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I checked, there was only one Technic set so far with the number "67" in it - the 8067 from 2011 which is not a really exciting one. Now I'm really curious how Lego is planning to add an extra twist, I'd love to see another combined vehicle from the 2H sets

Thank you folks :) @Void_S I was looking to achieve the look of the 41999 rims, but unfortunately i only had grey ones in this size, no white ones. Regarding the controls - the BuWizz app has only one profile at the moment which controls two units the same time. The two Buggy motors are controlled by two sliders, the M motor powering the engine and the steering was assigned to a joystick - x axis belongs to the steering, y axis to the M motor. A bit weird combination but it can be driven without growing additional arms :)

If I use a seamless backdrop that usually has some neutral color (white, gray, etc). I assume the green screen/background is used when the aim is to replace that completely in post process with something else. Based on my experience to have correct shadows and to remove the color cast in post process is really time consuming, rarely worth the effort. It's more effective to create a physical base for the model what matches the scene you'd like to create, e.g. dirt, pavement, Lego road etc. and only use the green screen as a background. In this case you avoid most of the color cast, don't have to tinker with the shadows, and it's easier to replace the background only. Obviously it's not working for every scene, but most of the time it's manageable.

@dr_spock Haha that's a nice one :) Nice smooth lighting on the photo btw, looks like a 3d render

Thank you guys :) @jotta93 that might be personal preference, I liked the gray rims with the black disk at the front, tried to replicate something similar in the back with what I had

I'd like to share with you my upgraded version of the 42050 Drag Racer. First of all, 2 videos: I really liked the look of the 42050 set when I got it, I think it has all the main characteristics of a drag racer. On the functions' side I was not that satisfied, there were a couple of issues: - Simulated wheelie mode looks ok-ish while the model is standing, but it's really lame when you motorize it - official motorized version has manual on/off, you have to walk with the model to stop it. If you add an IR receiver steering still remains manual - M motor is weak to power a vehicle that supposed to be fast :) - Driver seat is small for a Technic guy, minifig fits but that's really out of scale The upgraded version has the following features: - body panels and stickers from 42041/8041 Race Truck - Servo motor for steering - 2 Buggy motors - 2 BuWizz units for maximum power and more weight - 1 M motor for powering the fake engine - Proper seat for the driver - Larger spoiler to add weight to the back – essential for the wheelies ? I am quite satisfied with the result, the upgraded version is fast and most importantly it can do proper wheelies :) A couple of pictures of the build: I also built a drag racing Christmas tree for the videos. The Lego LED lights are controlled by 2 SBricks. The staging/start sequence is pre-programmed, I did not have all the necessary components to build a proper functioning one. I'll add some information and images later if you're interested. You can see some more pictures and additional information in my blog post

It's not uncommon - e.g. the 7239 City set also had a boat.

It will be interesting to put the 42069 B model next to the 42065 RC Tracked racer, looks like a wide-body version of it :) I personally like the 42070 B model as well, looks like a Dakar truck.

Nice little beast, love it! :)

@Blakbird @Jurss Thank you, I did not want to fake any effect for the contest so I had to do it in the oldschool way :) @HallBricks I have an Olympus OM-D EM-5 camera with a couple of lenses, I use mostly the kit 12-60mm and the 45mm F1.8 for Lego photography.

I really like the colour scheme and the whole concept, a real beast with this size!

@BusterHaus I agree, you can replicate a lot of things in Photoshop and sometimes that's the reasonable way to do things. For this contest submission I wanted to avoid anything "faked", and it was more fun to find a real-life solution :) I have another project in the works where I needed smoke - again something that can be easily Photoshopped, but it was much cooler to achieve the desired effect with an electronic cigarette and an old foot pump :)

I updated the topic of my BMW motorcycle with some behind the scenes photos and description of the motion effect created in one of the shots, you might find it useful if you'd like to create some dynamic photos of your Technic creations without the need to run with your camera :)

