the Creator forum. Just MHO, YMMV, Andy D

This a really nice MOC! I really like micro builds, and you nailed the scene with this build! Andy D

Rotation is a great idea, I guess my rotation is rebuilding sets as I currently do not have room to store assembled sets. I like building better than displaying anyway. The displaying in other parts of the house would not work. I have one room and some additional storage space and that's it! I have been told that my LEGO will not migrate to other parts of the house, except for a few small Architecture sets in the office. When too many things are special, nothing is special. Andy D

Even with a room totally dedicated to LEGO, I find I do not have room to display all my sets either, so I bag them and put them back in the original box, or plastic bin, or put parts in my inventory for MOCs. I really don't want to display all my sets anyway, because... When too many things are special, nothing is special! I only display a few special sets at a time, that way they are special. Just MHO, YMMV Andy D

In terms of numbers, I'm on par with you (afraid to actually admit the number of sets I have NIB). As for build and rebuild, I only have a few like that, the 42009 in particular. I rebuild that set because it is so much fun to build, not many like that. I should start building some of my NIB, but I keep getting new sets that I like more. Maybe I need to sell some... Nah, I would just wind up wanting the ones I sold and spend way, way too much replacing them. Maybe I will just trade some of my duplicate modulars for some Technic. Still looking to replace my 8258, had 2, sold 2... Stupid, one assembled, one NIB now I have neither just waiting for you to build after the CLAAS. Really looking forward to your CLAAS build, it might be my next Technic build, but due to Halloween and Christmas I don't think I will be able to start it until after the first of the year. Happy building, Andy D

@lipko. Do you think it would be more straightforward to build from the ldraw or LDD? Andy D

Congratulations on completing the 8880. It was an interesting process to watch and almost be a part of. Just curious, how long do you keep models assembled, or is there a certain number you keep assembled? I find lately I am continuously building and reboxing. Just not enough room to keep them all. Andy D

Thanks for all your hard work on this, I really want to build your telehandler when I get time. I just installed Bricksmith and ldraw on my Mac. I really would appreciate the ldraw files, where might I find them? Also is there a later lxf file? If so, where might I find it as well? Thanks again, Andy D

Are the PDF instructions going to replace the LDD instructions? Sounds like it may be easier if I just wait for the PDF instructions on Rebrickable. Thanks, Andy D

Even if it doesn't work as well as it should... It looks interesting, the build looks interesting and educational and it is quite a parts pack for the cost. I will likley buy 2. One to build and disassemble and keep as a set to rebuild and the other just for parts. I am looking at Technic sets with two uses... 1. Assemble to learn then disassemble and to rebuild later (I have built the 42009 6 times, 3 for the A, 3 for the B. Now back in the box again). 2. Either build once and disassemble for parts or just put straight into parts bins. Either way, (to me) the BWE looks good. Just MHO, YMMV Andy D

I still plan to build this (I hope). I have not yet began to collect parts, I think I have many of them,not sure. From ritztoys photos this thing looks huge! What is the length X width? Andy D

Thanks for badging up the new members! Welcome to all the new badge wearing member States! Now all the rest of you "Older Than Dirt" folks stand up and claim your badge! Andy D

Congratulations Knotian! 78, that's great! I hope I am still building LEGO at 78 (7 years to go). Will someone please, pretty please badge this guy up? Thanks, Andy D

I think groovy and far-out will suffice. Welcome to the club. Our numbers continue to grow! We're taking over wherever we go. Andy D Close enough! Badge this guy up, please. Welcome to the club! Andy D

And I thought I had a long to be built list! I have no where that many sets in my queue. Looking forward to building the BWE and CLAAS with you! Andy D