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It's about 1 m long, I think it's from the Rescue Helicopter 8068. I've also uploaded some pictures of our SmartCity. Best regards, laix Edit: Sorry for the large photo, changed it.

Found this post on the French SeTechnic-forum. It's by builder jacques27: TRUCK ETF 190 MT-240 After the failure of the V1, V2 so here. ETF 190 MT-240 is a study to replace the existing mining trucks, this truck is a project that has not yet been put on the market. Points that were the hardest to achieve are: Axles. The rotation of the bucket. DIMENSION Length: 67 cm Height: 24 cm Width: 26 cm Weight: 4.400 KG CHARACTERISTIC 1 motor xl 1 motor L M 2 engine 1 BB 2 IR 4 pneumatic cylinders 20 wheels The TRUCK

Hey, I was really busy over the last months and wasn't able to build any models in my free time. But luckily I get paid to build at work where we made several projects over the last year. One of the major tasks was to build a model to display several options to generate and store electricity. Some of you may are familiar with Isogawas great GBC "smartcommunity" and we wanted to transform this idea into a real working power generator. Therefore we used ten Renewable Energy Add-On Sets (9688) and four NXT 2.0 to control everything. The video is in german, an english translation will follow soon, as well as a pictorial overview on my blog. Hope you like it. Best regards, laix

You probably want this part, am I right? Technic, Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes (87408)

It seems to be a modified version of the Lego Bike Burner (8236)

They seem to be Hose, Rigid 3mm e.g. 75c22. But every axle with axle joiners should do the same job Probably the easiest way to search for specific parts is to use Bricklink's search for "Catalog Items" and showing the results in "Thumbnail Gallery". You will get a quick overview and find your parts really fast.

Hey Crtlego, while building my Unimog, I tested several setups for pumping water. The easiest and most efficient one is to pump air into a water filled tank. You can replace the LEGO tank with PET bottles and increase the number of pumps as well. Another possible solution is to pump the air with the small LEGO pump. It's made out of plastic so the water won't damage it. The main disadvantage is, that you have to place the whole mechanism and pumps underwater. For my Unimog I used a closed circuit, which is able to suck in the water. But you need a lot of force to actuate the pump and it can only deal with smaller amounts of water at once. Edit: After seeing DLuders's post I remembered this great pump. It has an amazing volume. Best regards, laix

It's the Technic, Gearbox Half (32166)

That's a really great model I love the compact frame and will definitely build it once I have some spare time.

It's a great idea and the Pin Connectors cost only 0,06$ per part. This isn't too expensive i think

That is an awesome model. You captured the looks perfectly, gave it a lot of great functions and a working water pump. Couldn't be much better

I like the idea of the several tools. The only thing, that bothers me is the arms point of rotation. It would be more accurate without the 90 degree connector. But all in all you did a nice job and thanks for sharing. Have you seen this version before?

Totally agree with that. Just bought one some minutes ago on German ebay for only 36 Euro (48 USD, 46 AUD). In Germany most of the famous Technic models are very cheap if you buy them used, so you may check the shipping costs

I'm glad, that my work inspired you. You did a great job with the several functions. The look of it could be improved, but I followed your post on SETechnic and you already improved your skills. Keep up the nice work!

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Like this version more than the bigger one. You just have to put bigger wheels on both of them

After I've started my blog this year, it's now worth posting in this topic. laix's Blog laix's MOCs on Rebrickable laix's Brickshelf Gallery laix's YouTube Channel P.S.: Great Idea with the favicons, Splat

So you connected the receiver and the M-Motor for the pump with the battery box? In this case the M-Motor will run as long as the BB is turned on. You could use a Power Functions Switch or another receiver for the M-Motor. What electric components do you have?

Thanks for your help, I added the Extended Mode long time ago, but I wasn't aware that you can choose to work in a "downgraded" version after that. Now it works

I read the whole thread and haven't found my problem. Has anyone else problems with the 9M Beam, which is only available in a strange looking red?

Why don't you start it after you've taken the pictures? I can't understand this way of starting new threads. But I'm looking forward to see the review

I've just finished the LDD-File for my Unimog. I used colored round Plates to show you where to connect the Hoses. It has also been added to Rebrickable.com

I really love your passion to improve your skills and models continuously. The trucks combine functions in a way I wouldn't ever had thought of. Keep up the great work

Thanks for all your comments. I experienced some problems with the old pneumatic parts, like the high pressure in combination with water. Therefore, I would love to see TLG producing some water pumps like Playmobil did. This could be a nice project on CUUSOO

This is another great C-Model by you. Your models are simple and functional, which is a major task in engineering. The great look and well done presentation completes the excellent impression