Saberwing40k

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Hello, I'm in the pub, feeling kind of discouraged. I posted a WIP topic of my own, but it has seen little acktivity. I see topics like @Didumos69 and his Greyhound buggy, and there is lots of acktivity, and I'm just wondering, what am I doing wrong? Are my writeups incoherent, are my pictures lacking, or is it that I just don't post when people are online? I feel kind of isolated on this forum.

Why not make it in the colors of Boer B.V.? You've already got most of the colors there, you just need some white on the bodywork.

I 've had a problem with ads on mobile. I've had ads that will scroll to the bottom of the page, and will keep my phone stuck there, and not allow me to scroll up.

Thank you for the information. Does not change the size calculations much, though.

Scale is unknown, I have not been able to find any information on Kenworth C500 wheel sizes, but based on information on similar trucks, it's about 1:17 scale. Update: Here are some quick and dirty pics of the new outrigger module, and some comparisons with the old one. Old Vs. New 01 by Saberwing007, on Flickr Old and new. The old module is the one on the bottom. I chose to discard this module, as it is overly complex, and works poorly. It uses 4 mini linear actuators to extend and retract. However, this system is sloppy, and requires a massive geartrain to work. The new version uses a linkage system and a worm gear to extend both segments at the same time. I was actually inspired by working around towable boom lifts, as the ones JLG make use a linkage that would inspire mine. This is the kind of lift in question. As the top segment is raised, the bottom scissor linkage is actuated, and raised as well. The linkage is kind of hard to see, unless you are up close, and seeing this movement is what inspired me to create the linkage in my outriggers. Outrigger mechanisms by Saberwing007, on Flickr This picture is the outrigger mechanism itself, with some structural parts not shown for clarity. The lime green drivetrain runs to a mini LA to lower the outrigger pads, using a mechanism modcopped from 42009. Getting the geartrain and the linkage in the middle to play nicely together was an ordeal, but I made it work. The linkage and worm gear are outlined in purple, and are used for extension. The linkage crosses over from the bottom link of one parallelogram, to the top link of the other, thus driving them in opposite directions. this will make more sense when I post a video. Now, here are some pictures of the outrigger module IRL. The outriggers are mechanically linked in the middle, and run off of a common motor. The extension is the same as the old module, but the new set is overall somewhat narrower. Outrigger Module 01 by Saberwing007, on Flickr The reason I chose this type of outrigger setup is because of the fact that the real crane has a large outrigger span, with the front outriggers being 3 stage. Doing 3 stage anything in Lego is hard, and it would have been impossible to do at this scale. Having folding outriggers like this was the only way, and I think it actually looks good. Outrigger Module 02 by Saberwing007, on Flickr The center of the module is not complete, and I have not finalized the connections to the rest of the frame. The outriggers and all of the crane components will be on a sub frame that will be easily removable from the chassis of the truck. doing this will make assembly and testing much easier. At this point, I don't know when the next update will be. I ran out of PF cables, so I had to order more, but that should not stall construction too much. Tentatively, I will have an update sometime this Saturday.

I think I did mention it, but I agree, it does look like a Ponsse Scorpion. It just seems to be a bit oddly proportioned. Overall, I kind of wonder why this set even has PF. An electric compressor, with no other functions, adds very little playability to the set, and only raises the price. Far better would have been to use an air tank, and leave the PF out entirely. Manually pumped pneumatics work plenty fast. Kind of a bad call for Lego, as removing the PF would only improve this set, allowing for better proportions and a more attractive price.

3 years. 3 flippin years. Three years ago, I started work on a project, an ambitious project. This project was a Kenworth C500 Tridem-Tridem truck with a Cormach 23000A knuckle boom crane, as assembled by Falcon Industries of Canada. I was planning on entering this in [TC6], but that fell thru. Then, I was planning to finish it, but I stopped. That was 3 years ago. But, I did not demolish the model. I just could not bring myself to disassemble it, but I also couldn't motivate myself to finish it. And so it sat, taunting me, through 3 years and 2 location moves. But now, 3 years and a thousand miles away, I have restarted the project. This model will be finished, and is probably going to be the be the best thing I have ever made. Before I stopped building, I had actually done some additional work that I did not post, namely building the boom, and one of the rear outriggers. Kenworth C500 old. by Saberwing007, on Flickr Now, I have learned much in 3 years, and so I am going to rebuild much of the model, starting with the overly complex outriggers.I have built a new outrigger module, which I will show off tomorrow. For now, this is my announcement for a revived project. P.S. As I alluded to earlier, I did have to move. Due to my dad losing his job, we both had to move from Colorado to Arizona, where we are staying with family. I hope we both find new jobs, and soon. On the plus side, moving forced me to pack up my collection, and now I have reorganized it. Now, I should build more.

