Andy D

You are correct! That is not a competition... steaks and beer or EB... Steaks and beer win every time! Andy D

But we like your ramblings! They add context to the photos. Good progress continues. Andy D

Very fun looking competition! Entries were very interesting, some practical, some comical. Thanks for sharing this... Andy D

I agree! I think the outriggers were better using common parts rather than the dedicated parts. I think that the outriggers using the new parts (such as those on the 42043) are too large. Using common parts the outriggers can be built much smaller. I also believe that in some ways that the 8258 is a better designed set than some of today's sets. But I don't want to hate on progress. Andy D

Very nice C model. Great functions. Andy D

Really coming together! Looks like the steering and one of the outriggers. Good progress! Andy D

Wow! That gearbox is really taking shape. You are correct... just examining the little things as you go along can be very instructive. Looking forward to more. Andy D BTW: I decided to build the 42054 (CLAAS) again instead of the 8258.

Wow! A full size version of this would make short work of the zombie hoards. You have so many features and functions in your zombie elimination Truck. Andy D

Wow! This is great, so much function and detail in such a small form! Andt D

This is an excellent MOC. Great use of pneumatics. Andy D

@brickless_kiwiI totally agree with @grum64here. If you have the parts, or can easily obtain them you should build the 8258. Last May/June! After 4 years I combed through my POH (parts on hand), bought $20 parts from Bricklink and built this set. The only thing you will be missing is a box and stickers. See here for my build of the 8258... Totally worth it, even without all the correct colors. If you are a true fan of the 8258 you won't regret it. The build is a great experience. In fact I am tempted to build it again now. Andy D

@grum64Wow! Good progress already. I hope the build is easier for you his time. Looking forward to the build and your comments. Andy D

Yeah! Some love for the 8258! Looking forward to it! Andy D

Quite a collection! Sorry you can not locate your "Bully", but you know how I feel about the 8258. I am looking forward to your build of the 8258 and your comments which are always informative. Andy D

The more I look at the video, the more I like this set! Cam't wait for Sariel's review! Just looking for more and different views, more info. i really hope Jim reviews this set as I really like his commentary and photos. I am already sold! Andy D

Very, very nice! Many functions in a small size. Andy D

So far this is my second favorite set this year. Really like the Fork Lift (never had one). Not fan of the B model. Reviews will determine if I get it. Andy D

This is probably my favorite set this year! I like both the A and B model. May get more than one. Andy D

I really like most of the Technic sets for the last several years. I do feel that the "Flagship" sets have gotten way, way too large. My Ideal Technic set is between 1200-2700 pieces (3000 tops). One of my favorite Technic sets was the 8258 Crane Truck at 1877 parts and the 42009 MK II Mobil Crane at 2607 parts. They were both very fun to assemble and functions worked well. I like functions driven by a distribution gearbox as opposed to complete remote control with one function per motor. I like some of the pneumatic sets as well. Another of my favorites was the 2017 Anniversary Chassis made from three other sets. It does not have to be big with many parts to be great! I have the 42055 BWE still in it's box I may assemble it someday, I am just not sure IF or WHEN (it has been sitting for a year so far). These are just my personal opinions. Andy D

@kibosh If you have anything that will do fo now, use it. Here's why... I had a mish-mash of things in my LEGO Studio when I started, by using the mish-mash then i I had an idea about what I wanted. I spent a lot of time using the room and just thinking/planning. I wound up going a fairly costly route (because I am not handy) I had to have a cabinet company build my tables, display shelves and a storage solution. I think my message is "don't rush into a solution" that you may want to change and you may have an investment that would be lost. Plan ahead, Andy D

The A model cuts and strips the trees and is called a Forest Machine. It has been reported that the B model is a Forwerder. If the photo from Error404 it looks the same as the video. Andy D

Wow! I just saw a video of a John Deere Forwarder... if the 42080 Forwarder is anything at all like this.... I am sold! Andy D

For the 42080 ... What is a Forwarder? Andy D

Good idea! We can use more ;) ;) Andy D

The only thing that is slow is EB... not connection or browser (maybe) Thanks for replies anyway. Andy D