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Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
Page 185 currently (after editing some posts) has less bytes in its response than 170 but it's still not displaying Got the page up-and-running again. Not sure why the breaking had issues. -
Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
I probably have found the issue. Due to several large posts (very very very very very much empty markup), the maximum response size is probably exceeded. I have cleared four big posts and now the page does show content. These posts all happen to be made by @vean I will try to repost the content without the massive amount of markup. Page 170 has been fixed. -
Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
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Thanks Doc! Maybe I need to change the playability to a 7 and make it an even 7. Edit: done
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Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
Here is the complete post: Finally it's here; I present: 76042 SHIELD Helicarrier - Theme: Marvel Super Heroes; Avengers - LXF file [Brickset][BrickLink][Peeron] Errors: Bright Yellow (Tile 1 x 4 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Black Pattern) (Bricklink) does not attach to 15712 PLATE 1X1 W. UP RIGHT HOLDER. Black (Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, replaced with 60478 PLATE 1X2 W.SHAFT Ø3.2, therefore a construction is not placed correctly (this construction is left next to the model). Black (Technic, Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, replaced with 4519 CROSS AXLE 3M. Dark Orange (Minifig, Hair Female Mid-Length Swept Sideways) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, replaced with 11256 MINI WIG NO. 39. Transparent Light Blue (Tile 1 x 2 with Groove) (Bricklink) has only 3 attachment points, therefore the canopies of the Quinjets are to far forward. Transparent Light Blue (Tile 1 x 1 with Groove) (Bricklink) does not attach to 15712 PLATE 1X1 W. UP RIGHT HOLDER and 48729 STICK Ø3.2 W. HOLDER. 10× Light Stone Grey (Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins) (Bricklink) are in collision with 90498 FLAT TILE 8X16 and 88646 PLATE 3X4 WITH 4 KNOBS (due to an illegal build: the edges of the pin hole are slighty higher than the rest of the part). Due to an collision, both of the side panels aren't fully closed. Missing prints: Bright Red (Minifig, Shield Round with Rounded Front and Bullseye with Captain America Star Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Tile 8 x 16 with Bottom Tubes with Runway and SHIELD Logo Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Tile 8 x 16 with Bottom Tubes with Runway Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Hips and Legs with Dark Red Panels and Gray and Silver Knee Straps with Buckles Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Hips and Legs with Silver Leg Belt and Dark Azure Knee Pads Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Torso Female Silver Zippered Suit with Belt, Red Buckle and Dark Azure Lines Pattern (Black Widow) / Black Arms / Black Hands) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Torso Leather Trench Coat with Collar and Pockets and Silver Zipper Pattern / Black Arms / Reddish Brown Hands) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Torso Vest with Collar, Dark Red Panels and Pockets with Silver Zippers Pattern / Dark Red Arms / Light Flesh Hand Right / Black Hand Left) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Nick Fury Statuette) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Black (Hawkeye Statuette) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. New Dark Red (Iron Man Statuette) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Earth Blue (Torso Armor with Silver Star on Chest and Red, White and Reddish Brown Harness Pattern / Dark Blue Arms / Reddish Brown Hands) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Earth Blue (Torso Female Jumpsuit with Silver Zipper and Black Utility Belt Pattern / Dark Blue Arm with SHIELD Logo Pattern Right / Dark Blue Arm Left / Light Flesh Hands) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Earth Blue (Captain America Statuette) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Earth Blue (SHIELD Agent Statuette) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Dark Stone Grey (Hips and Legs with Black Open Coat and Knee Straps Pattern) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Light Nougat (Minifig, Head Dual Sided Reddish Brown Eyebrows, Stern Expression / Dark Red Goggles, Clenched Teeth Pattern (Hawkeye) - Stud Recessed) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Light Nougat (Minifig, Head Dual Sided Dark Orange Eyebrows and Chin Dimple, Neutral / Angry, Clenched Teeth Pattern (Captain America) - Stud Recessed) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Light Nougat (Minifig, Head Dual Sided Female Brown Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Light Brown Lips, Smile / Angry Pattern - Stud Recessed) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Light Nougat (Minifig, Head Dual Sided Female Eyelashes and Red Lips, Smile / Angry Pattern - Stud Recessed) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Reddish Brown (Minifig, Head Male Eyepatch, Black Goatee and Cheek Lines Pattern (Nick Fury) - Stud Recessed) (Bricklink) is not in LDD, not replaced with a different decoration. Missing stickers: Missing stickers! -
LoL That's what makes it hard to come up with a new modular that everybody likes.
