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I like that you too, chose to build the surfboard to what seems as "more correct" shape, and not what was shown. i guess, when i look at various types of boards, "correct" is merely perception. Has anyone else an opinion on the board shape with regard to top profile?

this would be really cool actually. I like the idea of JD green too!

In the offroad world, the unimog's suspension is considered a radius arm suspension. in this, it uses two radius arms fixed to the axial, combined with springs to set the longitudinal position, and a panhard bar (or track bar) to secure the lateral position. The axial's castor/pinion angle is fixed to the radius arms and changes through the range of suspension travel. The rock crawler is using a "triangulated 4 link" suspension. In this setup, the castor/pinion angle (usually) stays the same (relative to ground) through the entire range of suspension travel. The equal, but opposite, triangulated 4 links set both lateral and longitudinal position. There is no need for a "track bar". It allows the axial to move to extreme positions without binding in the suspension links and allows great drive line angles while maintaining tire contact with the rocks below. Many of today's coil spring trucks use use what is know as a "5 link" system. It uses 4 links in parallel to set longitudinal, and one link (track bar/panhard bar) to set lateral. It is very stable and stiff for comfortable highway speeds. This system is not preferred in "rock crawling" as it lacks the desired amount of axial freedom.

I'm currently in FL on business. In Miami to be exact. I was excited to find 2 LEGO stores in the neighborhood! The one at Sawgrass shopping complex is massive and very well stocked! The location at Aventura Mall was also very nice, but not near as big, or stocked. The TRU's in the area are mostly pretty rough... not a lot of stock, especially in the Technic line. There was one in Coral Springs that was new and nice though!

interesting... lots of Tulsan's... Greetings from one more!

hello from Tulsa, OK! i've been a member here for a while, but never posted... just enjoyed all the info and ambition of the folks on this site. it has inspired me to get a collection of my own running again. fast forward--> I now have a large collection of technic and larger modular/sculpture structures. I haven't quite got all the terms down yet... nor have i spent time in doing a MOC at this point... just collecting sets and parts for now. The information here is phenomenal! I wish i had access to the endless pieces as i like the idea of building big!! i have interest in creating a large scale crawler crane, and a "heavy haulage" tractor/trailer. i hope that the tips and tricks i've learned here will help me get moving on these plans!! It is great to see so many LEGO fans out there!! Oliver