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Larger Cada panels (#3/#4 and larger) are made of two parts. You can combine them to make a 'normal' panel by connecting them with a pin and a bar but you can also combine them in other ways like by leaving out the base (non wing) part. Example showing both uses at once: With Lego parts this submodel would be one longer because it has to contain 2 bases.

I've uploaded free instructions for the stand to Rebrickable.

This is a really coold build. Amazing that you manage to figure out that this was possible as an alternative. I used my own parts to tweak the looks a bit and also added a stand which can be used without having to modify the fighter.

I did a version with a Buwizz 3. Do note if uses a PU large motor for steering instead of a PF servo. See https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-133111/mla2/42151-bugatti-monster-bolide-extreme-rc/#details

Here's an .io file with the rim and back tire: https://bricksafe.com/files/mla2/other/46334 46335.io I took these from https://library.ldraw.org/tracker/ It says they still need work which probably explains why they're missing in Studio. Also there's no connection points so you will need to move them into place manually. Hope this helps.

Fwiw, this is against Rebrickable's rules and not allowed. You can make the instructions but Lipko must be the one posting them. Silly rule imho and not enforced as far as I can tell since there are many counter examples but something you might want to know anyway.

https://cn.doubleeagle-group.com/list.php?pid=6&ty=25&tty=19&page=8

Me! Very curious to see what's going to happen next.

The contact about my battery box and controller order was with Nancy at 3002428284@doubleeagle.cc Unfortunately my latest 2 emails about a manual for the box and controller have gone unanswered but before that contact was good. My initial contact before Nancy replied was with info@decadastore.com

Yes, see https://www.philohome.com/studio/packs.htm

I received one last week. It took some time since CADA initially sent me the old grey top version even after email contact confirming they were going to send the new white top version. But they fixed that quickly so it the end no complaints. I shortly tried it with 2 Buwizz motors on a model which would shut down a lot with a Buwizz 3.0 at 100% and less often at 90%. With the CADA battery it did not shut down. Even if I push the model around or block it at full throttle it does not shut down. I do not yet know how fast it is compared to the Buwizz battery at 90%, but the speed is good. Unfortunately, the controller kind of sucks to be honest compared to others I have: The joysticks on top only go up and down and not left to right but I'm used to using a left to right joystick for steering I don't see a way to connect multiple battery outputs to a single controller joystick. I asked CADA for a manual but have not yet received a reply. The remote is quite a bit bigger than others I have and also uses AA instead of AAA batteries. The joysticks are not proportional and only on-off. I tried it with a MK 4.0 controller which doesn't have the above problems except that it's also only on-off but they didn't connect. If only BrickController2 would support the CADA battery box, that would be so perfect!

Thanks! It's already two studs wider than the original set.

I had that in the MOC initially, also with 2817, but removed it after I noticed it ends up a bit 'off grid'. So it would half a stud offset in one direction but also a little offset in the other. I suppose there must be some way to avoid this but wasn't able to find it.

Ha, that's nuts, I like it. Thanks :)

I created a small MOC which shows 8 ways to create half stud offsets using the following Technic parts: Excluding thin liftarms and non contemporary parts, did I miss any parts you think?

Thanks! On the tractor tires it drives straight quite well, but the high center of gravity is a problem in fast corners and also slippery floors are a problem. On a carpet like in the video it works great but it's very fast so you need a lot of it :)

I've uploaded the instructions to Rebrickable, see https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-140518/mla2/42150-mad-mutt-rc I also uploaded a short demo movie to YouTube, with a suprise ending Enjoy!

They're DBG, see the top left corner of the second inventory page at 0:46.

Thanks, glad you like it. Looking forward to a motorization of another of these by you. It will probably add something crazy like 4WD no doubt Forgot to link the .io file earlier, here it is: https://bricksafe.com/files/mla2/other/mad-mutt/Mad Mutt.io

A while ago I did various motorized versions of the 42151 Bugatti Bolide, starting with one which uses a Buwizz 3, a buggy motor and a C+ large motor. This was a fun project and recently I got the idea to try and do the same for the smaller 42150 Monster Jam Monster Mutt Dalmatian. Initially I had the impression that it was too small to fit the Buwizz but at some point I relealized I could make it two studs wider in the middle without really changing its looks . After that things quickly came together and I had a working version, again using a Buwizz 3, a 1:1 geared buggy motor and a C+ large motor. Unforntunately I couldn't stop myself from trying to make version with a PF servo motor for steering instead of the C+ large motor. I tried many different configurations and in the end I found a clean solution which a) offers the extra space needed by the longer C+ motor, b) allows the very large steering range needed by the PF servo motor, c) has the space for the different plug configurations (1 PF + 1 PU, or 2 PF), and d) does not require different parts to switch between versions. Quite proud of it! This final configuration uses 90% of the original parts + 150 extra parts. Being two studs wider meant I could also use tractor tires instead of balloon tires for the version with the C+ large motor. Also I was able to make it work with any buggy motor and not just the slim ones from Buwizz. So in the end it's quite accessible since it would work with only cheap electronics from alternative brands. The only downside is that the center of gravity is still very high so it flips easily when cornering with high speed, even with tractor tires and being two studes wider. I looked at adding a nice set of balls of steel to the bottom of it but they seem quite light if Bricklink is right: only 24 grams a piece which I don't think is going to make a difference. Otherwise though it's great fun to drive and super fast. In fact, it's so fast I can't make a video of it at home, I will do one later at the office. Here's some pictures and renders. I will post free instructions on Rebrickable once the video is also done. Hope you like it any any comments or suggestions are welcome! C+ large motor: PF servo motor:

Got a reply from Cada now: it's in fact the high performance version.

Well, I only keep very few sets permanently assembled. The rest I disassemble to rebuild them into alternatives or I mix sets' parts to be able to build other MOCs. For this I need at least part lists which can be uploaded to Rebrickable. So Rebrickable not having any CADA specific parts and CADA not having part lists is a showstopper for me most of the time, especially for red/yellow/black/white cars which are nicely mixable with otehrs. For LBG cars this is less of an issue

Wow this is amazing, so many great models in a short time! I wish Rebrickable would wake up and support CADA sets :( Also I hope CADA will soon start selling more of their parts.

It's been for sale for a while now at https://www.yourwobb.com/products/cada-c61505-1-8-ferrari-laferrari Yourwobb is probably the most reputable Chinese store. Note that you will not get the box, that's also why it's cheaper than directly from CADA.