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Gray Gear replied to Polo-Freak's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Does anyone have experience with this part: I am especially interested how much play there is in the Gray gear axle (up/down/left/right), and if it is possible to push an axle through all the way or not. I'd like to use this as the only mounting point and I am Wondering if it is suitable.- 5,506 replies
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[MOC] Ferrari LaFerrari 1:8
Gray Gear replied to T Lego's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Not really my kind of car, but definitely an amazing piece of work. I especially enjoyed the dynamic suspension, which is something I have never seen before. -
gyroscope unicycle
Gray Gear replied to Diamabolo's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
That's pretty awesome! I like how it starts spinning after it completed the wire course -
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX
Gray Gear replied to danielsmocs's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I really like the way the wheel arches have been shaped, especially that rear door is amazing, with that small offset. The rear is pretty recognizable, the taillights are great. But I think the front looks a lot more like an Evo V than an Evo IX. There is way too much orange in the headlights, and the Front looks kinda older Evo-ish as well. I know the Evo IX front is really hard to do, I tried and failed in 1:8 Scale already -
I have to agree about the CADA Pins. While most CADA bricks have decent quality, the pins really are trash. They break easily during normal building, and especially during disassembly. I recommend just dumping them right away and getting some better quality ones from another brand. I use mostly non-LEGO bricks, this is no LEGO-fanboy trashtalking the competitors.
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[MOC] Tiger II full RC
Gray Gear replied to Gray Gear's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
@gyenesvi Yes, I chose the small scale both to keep the looks clean and the project size small. This is my first Tank MOC ever after all, so better to start out small! @2GodBDGlory Yes, those micro motors really are a game changer. They were the initial reason I built this MOC. @GerritvdG Thanks m8! -
Hi there everybody! It's been a while since I posted anything here, but allow me to present my latest Project: A small scale Tiger II tank! Years ago when I got first into World of Tanks Blitz, the Tiger II was my favorite tank. I still play it sometimes, so I decided to build it. My goal for this Tank was simple: To get all the functions big RC tanks have in a small scale tank model, and still make it look good. - RC driving (powering the front drive sprocket) - RC turret rotation - RC gun elevation/depression - Suspension system to replicate the torsion bar suspension From the beginning it was clear that this would not be possible using LEGO electronics due to the size constraints. I used a CADA Battery box, 2x M motor (drive) and 2x Micro motor (Turret+Gun) to power the tank. The rest of the Tank can be built with 100% LEGO with some minor color changes, especially on the insides to save money. Building istructions are on Rebrickable I hope you like my little gray cat and am looking forward to your comments Gray Gear
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@930 Turbo That sounds very interesting. If you do manage to fit a reverse Gear to my 6 speed gearbox design I'd love to see it
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@930 Turbo I think quite difficult. There is a reason I haven't done it. I experimented with a 5+R version on the RX-7, and while it did work a lot of friction was introduced into the drivetrain, especially in reverse. I prefer to have a very smooth drivetrain instead of one with reverse and a lot of friction. A 6+R transmission would be a lot more difficult still. How to activate the reverse gear using the gear lever, when all 6 gears are already blocked?
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The Impossible
Gray Gear replied to dickylaban's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Compared to how big-headed this guy is, Megamind looks average. But all that space in his head seems to be empty, as he can't comprehend that he himself is the reason why his MOC threads look like train wrecks. I love how he thinks he pulled a smart move on the forum users while making himself look like the biggest coward at the same time by editing his comments. -
The Impossible
Gray Gear replied to dickylaban's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
That's the spirit. Build the MOC for yourself first. Afterwards sell it for a price that makes sense, and if people like it they can build it too. -
The Impossible
Gray Gear replied to dickylaban's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Well you should, but it depends on the size of the MOC. I sell two MOCs for a similar price (20 Bucks), but they both have 10x as many pieces as this creation here. For good 3000-4500 bricks Technic supercar this price is normal on RB, but not for such a small creation its just greedy. -
The Impossible
Gray Gear replied to dickylaban's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
You act like a child. If you present a MOC in a modest way makes you likable, and people will compliment you, no matter if the MOC is great or just O.K. But if you Announce your MOC like a gift from the heavens you set expectations the MOC can't meet, and makes you look conceited to boot. Calling it "impossible" and "beautiful work of art and technology" just makes you look big-headed. The audience in this Forum are talented builders with lots of experience, not a bunch of easily-impressed noobs like on FB. Technical discussions are appreciated here, and constructive criticism. -
Sometimes, yeah. As long as the rubber band is new and very strong this is probably fine, and a lightweight solution. That's actually quite ok I'd say. I think a lot of people here spend a lot longer for some of their bigger MOCs. Creating Instructions for my last 1:8 Technic Car MOC took 100+ hours, over 2 weeks of time taken off work to do it... What programm are you using? That doesn't sound right. I have made instructions for both system and technic builds (both involving functions) and I haven't noticed any difference in difficulty making the instructions
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[MOC/MOD] - Harry Potter: Movie in a Box
Gray Gear replied to gilderoy_blockhart's topic in LEGO Licensed
Awesome! I love all the school's emblems, and that little Horntail especially! -
Interesting, I have never seen a LEGO camera car before. I like the suspended camera arm, but I am not a fan of fixing the camera in place with a single rubber band Regarding this: you can still update your title by editing the first post. Just look at how other theads are named to get an idea how things are done here
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@OnyyX No real progress to be honest. I have been working on different Projects (one of which will appear on EB very soon). At the moment I don't feel technic cars that much tbh. After 4 1:8 technic cars in a row I need some diversity I think
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I am not saying TLG doesn't deserve praise for a brick they developed. I am saying that they should not get a patent for something that is not a new idea. After all TLG is just as quick to pick up new brick designs and ideas from other companies as the competitors are from TLG (flip-flop beams is a perfect example)
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This must be ironic. Mechanisms like the wave selector have been used in real world applications, like in motorbike transmissions for example, for decades at least, probably centuries. Its not rocket science, TLG just took an existing mechanism and made it work in the Brick world. This is like complimenting TLG for their pneumatic system. This is not new tech, and a patent should not be possible on an idea that exists already.