Yeah, this set isn't up to par, even in comparison to other pullback sets of the recent past. It is ugly, and looks half finished. It is worthless as a parts pack, with a whopping 6 lime parts, of which only 3 are Technic. It should still be fun, though, and the engine function is unusual, though probably could be better. Not horrible, but not good either. If Bash! is average, then this is a solid below average set. At least it isn't as bad as 42076.

For this set, I rate it as solidly mediocre. Not particularly interesting in terms of parts, poor styling, but it is good for kids and Technic beginners, so there is that.

There is probably a limit, but I don't think you'll be hitting it at 1.5 meters. Electrical should be easier to implement, though. Edit: Tried it, had no problems.

If our suspicions regarding the use of the ring gear pieces are correct, 42082 would be about the same size, but probably a bit longer than 42055.

So, you need a lattice structure that tapers? That's going to be fun, as the base of the LUT actually tapers in 2 directions, as I have observed from seeing some models. My 2 cents would be to actually cheat, and use straight transparent supports, and have the trusses, or at least the tapered part, be non structural.

42054 by far. 42069 is okay, but 42054 is a great set.

It's okay. Everybody goes through a noob phase on this site. You'll learn from this and be a better person for it. Also, another tip, don't quote big blocks of text like you did. Quotes are more of an art than a science, but in general less is more.

This is a creation of @barman. We first saw it in this thread, Now, I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume you are just posting this because you found it, and want to share it, in which case it would be nice to include credit and link back to the original creator. We as a community frown upon theft of ideas and photos, but I'd rather give you a fair warning, as you seem to be new around these parts.

I'm guessing the panels are fold out steps, like 8466.

Nope, it uses the somewhat smaller wheels from the 8110 Unimog.

If I'm reading the information from Promobricks correctly, the B model for 42082 should be something like this, which has never been done in Technic. I'm still kind of miffed that pictures were available of everything else, but no Technic. The least Lego could do is provide some kind of reasoning, as I'm sure many people are sort of miffed.

Thank goodness. Now we all have something to look forward to.

Don't bother, you should be able to reassemble the set with a whole turntable. Just drop it on top. I checked the instructions, and the top part, which attaches to the turntable, is only held on by pins. There is no need to dismantle the turntable.

Sariel is evidently getting them, but for some reason, Lego dropped the ball. Maybe they're trying to stall the bootleggers? While the bootleggers might use a speed build for reverse engineering, would they?

I have not tried boost, but in general I am not fond of vehicles that have an integrated chassis. But then, maybe Lego is going on the idea that kids might not be willing or able to do relatively complex gear assembly. Or maybe it is just faster to build overall, which kids like. However, I'd say that it would be cheaper for Lego to develop a new receiver, rather than a new chassis piece. I say this because the last integrated PF chassis was only used in two sets. Also, for any new PF equipment, like the supposed new train motors, I don't think Lego would use the Boost connectors. Why would they? Most PF applications have no need for the integrated tachometers the Boost motors have, and several PF applications need more than one device per port, so the lack of stackability is a major disadvantage. Like I've said before, Boost is far more likely to be the future of Mindstorms vs. Power Functions.

Non IR remote control? Good. Non IR control in a Big Ugly Motor Piece(BUMP)? Not so good. If it's a new receiver, I'm all for it. But if it's a new kind of BUMP, I'm not as much. That dramatically reduces the coolness of a set, with a single use part. Best case, we get a Lego Bluetooth receiver. Worst case, we get a solid brick of electronics with a few pieces stuck to it, not very like Lego.

I looked at the batmobile, and it is pretty fugly.. It does not look like any Batmobile I've ever seen, instead looking more like something a kid would make. I'm willing to bet it uses the boost hub, and is thus skid steer. It's rather dumb.