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    Since I got a couple of questions, here is a list of the vehicles in the images: First Image (Red) Mustang GT500 by Sheepo V12 by Lipko Koenigsegg CCX by Jurgen Krooshoop Porsche 997 GT3 by Crowkillers Concept Car by Nathanael Kuipers Ferrari 458 by Brunojj [*]Second Image (Red) Bugatti EB110 by Erik Leppen Roadster by Nico71 (sacrificed for parts to make Sheepos VW Bus) Deluxe Supercar by Crowkillers Pagani Zonda by Erik Leppen Supercar by Madoca (will be sacrificed and converted to Corvette Stingray) [*]Third Image (White) Koenigsegg One:1 by Pvdb Simple Supercar by Lipko Icarus by Madoca While we are at it we may as well look at the black cars: Fourth Image (Black) Black Dragon by Jovel Lamborghini Contact by Skyliner (in process of being converted to orange) Vampire GT by Crowkillers Pony Car by Nathanael Kuipers Muscle Car by Crowkillers (not shown)
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    That EXACT conversation happens on a regular basis.
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    On the left of which image? I have that Alfa as well as a few other white cars including the assassin and phantasm. I'll photograph them all when they are done. Sadly, my yellow murcielago was sacrificed to get parts for the BMW M4 DTM.
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    Thanks for taking up the challenge! I built Jurgen Krooshoop's Little Devil in blue with some part substitutions, and Crowkillers' Assassin has some blue as well. Blue is probably too strong a color for an entire car to be blue, but it could be two tone with a more neutral color. I wonder what you will make!?! I am working on converting one of my other cars to orange.
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    Don't worry Lipko, based on your description I know exactly what the problem is. Feel free to contact me offline to discuss. If you like, I can finish up the instructions for you.
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    That very topic was brought up in the Ball Factory review thread. Take a look there and you'll find some advice.
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    In previous days, I would look at my shelf of Technic supercars and lament the overabundance of red. Why did everyone have to build in red? The answer, of course, was parts availability. But lately something unexpected has happened: I find myself with a pile of white cars. I can't take a picture of them because some are still in work, but these three excellent white cars are all brand new and made possible by an abundance of new white parts. I am hoping that blue is next. I have black and yellow covered.
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    I did something similar. I just removed one of the 1x3 liftarms and used a 1/2 bushing. From your picture I can see a few other differences in the way the rear was built, especially around the tail lights. I found that the lid will not close without pushing the LEDs out of the way. Having seen your picture, I now know how to fix it! The rest of the car is done except for the roof and flex hoses. I'll report back with my impressions.
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    You've just gotta be born with it, dude.
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    Icarus Supercar Builder: Madoca 1977 Category: Super Car Instructions: Yes Topic
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    In some cases that is how we make the instructions!
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    One of Designer Han's trailers is steerable and I think the instructions are free.
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    B-25 Mitchell Builder: Apemax Category: Aircraft Instructions: No Topic
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    It is the LED mounts. I suspect the LDraw file is not quite the same as the real model. You can see the interference in the picture below:
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    I am building this model right now and have run into a problem. The batteries in the back don't quite fit because they interfere with the tail light mounts. I have to pry the fenders apart to make them fit. Is this correct? I can post a picture if it would help.
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    I don't have time to link to all of them, but start by looking at Rebrickable and MOCPlans and you find most of the models that have instructions. You can also find links in the Hall of Fame topic here at Eurobricks for models that are in the Hall of Fame.
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    Thanks! Yes, this will be much easier. You can read about that change in this topic. It is intended to slow the module down, not speed it up. Looks like an error in the instructions! I have the gears reversed. Just swap the position of the clutch and 8 tooth gears. I'll have to fix those instructions.
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    Having now looked more closely at the file, it looks like you have started with a series of submodels and then posted the final result with all the submodels inlined. Do you still have all the submodels separately or in an MPD (multi-part document) file? It would much easier to work with the file and make instructions that way.
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    Here are some new views of the model that I made while waiting for the last parts to arrive.
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    I think it is in the right place but missing an axle joiner.
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    I've done an internal render and a revolution. I have to keep myself busy until the instructions are ready! Now that the CAD file is ready, I can easily make renders in other colors if people wonder what it might look like. It is easy to make renders but not so easy to come up with something actually buildable. The picture above cannot be built because some of the blue panels do not exist and many of the seat parts do not exist in dark gray. The exterior highlights could easily be red instead of orange, and the interior could be black instead of red. Beyond that, it gets tricky!
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    The servo uses power to maintain position. The amount of power depends on the amount of torque tending to want to move the servo from its current position. For example, a car with unstable caster may require considerable torque just to keep the wheels straight when driving. The PF servo also has very high internal gearing and is therefore difficult to backdrive even with no power provided. For this reason, I would not expect it to use much power when holding.
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    You have asked a question in a topic which is 4 years old. You are unlikely to get a response from the original poster. There is no functional difference between the old and new pumps, but you might have to change the geometry to make them fit.
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    Sounds like you need to read Technicopedia! The original Technic sets (beginning in 1977) were 88** for regular sets and 80** for universal sets. Starting in 1995 they changed to 82** for "Tech Play" aimed at younger builders and 84** for "Tech Build" and more advanced building. In later years they used exclusively either 82** or 84** without regard to complexity. In 2010 the 80* series returned but was now used for all models and not universal sets. 2012 was the first (and only) year to use 93** series. Since then, everything has been 42*** series. As you can see, there have been times when the numbers meant something, but for the most part the numbers are just numbers. Read reviews and browse databases to find what you like.
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