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    If you have trouble identifying some parts, please feel free to post pictures, and many here might be able to help you. I've had the same problem trying to identify old parts for order (old incomplete sets), but with sine help from the forum I've always found them in the bricklink catalog. Don't be afraid to ask. There is only stupid answers... -ED-
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    You'll get my order as soon as you post a link! -ED-
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    I think the designs we have are good enough, but I would like to see them with 4 rather than 3 bevels as that would make them much stronger. I guess the reason they only come with 3 is the difficulty of mounting a 4th bevel... That probably also is the reason we never will see one with 4, after all it's made for kids... Luckily it's quite easy to modify the existing 4 l design to have 4 bevels. -ED-
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    I think it could be done, but at a large scale using motorbike wheels. I unfortunately don't have the time, but I may try to mock opp a little of the suspension... Maybe a good idea for a community project? EDIT: I've studied the second video, and I'm pretty sure it could be done. It would have to be large scale to be RC because the motors need space, but it should be possible to build it in a smaller scale as a push around model. I will make a few attempts at making the stesring and suspension work in small scale. If they are successful I will post an update. -ED-
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    I would like to see a set that combines PF-RC with Pneumatics. It should contain a new PF valve, or a new micro servo/motor to control the valve, as well as a new "PF buggy motor", and steering parts with more realism... Then all my technic dreams that are left (the long cylinders became real this year!!) would be fulfilled, and I would have to come up with new dreams... :) -ED-
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    I would also by one. Sent a PM... -ED-
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    I would suggest building a custom door. Do some searches in the "Lego Historic Themes" subforum. There are lots of ideas to custom build scale details... Besides, you might get more response in some of the other subforums, as it seems to be a mostly non technic modell. For moving parts and advances mechanics, this is the place. This is also the place for "model team", models with very accurate scale looks and simple Technic functions... It you plan to give the plane some functions, this is probably the subforum that will give you the best help. But for scale building a model, I would search a bit in the other subforums. What size do you want for the doors? Custom building any size can be achieved if the door is given a bit of thickness, but keeping it slim it might be hard to stray form the stud standards. If you give some exact measurements I could try to moc up something in LDD for you... -ED-
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    I have two of this part, a flexible 26 L axle. It seems quite useful, but hard to find a actual use for it... I have used it in two mocs. The first was a huge failure. In the second, the Linde inspired 3 ton forklift, it was used to make the steering wheel turn with the rear wheels. It would have been very useful if we could get it in other lengths, but as it was a part of the Flex lineup there is no hope it would happen... -ED-
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    You can spring load the cylinder to make it more in balance with the weight. This way, if done correctly, the cylinder needs to apply a small force to move the arm either way. You can use the standard lego shock absorber springs of different hardness, and test with the whole shock absorber assembly to find the right spring strength. I did this to make a pressure switch a few day ago: Link. -ED-
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    That's cute! Very nice design for using so few parts!! Does it have any functions apart form "fake" motor and steering? -ED-
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    Nazgarots compact pressure switch I needed a very high pressure for a project I've been planning for several years and never found time for... The first ideas and test builds where completed several years ago, but I never had time to look into using pneumatics with it, or at all get out of ideas stage. At the time pneumatic pieces where insanely expencive, so it was never a priority. As there has been coming more and more sets with pneumatics the last years I found it was the right time to take the challenge and move on with the model. But first I needed a pressure switch... This is what I came up with: It's made up of a primary unit consisting of two parts, the spring from a "shock absorber 6,5 L - hard spring" and a "Pneumatic Cylinder - Medium". Some may say that modifying parts is an illegal technique, but as non of the parts was damaged in the process and it's all original Lego, so I think this should be ok even for purists. It's a compact design containing only 12 pieces including bracing and pins, but hose excluded. It works very well, and the pressure can be controlled by adding different springs. I don't have a manometer to test the switching pressure, but hope that someone can test the pressure using different springs... Making the spring loaded cylinder was quite easy when I first had the idea. The spring was easy to get out. You only need to apply pressure to both sides at the bottom of the black rod, and push slightly to get the spring out. Se picture: Dismantling the Pneumatic Cylinder took a bit more of thought. I came up with this method: 1: Lift one of the corners of the cylinders top and insert a piece of flexible plastic or strong thin cardboard as I used. 2: Pull the cardboard/plastic along around the cylinder, and the top will pop off undamaged. 3: To install he spring you simply bend the rubber seal til it comes of the steel rod, and pull off the washer and the top. Then reassemble the cylinder with the spring in place. I forgot to take a picture of the disassembled Cylinder, but found this on google: Hope this can come in handy, and that you post your own designs. -ED-
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    Hi, I'm starting this tread to gather different pressure switch and compressor designs. Please add your designs to the thread, or link to them. I've been tinkering with a pressure switch design for a couple of days (only have time for a few hours a day...) and have come up with a compact functioning design for relatively high pressure applications (will be presented soon). I know there are many other designs out there, and would very much like to see others designs to get ideas to improve my design, or maybe finding a design that is better suited. I also faced some problems with half stud alignment of the old small pumps to make a efficient compressor, so I would very much appreciate if you could show your designs here. I hope this topic can be a resource for the community on pneumatic ideas, especially pressure switches and compressors. -ED-
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    This is an old idea. But nice of you to come up with it by yourself. -ED-
