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  1. Jay Psi
    Purely from a shelf life standpoint I'd go for 42000 - it will be out of production sooner and probably cheaper now. In a year or two 42039 will probably be the same position as 42000 is now (i.e. more readily available and cheaper). The big positive I would take from 42039 (new gearbox parts) doesn't apply if you are looking to motorize the set. Both sets are relatively easy to motorize, a quick search shows how it is done for either set. I suppose 42039 might be easier because there's more space inside the body if you want to keep the look as close to the original as possible. Edit - Here's an example for both sets (both using XL motors), so you can see what sort of changes you would need to make and get a good look at the pieces/construction involved:
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    Here's the video for you: And your Brickshelf folder isn't public yet, which is a shame because I want to see as much of this beauty as possible! The use of panels at the front and rear is superb, you've taken a relatively simple boxy shape and given it some spot-on styling cues that make it very striking and very reminiscent of low-riders. It's impressively large as well, I make it 31 x 60 studs? It's no wonder you have so few parts left (and have made good use of them).
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    I was of the assumption that the IP Car would somehow work in the Tumbler tyres, just because they aren't likely to come in any other 2016 sets (Claas Xerion maybe?), but new wheels would be appreciated. Doubly so if they put the mounting holes on the outer edge of the wheel so the steering pivot can be inside the wheel like it should be...
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    That's a very neat MOC you've got there. Thanks for the diagrams and the explanation as well. As for that video, here it is embedded: Take a look at my signature if you want to know how I got it to work
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    Bricklink is usually good for set inventories. Here's the part list for 8232, for instance. As for instructions, Lego has most of them online, and I've not had to look elsewhere for them.
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    You're a big fan of the Cargo Plane I take it? Thanks for the detailed description. That's a little disappointing, but in line with what 1H flagships have been recently.
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    We had a thread on this recently, but if you didn't know the part numbers you probably wouldn't have noticed. I'm sure a mod will merge this thread into that one soon enough. As for me, I've used the back (flat) end of a butter knife to separate them and it works with no problems. Slide it in to the centre of the hub and then lever the hub away from the portal axle along the length of the knife. A decent amount of force is required but no damage has come from it with ~10 axles disassembled.
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    Looking forward to it, but don't put yourself out on our account. I'd be okay with waiting another few days if it means you're not potentially going to get in trouble.
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    That's good work, especially in taking sensible approximations where the monorail is portrayed inconsistently across the franchise. However, I think you could have been a little more accurate. For instance, I don't see any possums (dead or alive) hanging around in the electrical compartments, which would be a disaster as your MOC is obviously solar-powered. I hope the brakes don't malfunction and the control panel doesn't fall off at least. I suppose the big question is where do you go from here for your next MOC? A lollipop skyscraper? A giant magnifying glass? An elevator to nowhere? I think that should be enough references to the "Marge Vs The Monorail" episode...
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    Not true BB, I'm definitely interested. But coaxial helicopters isn't something I (or most others I would guess) know much about, so I can't add anything useful to your excellent explanations. But if you need any encouragement to continue, here it is Edit - It would seem my opinion is relatively widely shared...
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    You might have just built the first tank Lego would actually consider making, although from the video I suspect animal rights charities might not like it! It's a typically inventive twist that is a feature of all of your MOCs. Pictures of the innards would be very much welcomed.
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    No the fin wouldn't be licensed, but the preliminary model (with fin) very closely resembled the 2011-13 Audi R18. I was even surprised at the time that they had managed to get away with making so similar without getting the lawyers involved. While the final model does look more generic, the front end is still very reminiscent of the Toyota TS040, and like that car 42039 has a V8 engine. I could be being paranoid on Lego's behalf, but I think that they wanted to make sure nobody could point any fingers, hence the lack of BHF. It also makes the set look nicer to my eyes - I know almost everyone has become used to the fins and holes on LMPs now but that doesn't mean the cars wouldn't look better if they were removed. Comment of the day right there!
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    I suspect this was also done so that there weren't any potential issues with the set resembling any current LMP1 car, which as you will know all carry the "Big Honking Fin". I'm glad you enjoy the set though, as I too am a fan of LMPs and was initially put off by the reaction following the changes from the preliminary model but pushed to buy the set thanks to Jim's excellent review.
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    From what (little) we know about next year's sets, the Getaway Racer & Police Interceptor seem to be the pull-back models - their set numbers are consecutive and the preliminary prices are bang-on with previous pull-backs. So it's likely that the dragster won't be a pull-back, unless they want to release three of them in a year.
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    I'll take some of them off your hands, if you're offering! Another jaw-droppingly good MOC from you Madoca. The front is especially well-packaged, although I would ask the same question as Zblj about where the springs attach.
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    Many congratulations ... on having another pair of hands to help you with making endless batches of buckets! Here's to a good life for our newest BFOL.
