Ngoc Nguyen

Polybag: 30710 Skid Steer Loader Jan 25 42197 Backhoe loader (104 pcs. | $12.99) 42198 Propeller Plane (333 pieces | $26.99) 42199 Monster Jam DIGatron (218 pieces | $26.99) 42200 Monster Jam ThunderROARus (232 pieces | $26.99) 42201 Deep Sea Submarine (413 pieces | $36.99) 42202 Ducati Motorcycle (1603 pcs | $189.99) Mar 25 42203 Tipping Dump Truck (462 pcs | $49.99) 42204 Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 (810 pcs. | $59.99) 42205 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (732 pcs. | $59.99) 42206 Red Bull F1 Car (1362 pieces | $239.99) 42207 Ferrari F1 Car (1362 pieces | $239.99) June 25 42208 Aston Martin Valkyrie $59.99 707 pcs 42209 Volvo L120 Electric Loader $109.99 973 pcs 42210 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) $139.99 1410 pcs 18+ Aug 25 42211 Lunar Outpost Moon Rover Space Vehicle $99.99 1080 pcs 42212 Ferrari FXX K $59.99 897 pcs 42213 Ford Bronco SUV $59.99 943 pcs 42214 Lamborghini Revuelto Super Sports Car $179.99 1135 pcs 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator EUR 399.99 2359 pcs 18+ 42217 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Blue) (732 pcs. | $59.99)

BACKGROUND I actually had an idea to do a Technic Ornithopter back in 2021, after watching Dune 1. I tried to build it from the parts of the Osprey, but I quickly gave up because I realized the wing folding function can only be done with tow ball links, which the Osprey doesn't have, and because the Osprey only has 6 blades, which isn't enough for a proper Ornithopter which has 8 wings. Fast forward to the end of 2023, and the set 10327 was revealed in anticipation of the upcoming movie Dune 2. That was when I knew I gotta do a Technic version of this set. Why going through all that trouble instead of just buying 10327, you may ask? The main reason is that I'm just not a fan of building with System bricks and plates. I grew up with Technic, so I'm most comfortable with Technic. The urge to build a Technic version grew stronger after I watched reviews following the official release in Feb 24. The original set is without a doubt a Technic set dressed in plates and bricks. Another reason is that there are some aspects of the original 10327 that I think can be done better, which I will cover later. DEVELOPMENT The biggest challenge for me is that I don't have the parts or the original model to refer to. I don't wanna own 2 Ornithopters, so I decided to design on Studio first, and ordered the parts later. The ultimate goal is to keep the original functions and mechanisms of the original 10327 while redesigning the rest in Technic parts and making improvements in certain places. I started with building the original 10327 in Studio, and started to adapt the walls into odd-with distances. Then I started with the tail. Since the tail is where the player will grab to pick up the model, it needs a lot of reinforcement. I used a 3x19 frame in the middle and the 3x19 tapered panels on both sides to reinforce it. It's very fortunate for me that those two parts exist in DBG, thanks to the Liebherr crane, otherwise there's no way I can design this model. After the tail is finished, I moved to the body. The difficult part of the body is that there are many moving parts, which means there must be a lot of empty spaces to accommodate the full range and end positions of all these movements. And it's even more difficult without any part around to test it. My only way of checking is the rotation function of Studio. And since the inside contains the moving part, it can only be braced longitudinally thanks to another pair of 3x19 frame. The vertical brace also takes place at the two end of the frames. I can't stress enough the importance of this piece for this construction of this set. The inner workings have been replicated from the 10327 and adapted to an odd-length module, so nothing new here. The same goes for the wing folding function and the wing connections. After the body is complete, it's time for the cabin. The original 10327 has another function that I didn't replicate in my model: opening doors. The reason is that it's not possible to construct this shape of the cabin with Technic parts in a structurally rigid way. Since Technic generally don't have glasses or transparent panels, constructing a cabin usually involves designing the boundary lines only. The only feasible way I can think of is to use axle connectors, and that wouldn't be rigid enough. If I use liftarms, I will need extra layers to keep them in place and in certain angles, which will make the lines very bulky and ugly. Therefore I decided to at least capture the boundary lines. The curve of the upper line can be captured perfectly through a pair of #5 and #6 panels. And the bent angle can be replicated with the 45 degree bent liftarm (32009). Fortunately, that part is one of the only two liftarms that exist in transclear, so I used a transclear one in the middle to represent the roof glass. FUNCTIONS Three main functions of the original 10327 are faithfully replicated: - Extendable landing legs and ramp - Extendable wings - Flappable wings. IMPROVEMENTS - Improved appearance: I got rid of all the red 2L axles and minimized the exposed blue pins. As a matter of personal preference I don't like exposed studs on the exterior, so the Technic panels give me a much smoother surface. - The real Dune thopter has horizontal rectangular pipes at the end and side vents slanting more along the side of the thopter. The original 10327 didn't replicate this part well in my opinion. The rear pipe is too squarish, and the side vents are of the wrong orientation. The side bars along the tail is also not there. This is my version. - Seating area: In the real Dune thopter, the seating area has 5 seats in 3 rows. The 10327 model only has 2 rows and 2 seats. In my model. thanks to the expanded width, I managed to put 5 seats which can accommodate 5 figures. - Flapping range. I don't have the original model so I don't really know the true extent of the flapping, but according to the reviews I watched the range of the rear wings seems to be minimal. Sariel's video at 13:33: My version has a more pronounced flapping range. AT 0:47 Overall I'm very happy with the final result. This model also allows me to take a break from the all the mini models I'm working on and do something new. It also allows the possibility of another MOC that can reuse some techniques of this set: a Fremen 2-seater Ornithopter . Instruction: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189489/nguyengiangoc/technic-10327-dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter/

