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Logically, I see two options: Lego only or anything-built-with-bricks goes. If the two gets mixed in any way (e.g. in the same forum, or MOC) I will feel a stranger. So please keep the forum about Lego. Lego is a finite system. As such, it gives me peace of mind. And as someone already mentioned, I need to know the rules of the game to appreciate achievements. MOCs built with non-Lego bricks are akin to MOCs using illegal techniques. Disclaimers and notes: Technic's the closest to a DIY hobby, and to me that's what 'sorts of' justifies 3D printed parts or custom battery packs. Conversely, Pirates, Space Police, City or Fabuland, have visual and thematic identities defined by Lego over the years. A 3D printed sword or a beard from another brand are truly out of place there. -------------- I opened this thread during vacation time. Should have checked the work wmail instead would have given me less anxiety

I do admire your resolve. It is indeed frustrating when you give it all and the reaction is 'almost'. But that's exactly the difference between a MOCer and a designer. Not doing 'what's possible' but 'What gives fun and excites'. Keep up the good work!

My two cents, big fake. Look at the corner slopes that form the roof. The one on the left has a weird bend while the one on the right overlaps the flexible hose.

But having both skid steering and normal steering on the same model would be a first

Did you see what the new Mercedes is capable of? Would love to see this implemented (although the original uses independent electric motors from what I've heard, a mechanical interpretation would be dope.

I like the underlying idea. Gives people a reason to pick up their display sets once in a while, like changing the seasonal foliage on some other nature themed sets.

Thanks guys. 👍

I want to believe it too. However for the life of me I cannot see any shock absorber through the open trunk. And in no picture the rear axle is compressed...

The suspension of the rear axle was also interesting, solid axle with ball joint and links.

Very serene memory, and well rendered! Interesting choice to use tiles to represent the 'playground' area and studs for the rest of the beach. I would have probably gone for the opposite intuitively.

You're right, sorry I misspoke

To create a surface with more attrition I would lay a fabric element such as a sail over tiles. The challenge might be to keep it in tension.

This is very interesting! To add a complication, you could try adding rotational momentun on another axle as well, and that should have the ball run away on a curved path. One possibility would be to accelerate the balls on a spinning disc, thus giving them momentum both forward and left. Another, to add a tire on the feeder arm, probaby to the right of the ball, so as the feeder pushes the ball out, the lateral momentum is added. Keep up the good work. You make me want to continue working on my centrifugal GBC.

C A P O L A V O R O Please show us the building techniques

Very cool layout, detailed without being too crowded. Also, great use of painters' tables as water lilacs! Can I ask which transparent shade of blue you used for the water? And for the layer underneath? Thanks!