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Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
Looking at the result in that post, the Helicarrier might actually be the cause of the problem. Let me see if I can get a link to the file. Here you go 76042 - S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier -
Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
We don't want to use Github for this. We are looking into a better solution. One which integrates better with other Eurobricks functionality. Using the API I can see that content has been returned from the server. Now I need to look into the reason of not rendering it. -
Missing files in the LDD Official Sets topic
Jim replied to Calabar's topic in Digital LEGO: Tools, Techniques, and Projects
Luckily, the main staff can provide that at the moment (sorry it took so long, but I will take a look now) -
REVIEW - 10264 - CORNER GARAGE INTRODUCTION A bit late to the party, but my car broke down during the review. I would love to have my car repaired so I can finish my review of the latest addition to the modular family. If only I could find a decent garage Well, whaddayaknow, LEGO City city has just welcomed a new 10264 - Corner Garage. Here's what TLG has to say about it: Drop by the LEGO® Creator Expert 10264 Corner Garage, where you’ll discover a world of fun and surprises! This amazing model comes with removable building sections for easy access to the highly detailed interior and comprises 3 stories. On the ground level there’s a 1950s-style gas station with fuel pump, kiosk and a vehicle workshop complete with a roll-up door, vehicle lift and tire mounter. At the mid-level animal clinic you’ll find an examination table, fish tank, and a waiting area with sofa, while on the upper level you’ll discover a well-equipped apartment with kitchen, TV, sofa, bed and a staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace with sun lounger, parasol and flower garden. The exterior of the building features a classic 1950s facade with signage, detailed windows and a decorative roofline, plus a sidewalk area with a tree and an ornate streetlamp. This charming addition to the Modular Buildings series has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience, full of nostalgia. Also includes a scooter, tow truck and 6 minifigures, plus parrot, bunny, dog, frog and fish figures. Reading the press release I somehow get a deja-vu. Let's rewind to the press release of the 10260 - Downtown Diner. This impressive model features removable building sections for easy access to the detailed interior, which comprises a ground-level 1950s-style diner with a large curved front window, red bar stools, jukebox, counter and an open-plan kitchen. Apparently, the ground level of new Corner Garage is supposed to match the Downtown Diner, since they are both dating back to the 1950's, at least their style is. They also both contain 6 minifigures and roughly the same part count and price. Later in this review we will find out if the ground levels actually match. For now, let's meet Jo and his newly built garage. Rectification!! Apparently, Jo is the name of the female owner. The mechanic is the dude, not the dudette. I never realized that Jo is a female name. Thanks to @guachi for pointing that out. PICTURES Pictures can be clicked to view hi-res versions. More pictures can be found in my Flickr album. DISCLAIMER This set has been provided by the CEE Team of TLG. It's not my goal to promote this set. It's my goal to give you an honest opinion about it. Therefore, the opinion in this review is my own and is in no way linked to TLG. SET INFORMATION Number: 10264 Title: Corner Garage Theme: Creator Expert Released: 2019 Part Count: 2569 Box Weight: 3 kg (approx) Box Dimensions: 57.7 x 47.4 x 8.6 cm Set Price (RRP): £ 159.99 / $ 199.99 / € 179.99 Price per Part: £ 0.062 / $ 0.077 / € 0.070 Links: Brickset, Bricklink THE BOX The box is quite high compared to other modular's boxes. I wonder what TLG's policy for box sizes is, since the dimensions of the Downtown Diner box are totally different, as you can see below. At first glance there are only five minifigures, but the vet is feeding the parrot on the second floor (a.k.a. mid-level). The right of the box shows the floor plan with the garage on ground-level, the animal clinic mid-level and the apartment on the upper-level. There's is even a rooftop terrace with a sun lounger and parasol. The back of the box shows some scenes going on in and around the Garage. The left side shows top views of the different levels. There's even a composition showing the Corner Garage in the same street as the Downtown Diner and the Assembly Square. Unfortunately, I just took the Assembly Square apart, so I can't reproduce this image entirely. CONTENTS OF THE BOX The box contains: 1x Sealed booklet 1x Tan 32x32 baseplate 2x Light bluish grey 16x6 plate 20x Numbered bag BOOKLET BASEPLATE The 32 x 32 baseplate is Tan colored, which isn't a real surprise. It has been used quite frequently the last couple of years. Admittedly, the Assembly Square had green baseplates, but the most recent modulars and the Old Fishing