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  1. ColletArrow
    @Steamdemon I'm not sure those prototypes would look good if the set has to only contain 3 cars long; they're designed as 8-10 car trains. Perhaps a class 150/156/158 would be better? They're a design/shape of train we haven't seen yet, but perhaps they're a bit dull as they're essentially a motorised carriage or two. Or even, what about a class 350/323 or 175? They've all got some nice shaping and colour schemes to go with them. It'd be nice if LEGO could step out of the red and white colours used on the last 3 passenger trains at least; a blue/green/purple/black (delete as appropriate) train might look interesting. It could even be partially white if its other primary colour isn't red.
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    I've said it before, but I'll say it again: as a C-Model, this is simply fantastic. The colours are arranged so perfectly, and overall it just looks right. I wonder how it would look like with buckets?
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    Technic = doesn't hurt to stand on! When trying to classify a part, think of parts that are obviously technic (such as liftarms, axles, gears etc), and then consider parts that are obviously system (such as bricks, plates, slopes etc). Which does your part look most like? It's probably that one. Unfortunately, the 'original' technic parts mentioned by @zoo were 'technic bricks', whose classification under this system is nearly impossible. They're the bridge that allows the two styles to interface easily. I think in the case of the Mack Anthem, as mentioned by @Chmashdehjare, the 'system' parts referred to are the wedge plates, slopes, curved tiles etc employed around the nose to give it some fine shaping and detailing, that would not be possible with 'technic' alone. But who cares? I combine both in most of my builds anyway, so distinctions aren't really necessary.
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    About 0.5%, I think! (For that particular prize, with all 203 contestants still in). For anyone interested, my table and chart of the changing probabilities over time still exists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l846TgJeM1NQpmIGk__Mn_eg6u8LEUO3jwl8187bJU0/edit?usp=drivesdk The little burst of excitement created every day is excellent, I still can't wait to see if I win one. (Although because time zones, I can view the next day's winners at 22:50 GMT, making this an evening thing rather than a morning thing. Does that count as being 'naughty'? )
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    OK, you win! (not quite sure at what, but never mind...) Well done, this is a marvelous construction. I'm certainly going to have to build this one, even if only in LDD.
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    Mainly Public Service Broadcasting on loop. A pretty cool duo/trio/band who take old (typically BBC-esque) recordings and put them to music. For some reason, I know all the words in this one: Another favourite by them is 'Night Mail', based on the poem of the same name, referring to the British travelling post office train. All good stuff.
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    Very nice! I especially like the shot of the truck with low-loader trailer and the bulldozer on it, it's nice to see how well all your models fit together. Now I want to see what your take would be on a van trailer (or just a large-ish van for that matter) with a tail-lift. I feel it could be interesting . A more EU-styled semi truck would be nice too. Really though, whatever comes next I'm looking forward to it!
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    For a C-Model, this is simply amazing. I love the older-style boxy cab, it's something I haven't seen in Technic myself and yet fits perfectly with the colours and overall shaping. I can't wait to see where this goes next.
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    Well, as per the loco in my signature, I managed 8 studs (length to over each axle), and it didn't run to badly. It couldn't actually haul the train it's pictured with, but that's mainly due to the motor being in the loco and the Battery box/IR receiver in the wagon behind it. I've learnt now to a: have as many powered axles in your train as possible, even if it means fixed rakes, and b: keep the weight over the powered axles. @mtrkustoms managed 12 studs for his PF cargo van (which is still incredible by the way!)
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    Have a look in this thread over in Train Tech, there are many good ideas: I have tried those spycam things for model railways, and the quality is frequently far from great. With the larger space available for LEGO trains, I'm sure you can do bettter. What I've tried is putting a mobile phone lenghtways on a wagon, with a mirror placed at 45 degrees to the camera. It works quite well, although it does result in the footage being flipped. Alternatively, you could just mount the phone at the front, if you don't mind the height!
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    That's excellent! I love how smooth the motion is, and how the balls appear to practically roll uphill. Well done!
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    This... just yes. I love how neatly it transitions from 4 to 5 to 6 wide, and the simple yet pleasing shapes are still packed in. The bulldozer is awesome too. Will you ever run out of ideas?
