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  1. mpj
    If you are talking about the colour of the rims, I think light bluish grey works very well, like in many truck models. Or the metallic grey like in the Jeep Wrangler.
  2. mpj
    This contest involves nostalgic sets and all the entries could be very attractive for non-technic people. Surely this is more suitable than any other past contests, which were more only-technic oriented (and some of them, if not all of them, were frontpaged).
  3. mpj
    Will the voting topic be frontpaged so that other "not technic" users will see and vote?
  4. mpj
    The model looks ok, but for a personal taste I don't like orange cars with black rims. Porsche, Corvette and now the Raptor: why Lego makes so many models orange with black rims?!
  5. mpj
    Great!! I'm also waiting for my order from bricks and pieces, still not shipped yet.
  6. mpj
    With this chassis width, the new 49,5 x 14 wheels will not result too wide? I see in total: 5L chassis + 2L spaces (filled with half bushes) and 2L connectors + 2 half bushes = 10 studs. 4 wheels (2 on both sides) are 4x 14mm = 56mm = 7 studs, so we have a total width of 17 studs. Placing inner wheels with the spokes on the outer side will let you save 2 studs?
  7. mpj
    11: 1025: 620: 427: 333: 25: 1 So many great entries! Good luck everybody
  8. mpj
    What I especially like of this model is that you kept the "toy-like" look, as the original one. Looks like a vintage toy built with modern elements. Great job!
  9. mpj
    We must consider that the cars are really small and light, the upper deck is strong enough for the purpose
  10. mpj
    Clever solution! Actually I tried to simply reproduce the original set, which had a black bracket in the same position as the LA.
  11. mpj
    Do you mean you prefer the actuator is more at the rear, to support the platform more at the rear?
  12. mpj
    23. Indy transport, set 6335 Original Set: 6335 Link to the Topic: Original model: Technic version:
  13. mpj
    Today I managed to complete the whole model, adding also custom made stickers. I don't have (or they don't exist) some green and some blue parts to make the car as close as possible to the real ones. That was my compromise. I really enjoyed the contest!
  14. mpj
    It looks like a scale model. Very very very accurate. Great job!
  15. mpj
    Surely, with shorter slots there is more strenght, my question on this parts is always the same: why they don't completely remove the slots and make it thicker? Like this one http:// https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32013#T=C but with axle hole...
  16. mpj
    It's one of my favourite model team sets, but where are the work in progress pics?
  17. mpj
    Super idea!
  18. mpj
    I have some updates on this project: the trailer is almost done. The ramps to load cars on the first and second floor are attached by a simple 4L axle with stop. The upper deck is lowered / raised by a linear actuator. The front part of the trailer can be opened and I'd like to add some details like in the original model. I'm not sure I will be able to complete the model within the deadline, especially the 3 small cars. If not, I will enter the contest with the truck alone
  19. mpj
    I like that you kept the Lego shape instead of making a design more similar to real life trucks. Lego models must have a toy-like feeling in my opinion. Good job!
  20. mpj
    The Osprey was Control+ (powered up) motorized and not remote controlled. The battery box with integrate controls of the Osprey is still present in the Lego Shop and I think it will be used in a future model
  21. mpj
    Yes, midi excavator is the right definition.
  22. mpj
    Hello, in the past few weeks I decided to mod the Set 42121 and create a compact excavator in scale with my truck models (around 1:21). I tryed to minimize the use of extra parts, for this reason you see, for example, a clear operator seat. The movement range of the arm is improved compared to the official set, now the bucket can be closed a little more. There is also a functional blade. All functions are manual. Here you see a photo of the excavator working with my Man Tgx: Instructions for both models are available here: https://rebrickable.com/users/technicprojects/mocs/
  23. mpj
    If it was currently out of stock, it should be listed as "out of stock" and not completely disappeared, the same for the Volvo hauler. Very strange.
  24. mpj
    Beautiful model! Very well designed and great idea to build such a vehicle starting from an autonomous loader
  25. mpj
    What I don't like is that all lights are done with stickers...
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