Store all had tan baseplates. PLATES The set comes with two 16 x 6 plates. BAGS 2 x 6 5 x 5 4 x 4 3 x 3 3 x 2 3 x 1 PART LIST The complete bill of material fills a whopping four pages. You'd expect more than 2569 parts, which indicates that there is a high diversity of different parts. MINIFIGURES The set includes 6 minifigures: Mechanic Gas station owner Vet Man Woman Girl Additionally you get a bunny, parrot, dog, frog and fish figures. GROUND-LEVEL Meet Jo, and his dog. Jo has just started building his new Corner Garage. His trusted four-legged companion is overseeing the build. Why wait with balancing the tires until the ground-level has been completed?! The car lift is operational too, so bring in the new customers. Click on the image to operate the car lift. The mechanism to operate the lift is quite ingenious. That's what I love about modular sets. They can surprise you in more than one way. Details like these make the modular building so attractive. The toolkit is both simple and amazing. I does remind me of one of the best MOCs ever, @Norton74's Service and Repair Shop, which takes these details to the next level. Next door, Jim is building his new Downtown Diner. Like Jo, he has already started his business, before construction has been completed. The diagonally positioned facade is built in a special way. Using the 1x2 Rounded Plates gives you the option to make diagonal connections. The combination with the 1x1 Round Brick is perfect. The rounded plate has been introduced in 2018, but it has been used in 79 sets already, which indicates its versatility. Another cool detail is how the garage door is operated. The garage door elements date back to the eighties, so they are not innovative. The mechanism to operate the door steels the show though. Usually you simply move the garage door, but now you can turn the wheel on the outside and the door goes up or down. You can click the images to operate the door. The ground-level has been completed, now has it?! Scooter girl needs fuel, but the gas station hasn't been built yet. Maybe she can get some food at Jim's, while Jo finishes the gas station. Jim hasn't been sitting on his hands either. Like the Garage, the Diner is taking shape as well. Here's a top view of the interior of the Garage. I would have loved to see the interior floor decorated with tiles. For me, this is more than a minor gripe. Throw in a bunch of extra tiles and design a proper floor. It adds so much more value, especially since the garage door opens up. The phrase cutting corners could not be more appropriate, given the name of this set. MID-LEVEL On the mid-level floor you will find the veterinarian's office. Not the most logical thing to have on a higher floor, since walking stairs isn't particularly convenient, or healthy, for dogs. But sometimes budget is limited, even for a doctor. Doc is working his magic on the little rabit. Only thing missing for real magic is a high hat and a wand The waiting area has a chair and a couch and it even sports a parrot of some sorts. Get comfortable and get yourself a cup of coffee while your cat or dog sets his beef with the parrot. UPPER-LEVEL The upper level floor, or penthouse if you will, shows a tenant a making a meal. It's almost a quarter past six, so he must be hungry. Don't forget to season your steak with some salt and pepper. Apart from the smaller center windows, the facade of the penthouse matches the one of the mid-level floor. His bathroom is rather compact, but at least it has proper ventilation. Still working on that steak?! He must be fan of well-done. ROOFTOP TERRACE After a day of hard work, the tenant can chillax in the sun lounger. And if it gets too hot, there's always the parasol. The sun lounger could have used a red 2x2 tile and possibly a small side-table with a wine glass on it. Not sure if it's comfortable, chilling on four studs. Other than that, I like these rooftop details. COMPLETED MODEL Say cheeeeeeese, for the grand opening of Jo's Garage. With a new garage comes a new tow truck. The hoist can be operated by turning the gear, which is cool. The style of the truck matches the fifties-style of the garage itself. Jo has even been able to come up with a nice payoff: By accident we meet. In the meanwhile, Dr. Jones is getting some fresh air. Ohhh, and to be clear...no snakes allowed! It would be fun if the set had a hidden snake somewhere. Jim has finished his Diner as well, so here's the fifties ensemble. This review is not about the Diner, but I would like to mention that I really love that set. Amazing details. And the ground floor is amazing. Easily one of my favorites. Granted, I have a love for diners, so loving it is easy. Here you can see the backside of both the Garage and the Diner. The slanting doors on the roof of the Garage add a nice touch. SUMMARY So, do both ground levels match the 1950s-style?! While the Diner clearly has a fifties-style ground floor, the Garage could be any style if you ask me. I don't think it's particularly recognizable as fifties-style. Does that mean I don't like the ground-floor of the Garage?! On the contrary. The ground-floor makes this set and