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  1. Jim
    I think there might even be room for a powered gearbox. Nice idea I will make version 1.0 of the chassis without gearbox and go from there.
  2. Jim
    The Ferrari uses the XL motors powering even bigger bevel gears. I need to test this setup. Currently the speed coming from the motor matches the speed delivered to the wheels, so it's 1:1. (there's gearing up and gearing down) When I switch the two red gears on the L motors for two the smaller green version, it gears down twice, delivering more torque. Great to hear that this setup will work.
  3. Jim
    I am working on a full RC version of the 42039. In LDD I am trying to figure out the best motor setup, regarding motor positions, power, speed, etc. Bruno's Ferrari 458 Spider uses two motors to drive the car, so I figured; why not use more or less the same setup. For more torque I can swap the green and red gears, gearing it down a bit. My question is; how acceptable is a solution like this? It's probably better to use a diff, because the motors can spin at slightly different speeds. But practically; how good or bad is this solution...on a scale from 1 to 10. PS don't look at the motors not being properly connected, beams not properly braced etc. I am just interested in your opinion of the gearing mechanism.
  4. Jim
    Not a big fan of "yet another loader", but I must admit.....this one is very well done! It's compact, looks great, works like a charm. My compliments
  5. Jim
    We will stick to a single 2015 topic, but we can start a dedicated 42043 topic.
  6. Jim
    Again, let's stick to the topic. No betting. Lazors, lizards.... I am about to lock this topic until the toy fair. This is getting nowhere.
  7. Jim
    Nothing has been confirmed. We've only seen a tiny prelim image. Please stop asking these useless questions.
  8. Jim
    STOP ASKING FOR PICTURES! This has nothing to do with the conversation. Please stick to 2015 Set Discussion and Speculation. There's a forum completely devoted to events.
  9. Jim
    By the way; this turns out to be a very useful part: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=15100 It's very convenient when linking beams together.
  10. Jim
    This one is actually progressing nicely I am even working on a fully motorized version. Have been rebuilding the chassis in LDD tonight, to figure out the best motor placement. There's ample space, so the possibilities are endless.
  11. Jim
    Okay, lets STOP asking people for the photo. This is getting out of hand. Be patient and wait for the toy fair. Or ask someone via PM or email or whatever, but stop begging in this topic.
  12. Jim
    To all people posting their email address in this topic. Please listen to Blakbird. We know the intentions of the OP are good, but your email address will be publicly available for everyone to abuse.
  13. Jim
    I share your feelings. I like this set a lot. Working on a full review as we speak.
  14. Jim
    Correct. For the video you will still need the IR receivers. If you need to place them outside the model, it's ok.
  15. Jim
    Merged topics
  16. Jim
    Yes, that's in the spirit of the contest. Assuming you reserved some space inside your model. Yup
  17. Jim
    Hehe
  18. Jim
    No problem! I will "see the manual gearbox through the fingers" as we commonly say in Holland
  19. Jim
    It's actually a good question. The idea is obviously that the gearbox is powered by a motor, so you can operate the model remotely. But I haven't explicitly mentioned it in the rules. Are there lots of entries already using a manual gearbox?
  20. Jim
    Isn't it a matter of simply moving one of the little switches on the remote to make the motor turn the other way around. Oops, didn't see your answer
  21. Jim
    Don't worry about me. I will see them when I see them
  22. Jim
    If I sold everything I didn't use, I would have very little LEGO left. Keep it.
  23. Jim
    You guys are correct. I will lock this topic and Doc can start a new one with actual WIP content
  24. Jim
    Okay guys, let's stop the desperate cry for pictures, and teasing. I know you are all eager, but this isn't helping anyone. So let's wait till the Toy Fair or use the PM for picture requests.
  25. Jim
    Sweet! it's a great model. Enjoy building it. Congrats again!
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