Ivan_M

And vice versa, TLG should be more cautious before jumping and take things more calmly, explaining, asking...

The problem here is that TLG is behaving in matters like this like elephant in porcelain. The same was cause with one of the german reviewer who got sued for selling mug with brick picture. I'm sure all designers would rename all their 3D models when a polite letter would be delivered first, EXPLAINING and asking for removal of "LEGO" words, giving everyone enough time, then followed by 2nd letter and only THEN asking for takedown. But unfortunately, this is not how corporates works

LDCad for stepped 3D model and then LPub. While LPub is sometimes very painful to use the amount of customization of final look is why I still use it. I find it quite joyful to make instructions and I can do so quite quickly

The instructions are finally alive: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-29716/Ivan_M/truck-with-concrete-pump/#comments It is whooping 570 pages, the build is split into 5 sections with central gearbox and outriggers, rear module, front module, cabin and arm. It consist of 4120 parts, something I did'n expect, I thought it would be closer to 3000.

Wow what a waste of internal space, it is half empty when the motors should be inside superstructure and not in arm. Nice review, thanks

Of course they are aware that the ratio could be achieved by much less gears but the goal here was to put motor in center. Then you have wheel X stud apart and have to get there without using perpendicular gear connection. IMO this would be perfect set to introduce helical gears

Some new parts are already available through B&P: 15100 i yellow: 46372 in LBG: daaang, 42003 in white is also available but I have already placed an order

42108 Mobile crane with almost 1300 parts - might be very similar to 8053: https://brickset.com/sets/8053-1/Mobile-Crane I suspect 49,5mm wheels, also 4 axles and 2 section boom. It might be bright light orange. Hopefully if will use xl accurator

By the way where is that 7x11 black frame used? I tried to watch the speed build and pictures as closely as possible but no luck. The thing I dislike most is the 3:1 ratio to slow down the fake engine. It should be reversed, both for authenticity and the feel from it.

It is really interesting that it uses very low amount of (long) beams - 9 pieces of 15L in grey/black + 10 pieces in olive (42069 for comparsion 32/0 purple), 7+10 pieces of 13L (14+0), 9 + 6 pieces of 11L (20+3), 11 pieces of 5x3 L shaped (24 pieces) yet is uses huge number of connectors like black #2 (40 pieces), 32184 in DBG (52! pieces). There is also plenty of gears - 65 + 3 diffs (Porsche 52+1, 42069: 30+2) 51 panels is also quite low, considering that 14 pieces are smallest (21+22) and overal size of the model. 42069 has 41 panels , 42077: 48 pieces, 42096: 46 pieces Lastly there are 647 pins + whooping 73 half pins, 42069: 653 + 32, funny how close it is, the amount of half pins is no surprise given the finish from system parts

It appeared in 75119 (SW buildable figure) in 2016 and it was available at B&P for a short time, I have grabbed like 30 of them at that time, but is is nice to see it again

Then you are slightly screwed, the password it not known, it is BL's "know-how". I wouldn't bother with this replacement, it is not big deal. There is a workaround if you really insist - replace the .dat files in your ldraw folder, generate instructions or parts list, then return it: 1) Open your ldraw Studio folder (program files\studio 2.0\ldraw\parts) 2) Locate 4459.dat and rename it to 4459.dat.backup 3) locate 2780.dat and rename it to 4459.dat 4) Generate instructions/parts list etc. 5) Rename both files back to original

Someone already mentiond it: I have revers-engeneered it back then and it is superb, it is missing extending outriggers but they can lift it from ground and they matter.Its lifting capability is also impressive. It is very easy and QUICK to setup, that sloweness is killing 42097

I think that TLG picked a wrong scale for the spider crane again, trying to impress with size to the point it is suffering from it. I also agree that the car transporter should have been done without trailer but longer. Thank you for your reviews

Ugh, not another car, do we really need more this year?