I really like how it turned out. I love the garage door on the side and the dark green and white color scheme, using the red line to add some detail. The garage door mechanism adds some playability to the set. I also love how the facade been created with the rounded plates. What I absolutely don't like is the absence of tiles on the interior of the ground-floor. When you open the garage door, you can clearly see the baseplate. The interior of both the mid-level and upper-level floor are okay. Nothing spectacular. I still find it odd to find an animal clinic on the second-floor, but that might be normal where Jo lives. The facade of both levels are a bit too basic. Don't really like the color scheme and there is not much going on. The facade is neither good, nor bad. Mediocre or okay-ish are applicable here. So, do I like this set? Yes, I really like it. Do I love this set? Nope, there is no love going on. Of course, the love for a modular set is based on personal preferences, so your mileage probably varies (how applicable in this context). I can defintiely understand why this set doesn't receive universal praise. Somehow, it's a bit too....I don't know...ordinary, plain, basic or something?! When I look at the list of pros, I can't really come up with a long list of items either, which probably says it all. PROS Garage door mechanism Ground-level facade with gas station Good looking car with working hoist CONS No tiles on the interior ground-floor Mid-level and upper-level facade a bit basic Misses the magic of some previously released modular sets SCORE How do I rate this set? 7 DESIGN Upper levels are a bit basic. Ground-floor is cool though. 7 BUILDING EXPERIENCE Modulars are always fun to build. But nothing going on to warrant a higher grade. 7 FEATURES The garage door, car lift and working hoist are fun. 7 PLAYABILITY Kids can probably have fun with this set. 7 PARTS Like other modular, lots of various parts. 7 VALUE FOR MONEY Okay-ish, like everything else in this set. 7,0 NICE ADDITION TO THE MODULAR CITY Thanks you for reading this review. All pictures can be found here.
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Actually, I have contemplated on making a Swerve Drive robot too. I love the concept. I might give it a go one day. I still need to post an update. I do have a "working" prototype. I was busy programming the thing, but life happened
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Mindstorms One Kit Builds
Jim replied to Coder Shah's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
No thanks I really like the concept of "C-models" and we can use some Mindstorms coolness on the frontpage. (I will try to frontpage more of the great things in this forum)- 39 replies
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Hi Shah, Welcome to EB! Very cool build! Can you add a picture to your post? That will make it easier to frontpage- 39 replies
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EV3 Firmware 1.04 and 1.05
Jim replied to Tcm0's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Because of the lack of EV3 support. It’s a great sensor and it’s too bad it’s not (properly) supported anymore. -
EV3 Firmware 1.04 and 1.05
Jim replied to Tcm0's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Ahhh yes....the infamous IRLink Sensor. -
EV3 Firmware 1.04 and 1.05
Jim replied to Tcm0's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Why do you need version 1.04 or 1.05? -
It’s not about negative or positive. It’s the tone of voice that’s completely unnecessary.
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Is it really that hard to not be such a keyboard warrior and discuss things in a mature and constructive fashion? I really don’t get why people act like this online (and offline for that matter). TLC is still widely used among AFOLs btw. http://www.brickwiki.info/wiki/TLC_vs_TLG
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Wow, nice review Doc! Good busy as we say in The Netherlands
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Generic Contest Discussion
Jim replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I will be away for four weeks from the 19th of April till the 18th of May and I am very busy at the moment. So having a big contest is probably not the best idea. Can we come up with a simple contest or joined activity? The idea of doing something with GBC is still in my mind. Making a decent GBC is pretty complex, so instead of a contest we could do a theme month (or rather, six weeks). Venture into the world of GBC together?! Just thinking out loud here. -
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A bit late, but great review @VBBN Lots of cool details. I'm sorry I didn't have the time to do a combined review.
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[REVIEW] 42083 - Bugatti Chiron
Jim replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi, Welcome to EB! You could do worst for a first set -
Technic 2019 Set Discussion
Jim replied to dimaks13's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Actually 1975 And I was indeed born very young. And coincidentally on my birthday