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    Sell it as a modded model, and makes sure to ask the creator first (or at least inform him of your intentions) and make sure you credit him/her when you sell it. There is no law preventing you from selling it, but it is normal etiquette to ask the creator first. Most creator are probably ok with it if they are asked, but might get disappointed if the find someone selling their mods or mocs without informing them. Best of luck with the sale. (Though I think you would get more money for the SW UCS sets, and then you could reinvest them in Technic... ;) (That's what I would do...) -ED-
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    Wow! That is a very nice motor! Good models as well! -ED-
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    This is well known method from the reel world. But nice work to find it out by yourself! Congrats! Similar systems are used with tower cranes as well, in order to make the hook stay at the same height when the carriage is moved along the boom. I researched a system to keep the hook in same height on a mobile crane with a extendable boom when the boom is extending at an angle. I hoped to simplify it by using a similar technique, but quickly found that because of the delta created by varying angle I had to find a dynamic solution. I ended up trying to use a RCX to multiplex motors to do it, but had to give it up because of a lack of programming skill. When I have time to learn more/better programming in C++ I will do a new attempt. By the way, this problem in a mobile crane is solved in the same way, a electronic unit that multiplexes the movement of the winch with the movement of the boom. Mobile cranes with this kind of setup can be found in construction sites replacing tower cranes. In order to move a load laterally like a tower crane they have to keep the hook level while changing the angle of the boom, or extending the boom. In a crane where the boom have vertical movement (angular movement) your solution would not work, but it's not without value as it can be applied to hoses for pneumatic cylinders, allowing the hoses to extend with the boom just as the cable in your implementation. -ED-
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    27 : 10 26 : 6 21 : 4 17 : 3 1 : 2 41 : 1
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    I can't see your video in the entry topic... It should still be a valid entry as you have the video here in a post that was last edited before the entry topic closed. You deserve votes, so it would be bad if you missed them because something is wrong with your post in the entry topic... Best of luck in the competition. -ED-
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    That is a good idea! Thanks for the tip. I'm really having trouble deciding between 10-12 models, but this way to do it will surely solve it. -ED-
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    I believe you are threading on thin ice... Anyway, saying that we would have Sunday to build and that the contest would be closed Monday gave room for interpretation, it could be at 12 PM on Sunday, or it could be during Monday. I had my model done several weeks ago, but I couldn't film it because of a problem with my camera, so I planned to borrow a camera the passed weekend to film it, and so I did. I had great problems uploading and editing the video, so I wasn't done before 11 PM in the evening, and the video wasn't available on YouTube before 00:30 AM Monday. I'm very happy the topic wasn't closed at 12 PM Sunday. But it would have been nice to know exactly when it would close... It is however my own responsibility to make sure I can meet a deadline, and having two small kids and a demanding job is not an excuse for bad planning. But I'm happy that as many entries as possible is allowed into the competition. So I think Jim has done a good job, and it was a good balance act to warn that he would soon close the contest and help those who had trouble with the video. Good work Jim! You could give it to me if you win. I would happily help you save some space for your Lego... ;) -ED-
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    Yes, I know the video is not the best. I tried to make it so that the important stuff came first, and then details later, but there is way to much "dead time" in the video. I would make another shorter edition if I had the time, but for now this is all I've got, and I had a lot of trouble uploading it as is... Not really sure why, but the editor of YouTube is kind of limited, and I had trouble adding the raw clips and cutting them. Probably need more experience and/or a better editor. Thanks for all the compliments. -ED-
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    I normally can find very little time to build, but this competition got me started on a model I had wanted to build for a long time. That is the nice ting with these competitions, they give the needed kick in the megablocks to get started on projects, even when time is sparse... I hope to be back with a new model soon, but it will probably be for the next competition as I have to overhaul the motor of two real cars first... Thanks for launching this competition, and best of luck to all participants! -ED-
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    Hi Video is out: I will make a full .lxf file of it, but no instructions are planned. Might take pics as I tear it down though... -ED-
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    37. LINDE INSPIRED FORKLIFT - 3 TON RC PF functions: - Drive by XL motor. - Steering by Servo - Mast tilt by M motor. - Fork lift by L motor. Manual functions: - Interchangeable carriages for equipment. - One Carriage with Adjustable interchangeable forks and towing hook. - Rear towing hook. - Removable LPG bottle. - Opening rear panels to allow access to remove counter weight (battery box). Fits both standard and LiPo/AAA box battery box. - Opening seat compartment to access technical functions (switch and PF recievers/Sbrick). Just like a real forklift where this gives access to motor or batteries. - Opening "hood" to switch battery box on/off Other functions: - Steering wheel that turns along with the servo. Achieved through flex axle from a Znap set. - Front, Rear and Work lights - controlled by manual switch Pictures: From behind; max turning angle. forks in top position. Front view; forks in top position. Cabin interior; dashboard above the wheel, heater with 3 "buttons" below the wheel, speaker in silver to the left and right of the dashboard, and hydraulics control on the right. The seat can barely be seen in the lower middle of the pic. Detail shot from the rear; light on, with the seat dismantled (it was very hard to show it in any other shots) Panels, interior and battery box removed; large motor for lift visible in the lower middle, and gear train for lift and tilt visible. Video: (Please excuse the music, it was to boring without, and I've never used music in a video before...) Finally, my video is uploading. It will be available here ( ), and I will add the video when it's done.I've had some trouble with my camera, and with uploading and editing the video but it will be up soon. Link to the discussion topic
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    This tured out to be a great entry! I love the complexity of it! You are getting a vote! =D -ED-
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