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I didn't say that: One motor for one function is simply not efficient. And that would not be a technical prowess. Especially when there are servo motors now. For example, to do 50 functions with 10 motors or less, I call that efficiency, ingeniuity, technical prowess and fun. Now, are we on the same page? I totally understand you and respect your thoughts. And I agree with you on functionality other than putting every XL-motor in every space available to make a set "move". I really like to "play" with what I build, therefore we differ in this area. But that's the soul in LEGO Technic. Some think in one way, some think the other. Many thanks again. -
Many thanks, dear coinoperator.
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Yes, I agree with you and isn't that exciting? Pushing the boundaries of space inside an already complex mechanism, weight and structural integrity? I am watching Sariel and I am in awe with his moddings, MOCs. And yes, 42030 (I did not build it but) may be the most uninspired flagship you ever built, even though it comes from LEGO itself. But this may not be the case for the upcoming Liebherr, just because it is huge and have tens of functions and motors etc. I applaud you for your design (even if I didn't watch/see it) and I think that tow truck design of yours is another marvel. And you yourself wrote the word "crammed" when explaning your own design... I believe that is an accomplishment for you and constructive indirect progress for LEGO Technic in general. Don't you think we are on the same page?
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Then I should give my opinions to you both :) First of all, thank you for your comments. I perfectly understand that you are NOT into RC and motors all around. Of course these are your opinions and I completely respect them. But: (hehe) There are people like me, who would like to sit on their armchairs and watch what they have built (even a LEGO Technic set with instructions) with so much functions that you would forget in some time. And @Erik Leppen, why do you think that the technical prowess would go down, if the 42009 could move backwards and forewards with all those incredibly well thought wheels through motors and RCs? I think the technical prowess would get even higher because it would be a crazy task to achieve those movements. Seldom "toys" in the world would have that complexity and what's more exciting (for me) would be that I would have built (assembled) it myself. I wouldn't just get it out of a box and click on "ON" and get a fancy remote in my hand. So the word "toy" would vanish into oblivion by itself. (My opinion.) I don't have a 42030, I didn't build it, so, I can not give any comments on the "boredness" level of the building of the set, but, still I am one of the LEGO Technic lovers who likes to play with what he builds. So yes, it becomes a "toy" in some sense, but it is a real set with thousands of pieces. For the price, maybe LEGO can give options. Non-motorized, motorized, XL-motorized etc. And for God's sake, which complex LEGO Technic set is cheap, even without motors and RC (i.e. Bugatti Chiron). Many people save money to buy a LEGO Technic set. And @suffocation, do you think "cramming" motors and their mechanisms into an already complex mechanical marvel is an easy thing to do? Finally; for giving my whole opinion, there comes the HUGE Leibherr R9800. LEGO announced that giant as the new "flagship" model. Doesn't that show, that the LEGO Technic buyers are more into RC and motors AND complexity AND functionality AND technical prowess? In the future, wouldn't you like to see a LEGO Technic drone, in cooperation with, say, GoPro with a rechargable Li-Ion super-powerful battery pack? Or a 8*8 monster which can really move like The Rover on Mars? Or even better? In my point of view, yes, I loved to build the Chiron, but now I put it on a special lit bookshelf. Am I happy with it? Yes. Of course, I think it is almost a masterpiece. But would I want to ALSO see it move super fast with RC and motor(s)? YES! Of course, there are "cult sets" like the Falcon. That, should, in my opinion definitely be "preserved" after being built. And I definitely and will always support MOCs, because even "LEGO needs to see, what can be further achieved by LEGO". (Yes, I talk too much.) As always, many many thanks for your precious contributions to my topic. Looking forward to hearing your opinions, comments and thoughts, I send my, Best Regards, Idris
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I can not create a topic in the Eurobricks Shopping Forum. Is there a restriction? Many thanks, Idris
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Many thanks to all of you, most appreciated. Beat Regards, Idris
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Hi Again, I can not find an unopened boxed set of 42030 in perfect condition. I of course will pay as long as the price is not "over the clouds". I live in Istanbul. Can anyone help me in this? Many thanks in advance, Idris PS: The admins can lead me to a "buying-selling" topic, if any, because I couldn't find one as a newbie.