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    I remember watching last year's raffle unfold with the Mysterious Manatee Madness, and I'm even more excited now I'm in it! I may have added the calendar as a bookmark on my browser... I don't envy @CopMike's job of collecting and dispatching 144 prizes! The effort you go to for the community is admirable. *rubs hands together* Yeeaass... although that will steadily decrease as time wears on, ending at approximately a 9% chance on the 24th. Nonetheless, good luck to all! EDIT: Ok, I may have spent to much time on this, but here's a spreadsheet (with graph) of the probability vs the date. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l846TgJeM1NQpmIGk__Mn_eg6u8LEUO3jwl8187bJU0/edit?usp=sharing
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    Not a problem. It took me a while to get the hang of things, but seeing as I had already made up names for things all I had to do was swap them for the proper ones.
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    Yep, dimensions of LEGO parts are usually given in "studs x studs x bricks", where a brick is the height of, say, a regular 2x4 brick, 3001. If the height is given as "1/3" or "2/3" etc that means it is one or two "plates" high, as in 3020, as 3 plates stacked make a brick (as I'm sure you are aware). A plate without any studs, such as 3068, is called a tile. There are many other types of categorisation, far to many to go into here. There are frequently multiple names given to the same element, to make things even more confusing for beginners! I usually go by the names in the BrickLink catalogue, but that's personal preference. When I was younger, me and my brother made up our own names for parts, like "thick", "flat" and "smooth" to distinguish bricks, plates and tiles. As long as you know what you mean and can explain it roughly, most of the time it doesn't matter. Incidentally, a "brick" is slightly taller than a "stud". However, a useful bit of LEGO geometry is that 2 studs = 1 and 2/3 bricks. Very useful when building sideways etc. In fact, most of the geometries of LEGO bricks are incredibly carefully designed, no matter how odd and arbitrary they might look!
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    Welcome to Eurobricks! I love the "snot"ing on the front and back of the car, allowing the fender shaping, and using a roof piece as the bonnet is pretty cool. Although in that last picture, the front wheel doesn't appear to touch the ground. I wouldn't like to try to drive over a level crossing in that car! I can't wait to see what comes next from you.
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    Truly stunning. Excellent videography as well, well done. It all seems to run like clockwork!
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    aargh, wrong topic!
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    Nice! I like the simplicity, especially connecting the steering wheel to the back output of the servo motor. An overall compact and neat model, well done.
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    Excellent work! I do like the use of monorail parts, they add both strength and detail rather easily. I quite like the first bridge; even though you describe it as 'lame', to me it seems representative of what I see the most of; simple, functional, horizontal girder bridges, and I like that (as a civil engineering student). I do love the details around the bases on the 'yellow' arched bridge though. I hadn't noticed that but hey, it's literally 3 times bigger than my room. Full stop. But that's University dorms for you.
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    Excellent! Given the parts, this looks really good! Unfortunately, you've just given me another reason to buy this set, just when I was trying to persuade myself not to... dammit.
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    Very nice! I like the colours used; it gives consistency within each building, but an overall variety. Although I wouldn't trust those spiral stair-cases! Is the space under the set of stairs leading to the lawyers office used, or left empty? If it's empty, I feel something else could have been put under there; even if just an extra cupboard or something.
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    Nice! I love how compact it is, I presume that makes it lighter and therefore easier to move. Now I want to have had one a few weeks ago, I'm sure we've had enough wind here on the coast to power it naturally!
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    Yep. I've been reverse engineering it in LDD. Although the actual look-loading function is pretty dull, and the container is a little holey, I still can't quite work out the steering. I've also been preemptively modding it, to feature a worm drive for the hook instead of just 3 8-tooth gears. Overall, it certainly looks more realistic than it's predecessor 8065, and (surprisingly) it's the one set I'm most likely to buy this year.
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    Hmm. I think the parts are all stickered too, it seems unlikely they would introduce a print for that. At least the mining range seems more complete, now it has another vehicle. Again, it dwarfs the terrain, but never mind. It looks nice, and offers good playability too, with the hammer attachment. Noticeably similar to some of the volcano sets. Also, spot the cheater wheel on the big tracked vehicle in the main set. It seems to be a common thing now in city sets, and I think it makes the sets more realistic as the tracks will actually move on any surface.
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