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  1. suffocation
    It does look pretty awful but I guess they did it so the average numbskull wouldn't knock the 4L half-beams off at the slightest sneeze and then go on the internet and complain about the model's fragility.
  2. suffocation
    I was thinking more about the motor placement and the double crawler tracks. The rest of the superstructure is designed for something entirely different but it can definitely be modified to accommodate the extra roller (which, by the way, isn't strictly necessary - the original BWE has it as a safety feature for clumsy or distracted users).
  3. suffocation
    I think it boils down to a matter of taste. Given the sheer size of the model you're building, I'd probably go with option number 2 because I think it'd give it a very fitting throwback feel. Addendum: A great lesson I learnt from Erik Leppen is that you don't really need to panel up everything, especially when it comes to Technic. So don't be afraid to leave some machine guts in plain sight.
  4. suffocation
    I was modifying the carrier of my telescopic crawler crane and came up with this (in turn a mod of the undercarriage from a few posts earlier), which should work pretty well with the BWE. Gear reduction is about 1:5 (8 -> 24 -> 40).
  5. suffocation
    I read quite a few product sheets recently. Most models seem to have a combination of solid axles and either floating or oscillating (probably akin to what we Lego nuts call "pendular") axles.
  6. suffocation
    It looks more like a very rough proof of concept - all those motors and receivers and battery boxes sticking out all over the place are a bloody eyesore. As for the instructions to Nico71's brilliant C model, they'll probably be published here: http://www.nico71.fr/
  7. suffocation
    This is massive! Looking forward to seeing more. As for the suspension, I'm afraid you'll have the same problem on the rear axles once you put the superstructure on. One solution is to add more springs; another - which could also be applied to the front axle - is to use a long-travel pendular suspension system. You still need shock absorbers but can easily get away with four 6.5 yellow ones per axle, since their only purpose would be to prevent the model from tilting sideways.
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  9. suffocation
    What a wonderful model this is! It looks fantastic and I'm amazed at how you managed to keep it so small and yet fully RC. The way you integrated the servo into the cab is especially ingenious. Was that a black kitty towards the end of the video?
  10. suffocation
    There's a 1 kg weight gap, though (3.5 vs 4.5) - but then again, that's always going to happen when you pile on the motors. Kinda like 42030.
  11. suffocation
    My RTC is more or less the same size as 42082 but, based on the (almost) complete LXF file I'm having compiled, it's barely over 3000 parts, probably due to the high number of motors, frames, panels and large turntables. Obviously, my model looks like codswallop compared to 42082 but, given the very low number of system bricks in 42082, I don't think aesthetics account for much here.
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    I completely agree with this. Anyone who's been working in education for a significant amount of time will probably tell you that, while the average smart kid is getting smarter, the average dunce is veering dangerously towards utter cluelessness, and the latter's number is increasing exponentially. Unfortunately, TLG - much like most other companies - have to pander to the lowest common denominator if they want to stay in business, hence all the dumbing down.
  13. suffocation
    The "too many steps" argument reminds me of the "I hate numbered bags" argument. If you don't like numbered bags, empty them all into a single pile. If you don't like all the microsteps, build five steps at a time.
  14. suffocation
    Modified the front and the superstructure a little before shooting a video:
  15. suffocation
    Are the shock absorbers mounted to a fixed point or to a pivot on the axle? if you keep them mounted to a fixed point they'll always be under tension and you'll get very little travel. I'd also recommend switching to yellow shocks, otherwise the model is likely to careen to one side whenever negotiating a curve.
  16. suffocation
    Great review as always, Jim - thank you!
  17. suffocation
    Never tried with Sbricks but it does work with PF receivers. If you just switch it on it sends minimum voltage (4.5V perhaps?) but if you send a fast-mode signal through the BuWizz app it'll run at 9V.
  18. suffocation
    I think the review of 42082 is a bit harsh. The colour combo and lines look great and all the little details really stand out without resorting to a million system bricks. The average builder will have a blast with the set, and when they start selling it at 30% off it'll be a great parts pack.
  19. suffocation
    Thank goodness - maybe I'll be able to use my BuWizz unit as more than a mere battery box.
  20. suffocation
    This is going to be epic! Looking forward to seeing more.
  21. suffocation
    Thanks! One of the first prototypes actually did include a high-low gearbox and a central diff lock, but the model was so heavy that high gear didn't work well, low gear was less than crawling and the diff lock jammed the whole transmission at the slightest curve. Thank you! Erik, thank you so much - your feedback is always so accurate and insightful Yes, the most important thing was to finish the model. It's amazing how easier it is now to see where and how to fix things than while I was building it. I'm not very good at thinking ahead (I could lose a chess game to a broom handle) and I don't enjoy building digitally, so one of the most precious lessons for me here is that if I hit a Lego wall, the most effective, least frustrating way around it is to carry on building regardless, see it through and then start over. I hope you manage to finish your mobile crane soon. I love your models - they always have something unique and inspiring going on, be it in terms of mechanics, lines or even just colour combos.
  22. suffocation
    Looks great - really love the yellow-DBG livery, and you've managed to give some nice flowing lines to the model. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
  23. suffocation
    I'd also recommend getting a copy of @Sariel's book, where you can learn about all kinds of building techniques, their pros and cons, how to apply them depending on the type of model you're building and its features, etc.
  24. suffocation
    Welcome! I'd recommend getting a discounted copy of the bucket wheel excavator (42055) - I think it doesn't get any better in terms of beginner's parts packs, especially if you're more into complex machinery rather than cars.
  25. suffocation
    Looks like 42082 already has an awesome C model, courtesy of - I think! - @nico71 (can you confirm?).
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