jotta93

Simply brilliant!

That makes two of us. But one thing I do not do is take apart a failed MOC so than I can always get back to it in the future if I have an epiphany. @MangaNOID, You don't have to be thankefull, I meant every single word and I'm happy that you solved some of the issues

I prefer to build manual MOCs, as they are indeed cheaper, more silent and to, more representative of what LEGO is (but of course one could argue exactly the opposite) But I do admit some models must have some motorised functions, as otherwise they would be unplayable (think of something like 42055)

I'm sorry to disagree with you! Sure there may be some problems with this model, but that's the fun of LEGO. Nothing is ever really fixed, everything can be endlessly improved I'm hoping to se the finished MOC with the expand tracks. And I'm sure you'll be able to fix some of the issues you mentioned. And if you decide to take away the expanding tracks please do me one favor: at least make a video on how they work, take some good detailed photos of them and maybe one day you'll come back to this MOC and have an Eureka! moment. But, please, don't give up! I am seriously waiting for he end of this And no disappointment for me, only genuine interest and admiration from someone who also loves LEGO and struggles (a lot, really) with his MOCs

Completely agree! This is a very thoughtful and useful sharing of knowledge that many (such as myself) don't have. Many thanks

Very ingenious!

Looks really good! I'm glad you solved the pumps issue and hopefully you can minimize the flexing of the chassis. I cannot stress enough how excited I am for the end MOC

I'm glad you've solved the pneumatics. I don't have much time for LEGO right now but I'm still following with care this and can't wait to see the final model in action

3 : 10 1 : 6 8 : 4 9 : 3 10 : 2 11 : 1

Exactly! It's part of the building process. It happens to me countless times. And it has not been a bummer to follow this, quite the opposite I will eagerly await for the final MOC!

I am seriously and eagerly looking forward to see the end of this! It's way too complicated for me to get how all of it works (despite the great description). If it all works and hopefully it will, this will be one heck of a MOC, one of the very best I have seen! Keep it up

This really got me thinking. In most of my (unpublished) MOC I usually get the lines (give or take) but I end up panelling the easiest areas, living some big gaps that look inconsistent. I think this is really good advice, at least it will really help me

Thank you guys! v2 is coming along just fine, hopefully I can post pictures soon

I everybody! Gee, it has been over a year since I posted my last MOC here. I've built others since but I'm yet to take the photos and videos of them. Nonetheless, in order to force myself to post the full MOC here in a near future, I present you the current MOC I'm working on. A self-loading concrete truck. In case you are wondering, it's one of these: Concept 1 had the following working functions (here are some renderings of it): - 4-wheel steering via the beacon on top if the cabin; - 180 degree rotating seat in the cabin (unlocked by the 2L liftarm on the bonnet); - rotating the drum via the 12-tooth double bevel gears on each side - tilting the drum and raising the bucket via the 12-tooth double bevel gears on each side under the white covers (left one is open) It had some issues that needed tweaking namely: - the wheels touch the front arches when steering; - the wheel-base is too long; - it looks a bit crude and is missing taillights and exhaust and other details Concept 2 is currently on my desk but I do not have my camera on me to take photos. So far it has just under 700 parts and better looks and functions and I'll try to post a few renderings of it soon. Hope you've liked it so far and comments, tips and critiques are always welcome

Looks very interesting! I can't offer much help other than suggest that you use flex-axles and hoses to build the body rather than panels, build it old-style I'm really impressed with what you have achieved, way better and more complex than anything I could have ever done!

That makes two of us

Looks really good and really interesting. I'm looking forward to see it in action

I hope you can solve this problem, this is a very interesting build and one I'm very much looking forward to seeing the full MOC

I love to do some mountain biking, gardening (sometimes I build LEGO outside in the shade) and reading history books, besides playing PC games (mostly Civilization and Football Manager)

Having acquired 8258, I guess it now is either 42042 or 42054. Or maybe the classic 8459/8439/8464, I just love the looks of it

It looks great, makes want to build my own!

I have changed as much as others, mostly unintentionally (I only realised I had changed after looking back at my models). From too many parts to more efficient building, from original gap-full Technic to panels, from too big/small to scale modeling (sort of). One thing I've been intentionally trying to do is use different mechanisms for the same function (i.e. steering, outriggers, suspension, etc.) One thing that has not changed at all is the way I build: through the night, like 4-5 hours straight until 2 a.m. (If only I didn't had to be at work at 8 a.m. every single morning ) BTW, I think this is a very interesting topic, great idea @jorgeopesi

This thing is becoming really massive ... and really interesting as well!

8288 is a great set! I played for hours and hours with it when I was a kid Contrary to you I don't own 42042 so I can't compare them, but I doubt LEGO will create a crane anytime soon since we've had 42042 and more recently 42082. I would love one though

I couldn't have said it better. If you look at a MOC and think "What if I did this and changed that?" then do it. Keep building for as long as you are having fun