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  1. mpj
    42108 is only 8 months old so it cannot be already retired.
  2. mpj
    Very nice truck, I think you should mention this model by LoMac as inspiration: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-35540/LoMaC/42098-model-d/#info as the design looks very very similar. Do you use Control+ app with TopGear rally car profile?
  3. mpj
    I didn't expect such a big c-model from this set, very creative idea and very accurate color scheme. The only thing I would change are the wheels, I would use the 2 small trailer wheels in front, and nothing on the back
  4. mpj
    Ahhh you are right! Sorry! Yes yes sorry. I was confused by the frontal photo.
  5. mpj
    How did you put the black pin with pin hole? I think it should be changed with something different
  6. mpj
    In this point of view, TLG decision sounds too drastic and non-sense. I think that if they ignored the message since the beginning (Nurnberg Toy Fair) because they were conscious that with some stickers they had solved the problem, they should have ignored it also now, so it is very strange they changed their mind just 10 days before release.
  7. mpj
    Interesting observation!
  8. mpj
    What I don't understand is: if I drive the truck faster, it goes automatically from 1st to 3rd gear. Then I stop it. When I restart, does it restart from 3rd gear or does it go automatically to first gear? Same question, I stop it for tipping. Then does it restart automatically from first gear?
  9. mpj
    Thanks for the review, I always prefer photos than video. Any chance to see a photo of the parts list? I don't understand why they used a 3L black liftarm in the front, with a dark blue sticker, as it looks there are at least 2 3L dark blue liftarms in the set.
  10. mpj
    But a superar in 1.8 scale has bigger rims and thin tires. Ok the external size of the tires maybe is the same, but with small rims it cannot be a supercar, at least the look of the car would not be good.
  11. mpj
    Amazing! You created a lot of things from one model alone. Compliments!
  12. mpj
    it looks like a scale model, very difficult to recognize it is Lego! It is more a "model team" bodiwork, but I like the use of some technic panels. I like it very much!
  13. mpj
    Very nice! I like it.
  14. mpj
    Happy to be the runner-up winner! Thank you @TLCB !
  15. mpj
    No obsession, just a suggestion how to improve proportions to look more like the real thing. If you are an "expert eye" you notice immediately there is something wrong in the proportions, since the first images. Of course if you like it as it is, leave it as it is, and we will be happy to mod it ;-)
  16. mpj
    The model is not too different from real Volvo A60H, the cab should be lowered by 1 stud and the bonnet should be 1 stud higher on the back part. But the dump bed is 3 studs too high and 2 studs too large and 3 studs too long! I used the wheels dimensions as reference.
  17. mpj
    Very good looking model! Much much better than official Lego set coming in August!
  18. mpj
    Yes, agreed! Thanks @arijitdas for your comment
  19. mpj
    Eh eh it was my inspiration. There are no many photos of this telehandler, except the ones at the launch (like the photo you posted) so I'm not sure if is not yet on the market or not very common. If I did not have the parts limitation, I would have improved the stabilizers and the boom (with flat panels and bigger JCB logo )
  20. mpj
    Hello! Recently I built an alternative model using only parts from set 42108. It is a roto-telehandler, mainly based on JCB Hydraload. All functions are manual: - boom raise/lower - fork tilt - turret rotation - 4 wheels steering - stabilizers There are 2 attachments: fork and hook. It is in the same scale as my other models (1.21) and instructions can be found here: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-43871/technicprojects/jcb-roto-telehandler/?inventory=1#comments Functions summary: I hope you like it!
  21. mpj
    Mmm no, I don't think the cab will tilt. If so, they had surely shown it on the rear of the box. And I also think the engine is visible between the 2 seats exactly for this reason (no tilting cab). What is not accurate in this cement mixer is the rear "half pipe" to download cement. It looks like sliding instead of folding in the middle (never seen it in real life).
  22. mpj
    Saving on quality will be a boomerang for TLG. The customer service will not be able to answer all the requests. Also, sending replacements to an increasing number of customers will be very expensive. I hope they will fix quality issues soon.
  23. mpj
    I'm not interested in this model, but as mentioned before, I think it has a very good price for 1600+ parts and motor and battery box. The cement mixer is just 30 Euro less for 500 parts less and no electronics and no license.
  24. mpj
    Are the mudguards regular blue or dark azure?
  25. mpj
    It looks there is a mini fake motor inside the cab, between the 2 seats.
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