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3D printed parts. No problem at all. Personally I want to thank you for your osprey MOC. I made it by studying the pic s you released on Flickr. Masterpiece!

Thank you. I am a Chinese living in AU. Actually most Chinese companies want to work with MOCer and I personally think it's a win-win. For fans They have to pay a lot more to get the Lego part than buy a set. And this is a trend that more MOCer would cooperate with Chinese companies, to create a new market out of "system". And even for those moc failed in the Lego idea, why not sign the deal with a Chinese company and make it a popular set to sell. They believe that to reward to designer is the best way to develop the business.

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Hi @efferman, I contacted the company yesterday. They wanted to send their apology. Your set is extraordinary and they have no plan of copying your model. One of their staff bought your instruction and made it. However this couldn't be an excuse. They wanted to show their muscles in the exhibition but it was their muscles. I can't guarantee there is no copying in future, but many good Chinese companies value IP as well or at least things are changing in a good way. CADA 488 is a good example. Also, They wonder if you are interested in working with them to make the model a real set. But without your authorization they will never product this model. And again they are sorry for presenting your moc without your permission.

hi @jb70, hi @Didumos69, Sorry but I don't understand if the steering moving parallel to the suspension arms, how can it be an Ackerman steering?

Hi @efferman I know you left this project behind cause you are working on that big truck. Now that it is finished, would you release the osprey io file sometime? Cheers.:)