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I see some LEGO Technic sets being "stunt racers", they are RC and of course with motors but even the new set can not really go straight, if not going backwards. Well? Why? Yes, in those sets, the line between a LEGO Technic set, being a "toy" or a clever set of assembly and patience becomes thick, but, Why not make some of these "stunt racers" go incredibly fast with a coomplex differential system? Again, if LEGO is paying millions for car/super car brands like Porsche and Bugatti, why is there not the RC XL motor or an even better "option", created by LEGO? Think about the Crawler, for example. Why does LEGO not produce a powered set for crawler but there are MOCs for it? Don't get me wrong, I applaud people creating MOCs, giving extreme effort on modding the actual sets, and I applaud LEGO for giving way to modders, but, In my opinion, if LEGO creates a powered and RC version of a set, I am sure the MOC experts would work for even better moddings. For example, the 42070 has its flaws. Being a 6*6 Truck, the differential system is beautiful, but even the XL Motor, in my opinion, is not enough. Also the "legs" of 42070 (simply put) create obstacles for a real off-road "experience", while the truck's system is capable. If you take out the "side legs", the truck becomes a real off-roader. But there may be an option to raise the legs fully-up, for example. The 42009 is a gorgeous giant, but it moves by hand. I think this is a real lack. And the crane "ropes"... Why is it fabric? Why not, say a steel-based thread? I am sure the static engineers would make a system that would not break the teeth of the cogwheels, and make, for example 42009, able to lift approx. 25-30 kgs. or more. Those above are only a few examples. What do you kindly think? Many thanks in advance, Idris
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Very sincerely, I can only say a big “THANK YOU”, dear allanp. Your huge but most informative comment is incredibly informative like a “newbie-in-the-forum” like me :) The thing I saw and wanted to emphasize in Technic Sets, is that, for example, why not make the 42009, moving with XL motors by RC, like you perfectly showed an example of how real-life giants can be remotely controlled. In that case, yes, there may be up to 4 RC units and a lot of XL motors and other connections, and the complexity would go “haywire”, AND it will be much more expensive, but wouldn’t it be a thrill? And LEGO Technic sets have always been expensive, but so is the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle.. In that sense, I found the 42030 Volvo, very well thought, even being a 2017 set. In the light of the above, do you think we should look for MOCs or create our owns? Why does LEGO do not get into such sets? Are 3-4 RC sets enough for 2019? Finally, please think about the new Leibherr Giant to be released this August and I will buy it immediately, because this was what I’m talking about and even one of the reasons of this topic. What do you kindly think? Many thanks for your contribution again and, Best Regards, Idris I totally agree.
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Hi again, Especially the Technic Fans part of this community, hosts people from almost all ages, say 9+ So, I think, this is a tough question: What do you think: Should the newer sets have more models which are: * More complex but without motor(s) and/or RC, * More complex and with motor(s) and RC, * Less complex but without motor(s) and/or RC, * Less complex and with motor(s) and RC, * Stay in the same "choice/production system by LEGO" or, * Leave the moddings/mods to the MOC creators? You may say that "it depends", you may say that "the topic is stupidly created because some are more into classic models with lots of mechanical but not motorized/RC parts, some do, so there is no definitive answer to this", BUT, I would kindly like to have your OWN thoughts. For example; I would like to see a Bugatti Chiron Set which has the same complex system, but also being able to be remote controlled and capable of reaching at least 25 km/h. Take this topic like a poll with detailed answers with intra-members-communication, as well. I hope I made myself clear. Many thanks in advance and, Best Regards, Idris
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Why the upper age limit???
Idris replied to Idris's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Dear aeh5040, Since this is the LEGO Technic area, my question was only related to the LEGO Technic sets' upper age limits. You're right, people love "toys". But in my opinion, many LEGO Technic sets, are not toys. Many cars are not built in the complexity of a 2000+ piece LEGO Technic set... Very interestingly, I learnt here that 2019 series don't have an upper age limit for LEGO Technic, I rushed to the LEGO store and I have recently bought the Bugatti Chiron and saw that the upper age limit is gone. What's more, the lower age limit is 16 for that set. Therefore I saw that LEGO saw what I saw, after 42 years of producing LEGO Technic sets and I didn't see the 2019 ones. In the light of the above, this topic is nicely concluded. My sincere thanks for your contribution. Best Regards, Idris -
I have my "big boy pants", brickless_kiwi, I built the Bugatti Chiron in 185 minutes non-stop with no problems. (I suggest you try that before talking about MOCs and "brains" .). I love sets like 42070 because they are large, RC and multi-functional. I think that's why 42070 is a king. (Maybe not THE King, but is a King.) And that's why I started this topic and what I come up with is mostly the Bugatti Chiron and the 8868. As a 41 year-old CPA, I'll surely try to have some time (still being single has its good sides) to look at the MOCs as well, but now what I am looking for in this topic are sets, rather than MOCs. Thank you for your contribution to my topic. All the Best to NZ, Idris You're right Johnny1360, I am a "newbie" in this forum, but not in the world of LEGO Technic. If you "follow the instructions" correctly, you can also build a spaceship. In my opinion, this does not mean that it is not hard or complex. This topic is based on talking about the hardest, or let's say the most complex sets ever built by yourselves. MOCs are, in my opinion can be a part of a different topic. As I wrote a little earlier, I built the Bugatti Chiron in less than 200 minutes, non-stop. Therefore, I am looking for challenges regarding LEGO Technic sets, in the light of your experiences. Thank you for your contribution to my topic. Best Regards, Idris
