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    @Blakbird: I see what you are saying, it probably will have trouble realligning after the 90 degree rotation. @ dhc6twinotter: Thank you for all these different designs, but having two turntables really will not fit with the model. @EyesOnly: No, I need some space for the wires to go through . I will keep trying! tim
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    @Blakbird, how well do you think the last solution I posted will work in practice? tim
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    I too thought of using those threaded axles, but I would like to find a solution without ordering parts. What do you think of the one I just posted? tim
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    Except the time it takes to dissemble, rebuild and test over again. In my testing, I discovered that the dual turntable technique required too much space, and I need a smaller solution. While messing around I came up with this idea to keep the turntable halves together. I tested it myself, and the two halves stay together, obviously only when the two sides match up. I would have to keep the other two ends of it open so I could run the wires through the middle. What do you all think about this solution? tim
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    I have learned something new from the video, always mute videos of creations that use the nxt motor! Aside from that horrible noise the motor makes, I really like how well your crawler drives, especially with the third party tires. tim
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    Thanks for all the advice and suggestions guys! I have a few problems though, I do not believe it is a balance issue. The separation occurs when I am trying to scale some obstacle, and the the superstructure and base are at odd angles. For example, when the front of the machine is being supported by the bucket, and the back by the legs. Also, I only need a few wires to go through the center. While there is not enough space for doubling up on the turntables, I may try some form of central axle, so that there is always pressure holding the two ends together. Is there any way of having a central axle without using two turntables? And one that would not be pulled apart easily? @Efferman: In your crane you have pictured there is no bracing surrounding the turntable. Do you think the studless turntable is that much stronger? Should I try to switch the studded version for the studless? thim
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    Hello, Recently I faced the difficulties surrounding one of the weakest Lego parts, the turntable. In my latest MOC, a second try at a walking excavator, the turntable separates when playing around with it. Both the top and bottom half are solidly built. The only weakness lies in the connection of the two. In this project I am using the old style studded turntables. Here is an early picture of the MOC (dont want to give it all away ). Since this photo, I have completed almost the entire cab and super structure. While the turntable did not separate during the early phases, as the weight increased, so did the separation of the different sides of the turntable. I have searched around online, and I cant seem to find any solutions to the problem. One idea I had was to increase the surface area of the area around the turntable, like the picture below, although I have no idea whether it will help or not. I would appreciate any suggestions, as I am really at a loss for ideas. tim
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    Are you building according to the official Unimog set, or your own version? The chassis looks nice so far. tim
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    I like your valve mechanism, its super compact! tim
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    Welcome to Eurobricks! You are definitely off to a good start for only a month! I look forward to seeing more from you. tim
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    Mine was completely IR, although not quite to the scale of the other trucks . http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=478902 tim
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    I believe it works by turning one battery pack on and the other off, not entirely sure though. tim
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    I wish you could build it in a better color scheme, I am sure it will still be awesome though! tim
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    That is one huge grader! I think the wheels almost look too small . Great work though! tim
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    That is a really clever video, nice job. The truck works great too. tim
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    I love the way the proportions look! Excellent job with the stickers as well. tim
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    I would love to have this model on my shelves, it dwarfs my attempt at a rotator town truck! tim
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    I have always loved forest machinery. I should think about building a forwarder next. tim
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    I have a set of those team losi tires. They are awesome! Super grippy and with the foam inserts provide a nice lift for my crawler. I would definitely recommend them. tim
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    If you replace plastic gears with metal, the axles themselves would be the next weakness. Then it would be the connectors, and the the motors and then.... I think sometimes you have to accept that Lego can be pushed only so far, and you must work around those weaknesses. That is an interesting way of working around weak gears, I will have to give it a try. tim
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    I love how you connected the L motor to the rotating gun! tim
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    I think I have actually seen one of these in real life, they are sort of funny looking in person. I love all of the details you added, including the use of half bushes as bevel gears. Nice job! tim
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    Wow, once complete, this will be an awesome guide! Thanks for all of your work Blakbird! tim
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    Looks nice, I would love to see a more detailed picture. You can upload your photos to brickshelf.com (800 pixels wide by 600 tall max) and then link them to Eurobricks with no size limits! tim
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    I would love to see a video of it, especially with the buggy motor. I bet it is fast! tim
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