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  1. Johnny1360
    A deceptively simple build but I can see a huge amount of thought and planning, really paid off. Excellent job, very inspiring for me, thanks.
  2. Johnny1360
    Fabulous, a new contest. One thing I am unclear on though, does the model need to be powered or will a static build be allowed?
  3. Johnny1360
    Pure speculation on my part but a hovercraft type boat would be my bet.
  4. Johnny1360
    That is a great solution, I would probably have just cut a piece of colored paper, or cardboard of some sort but I think your method is more elegant.
  5. Johnny1360
    I know nothing is really this easy but could they not include the part in question, then sell a custom made yet fully compatible part, separately?
  6. Johnny1360
    Explains why I have never seen it before, I have no sets that old. It may be less useful and weaker than it's counter part, still I would like to get a few. Thanks.
  7. Johnny1360
    Very cool crane but what caught my attention was that white gear on the right side of the gear box. I have not seen this part before and I can see the usefulness of such a gear. Is this a new element or is it some rare or uncommon part?
  8. Johnny1360
    What are your limitations, size wise. Are we talking tiny or bigger than life?
  9. Johnny1360
    I have modified elements, to replicate elements I don't have but do exist as real parts in the extensive catalog of parts. That's about as far as I'll go, I like having limitations, that is one of the main attractions of the LEGO system, for me anyway.
  10. Johnny1360
    After finishing all of this years SC cars, I have to say as usual the builds were all pretty enjoyable and I always appreciate new elements and interesting techniques. It is getting tough for me justify the expense anymore, since every new wave is significantly more expensive than the last. That's on me though and just a personal thing. However the stickers on the BMW canopy are a complete joke and is by far the worst experience I have ever had with stickers, coming from one who has never complained of stickers before. I truly hope this doesn't become the norm, as Speed Champions is like a rare gem in a sea of sand to me, really enjoy them and I think the designers did a great job this year. Thanks
  11. Johnny1360
    Yes, that isn't a bad idea, I do it even with numbered bags, as most bags were not numbered, so long ago. Plus numbered bags only work the first time, sadly.
  12. Johnny1360
    It seems to me the OP is just starting their LEGO Technic building career. Not so long ago I also just started and I often asked questions that were common knowledge to most others. My advice is to spend more time actually building sets, no substitute for experience. Often times while building sets, I will experiment with alternative ways of assembly, while simultaneously generating many great ideas and several not so great ideas. Remember failure can be a learning experience. As others have said, start with something very simple and go from there. It is my experience that if I spend all my time designing and building the biggest, baddest most elaborate design, I inevitably never actually finish or get to enjoy the model, as I become quickly overwhelmed. So try to keep your designs simple at first, with experience your models will greatly improve and you will be much less frustrated.
  13. Johnny1360
    Yeah but the thing is most of them aren't on display more than a few weeks, then they move on to the next great set. Here at my local store, they don't seem to mind at all if I mess around with the display sets while they are building them in store. I would love to get the cast off set, just for whatever pieces do make through being displayed.
  14. Johnny1360
    Overall very happy with this set, as with most LEGO sets these days, I feel it was a bit over priced. My biggest gripe is that, when moving in reverse the tender derails, coming out of a curve, unless moving at a very slow speed. Strangely if you put a little weight in it, say batteries, the problem is resolved. Definitely a set I will have great fun with, modding and adding rolling stock. Wouldn't surprise me to see LEGO release a Locomotive that can be used as an alternate, within the next couple of years.
  15. Johnny1360
    I bet it turns right much better than it turns left, the problem of one wheel being further forward than the other, is not an easy problem to fix. I like what you have done so far but think it could use a little work. On a side note, having owned a few old Ford pickups, that used twin I beam suspension on the front, I never really noticed the benefits of such a setup and it could actually be fairly dangerous to drive, when the rest of the front end components become worn.
  16. Johnny1360
    Yes interesting indeed, looks like a shoulder pauldron from a mech/figure or some similar mech armor.
  17. Johnny1360
    I would very much be interested in such a list, as I could then use an existing profile more easily.
  18. Johnny1360
    Maybe the fork tubes from 42130 BMW bike, they are very easy to disassemble, although they may be a bit large. I don't think any of the other fork tubes would be big enough but I do know they are all pretty easy to disassemble into their respective components.
  19. Johnny1360
    Hmmm, this got me thinking, being over 60, my earliest memories as a child, pre-school age, I would pretend to be Superman and later even Batman, so not sure about this narrative. Unless of course you are talking about before LEGO even was around.
  20. Johnny1360
    Time for a fan, lol, great concept to work out, good luck, I will be closely following. An actual working vehicle is an ambitious project.
  21. Johnny1360
    Ah, yes, of course, you are correct.
  22. Johnny1360
    I totally agree, at one time it was unusual to see but for many years now, decades, you would be hard pressed to find any build that doesn't make use of SNOT. I think people just like saying it and it is said mostly to make them seem cooler or in the know. I know in the early 70's studs forward was the only way I could make helicopters with spinning rotors, of course this was pre-snot and virtually unheard of, now it is common place and really deserves no special acronym. As Trekkie said, likely an unpopular opinion but I think it's truly the case, no need to say it anymore.
  23. Johnny1360
    With the price increase and lower part count, I can understand why but I actually enjoyed some of the sets that included side builds, pieces of race track, finish line, camera crews, car haulers, garage sections and so on. Be nice if they would do that again. I do see those prices on the new sets and as much as I love the cars SC has turned out in the last couple of years, it will probably be the first year I don't just buy them when I see them but wait for a sale, they have always been a pretty good bargain for LEGO. Having said all that though, I am looking forward to the new wave, always some great building techniques, new parts and lots of stickers. Hopefully because it is such a small wave, there will be more, later in the year.
  24. Johnny1360
    I have been planning to implement a MILS solution for my city as well, my plan is to use the new road plates and actually make them into MILS joiner plates. Probably far more costly than what you are looking for but to be honest not sure of a good way to join the older road plates with your MILS units, without picking up a significant amount of bricks.
  25. Johnny1360
    Really nice level of detail, great job, are those stud shooter triggers, for the pedals? I have an over abundance of those darn things, good to see alternate uses for it.
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