Leonardo da Bricki

IMO, it is an improvement. I like the aggressive styling, and the front lights! However, the way the front is designed, or maybe just from the angle of the photos, the front tires look way too big, especially with how far they stick out from the fenders. It is fine for the Tumber tires because they are meant to be rather wide, but I think maybe 42000 tires in the front would be better, as they are the same diameter, but not quite so wide.

Beautiful car, the simple, clean lines look great! I also like the display garage, wonderful setting for it!

I think it looks much better now! Can't wait to see the finished model!

I love the integration of the Technic and System bricks, it looks amazing here! The dump truck is really cool, I like the strength of the actuators, even if they are bulky. The Volvo FH16 is beautiful! The stickers are awesome and the shaping is excellent! Great job!

Nice review. I will be skipping this set for the time being, the 42069 is the best of them, and the one I will buy. I do like the steering system, though it takes up a massive amount of space...

I like the changes to the front, but if it not too much trouble (and for curiosity's sake), can you make the bottom row of tiles and the curved 3x5 half-beams dark-bluish gray? I think it might look a little better that way. Have you started making a trailer for it? I can see the fifth wheel... Does it still retain all the original functions of the Arocs? With the exception of the crane of course.

That looks really cool! Would you be willing to share a photo of the inner structure of the tower? I would love to see how you aligned the wall sections.

First thought was a HailFire droid from Star Wars! Like the speed and the attachments, though the claw arm does seem a bit wobbly...

WooHoo! Giant build! LETS GO RoN!!! I really like that AA vehicle. Looks great from what I can see, any chance of a full build photo?

Glad you finished this MOC, I was waiting for the final version, which is quite impressive! I really like those axles!

I like hybrids, I am currently building a mid-size MOC that is RC, but has a manually switched gearbox (6-speeds!) and possible a couple more manual features...

Very nice truck! I do wish the suspension had more travel, but I like addition of a two-speed gearbox.

Thank you! Yes, they obviously do! Commandos captured?! Shameful...

Thanks! I worked hard on this storyline, and making the damaged buildings was fun. CoAC can make an attempt at a rescue... But it will fail!

Shared intelligence between the RoN nations of Briolui and Toohati has lead a general consensus among the intelligence command groups (aka "Spooks" to soldiers) that a small group of CoAC agents have crossed the border between Refnor and Briolui. (Grid E5, southeast corner). A patrolling drone detected several anomalous heat signatures moving southeast from Refnor into the Briolui town of St. Reinhardt. Once into the town, the heat signatures separated, becoming lost among the others. Save one. One heat signature was able to be tracked. It took the road less traveled, heading into the abandoned district... Left empty and walled off after a serious industrial accident, this district has long been undisturbed. Over a decade ago, an explosion at a factory showered caustic and poisonous chemicals over the surrounding area. With no clean-up options available, the city was left with no choice but to evacuate the area and wall it off to prevent people from entering the contaminated zone. As time passed, the dangerous chemicals once prevalent throughout the area have degraded, or been washed away by rain. Today, one man has entered this forbidden district, his intentions unknown, but undoubtedly bad. Campaign 3 Once the general heading of this unknown agent was determined, several squads of JNTF (Joint National Task Force) soldiers were ordered to find and capture this agent, dead or alive. Preferably alive, but dead if there was no other option... The squads broke into two-man groups, all in radio contact. They were dispersed across the south side of the abandoned district, hoping to find and capture this agent within their net. "This is Alpha 1 Command. Bravo Unit, comms check." Toohati Cpl. Keone: "Gandalf, check." Briolui Sgt. Brian McGuire: "Artist, check." A1C: "The target has been designated Crow. Last seen at 21:38 hours heading west, approx. a half-klick northwest from your current position. The spooks say the only intel about a possible destination is a reference to an Eye. They have no clue what that may mean, so focus on finding Crow. Alpha Command wishes you boys good hunting." Gandalf: "Roger that Alpha Command. Artist, I'll take point for now. I used to live in this area, many years ago..." Artist: I got the six. Any place good for an overwatch?" Gandalf: "Not far from here. There was a building near an old bar that may work, if it is still standing. My father used to go there on the weekends.. It was called... " Artist: "Called what? Is the overwatch near the Crow's reported position?" Gandalf: "It is a ways beyond it. Probably another quarter mile. The bar was called 'the Devil's... The Devil's Eye! Alpha Command, can you locate the Devil's Eye?" A1C: "...Command has a location. 86% match. Follow your current heading for another 400 yards, then turn left. About 500 yards down, on the park corner, is the possible Devil's Eye Bar." Gandalf: "I copy. Lets go, we need to get there before the Crow." Moving silently through the darkness, the soldiers slowly and methodically covered the distance to their destination. Reaching the location, Artist quickly scaled the building, positioning himself o the damaged balcony. Artist: "Gandalf, I am in position. I have a good view of... hold on... possibly our target approaching. He is coming east. He must have gone too far in his search for this place..." Gandalf: "I am in the alley. Update in 10." Campaign 3 Artist: "Took a scope pic. Waiting for facial recog from Command, but it looks like a possible hit. Potential weapons in a briefcase." A1C: "Spooks are running a trace on him... Found a match in the Refnor hospital records. Apparently, he received a concussion in a recent car accident. He should not be here. Bring him in." Gandalf: "Understood. Artist, shoot to wound. We need him alive." Warily, but in a determined manner, the man approached. He watched the darkness around him closely, but did not see the sniper above him, nor the soldier in the shadows of the alleyway. Campaign 3 Artist: "He should be visible to you in 3 seconds... Looks like he is heading for the park, not the Devil's Eye." Gandalf: "I see him. Watch him. If he heads toward a different objective, we need to capture him there." Artist: I have a clear shot. He is picking up something in the bushes..." Campaign 3 Gandalf: "It's a cylinder of some sort. Dead drop, or I buy y'all drinks." Artist: "I won't take that bet. What is he...?" Campaign 3 With an echoing crash, the Crow shattered a bottle on the ground. From the shards, he picked out two items: a key and a scrap of paper. Campaign 3 Crow turned and looked at the building across the street. There was the sign he had been told to look for. He cursed himself for losing his way in the dark. Now he was behind his schedule by several hours... Campaign 3 Gandalf: "This is the place. I am gonna take him now." Artist: "Understood. Try to leave me a clear shot in case the stuff hits the fan!" Rising from a crouch, Gandalf swore silently as his knee creaked loudly... Maybe he really was getting too old for this job. Campaign 3 The sharp popping noise of protest from his knee alerted the Crow to his presence. He dropped the key, and drew a mini-Uzi from his briefcase. A stream of bullets whistled around Gandalf, three hitting his chestplate, but none striking flesh. Campaign 3 Gandalf: "Nngh!" Artist: "Firing! Are you hit?!" Campaign 3 With a boom like thunder, flames shot from the rifle, propelling a pointed piece of metal at over 4000 miles per hour... Blowing a chunk out of the Crow's right calf and knocking him to the ground. Campaign 3 Gandalf: "I'm good! I'll get that son of gun!" After a quick struggle, the Crow was bound. His wound was roughly dressed, and Gandalf and Artist began escorting him back to the Mobile Command Center. Campaign 3 Gandalf: "Alpha Command, we have Crow in custody. Send the techies to check out the Devil's Eye. It was definitely his destination." Artist: "It is now officially a record: the new shortest time to locate and capture a person is 43 minutes from last known sighting to capture. That deserves a round of beers!" A1C: "Good work boys. Haul his butt in here, and we'll ship him somewhere... Less pleasant. We need information..." Read the previous installments of this story! 1. A1 "What do you call..." 2. A2 RoN Defense: A2 3. A3 The Wiwaxia 4. B1 RoN Defense: Part B1 5. B2 So long, and thanks for all the fish! 6. B3 Roadside Slaughter 7. C1 Crossroads Command Post 8. C2 The Counterattack To be continued... To the judges: This build is on an old 32x32 T-junction baseplate to qualify for this Campaign. I can provide a photo if necessary. Please give C&C, hope you like the build! - Leonardo da Bricki

