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    Yes it is. Good to see one of your WIPs making it to the finish line .
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    Thanks to everyone for the kind replies! If you make a HoG model, I will make an RC model, I promise . You're making me curious, do you have any links to that gearbox? The mid-console has an important role in the overall stiffness of the model for which I developed this gearbox. It had to be narrow as well. If you build (have built) it you will also notice it has very little torsional flex. I could start one with this as a first entry and see what happens?
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    Most LEGO Technic cars wear clothes with patches and holes, some are dressed more neatly than usual, but this one definitely wears a suit. Congratulations on a job well done!
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    This is very nicely put and also quite recognizable. The level of non-purism is just a choice and luckily this forum leaves some room for interpretation as to what qualifies as a LEGO model. That's a good thing and need not change imo.
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    These quotes very nicely describe what LEGO means to me: It's all about solving mechanical puzzles, trying to phrase your solution in a language called LEGO. And that is also what I appreciate the most: When I see a model that has been given some thought. Is it form-locked? Is the mechanism durable? Etc. And this immediately explains to me why I appreciate a model like @Appie's small 8865, even though I regard myself as a purist and legalist. The model has clearly been given a lot of thought: The challenging and appealing puzzle of replicating all functions of the 8865 in such a small scale was solved with mainly original LEGO pieces. So for me, being a purist mainly affects my own builds. When I look at builds from others, I look at the puzzle they solved. When people have clearly not taken the effort to try to come up with a 100%-LEGO and 100% legal solution, I pass. When they did make that effort and could finish it even better with a few non-pure elements, they've got my attention.
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    Good luck! I would be very interested! It should have the engine connected. What makes you think it doesn't?
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    Thanks for bringing this up @Erik Leppen. Now that you mention it, I do think there is a trend towards increased unpure building, or at least people seem to be less concerned about others doing it. I remember that I once posted an idea with the long side of a 3L pin inserted into a pinhole with a half stud offset. I got several replies that it was not legal. I don't see that happening these days. Even though I have been tempted to modify pieces or use non-LEGO parts, I never actually did. It just didn't feel okay. I even prefer to build completely 'in-system', which brings me to another concern I have these days. When it's about the looks of models - especially when these models concern supercars - we have arrived at a point where practically every illegal connection is allowed. And this has a lot to do with the fact that Technic car MOCs are mainly judged - also on this forum - by how they look. And this is not what Technic is about, imo. I think Technic should be about making Technic models. And to me 'Technic model' means: Simplification of a system that brings about one or more aspects of that system's nature. Models allow us to zoom in on certain aspects while leaving other aspects out. So it's all about what exactly do you want to tell with your model. And the challenge is: How are you going to tell your story with LEGO Technic? This challenge is like laying a 3D puzzle with a fixed set of connecting parts. And when you find yourself tempted to modify pieces or make illegal connections, you should continue puzzling until you solve your issues, over and over again. But sadly enough, there are many whose challenge is to make something that looks cool rather than something that has been built smart or works great.
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    Sequential AWD 4-speed gearbox with V8 fake engine Features - AWD with center differential - Sequential 4-speed gearbox - One-finger shifter - V8 fake engine This gearbox is an excerpt from my rugged supercar project. The mid-console has an important role in the overall stiffness of that model. It had to be narrow as well. If you build (have built) it, you will also notice it has very little torsional flex. I wanted a 4-speed sequential gearbox covering a wide range of ratios. So not something like 1:2.5 upto 1:1, but rather something like 1:3:5 upto 1:0.8. Another requirement I had, was that I didn't want red clutch gears to transfer drive on axles rotating at different RPM. This is a common practice, but from modding the Porsche I know it induces a lot of friction on the axles involved. When not engaged, red clutch gears better only make dummy rotations and not transfer drive. And finally, all had to fit underneath the engine; I didn't want the gearbox to be routed through the entire chassis. Instructions available on Rebrickable.com. Have fun!
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    I think your version - with the clear black/orange separation - looks better. Also because they are somewhat angled. I guess it will remain to be a trade-off between sturdiness and aesthetics.