We will finally get part 42003 in white:

Thanks everyone for your kind words. it is quite fine, the two switches for lower sections are on sides so they are very easy to reach, only the switch for 3rd section is more difficult to reach. I wanted them above the turntable because in that way only one pneumatic tube goes through it and rotation is not very limited, it can even perform 360° turn without blocking it \\edit: I'm working on 3D model and once it is complete I will post colored details about all functions

Thank you, the availablility of those 90° round tubes were the reason I started this project, they look splendid. Do you mean plates holding beams? It is very sturdy connection, to the point where 6L plate is too much to disassemble without big force

Let me introduce my latest build: Truck with concrete pump Introduction I got the inspiration for this kind of truck very long ago from this spectacular build from Waler: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=558238 . It was one of the first builds I saw when my dark age ended and I kept returning to it ever since. I knew I had to build my own when the time is right. I tried it once already (not published) in smaller scale 3 years ago but I wasn't skilled enough, the scale was wrong and I lacked the parts. I hope it is better this time. I also knew that I want to build it with very different features, Waller's truck if fully RC and I have found out that I prefer single motor and gearbox and steering and drive. IMGP5397 Features & build The list of features I wanted to implement were clear from the begining - full suspension, one motor for 6 functions, 3-section pneumatic arm, gearbox with two way switches and modular build. I wanted similar build/experience like Arocs so I have borrowed few features from it, most important is the way how the 3 modules (front axles with cabin and "crane", central gearbox, rear axles) are connected together. So I took the size of the gear box and its attachment points from Arocs and made my own one within the limits. Later I had to drop the 6th output that was supposed to drive some sort of lever ("pump") inside of the hopper because of complexity. The first iteration of the gearbox was quite fine, but it struggled when the long outriggers were hood on it because I have used clutch gear before the whole gearbox. That was major flaw so I had rebuild it again (almost) from scratch and even managed to add second penumatic pump to it. Each function is proteced either by white clutch gear, rubber band or LA clutch. The gearbox is powered by one L-motor which is powerfull enough to drive everything. Concrete pump gearbox There are two switches on either side between the axles, on right there is switch for spreading outriggers and extending front ones, on left there is switch for lowering them and for pneumatic pump. Switch for arm rotation is under the turntable. The X-style outriggeres are as close to each other as possible. The problem is that the gears for the 4 mLA that spread outriggers have to turn in opposite direction on left/right side AND in opposite direction on front/rear side as well. You can probably see more from picture above. IMGP5404 IMGP5401 Rear axles are build in similar way like on arocs, the difference is that the springs are serured much better and there is build-in 1:3 reduction. Front axles are live axles with ackerman geometry and different steering angle. I'm really happy how they turned out, the spring is mounted to lower suspension arm so I was left with more space on chasis. The steering angle is very high at the cost of force required to steer. It is necessary to drive by one hand and steer by other one, the model is very heavy and steering at place is not very convenient. Rear axles are connected to V8 engine under the cabin. IMGP5414 The cabin can tilt to reveal engine. there are two seats (of course in blue), dahsboard, gear stick and two pedals inside. I have also added screen wipers and all mirrors. Arm is 3 sections. This was real science to make it as long as possible and light so the pistons can lift it. I have moved the pistons that operate 2nd and third section to opposite direction of the arm. This prooved very effective as it allowed me to make both sections at least 10 studs longer. I also wanted tubbing as nice as possible and thick tube for concrete as well. IMGP5406 IMGP5409 Full gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHskUypnbW Video Instructions Yea, they are on the way

I have checked it again and you are right, the front of the shop is 16 wide and the arch is 0,5 stud shorter on both sides

The dark blue wheel arch is 13 studs long so it is the one from Porsche 911 RSR

Yes they are 16t gears, I would say there are 12T black bewel after them engaging with turntable. What I find rather strange is the construction of the front wheel holder - stack of three crossblocks attached by axle? to panel. This would be perfect place for new biscuit piece. Maybe this is still prelim build waiting for some parts?

yellow pin with pinhole, yes!

lego robotics is really crowded nowadays... The most interesting part is the hub with 6 ports, rechargeable battery, speaker, gyro and 5x5 led grid. Its size is 9x11x4 studs - ie same as current Technic BB. New gear is welcome, but I don't think I would ever use it due to its odd size, I guess car gearbox builders are more excited. The wheels are very intersting, they have mounting holes around it, might serve as turntable

Holy moly I took that NE post as a 1st April joke and it is not! Very nice part!