damian_kane_iv

Yeah I agree completely, I just built Anto's gearbox and it works great. Now I need to decide whether it's worth the effort to attempt to modify it to include a center differential. It doesn't seem like the real Aventador gearbox has one, so I might stick with his original design

For the moment I sticking to olive green, but anything can be changed once the core design is finished

There's a lot of 4Runners in my neighborhood with that wheel option and that's part of what inspired me to use Defender parts to build a 4Runner

Whoops I read pistons and for some reason thought shock absorbers. But yeah I tried to put a V12 in the model a while ago and it doesn't look like it will fit, so I might have to use one of the smaller layout like the one from the Corvette set.

I'm thinking of sticking to the current piston setup, but I always thought that the new pistons from the 42130 would look really nice here. That being said, the $7.88 price on bricks and pieces means that I'll have to wait until this is further along to justify that potential purchase lol

I'll have to look into the TRD Pro specs then. I was considering following them more closely, but I was initially put off since a lot of those features would require some re-engineering of the rear axle. And yeah I was considering finding or making a 4- or 5-speed gearbox design like the real thing, but the CVT seemed so much more interesting/different and had a nice range of ratios. Nothing's set in stone yet, but thanks for the suggestions!

Part of what got me into LEGO Technic years ago was an interest in designing a MOC of Lamborghini's original Aventador, the LP700-4. After a lot of procrastination, I've finally started on it. I'm not 100% happy with the chassis and I put compromises in so that I could test the fit and scale of various components. This will be a 1:10 scale model and it's my intention to implement a modified version of the gearbox from the Pimp my Lamborghini Project (https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-46782/jb70/42115-pimp-up-my-lamborghini/#details). I also intend on implementing some form of pushrod suspension for the front + back wheels and the original air brake system. There are a lot of things I like about the current gearbox, but there are significant space limitations I need to take into account. The gearbox may need to be redesigned but right now it fits nicely in the chassis. I'm currently having a challenge implementing the DNR and gear shifters in the small space. I'm very happy with the rear suspension as it is compact, to-scale, and captures a lot of the aspects of the Aventador's pushrod-style suspension. I've designed it to have more travel than a supercar normally would because I prefer it that way for Technic models. The front suspension is a mess of compromises to keep height down since at this scale I have 1 or 2 studs more at most before I hit the hood. Here there are many more challenges before I'd consider it done. I haven't found a 100% perfect solution yet, but I have managed to maintain my height limit by expanding laterally. I'm having trouble designing a steering rack with a good geometry, but the current version is adequate for now. The mechanism is very similar to the rear suspension, only it has been flattened and widened to accommodate steering and front wheel drive. I might be tempted to raise the height by a stud, but I'd have to begin on front fenders to see what the height limit will be. Steering is wonky but adequate for now.

