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  1. Jim
    Very nice video review!! I did like the build, but I must admit that there's nothing spectacular. Great to see the Train remote is doing a great job. Would be great to have a special remote for these kind of vehicles. I will add a link to your video review in my written review, if that's okay with you.
  2. Jim
    You could use Bricklink to order different wheels. Won't be that expensive. And you are definitely joining the contest mister!
  3. Jim
    Great! Will take a close look when I get home tonight
  4. Jim
    Interesting topic. Will get back to you later (little time right now).
  5. Jim
    I love it! Very original and well executed.
  6. Jim
    Hi Bruno! Welcome to EB! Nice of you to join. Technic is actually one of the biggest and most active themes on EB I will move this topic to the right forum now.
  7. Jim
    Though one. I don't think this model would make it as an official Technic set, but it is an example why I accepted Model Team at first. It's definitely more Technic than Model Team.
  8. Jim
    Hope you will join more often, because this is a great entry!
  9. Jim
    You did understand the rules correctly and I allowed Pneumatics. So go ahead and use Pneumatics if you will. But the purpose of the contest is create a mini model that's as close to an official mini model as you can get. Imagine your set being designed and sold by LEGO.
  10. Jim
    I would be suspicious if you didn't
  11. Jim
    Back in the days, the sets contained a lot less parts than the recent ones. But according to my own rules; this would quality for entry To make a comparison; this was the flagship in 1984. 347 parts! And this was the mini set (no pneumatics):
  12. Jim
    Because we are looking for an official Mini model and none of these ever have pneumatics. That's why I disallowed PF and other electronics. So in all fairness; I should indeed have disallowed Pneumatics, but I didn't The Mini sets look like this and normally they contain around 150 parts. I have increased the part limit a bit, but this is still the kind of entry I was expecting. Or something like this: Or this:
  13. Jim
    Okay, so recap. Cutting tubes is allowed Official available lengths only (so it reflects the actual available tubes, see bricklink) Every tube counts as a single part, so 10 tubes is 10 parts Something like this? Or should we just ignore the available lenghts rules and allow every length. Agreed, I shouldn't have allowed Pneumatics for the mini contest. But since I already allowed it, we need to work this out.
  14. Jim
    I tend to agree with you, but it can be interpreted in multiple ways. If TLG provides a single tube to be cut....it's a single part in the inventory. So we need to find a consensus on this matter. I can vaguely remember cutting tubes in an official set.
  15. Jim
    Cool
  16. Jim
    I would love to see what you've come up with. You can create another topic and we'll discuss it over there
  17. Jim
    If others agree to this I am willing to let it go. My point was that the model could be made without cutting things, but pneumatic tubes could be an exception. And all tubes together count as a single part or every tube is a part?
  18. Jim
    By all means....make this one a full version with more than 200 parts Always love your transforming models. I'm pretty sure you can think of something else for the MINI contest.
  19. Jim
    The other day I was thinking about a full fledged PF remote control for Technic and possibly for Trains. Something like two PF remotes joined together, but with a proportional controller, a (return to center) steering wheel and maybe some on/off buttons instead of levers. Would be a nice addition to the current PF components. Still need to test the train controller. Hope I don't forget it tonight
  20. Jim
    Sounds like a nice idea to have a several topics for different concepts.
  21. Jim
    Check out this forum here on EB: http://www.eurobrick...p?showforum=128 It's dedicated to LDD (LEGO Digital Designer). Normally such a model is designed with a digital design tool (like MLCad or LDD) and afterwards rendered with POVray or something. Bricklink is not cheaper per se, but you can buy more of the same parts. A set has a variety of parts, but very often you will find yourself in need for more than 4 or 8 of something. In that case it's useful to use bricklink instead of buying multiple sets. But again....it all depends on what your goal is
  22. Jim
    Definitely true! I second this.
  23. Jim
    A small update regarding the use of Pneumatics. Can you cut the tubes and are two tubes counted as two parts or a single part? Count like you would count the parts in an official set. If a set uses two tubes, it's two tubes, not one. These two rules are important: Ropes/Strings, rubber bands and pneumatic tubing need to be official LEGO parts. Decals (stickers) will be allowed if you've made them yourself, but no cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. Basically it says NO cutting tubes. However, I will allow you to cut your own tubes and make two 16L out of a 32L tube. I'm fine with that, as long as the resulting length reflects the length of an official LEGO part. Imagine someone should be able to build your set with official LEGO parts without using a knife or saw
  24. Jim
    Sweet! I have always been intrigued by this set, but I never owned it. Looking forward to it's revival and I would be amazed if you can fit it in an actual mini model for the contest!
  25. Jim
    Hi Shabeer, Welcome to EB! Like mentioned by Weavil, it all depends on what you want to accomplish. Getting the 42009 crane to expand your (part) collection is a great way to start. However, it might not fit your needs when it comes to making certain robots. But since it has 2600 parts, it will get you started. You can also think about ordering new parts via Bricklink. That's one of the best ways, if you know which parts you need. You might not have a clue to what you actually need. Another approach would be to look at the inventory of the EV3 expansion kit and order the parts you need via Bricklink.
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