Mikdun

That's exactly why I'm asking. I can design pieces myself, but why reinvent the wheel? I also used reamer (drill actually ) for holes, but for the cross axles it's not possible.

Part strength is one thing, but what about dimensions? I tried to print few elements (no tuning, just checked how it will go out) and the holes tolerances were way off - they will either not accept the pin or fall off without any resistance. Any tips in this area?

I love it. I wish there were more 6x6 in that configuration. I can see nice protection of the underside gears. Any chance of more chassis photos (without the bed and cab maybe)?

It does indeed, but this is way more realistic than original geometry. Looks much better, this is how it should come from Lego.

I guess one would need to be quite close to the production/maintenance of Lego company. Plus, there are mould variants (when you improve or change something to the part) and "copy tools" (which are just clones, producing identical parts). Moulds gets used over time (or rather over injection cycles) and needs repair. If the damage gets too big it gets scrapped. Depending on the businnes model companies stores unused moulds for shorter or longer before sending them for scrap. It will be interesting to know what is Lego policy on this.

Same here.

42147 B-model has 165 parts. When you replace brick build shovel with one piece and make few more optimizations... Remembe, we have helicopter with 56 pieces. O, it's polybag, but still.

To reduce amount of paper they will better use more parts per step. This will also make brain work harder.

This looks great! It's one of those creations, that showcases what Lego can do. And the driver is nice bonus :-) The engine is driven by independent motor?

Voted. It was extremely hard for me to order the entries, they all are great. Really couldn't decide which one is the last and which the first. Congratulation to all participants!

The thickness reduction is too small to really influence cooling time. Material saving _may_ be the answer but I don't believe it. For me the most likely reason is to add just a bit more flex to the connection.

Thanks, now I can actually see the string on some previous videos.

I will be glad to read some more "rambling" too.

Can you show the link to the driver's head?

In general when you add motor you reduce load on the current one (and reduce heat dissipation per motor). If it will eliminate the problem completely - it's not possible to tell, for sure it will heat up slower.

Great idea. The way you build the driver looks fun-tastic.

Both. Lack of rear diff is much more pronounced, of course.

If I'm buying second hand (mostly, but last new set was 2021) am I actually doing it?

That's very hard to say as id depends on what surface you will run it. Generally the more steering lock the more it will be felt. Sadly no. On one hand smaller (like 42079 B-model), on the other hand in 1:1 scale. However since I used diff in my models I allways try to include one, it makes the driving impossible without them. So the only case when diff lock should be used is during slippery surface.

Looks great, a usual... :)

As long as yu will drive straight there is no difference. When you start turning you will feel more resistance and finally wheel slipping.

Fully agree. The gearboxes should resemble the actual units. Here it will be nice to see two lines: one purely for display (with as much polished look) and the other for play/learn (with exposed mechanism). Fine to use technic elements even in the City, but don't label such sets "Technic". :-) Going back to P1 - it's improved in many areas over predecessors, so I'm happy with it.

The whole idea of forcing companies to use USB-C is to reduce number of cables and charges on the wild. Unless it requires high power charger (which I'm sure it does not) there is little point in including one.

At first I was not interested in the G500, it seemed to be just another technic car, another Land Rover... But the more I see the better it looks. I like the drivetrain without excessive gearboxes (that only causes issues). Damn, I should not buy another set this year...

I was hoping that as well, but apparently dhey made exact number. Fair enough. I prefere to have damaged box. It's still better than nothing (aka "brickpicker order" ) Got to check mine as well. That's how mine are damaged. I shall orger single sets in the future.