captainmib

I think you are right about that, misread.

Awesome crane! I like the supporting springs to lift the boom section. Nice find. And it seems you have at least enough unimog wheels...

Great alternative model. Going to build it soon. To bad i didnt get the new rims. But i guess it's better than having 3, which is weird...

No, no. A contest is not a contest if it doesn't push your limits. It's just that i'm not that experienced in building medium scale and need to learn. Already have inspiration..

Jim, this contest is way harder than i thought. I'm thinking way to big. Anyone got tips to get this thing going? I already have an idea, but creating 500 parts models isn't easy. And you need 3 of 'em...

So, this was a good start of my day! I laughed me big behind off because of all the brilliant entries. I'm confused. I don't know which one to vote for. Edit: added my votes: 9. Oscar Meyer Wiener by Wachutu Chief - 1 vote 23. Pisten bully by Dr spock - 1 vote 31. camper coloniser by bricksy - 1 vote 34 blacktron camper by leewan - 1 vote 70 beaver van by genecyst - 1 vote 83 jabba the van by brick labratory - 1 vote 126 giganticus scorpio camperidae by kosmas - 1 vote 156 sebulba's podcamper by ultron32 - 1 vote 99 vammoth by brick labratory - 1 vote

What a great contest idea. Going to think about this one. At least I should do better than in the TSATS contest. great prices btw!

I always thought you looked like a Ted, now you are a Jim. I'm a dissapoint...

No, this is a very good topic, I always feel this section of the forum drowns in simple questions in seperate topics. The thing is, if we update the first post with the questions asked, add a link to the question, make a nice table of contents, we will have a nice overview. People are able to see if their question is asked before and if yes, have an answer without posting a new topic. I like it. Maybe we need a format for questions aswell... Edit: oh, i forget to add: rename the topic to "Simple questions, Simple answers" - and pin? just my $0.02

No problem, I like it aswell :)

Sariel did a video review, not only a timelapse of the build, but also the functions...

This is great Paul! I like the looks. The build looks solid and open. The top is nicely shaped. Can we expect building instructions? Maybe i can build this with unimog wheels... (oh man, the to-build-list is growing again...)

This set contains so many parts (and lots of them black/grey) that it's hard to just buy some sets. 8110 will get you wheels and grey panels, beams, gears and one m-motor and lots of other usefull stuff. 8258 will get you more gears, and a xl motor, but is hard to get. bricklink is probably a better option, but all in all it's expensive. or, if color is not a problem, you can use parts you get within those sets, and use what you already have.

How do you know all this paul? I thought this information was classified, but the last years information keeps leeking really early...

42020 - my hope is that this is something like grohl's manta helicopter (since he works for lego now, and since he's an awesome designer)

That B-model is actually quite nice. The grabber is done clever, i like it. Still in doubt whether i should buy any of the summer sets. Maybe i'll get 42009 on sale (if ever). doubting about 42008 aswell. At first i thought it was awesome. Don;t know now...

Well, maybe you can start something here. With a pinned topic, and start a wiki?

So, the LXF is here! I have done some adjustments. The tail is changed a bit, so that is has now a bit stronger connection, and no longer a forbidden angle. Done some visual work as well, but it still isn't mothers prettiest. There are some parts left over, so use your own creativity to use them. All in all i'm happy with the result, and consider this project done! Happy building!

Sariel, you produce amazing models at a fast pace. I don't know how you do that, but I like almost everything you build. And btw, good shopping on the pics. I think i'm a bit jealous. You do the work i would love to do, and have the same hobby, but at a much higher level. Keep 'em coming!

I know it's not the prettiest. There are some parts left, mostly beams. Got any suggestions? I'm currently working on the Lxf, should be done this week.

Question for the dutchies: Will it be in store in the netherlands? If so, where?

I had two weeks of holiday and took set 9396 with me to have some relaxing lego building. I wanted to build a C-model for 9396 and I think it worked out quite nice for the idea that I had. It features: - Cyclic control with one direction for each joystick and seat. These pilots need to cooperate! Frontseat controls forward/backward movement. Backseat controls left/right movement - Working landing gear, controlled by the black 20 tooth gear and one sLA. - Fuel probe in front for aerial refueling - One part that isn't actually from set 9396. I think it's a pitty this set doesn't come with one or two universal joints. Pictures: Building a C-model is interesting and difficult at the same time. As you can see I tried to use some parts in different ways than on the A and B models. The main rotor is quite a heavy part, and the control needed to be sturdy, so that it wouldn't fall over or something. For this I used as much blue friction pins, and an extra link as support. To stop it's movement and hitting the helicopter I used some towballs with pin. (see picture below) Attaching the front wheel was a puzzle as well, there wasnt much room with the link to the front joystick. With all the moving beams underneath it is quite packed, but movement is smooth. Thanks for reading, comments are welcome. All pictures on my brickshelf. (once moderated)

TSATS is To Sail A Technic Sea, and was the last technic forum challenge... Would be nice to do a new challenge

Wow this is amazing! I might like this even better than the a-model... Good job!

Awesome! Great machine. Proves that lego should make some GBC sets...