MarcusB

Is a good model, but way tooooo many threads about it. I am sure that you are proud to be selected for your model, but is time to be humble. Lego group's color choice is what makes this model appealing to me. That is the problem, there are five threads about this on page one.

Not starting internet wars with people I don't know. If you think studded beams are superior, that is your opinion, but you can't deny the masterful cleverness of Sheepo's Porsche model. He should be working with the Lego company's technic team. He has done things with studless building that no one has ever seen before.

You must have never seen Sheepo's Bugatti or newest Porsche model then. They are the best technic models and have many many more working functions. This model here is very nice, but is lacking the necessary functions that make it comparable to the ultimate technic supercars that Sheepo built.

I very much like your models.

Back when I got my 8880 set years ago, I thought it was the best ever and would never be topped. Now by today's standards it doesn't look very good at all and I also find it somewhat flimsy. I think technic models with no visible studs just look much better. Take Sheepo's Porsche for example. No way could this be made with studs and look this good and keep the weight down so it could be driven. Builders like Sheepo have taken no stud building to another level.

Nothing overly special about that. Just a simple 4 speed with no reverse, the 8880 model had that some 15+ years ago. If you want to see something that will really knock your socks off, check out Sheepo's Bugatti or Porsche both with 7 speed transmission with reverse that can be shifted remotely.

I cannot find the answer anywhere and have been searching all day and have also tried searching here. Can someone please tell me what the ratios are for the speeds in the gearbox for the 8448/8466 transmission? Thanks.

I don't want to sound naive, but can these large heavy types of models really move properly with that powered transmission? The only reason why I ask is that I have been playing with much smaller less complex transmission systems and they just don't seem to work well remotely powered. I am still new getting back into Lego though.

Could you post some more detailed pictures of the suspension and drivetrain? Once again, superb model.

Awesome MOC! Easily the best Camaro that I have seen done in technic yet. You should consider doing instructions for this wonderful model. Brilliant idea for the Chevrolet emblems in the front and rear.

It is a nice model. There are just some building techniques that were used that I don't know about. It seems pieces are just catching a part of a stud to achieve their angles. The appearance looks fantastic, but also very fragile.

That is a decent representation. I Like the yellow and black colors, they look good together. I think this is one of the best technic Mustangs that I have seen done. More Pics here Of course there is always the Mustang from Alex which in my opinion has yet to be touched.

Finally, the debut of Sheepo's new Supercar and WOW does it deliver! This is the greatest technic creation ever! It is stunningly perfect in every way. I don't think anyone could do a better car strictly out of technic parts like this. This is leaps and bounds above anything I have seen to date(except for Sheepo's last Bugatti Supercar) Amazing amazing work!

Does anyone know what country this is from? LINKY

Blakbird, could you give some examples of some Technic models from Lego that flex and stress parts like this? I have built many sets and do not recall ever building something that that broke the Lego Rules like this. Perhaps you could start a new thread devoted to that subject as to not change the subject here.

Blakbird I never said that it shouldn't be sold because I didn't like it, I said several times that it was a good model. But being a Lego purist, I am just saying that I personally couldn't justify selling instructions for something that required bending and possibly damaging parts for 12.99 GBP.

Ok, just out of curiosity, I built the windscreen based off of this picture of the model part for part and I can confirm that the parts do not line up and pieces are being flexed and pulling apart. there is slightly more than an 1/2 of a #2 axle space gap at the bottom of the windscreen and If you push the 2 connectors together is slightly flexes the entire top. I understand this may not be a big deal to some people, but my point is if you are selling instructions for something, then they should not require bending of parts.

Blakbird, I am not talking about the renders that you made, I am talking about the real pictures that are posted. In the photo that DLuders posted, you can see that the angle connectors don't quite fit together tightly around the windscreen and doors,and if they did then they would be forcing other parts out of alignment or slightly bending them. That probably explains why you say your parts in the renders don't line up either. Like I said before, it looks like a good model.

So in the picture that you have posted, none of the axles are pulling out of the connectors on the front windscreen and doors, and none of the axles are twisitng or bending in odd ways? I suppose it is just an optical illusion on my part then.

This is AMAZING! I am very surprised that this thread only has 4 replies.

I think the model is ok Skyliner, I am just saying that you can clearly see where the parts are forced together in places and pulling apart in other places and have slack between them. I just don't see how you could feel comfortable charging someone for instructions for a model that is not really at true specs.

I don't want to seem harsh, but how can anyone warrant selling instructions for this? I mean it's ok, but also very flawed because it appears that most of the parts are forced together and do not fit properly. I would think if you spend that much money for instructions, the model should be properly constructed.

Wow!!! That yellow Lambo is really really fantastic!

Well, the older style brick building was primarily square so I would think that steps were easier to follow even if more pieces are involved. Brick building does seem much easier to the new route that Lego has taken. Also 2 or 3 instruction books for models now explains why they make us download the B model instructions to save money. And I don't know about you guys, but I hate trying to build off of my computer monitor.

junglistjoey, can you confirm if the function changing box is centered in the car? From the underside pics that you posted, the driving rings look like they are a stud more towards what would be the passenger side of the car. Thanks.