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Dear nerdsforprez, Thank you for the warm welcome . I really wanted to ask what I wanted to ask above and that was it. I think what you just gave me was a warm and big welcome to the club by your reply and I really mean it.. I am a 41 years-old CPA and LEGO Technic has always been my “love” for building things while clearing my mind. After a decade past my latest Technic set, while searching for a duplo for my 3 years old nephew, I found myself in the “Wonderland”, again. And I understood that many things have changed but some didn’t. Anyways, I really appreciate your precious contribution to my topic. It was most helpful. Best Regards, Idris That’s incredible news and I would be waiting for your MOC (did I say it right?). I always appreciate people who “create”. That’s why I watched almost 30 LEGO Technic mod and moc videos on YouTube and I was thrilled. I am a 41 years old CPA and I understood that I missed LEGO Technic, a lot.. Many many thanks for your contribution to my topic. Best Regards, Idris
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You are perfectly right, dear allanp and the problem is solved, 42070 works and moves perfectly. Many thanks, Idris Dear Yevhen, you are right, it IS complex but I simply missed to put two gears and managed to put them in place with the help of the tvizzers of one of my ex-gfs Now everything works fine, thank you for your concern and Best Regards, Idris
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Sorry, but I think there is no need to act like this with these emojis above. I am trying to be as kind as possible and I am a “newbie” here. I may not think as you think. You could be as informative as allanp. Whatever. Dear Erik, Special thanks to your almost-philosophical reply.. This was what I kindly wanted to read, learn, understand and be informed, including some specific set codes.. I appreciate your patient, informative and detailed reply.. Best Regards, Idris Dear allanp, Many thanks for your kind reply. I simply do not care if there are any time-restraints on the other threads. I thought, new and existing members can give their thoughts to this thread as well.. I don’t know if this is against the forum rules. I just wanted to know what the members of this forum would talk about the thoughest to build/complex/hardest sets they have ever came accross with, that’s all. If there is something wrong with the above, I can close or erase the topic. Thanks for your patience and, Best Regards, Idris
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Dear nerdsforprez, I think the thread goes perfectly, because I kindly wanted to know the most complex/hard LEGO Technic set ever in the members’ opinions from day one until today. Therefore, the posts are perfectly relevant to the topic. Many thanks for your comment. Idris
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Dear Erik, Many thanks for your detailed reply. I will surely look at these threads, however, I would like this thread to be the 2019 version of them. For example, in your opinion, including the newest which is the most complex? Best Regards, Idris
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Hi again, Sorry if I am repeating a topic but I am new in here. Also, I think this topic can stay as long as LEGO Technic exists Including the latest (2019) LEGO Technic sets/models, which do you think is the “hardest to assemble”, complex/though, etc. You understood me. For example, in my opinion, still the 1275 part - 42070 - 6*6 40th year edition 2017 Towing Truck is one of the “kings”. Waiting for your kind and precious thoughts and opinions. All the best, Idris
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Many thanks for your interest and thought. Mine was a “gear” problem and it is now solved. But again, many thanks for your contribution. Best Regards, Idris
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Job done, 42070, perfectly working now thanks to you, dear suffocation, extremely appreciated! And many many thanks to all of you who gave their precious thoughts! All the best, Idris
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Dear suffocation, yes, I know this image, however the red differential does not have any place to place a third gear inside, please have a look: I take my word back, I just saw the place! Sorry! :)
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Why the upper age limit???
Idris replied to Idris's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I agree with you, but I also agree with suffocation’s post about parents. However, specifically for LEGO Technic, the sets are extremely well thought, designed and produced. Therefore LEGO, in my opinion, has to give some age limits for the younger (0-10 years, for example, because the parents may not be that well educated etc.) or let’s say sets, which are NOT Technic. By the way, I had NO idea that the 2019 sets erased the upper age limit for Technic. (I think they thought like me). So I thank your and TeriXeri’s post for the information. That was why I exactly started this topic and got my answer. Maybe a further “touch”, would be to add an “infinite” symbol next to the lower age number. :) That said, I thank any and all of you who have contributed to this topic. It’s so good to communicate with intelligent and kind people like yourselves. Thank you and, Best Regards, Idris -
Many many thanks on your reply, I’ll put the red gear, however the red differential casing doesn’t look to “firm” a third gear.. Did I mis-install or uncorrectly install the red differential casing? Best Regards, Idris