Wow, that is looking great! If all you need to do is change the beams on the skidplate, I think you are doing fine!

Nice build, this car looks great, especially from the front! Maybe try to make the sides a little bit cleaner with fewer colored parts mixed together, but overall, this is a really good car! And welcome to EuroBricks!

Great review Jim, if I wasn't already convinced about getting this set, you definitely swayed me into buying it! Now for the hardest part: waiting until it goes on discount sale... The Unimog tires with yellow rims and black pulley wheels is the best. I wonder how Unimog tires with 9398 rims and yellow pulley wheels would look...

@Myers Lego Technic The first photo was purposefully posterized (I hope you understand that, I may be using the wrong term). Second was altered purposefully, the last one I did nothing to. I am still learning a lot about camera techniques and photo altering, so yes, these are all pretty cliche. Creativity comes with mastery. My camera is lame, just a Canon Powershot ELPH 170 IS. @JDL1967 It takes time and practice... And plenty of mistakes. Check out my Flickr to see how my skills have progressed from crappy to about mediocre.

Awesome build! I would love to see a video, even if it does not showcase every function of this model. Great replica, it looks just like the real thing, down to nearly every detail!

Wow! I love the modular design, even with the separate components, everything works perfectly!

I would use the CV joints for steering, as it will allow better travel for the suspension because it can slide over the axle. I am stupid. The red 8-tooth gear does the same thing. But I would still use the U-joint for the drivetrain, as it will be fixed in place. Here is one example and my motorized MOD. I am partial to shock absorbers, mostly because I don't have the flex axles needed for leaf springs. It also depends on how much space you have. Shocks require a lot more vertical room to be used, while leaf springs require more horizontal room. However, if you use linkages, you can mount shock absorbers horizontally, which might be a good solution, as you can then adjust the hardness of the suspension system, while keeping it relatively compact. Hope this helps!

Just posted these photos yesterday in this topic. Someone said @Jim has a rival... I disagree, but feel free to critique my skills. What should I/do I need to improve? More is on Flickr. Monster Truck Monster Truck This shot of the front grille of my Monster Truck is my favorite Lego photo to date. Monster Truck

Feel free to MOD my Monster in any way! I would love to see what you change.

Yes, it is indeed 4x4x4 model. Drives great, one of my favorite builds ever. I do enjoy photography, and I am trying to improve with every chance I get. But my camera sucks for nighttime photos.