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  1. Blakbird
    That is true in terms of profitability but not necessarily in terms of model quality. I am writing about the Silver Champion and Power Puller right now and both are great models. The models from 2004, on the other hand .......
  2. Blakbird
    I've done a quick layout. Looks pretty good! I did not realize until reviewing these files that the train module actually does not use a train motor. At BrickCAN, we noted the irony that the entire GBC layout was running on train regulators except the train. The fact that the entire thing is run by the M motor in the train is kind of remarkable. The only I don't like about the design when looking at it is the knob wheels. I found that knob wheels do not survive multiple hours of running at a Con and end up causing tremendous friction. I already plan to swap out the knob wheels on my Cycloidal Drive.
  3. Blakbird
    Wow, thanks for the tremendous amount of work here! Do I understand correctly that the crane loader and the train loader are mutually exclusive? It looks like only one can be used at a time. I am also surprised to discover that apparently the train switch track does not exist in LDraw. How can this be? I see that you have already populated the file with LPub commands. Do you want me to leave these as you have prepared them, or is it OK to edit the file? With a footprint of two 48x48 baseplates, the overall size should be about the same as the ball factory. There are various things that can cause LDView to fail, but it should work on this file. I will report back on what I find.
  4. Blakbird
    In my experience, the ball factory is the most sensitive model to aftermarket balls. If they are working in this module, then they should work in all the others.
  5. Blakbird
    Yes, this is a 1:10 scale model.
  6. Blakbird
    See the discussion a few pages back. It's only kind of a Technic set.
  7. Blakbird
    19 of 25 models are done for the year 2000. I'm making progress! And I finally got a copy of 8307, the only Technic set which I didn't own so now there will be no gaps in the record.
  8. Blakbird
    Jonas, your XT version seems to be primarily designed for recirculation mode. If included as part of a larger circuit, is the input hopper still accessible?
  9. Blakbird
    That should be some good motivation! You should probably give him the pneumatic tag though.
  10. Blakbird
    I found the torque requirements for the ball factory to be very low. When running it by hand with a crank, I could barely feel any resistance. I had no problem running the whole thing on an M-motor. With that in mind, I don't think it would be an issue to gear the extended modules to the same motor.
  11. Blakbird
    These are really well done. Thanks for the effort.
  12. Blakbird
    The ball factory has a lot of failure modes. You will notice that even Akiyuki himself does not use this module in his public layouts. His other modules are much more reliable.
  13. Blakbird
    It is pretty hard for anyone to advise you on what to do when you yourself do not even know exactly how you want to build your model. You may want to begin by sketching out a model in LEGO Digital Designer. Then you can see a parts list and get an idea of what you might need.
  14. Blakbird
    I have been actively working the Archimedes Screw instructions and have completed a first draft. Courbet, would you be willing to disassemble your model and use the instructions to rebuild it as a test? I need the instructions tested but do not yet have the parts to do it myself.
  15. Blakbird
    Done. That was really fun to watch! Thanks for posting. You can download the Brickstore parts list and then change any of the colors that you like.
  16. Blakbird
    Oh sorry, I misunderstood. I actually did credit your work in the original post. I guess I should have repeated it. Thanks again for all your help!
  17. Blakbird
    Another beautiful, clean model. Very well done!
  18. Blakbird
    Wow, this is really a great addition. I like it so much I wouldn't mind adding it to my model!
  19. Blakbird
    What do you mean? Anyone can download the file.
  20. Blakbird
    Good luck! There is not much room to spare inside the model.
  21. Blakbird
    Thanks for the emphasis. I agree! Feel free to write a letter to them on the subject. I think a trip to Billund to interview the designers, a tour of the vault, and an automatic free copy of each new set would be good.
  22. Blakbird
    Instructions for the tall version of Akiyuki's Spiral Lift Module are now tested and complete and are available here along with a Brickstore parts list. 53 pages 1455 parts This is the double height version of the module previously posted here. There were some necessary changes other than just the increase in height. There is an intermediate set of roller guides behind the tracks, a handle on the top, and a set of external guides on the rails to help keep the track centered. This module is tricky to configure. The tracks need to be carefully adjusted up and down until they are well supported by the rollers or balls will fall through.
  23. Blakbird
    Sigh, you are both correct. I blame the fact that I am hurrying to get new content out to the masses! That male angle connector was new in black in 2015 which is why it showed up on some of the lists when I was looking for new parts. Fixed.
  24. Blakbird
    You probably have the page cached. Click "reload".
  25. Blakbird
    You're welcome! I am taking photos of the 1H2016 sets now. If LEGO would only send me free copies of the 2nd half sets for review, I could put those up as well.
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