I'm a huge fan of the olive green from 42110 and I've been thinking of how to best use the olive green elements from that set. My initial goal was to design a model with working V6, 4-speed sequential gearbox, and AWD. The project has evolved to include part time AWD, central and rear diff locks and an implementation of Toyota's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which modulates anti-roll bar stiffness. I'm working on the second version now. New Update 01/08/2023: My 4Runner model is coming together and approaching complete. Most changes so far are aesthetic, and I have re-designed parts of the body and filled in major gaps. I still need to add seats, steering, gear controls, mirrors, and a rood rack though. I also want to try making this model with alternate colors eventually, and to paint the dark green pieces olive to complete the look. The final model will have a 4 or 5-speed gearbox, fake engine, part-time 4WD, center differential lock, and rear differential lock. I'm also planning to make an RC version with a different gearbox: Brand new front end and headlights I've worked hard on filling gaps head-on 4 NewUpdate 2/19/23: I've been spending a lot of time re-designing my 4Runner moc from the ground up. Work/school has kept me really busy but I've been able to make some progress here and there. My version 2 of the 4Runner has a number of improvements compared to the first version. Overall it is a much more sturdy and functional model compared to the previous design. Playability is way better and the roof feels very sturdy: New suspension is much much better than before. I plan to add pneumatics to front and read for shock absorption in addition to the coilovers that are already present: I'm lot lot happier with the rear axle now. I've finally made a rear axle that has 4 links in a way that I like. I will add the 5th link/panhard rod later. I still haven't found a way to add in the rear diff lock while also creating an axle that is satisfyingly durable with all 5 links. That is a major to-do right now... As a result of the new setup, suspension travel is much greater and satisfyingly responsive: The interior Is much more roomy/spacious now too. I will add seats at the end when I'm satisfied with all of the functions: Finally, I've looked at a lot of other builders including Kevin Moo for inspiration when designing non-right angles. I've used a lot of triangles here to get a design that is compact and strong at the same time: The new chassis has vastly improved rigidity and implements the 4-speed gearbox with a much smaller footprint: Top: Side: Here is a shot of the first version model: The Chassis was originally inspired by filsawgood's Toyota JS as I used it as a test mule for the live axle design: https://filsawgoodltc.blogspot.com/p/lego-suzuki-jimny-sierra-building.html, but it has since evolved

Theres a difference between de facto freedom and de jure freedom; a lot of people see this as an attack on the de facto freedoms. Some see having the freedom to escape from politics as just as important as the freedom to engage in them. Plus it's reasonable to assume there's a fair bit of emotion going around following the cancellation of this set, so I'd chalk all the "freedom infringement" talk to emotionally-charged rhetoric. Again, the point is protesting LEGOs decision, which we're within our rights to do as well. That might take the form of words- this forum, the petition- or it may take the form of looking to competitors to fulfill market demand for depictions of real-world vehicles and mechanisms made from LEGO-compatible plastic elements. I personally don't care for the set; maybe the grey technic panels but that's about it for me. My gripe is that no company should feel justified in treating its customers like this. Staying silent and letting little moments like this pass only lets LEGO off the hook and leaves them feeling justified in doing this again. In effect, all they've done is confuse a fair amount of consumers while also creating a market for the few authentic sets where price gouging is sure to be the norm. It's bad business and just plain disrespectful.

It's normally bad business practice to market something to a potential customer only to retract it and say something along the lines of "sorry not sorry". An analogous situation would be when LEGO made ball-socket joints for constraction figures that broke or even more recently the lime green irregularities in the lambo set. LEGO's historical ability to retain market share has been tied to its standards of high part quality, superb customer service, and loyalty to customers- a relationship that often spans generations for some families. These instances where LEGO fails their customers only serve to erode brand loyalty and the competitive edge that LEGO still retains in Europe and US. LEGO is competitive in spite of multiple companies offering more diverse product ranges at a fraction of the cost. In a sense they at least "owe" their consumers what they promised if they want continued business and loyalty to the brand. You're right, nobody owes anyone anything in this type of relationship, but that's the beauty of the free market. If LEGO doesn't respect our loyalty to them as a brand, we don't owe them any of our money.

I'd say they at least owe use something if they want our continued business

Not sure whether this has been posted on this forum before, but here is a link to a Change.org petition for LEGO to reintroduce the V-22 Osprey set to its line after the recent controversy surrounding the nature of the product: http://chng.it/KHK9sbSbrY Thought I'd share this here.

lol when I saw those sets the 1st thing I thought was "why cant these be in blue grey or olive green/tan?" This whole controversy exists because an outside group is exploiting LEGO's stated policy for the sole purpose of drawing criticism to the partnership :/. I hope that this episode doesn't lead to changes to that policy that make these kinds of sets less common. LEGO is already having trouble retaining market share due to competition from clone brands and digital media/video games that don't hold these moral scruples...