@AFOLegofan66 Thank you! As I was asked about the motion effect of the first picture, let me show you some behind the scenes shots about it. The Rebrick contest allowed only 5 photos to be submitted, I wanted at least one of them to be really dynamic and to show the motorcycle in motion. I had some vague ideas at the beginning how this can be achieved, but with the help of some household items and leftover furniture pieces the following setup was born: The upper structure can move on the IKEA rolling plant stand turned upside down. The support holding the bike is built on a large base plate. This is how it looks without the motorcycle (the white piece of wood could be used as a handle to move the upper part back and forth): The motorcycle had an additional stand that goes into the hole in the “road” which is a large piece of gray photo background paper. Tyre marks and other road surface marks are hand drawn, the finish line is made of electrical tape. The motorcycle with the stand: And the complete setup assembled: The “road” piece could be moved back a forth a couple of centimeters. That was enough motion to achieve the desired effect – with a shutter speed of 1/3 sec the road was blurry enough and the wheels had the necessary amount of motion to have a nice result:

I needed to quickly create some support for an additional light during one of the photo sessions - I came up with the setup below, I had to drill a slightly bigger hole in the axle/pin connectors to fit on the rod, but it was working perfectly :)

Thank you folks for the nice feedback, really appreciated. Regarding the results I assume my bike was not "Technic" enough, as it is made mostly of Technic components but lacks any additional functionality. The original description that described the judging criteria is not available anymore, but I know that the presentation/photo techniques were not part of them unfortunately :) Anyway I really enjoyed the build and I'm happy with the result :) I'll share soon some behind the scenes photos for the action shot, that was real fun :)

I think currently SBrick is the most flexible choice. You are not limited with the shorter range of IR, you can hide the receiver anywhere in the model, you can still use the cheaper PF battery boxes, you can even create your own programs/sequences for control, and with imurvai's great app you even can have physical controls. I really like the power that BuWizz offers in a small form factor, but the app still has a long way to go until it reaches its full potential.

Thank you very much guys. Now that you mentioned the anime influence I have to agree although it was not intentional, maybe the Bionicle figure adds to it. I could not use any parts from other themes (e.g. Star Wars) according to the rules so I had to stick to this robotic guy :) I was quite surprised that no one else tried to add a driver.

Congrats, very well done! :) Unfortunately mine didn't make it.. maybe next time :)

I’d like to share a project I created for the BMW “Build to the future” Rebrick contest (congrats for the winners!). The aim was to create a futuristic BMW motorcycle while trying to match the style and colors of the brand. I did not try to add too much Technic functionality to the bike, I was rather focusing on the look and the overall presentation/photos. My submission entry was the following: In the late 21th century only autonomous connected vehicles are allowed on public roads. Motorcycle enthusiasts can compete on closed tracks. The BMW WR 1000 is one of the finest examples of the specialized two wheelers built with a sole purpose – speed. Continuing the legacy of the world speed record breaker WR 750, this 1,000-HP all-electric motorcycle is the king of the tracks. It has two wheel hub motors powered by a quick-swap battery pack, enclosed in a lightweight carbon fiber tube frame. I definitely wanted to create a “tube frame” to support the different parts, luckily the different axles and connectors were flexible enough to create a 3d shape. I managed to hide the wires for the front and back lights, and to make the battery pack easily removable secured only by a single pin. I also wanted to create a proportional driver, so he was born of some Bionicle parts. The solar charging station was an additional idea at the end when I was taking the photos. Color stripes were created using electrical tape, and the creation of the first "action shoot" was a nice challenge too (there was no Photoshop trickery :) ) You can see below the entry photos, and you can find more if you're interested in my blog post.

As a starter I'd recommend the smaller pullback sets. They're pretty cheap, have their own look/function and the 2 sets of each year can be combined into a slightly bigger vehicle. My son had his first ones when he was 7, he's still not really into the Technic theme but enjoyed building those and playing with them. This year's pullbacks even have a ramp that can add to the play experience.

Really cool moc, love the whole hovering effect! And yes, a hovercraft can go backwards, see this video as an example

Believe me, you won't notice any difference :) I had to make the 4 buggy motor version one stud longer to fit everything properly therefore I had to add an extra link - you can do it on your model so the order of the universe can be restored :)

It think the most cost efficient way to get them is to buy two 42050 Drag Racer sets - you'll get 4 of these wheels and a bunch of other useful parts as well.

@Immo - you can see the rubber attachments used in my video below, they are installed in an alternating fashion as you described. In general they have a significant effect with the climbing abilities, difference is clearly visible there. The difference in traction on the floor is noticeable with the buggy motors, it does not have much visible effect on the M or XL motors.