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  1. captainmib
    Congrats on 30 models released! I still remember your Sea Harrier, that I tried to recreate, but at the time didn't have a lot of parts, since I was just coming back out of my dark age! How much time do you think went in designing this Porsche? I just got the Ford GT 42154 and really enjoyed that model and build.
  2. captainmib
    I finaly have some space for my bricks again, and want to build some larger airplane(s). I just don't know how to tackle or approach a bigger project. I try to find blueprints or 3d models that I can import into Studio, but after that I usually get stuck on building a frame or get lost in details. What do you guys do, and what are some tips for getting back building again and keeping focused on something like this?
  3. captainmib
    What a monster. Looks awesome.
  4. captainmib
    This seems like an incredibly fishy website: Insane shipping costs (ship by train: € 119 - does it get a first class seat?) "By default, products come without original box" - whut? why? Weird limited offers that last a year Prices way lower advertised but see point one
  5. captainmib
    That's an impressive new piece. It seems like you can couple more of them together - maybe for a giant dragon or snake
  6. captainmib
    Those are some awesome looking cars. Love the details and the background story. Great job!
  7. captainmib
    Studded Technic bricks are part of the Technic line-up, so in my opinion we should allow them. I wish Lego would use them some more in Technic sets, not just in giant Star Wars sets.
  8. captainmib
    If we follow this direction, Lego should absolutely stop producing cars, since they create a lot more misery on a lot of people on a daily basis. Polution, accidents, deaths, etc. I came out of my dark age around 2010, 2011 and was blessed with sets like 8258, 8110, 8070 (a car, yes, but with functions and playability). I find that kind of balance between pricing, interesting model, functionality and looks only once every five years orso. Most recent purchase was 42145 - Airbus helicopter that has that kind of balance. For me, the balance is completely gone. Pricing is insane, large models with way to many pieces, 75% of the sets is a car. I'm disappointed, but the only thing you can do is stop buying sets.
  9. captainmib
    Nice job man, good to see you are still going forward with this build. Getting some inspiration to continue my own.
  10. captainmib
    Link to LEGO pictures: https://www.lego.com/nl-nl/product/mclaren-p1-42172 I think it looks really nice. But €450 is a lot of money, and not what I want to spend on a lego set... Also, the amount of pieces keeps increasing, and I'm not happy with that. This one has 1000 pieces more than the Porsche 42056, and I own that one, and it almost feels like a job building it.
  11. captainmib
    Can you fit two pistons on one cam? To create a V-shaped engine?
  12. captainmib
    Hmm, didn't think of production limitations. Makes sense.
  13. captainmib
    I have a question about 3x19 frame: I was wondering why the center holes in the middle aren't in the length orientation - like the center holes on the outside? This would made it possible to have an axle run through the entire length of the frame. Seems to me that would be a very useful function of such a frame...
  14. captainmib
    Yeah, I was wondering this too
  15. captainmib
    It's the new Lego quality control: the first buyers and reviewers.
  16. captainmib
    This is a request for those MOC magicians out there: please build a Testarossa out of this. (and other iconic Ferrari's) I haven't be tempted to buy a Lego Technic set lately, but somehow this ugly beast is growing on me. But there's no way I will buy it for € 400... Come on.
  17. captainmib
    That's the problem with formula 1. Cars are changed almost every race. Hope TLG learns from this... Are they going to change it again when a sponsor retreats? And why would TLG care about that anyway. They made a product, it's done. Or would this be in the contract? Seems unlikely...
  18. captainmib
    Philo, I owe you a beer. Thanks it works. Also thanks for making the part. Turns out AppData map is hidden, and can be accessed through %AppData% in explorer.
  19. captainmib
    I've tried to copy the file, but I don't have the CustomParts folder. And I'm tired, so somehow it's not working. What steps do I need to follow?
  20. captainmib
    Oh, that's neat. Will have to try that. Are there also official updates, or would I have to wait for a loooong time.
  21. captainmib
    Is there any indication when new (technic) parts will arrive in Stud.io? I'm waiting for "Shell 5x1x2 w/ cross" 80286 from 42132.
  22. captainmib
    Somehow this looks very comical. Like someone forgot to design the rear of the car. Well done.
  23. captainmib
    Just what I thought: this set has less than 10 gears and is almost a functional copy of 42000 grand prix racer. Such innovation, many wow. No B-model, no opening parts, just a few new frames and panels. And than the price. €180. What a giant rip-off. I just don't understand Lego Technic anymore. I must be getting old or something. Please, someone explain this to me.
  24. captainmib
    What do I expect from a technic model for € 180? A big detailed engine. With all the cooling, exhausts, turbo's and what not - teach us something about racing engines (include the electrical part too if the 2022 cars still have that) Removable parts - like front wings - teach some design Some actual F1 tires Some great ideas have been mentioned above There are a lot of sets with equal partcount that do more on the functional side This set is just a big pile of panels filled with nothing. I'm not going to buy that. I have a big pile of panels laying around already. Do I need 5 new panel types in 4 different colors? No. Can we not critize Lego anymore? This is expensive and hollow, like a lot of previous sets. I don't like it. I will not buy it. Where are the surprises? I want Lego to design with passion. Surprise us. Teach about technic. They can do this. They have in the past. I want that to return.
  25. captainmib
    Thanks for responding so far. I do try to MOC sometimes, and I like the alternatives some people build from a set. To bad that TLG doesn't provide any B-models anymore. I'm not in a hurry, so let's see where this ends.
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