Not sure whether this has been posted on this forum before, but here is a link to a Change.org petition for LEGO to reintroduce the V-22 Osprey set to its line after the recent controversy surrounding the nature of the product: http://chng.it/KHK9sbSbrY Thought I'd share this here. It's a bigger discussion in LEGO Technic but this might be pertinent to LEGO Military enthusiasts.

I don't think this is really a legal department issue here. DFG-VK has every right to criticize TLG and conversely TLG has the right to respond to, ignore, or capitulate to criticism of the set. I won't lie that the cancellation is frustrating and it's fun to blow off steam but never underestimate the ability of small groups- especially NGOs- to enact change by applying pressure in the public sphere. This applies even more if real fans of LEGO are quiet about this. Theres no overestimation of what DFG-VK accomplished here, they already achieved what they set out to do. It's up to us to reduce the chances of this happening again.

I'm not so sure releasing a set like the Osprey constitutes abandonment of beliefs and motivations given the current standard (multiple licensed themes with real and fictional military vehicles, historical military vehicles being marketed as such, etc.). The main controversy was started specifically because of the licensing with Bell-Boeing, which is a military contractor for the US government. I agree that this was cutting it close for TLG and I question why they decided to license this of all things. I think the product was made in good faith and I doubt that a company would go through the trouble of doing market research, securing licensing, designing the set, marketing it, and finally producing it while also being unsure about where the product stands on their values scale. More likely it was the criticism coming from an angle that they didn't anticipate that triggered them to pull the set. That being said, I would never underestimate the power of public pressure to sway the positions that companies hold- especially if that pressure is directly from a major source of income for that company. The question is whether we as consumers want to exercise our power and tell LEGO what we think about the situation. Something like this could influence the types of product lines that they develop in the future, and that alone is good enough reason to support this petition. LEGO is a highly values oriented company and one of their chief values is serving the customer well.

Put this in my own thread but I thought I'd also share this Change.org petition for LEGO to keep the Osprey up: http://chng.it/KHK9sbSbrY . If anything, we need to make our voices heard now more than ever.

My take is that even if they don't bring the set back it's important that we as a consumer base let LEGO know our disappointment with this decision. If we're silent about it, then it means that other groups could see what the German Peace Society did and apply similar pressure tactics to LEGO. The least that LEGO can do is listen to us as loyal customers- we just have to make our voices heard in any way we can. I would also suggest contacting their customer service and sending an email about this issue as well. I hear LEGO is renown for its customer service.

Not sure whether this has been posted on here, but here is a link to a Change.org petition for LEGO to reintroduce the V-22 Osprey set to its line after the recent controversy surrounding the nature of the product: http://chng.it/KHK9sbSbrY Thought I'd share this here.

I'm looking for suggestions on approaches to bodywork and building up the chassis to make the build more stiff overall. Looking at my build so far, there's a chance that I'll need to overhaul the gearbox to make room for the engine

Hello Eurobricks Technic, This is my first forum post and I'm currently attempting a 1:10 supercar technic MOC. Its largely based off of the parts from the 24 Hours Race Car 42039 and the Formula Off-Roader 42037. So far, I've completed the main chassis, drivetrain, and a partial gearbox. I'm opting for a sequential 4-speed since I lack the parts for a more complicated transmission. Pics found here: https://bricksafe.com/pages/damiankaneiv/aventador-wip At the moment I have finished most of the chassis and underside and I am just starting to do bodywork for the car. At the moment I have limited parts due to the rest of my collection being in another state. Features include: 1 All-wheel drive 2 Partial sequential 4-speed Gearbox (inspired by Attika's design; gears are the same but altered housing)... still missing some parts 3 Independent suspension rear and front wheels (largely based off 24 Hour Race Car set) 4 HOG steering (planned) Planned features: 1 Scissor doors 2 Rear aero (deciding whether to invest in designing an active aero mechanism or static wing) I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from Stefan Birkefeld's Aventador design in terms of body work and scale. Let me know what you think and any suggestions or changes I should make.