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    I have a bit of the same concern with your WIPs @Aventador2004. Having several WIPs that do not lead to something will also make people loose their interest in your posts in general. You seem to be very eager in building things right, which is good. It's not at all bad when you need to go 2 steps back to make one step forward. Make us part of your considerations and your build will grow on us, as will your building style and your approach. It's not uncommon to see WIP threads that span up to half a year. No offense meant, you're free to do it your way. I just hope to see 'more' from your hands.
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    Ah, I forgot about that. I've been puzzling a little around in LDD, but it's indeed hard to make something strong and smooth looking. I found this image of a Vantage GT3 with an orange/black mirror... ...and thought maybe it helps if you would fill the bottom side of the Porsche mirrors with black parts. It would make them less "knify", I think. Something like this:
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    To be honest, I don't think the Porsche mirrors match the high level of the rest of the body. The panels are way oversized and their outer ends are sharp like wing tips whereas the side mirrors of the original are egg-shaped. I would try something smaller and a clear arm bringing the mirror outside of the car. I would also bring the rotation point outside the car; to the point where the mirror is attached to the mirror arm. Just my opinion.
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    Brilliant! There is one close to my work. Built by students in a single night as a joke in 1974. Made from old telphone poles. It's still standing.
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    @jb70, I finally took the time to take a look at your work. What you did is fantastic! You made an excellent selection of mods and combined them into a version that is not harder to build than the stock version. I agree with @Kumbbl: This is the 42056 which TLG should have released. The only thing I would have included myself is my alternative paddle shifter unit with the silicon bands on top and not inside, so it can be build more easily. But that doesn't take anything away from the excellence of your work. It would deserve it's own topic imo.
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    @tokenize, @Woodstock89, thank you guys, I'm happy to know this turns out useful for you. I believe @Woodstock89 is right, the yellow connector in the circle shouldn't be there, because it is not part of the changes.
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    So you van do this. It will give the tire more grip on the rim.
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    I simply judged by what had the most impact on me . 22: 10 29: 6 9: 4 10: 3 23: 2 18: 1 Great contest and my compliments to all contestants!
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    Very out-of-the-box indeed! Steering, suspension and those hubless wheels, all very clever!
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    No, the tumbler tires won't fit. The suspension relies on the diameter and the deep offset of the Porsche rims. It could be tweaked to fit the Unimog rims with race tires, but they would sit rediculously far outside the body and look way too small.
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    @IA creations, @agrof, @HorcikDesigns, @DugaldIC, @brunojj1, @Lox Lego, @Lipko, thank you guys for the kind words! I wanted to shoot the final video too, but my camera gave up on me. And thanks again to those who helped me and pushed me in the right direction on several occasions. I hope you will all be able to build or get to see and 'feel' a real life instance someday! EDIT: I added some chassis-only photos to the final photo shoot bricksafe folder.
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    I somehow thought Dugald was mainly focused on the functions and you on the shaping, but I was wrong. It's great to see you guys stimulate and help each other to bring out the best. Wouldn't make sense to compare the two of you.
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    Here is the final photo shoot (larger images can be found here):
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    This is also how I see it. In my opinion new sets need only get new people interested for Technic. And I would encourage those people to start building their own stuff after a few sets. Personally, I only quickly scan what parts are included, when new sets come along. And when it comes to building my own stuff, I have the feeling I have only just started to explore the possibilities of LEGO Technic. And in that process beauty and 'how things work' go hand in hand. Therefore I would like to insert a quote that is my motto in almost everything I create, both as a professional and as a hobbyist: From the backside of David Gelernter's witty argued essay, Machine Beauty.
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    While testing the instructions I finally took the time to incorporate the return-to-center for the shifter in my own build. Here is a video of the final chassis:
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    Wow, this is starting to look really awesome. And I'm convinced (!) the frame of this car has been very well designed too. You take more time than your brother, but you appear to arrive at (at least) the same level with one big step.
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