What about changing front axle into spring loaded pendular

Technic 10327: Test build: Success! Progress: Done! Reveal: Soon! Designer: Happy!!

There is a lot of vehicular abuse in your video

How do you even squeeze a diff lock into the front axle tho

What alternative build do you have in mind

Exactly my sentiment towards 42110 and 42177.

Hi everyone, this is a compilation from RacingBrick

I'm glad that the 4-speed gearbox is not included. It just doesn't make sense to me.

Milan is now a Senior Designer, wow

Not enough info for a thread, otherwise I would have done that already.

What if I tell you there is already some bit bout Technic 2025

Where's the "fastest Technic RC set ever made" ....

Someone got a speed build already.

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If you don't plan to do a sliding cabin then it's possible to have fake engine because it's in front of the cabin, while the drive train goes from behind.

Indeed, Technic 10327. It looks very cool and menacing and I cant wait to reveal it.

Some observation: - In real reach stacker the area behind the cabin is usually as empty as possible to not obstruct the view of the handler when the vehicle drives backward, so I think it's better to put the HOG steering behind the model. This is one compact arrangement to do that. - The container grappler and supposedly the container too will add a massive weight to the front of the boom, so it's more stable to connect the rear and through 28z turntables rather than an axle.

Yes because I live in VN and shipping cost is a lot. Pop quiz for you: What do you think the thing inside the photo above is

The bricks are arriving today and I can finally test build all of my creations I designed since the beginning of the year. I've been aching to build this one.

Im not gonna try to turn this set into a garbage truck. What I mean was that I was gonna buy the panels in reddish orange to build the garbage truck I want.

I do think the door's slant is formed by a new connector. #3 is steeper.

I've always wanted to build a medium sized garbage truck, and the tanks of garbage trucks in my country only come in 3 colors: green, blue, and orange. Since I wanna build the rear loader version I need the 5x11 tapered panel. Unfortunately that panel is not available in any of those colors, until today. Thanks to the new panels in this set I can finally build something like this.