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    From a quick look at the (very good) photo instructions, the reason for the steering issue is best shown in step 110: It looks like there isn't enough room to put the 12-tooth bevel gear on the other side of the double toggle-joint connector because of the 1x5 liftarms, and this is why the HoG steering has to work in reverse. Damjan will know what pieces he had left, but if he could have used shorter liftarms to brace the front end I assume he would have done. A longer axle or axle-connector combination to give room for the bevel on the other side would also work, but then the pin connector on top would have to move which would probably leave an unsightly gap in the bodywork. That aside, this a brilliant model that aesthetically is superior to both it's A-model and its inspiration (42000) while incorporating similar features. In particular the use of panels for the front wing and sidepods is excellent, sculpting the rear end in a way that is very reminiscent of current F1 cars.
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    I'm not sure I agree, but even if I did why would Lego go to the lengths of making a set based on a tuned/modified/race-prepared car but then not credit the car they based the set on? The "IP = Improved Production" doesn't make much sense to me as a generic set (i.e. like 42039, which took inspiration from various LMPs but didn't resemble any one car in particular) because there needs to be a strong visual link to the base production car. But if this set does heavily resemble a single production car then it's going to need a license and therefore would be named after this car instead of apparently being sold as an "Ultimate IP Car," if we are to believe the website listing. For what it's worth I don't think IP stands for either Intellectual Property or Improved Production. But I don't have any alternatives of my own
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    So the "Ultimate IP Car" is listed as-is on the Lego website? I would have expected the page on the website to be updated with the actual name of the car the set is based on, if it is to be licensed. Obviously Lego could still update this page once further details are made public.
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    You can add me to that list Grum, whatever price I have to pay for your secrets would be worth it in the money I'd save on sets! Oh, here's one I neglected to mention; last summer I purchased the 31313 Mindstorms EV3 (Home) set from an ex-catalogue seller for £165. I know Mindstorms are relatively easy sets to pick up with big discounts, but to get almost half off so soon after the set was launched seemed too good to pass up.
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    16: 10 10: 6 14: 4 15: 3 9: 2 4: 1 Man that was tough. I'm going to lock my vote in now before I swap my 10/6/4 points for the fifteenth time!
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    Far be it from me to offer any ideas worth anything, but here's a quick two before I hop off to bed: 1) Away day fans - Getting a scale model of the stadium into your display may be too much work to soon (mind, it would still be a damn sight better than our attempt at building Old Trafford out of nothing but purple 2x4s!) but what about having a load of away fans exiting the station on their way to the match? You could tailor this to the local team(s) of wherever you exhibit next, minifigs notwithstanding. Or you could do a minifig hunt like with the minions asking visitors to help spot the fans who have got lost and won't make it in time for kick-off. 2) Angel of the North - I half-expected this once I realized it was Newcastle Station. It might be stretching things a little if you're a stickler for geography but I think most people would say Gateshead is close enough to Newcastle to not complain about it? I don't build System so I can't say much about what needs to be done with respect to scale but I think it would make the display much more recognizable.
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    This was very impressive up close with so many details, although I must admit I didn't recognize it the first time I saw it. There were plenty of details all around the display so I wouldn't worry about that. Watching the HE whiz round the track at ludicrous speed was fun as well! My mate did say to me that he was surprised that a train hadn't gone off the rails by the time we returned in the afternoon...
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    With any luck I'll be there for Saturday. I live in Greater Manchester so Manchester Central (aka G-Mex to us locals!) is quite easy to get to. A word of warning for anybody travelling in however. The Metrolink is being upgraded and is split into two separate lines, with St Peter's Square - the stop (literally) next to Manchester Central - closed completely. Whichever side you're coming in from you will have to walk a bit to get there. The No. 1 Metroshuttle bus will get you within a couple of minutes walk and it's is free like all Metroshuttle buses. The No. 1 route goes round Piccadilly & Victoria stations (not Oxford Road) so if you are coming in by train I recommend using it. In case you're wondering why I haven't mentioned coming by car - £6.10 parking for two hours, going up to £14.50 for anyone planning to spend the whole day there. The car park has direct access to Central (being just below the venue) so if you need to be close for reasons such as disability access then it does cover those bases. This also means you risk driving through the middle of Manchester... If anybody has any questions about getting there I'll try to help, I'll check in here again before I set off. Otherwise I hope everybody has fun this weekend!
  25. Jay Psi
    For a long time I used the blade of a pair of fabric scissors to dislodge pins and axles. Then the inevitable happened - I snapped a 12-axle and realized that I should have just got the needle nose pliers out that I use for building and fixing computers, which I now use for the same purposes. For plates and bricks I've found that (disposable) toothpicks work very well and don't leave any marks behind, so I can be as ham-fisted as I like and the worst that will happen is that the toothpick will break.
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