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  1. ludov
    Very nice! I like that you choose this smaller scale and still managed to fit all those functions inside. Quite impressive! I visited Budapest 2 years ago. I can't remember what the buses looked like though, as there was so much else to see
  2. ludov
    Very nice. Impressive that you got all this functionality in such a small model. Can you post a photo of the inside?
  3. ludov
    Very cool. I like the playability of it; using manual knobs instead of motorizing.
  4. ludov
    I designed this axle for my truck (http://bricksafe.com/pages/ludo/heavy-duty-truck). Two drive axles are connected to the differential on each side. The one facing us in the image pivots with respect to the axis through the wheels. This allows two of these axles to be connected back-to-back, which I did in my truck. The downside of this that there's only place for one Panhard rod (barely visible), so the stability of the axle is not optimal. Ideas for improvement are welcome Instructions can be found here: http://bricksafe.com/files/ludo/heavy-duty-truck/rear-axle-instructions.pdf
  5. ludov
    Holy smokes! Very impressive and beautifully styled as well. Very impressive how much technology you managed to get inside. The leveling system is simple yet effective. It took me a while to figure out how it worked, since I initially didn't see the separation between the axles on the sides. Very ingenious! Also, thumbs up for the photography and the movie: very nicely done!
  6. ludov
    Dennis Bosman puts quite some effort in location scouting for his trucks: Mercedes Benz Actros 3353 by Dennis Bosman, on Flickr See more of his work here: https://www.flickr.c...157639232835425 and http://dennisbosman.nl
  7. ludov
    That is very impressive! The forklift is way cool. Very playable, it seems I'm a bit puzzled by the side loading lift. Is that actually something you'd find on a truck? Seems dangerous to have something sticking out like that... Is the truck also your own design? It's very cool
  8. ludov
    Great build! I like the overall look of the cabin and truck in total. The pictures look great also, and it's nice to see the "behind the scenes" movies. I agree that the bed is a bit high. It seems the suspension of the rear axle is in the way of the bed mechanisms. To me it seems really hard to build a truck suspension at this scale using the standard LEGO shock absorbers. 2LegoOrNot2Lego does a great job using the rubber bands though, and his trucks seem to be quite heavy too. Maybe consider such suspensions for future MOCs so you can have more space around the rear axles.
  9. ludov
    Actually finishing Too often I start a new MOC and by the time I get all the major technical functions to work as I want, I start something else. Instead, I should finish the MOC with e.g. a nice exterior or some detailing or finetuning. For myself, I justify it as "those are just details", but the details are what makes a good MOC great.
  10. ludov
    Thanks I added it to the topic. A good excuse to get started with LPub: instructions are here
  11. ludov
    For my truck, I made this really simple manual lock fifth wheel: For the pin, something like a 12t half bevel gear and 3 bushings works fine, but I'm sure other solutions are possible. Instructions are available here: http://bricksafe.com/files/ludo/heavy-duty-truck/fifth-wheel-instructions.pdf
  12. ludov
    My truck uses a very simple 5th wheel that locks manually, but seems very effective, although I haven't tried pulling anything heavy with it. You already have the LXF file I really like the design in 8872 Forklift Transporter. It is very sturdy and quite compact (the tractor is only 12 studs wide). It doesn't really look like a 5th wheel, but since you're building on a bigger scale, I'm sure you can make it more aesthetically pleasing.
  13. ludov
    Interesting, never would've thought of that. Good engineering there
  14. ludov
    Oh boy, why did you do that If there is any space between the frame and the axle end stop, you could try wiggle it out with a needle or the tip of a knife. The bush-end of the pin on the other side also has a slot which can fit a needle or a bent paperclip: try wiggling the axle out from that side also. Good luck!
  15. ludov
    Nice review :) Is there a particular reason why the old style 14t bevel gears are used for the (I think) steering, as shown in the 5th picture? I have a few of those left, but they seem so fragile...
  16. ludov
    Great build of a beautiful car!
  17. ludov
    That's a great model. Cool to see how you squeezed all that functionality in such a small space without sacrificing the looks. I'm also very curious about the truck; it looks great and the two models go exceptionally well together! Wonderful, I want to play with it
  18. ludov
    Great build! I love the Peterbilts, especially the 379; it is an iconic model. The instructions look good too, although I can't figure out how the second axle is connected to the drive train Thanks for putting the effort!
  19. ludov
    This looks really good and impressive! Like sm1995 suggested, I would add some curvature to the bonnet, if possible. Also, maybe fill up the engine bay a bit (although I guess it is already really heavy). As for the battery box: if you can move it to behind the cab, you can hide it in a tool box, like the one below.
  20. ludov
    Those GBC modules are always fun to watch, and it is nice to learn in depth how they work. Thanks for the effort of explaining and making all the renders!
  21. ludov
    For what it's worth, considering the number of pieces, I also thought that to be a realistic price. I think the PF elements would drive up the price a bit, but I wouldn't expect it to exceed the $199 limit...
  22. ludov
    Thanks!
  23. ludov
    Thank you for this great review. I agree that this truck is very HoF worthy. Ever since I found this truck years ago, it has always been a huge inspiration. One day I hope to build it, but I'm afraid that I still have a long way to go.
  24. ludov
    That is way cool. I love how you reproduced those flowing lines of the car. Very impressive. The movie is brilliant!
  25. ludov
    I've decided to give Bricksafe a try, so high-res photos can be found here.
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