Ngoc Nguyen

12 is a big understatement. The undercarriage alone already has 12 frames. The upper belt has 26 frames. The lower body of the turret has 10 frames. So at least 48 frames already.

Brace yourself for more color vomit: The BWE has 10M axle and 8M axle in red, but 6M axle is in black https://www.dropbox.com/s/2yzu8dmgle347nf/Screenshot%202016-03-13%2015.56.53.png?dl=0

I think it is very likely that: There is no axle running under the upper belt. - First, you guys can look at this, full screen, resolution 1080px: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7oioxojya4ndgzc/Screenshot%202016-03-13%2014.08.11.png?dl=0 . The yellow axle goes through a black bracket (http://brickset.com/parts/design-87408) that leads to the upper belt, then another bracket that goes down to the lower belt. This means the upper belt only gets one transmission input. - Second, look at this, also full screen, resolution 1080px: https://www.dropbox.....39.37.png?dl=0 . In the upper left corner there is this gear: http://brickset.com/parts/design-87407 . It is used to support the upper belt. And through the liftarm holes next to it I don't see anything like an axle or supporting an axle. So I think the motion of the bucket wheel is transmitted through the belt itself, not an axle running below it.

New discovery: - The undercarriage uses 4 of these http://brickset.com/parts/design-92907 to secure the round gear racks. Proof: http://www.hobbymedia.it/img/2016/01/lego-technic-bucket-wheel-excavator-4.jpg . Look closely, above the yellow 5M axle.

Yeah that's what I want to say.

Backhoe & grader confirmed as 2017 sets?

I think the tyre is a one-set-only part, like the huge bucket for Volvo 42030.

Thanks for the picture, but I still haven't understand how that setup leads to the limit of 347 degree of rotation? I was complimenting the designer of this set but kudos to you too for enlightening me on that

I don't get what you're saying, could you elaborate or provide an illustration?

That's genius!

The steering knob lies behind the undercarriage, so I don't think the steering shaft will go through the turntable. It will probably still stay in the undercarriage. So the mystery is how can a battery box stay in the undercarriage without interfering with the shaft

How is it possible that the battery box doesn't interfere with the HOG steering?

Yep they moves most jerky when the conveyor belts and the turret rotate at the same time. The torque is split. Talking about which I don't understand why Markus design the way that the turret only rotates when the belts are rotating. I mean why not make the two functions separate...

New discovery The lower conveyor belt use a 12-gear disk to turn the turntable, instead of a 12-gear black gear. Under the conveyor belt are two 6-hole disks. They fit well with the slits on the curved gear racks.

Or you just simply put it on top of the back of the structure.

Does that mean odd-number length axle will be yellow from now on?

New discovery: http://www.boxmash.c...go_.technic.jpg It seems the round gear racks are attached to the base, not the turret.

Since the main feature of the beasts is the jaw, and the shadow traps also have the biting function, what if: The beasts are the shadow traps mutated by the green slime?

Conspiracy theories: Since the main feature of the beasts is the jaw, and the shadow traps also have the biting function, what if: The beasts are the shadow traps mutated by the green slime?

I guess the story is becoming darker. Dark clouds with thunder. Green slime everywhere. It feels apocalyptic. Maybe Lego is setting the stage for next year when Makuta comes back with full force.

how about finding a buyer for your gf also that way you won't have to worry about any wedding ring

Bucket Wheel Excavator - The leading cause for kidney donations around the world

I'm saving money for this monstrous behemoth. It's really strange that when I first learned of this set I was like "Not in a million years will I buy this. The Claas is cheaper and just as cool", and now I'm like "I've gotta buy this at all cost. The Claas is nowhere as cool as this".

Not sure if Markus based these measurements on any real BWE, or he just cooked them up

The BWE even has a sticker describing itself with various specifications: http://www.hobbymedia.it/img/2016/01/lego-technic-bucket-wheel-excavator-4.jpg