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  1. Saberwing40k
    Oh wow, you basically have the history of Lego Mindstorms in a bin. I forgot what the red brick is called, but it is a prototype. I didn't realize that any were out in the wild.
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    You gotta love the insane trolls, and their insane troll logic. I mean, you produce videos. What else would you do for your fans? Making instructions is rather difficult, even for small models. I even remember you talking about this while you were writing your book. However, I would like a disassembly video of your creations, just to see it better than the WIP shots. As for making money, I wouldn't count on it. In terms of man hours spent on instructions, you'd probably be losing money, and then people like this would complain that they are not available for free. However, another compromise could be to make a MLCad file or whatever, without steps, and have that available for download. but, if you don't want to make instructions, that's your imperative. P.S. Youtube should really have "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." over the comments section of every video.
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    See, this thread is NOT promoting anything of the sort. The OP is just telling us Lego fans about it so we know that hey, this KO is out there, watch out. I would not actually censor the names, for the same reason. Truth to be told, Chinese knockoffs are rarely imported into the US or other Western countries, being mainly for the domestic market. Things are very different in China, keep that in mind.
  4. Saberwing40k
    A long time ago, I found a post on the internet about how various kinds of tank drive systems work: http://www.gizmology.net/tracked.htm I just thought it would be good to have here. Also, vid of one of the types.
  5. Saberwing40k
    I'd say that the model would be measured in its smallest possible configuration, i.e. crane with boom down and folded, plane with landing gear retracted, dump truck with bed lowered. Jim mentioned in the first post that the model can have things that extend out of the box, like crane arms, as long as they can be retracted or folded without being removed. I'd presume the same would apply to landing gear.
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    I do, as a matter of fact. Pneumatic cylinder bracket by Saberwing007, on Flickr step2 by Saberwing007, on Flickr the track link can be replaced with a 3L thin liftarm if so desired, but I prefer the track link as it is thinner than a liftarm, so allowing a better connection. However, there is a caveat. when incorporating this assembly into a structure, one should orient the two cylinder so that the force applied is more likely to push the cylinders into the bracket, as the inlets could snap if enough pressure were applied to them.
  7. Saberwing40k
    I didn't really go through a dark ages per say, but I wasn't hooked on Technic until I got 8258, back when it was released.
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    Because of the fact that Youtube is Sariel's host of choice, and their servers are located in California.
  9. Saberwing40k
    Your photography is outstanding. You have a good eye for this. As for challenging models, I'd say there are not any challenging RC models that are official. For a set, I'd go with 42043 and 42042. For creations, check out Rebrickable.com. This site allows you to find MOCs, with instructions, and lists of parts. Some of them are amazing, especially stuff by Madoca and Sheepo.
  10. Saberwing40k
    I think certain parts might be manufactured in China because TLG did the math and they found a subcontractor who could do it for them at the same quality, but cheaper than tooling up their own factory. In particular, Power Functions components. It eliminates the hassle, for Lego, of having to procure motors, importing them, and then putting the casing on them.
  11. Saberwing40k
    Actually, I just thought of a couple of thing that the volume rule unfairly penalizes, crawler cranes and aircraft. Unless you wrap the box extremely close to the model, it gets outside the 10,000 cubic stud limit really fast. I know it's probably too late to change this, but I think a better rule would be for weight, as, for example, 42025 and 42029 weigh about the same, but 42025 is much bigger in terms of volume. However, not everybody has access to a postal or other small scale, so that would not work. And, real time part counts are difficult, so the volume rule is probably the best compromise.
  12. Saberwing40k
    What kind of trailer? The kind of trailer you would want would obviously inform the set that would be good for building it out of. Also, I discovered something about the new pneumatic cylinders, and the old cylinder bracket included in 8275 and 8241. The new cylinders are not compatible with the bracket. But, I'm going to figure out a way to connect them end to end, oh yes.
  13. Saberwing40k
    I wonder how different the b model has to be from the A model, as sets like 8421, 9398,and 8288 have a B model that is almost identical to the A model, just with some different toppings. Also,I'm assuming that the B model has to fit in the same box. Is that the case? Also, this is something that would apply with crawler cranes. Are we allowed to have a piece of the model, like a crane boom, come off to fit in the box, as long as that part goes in as well?
  14. Saberwing40k
    Not that I know of. The best I could suggest is searching "Review" in this forum, and see which sets come up. Also, I wouldn't worry about doubling up, since everybody does reviews differently, and add their own unique flavor to the review.
  15. Saberwing40k
    I don't know if anyone is going to be interested in these, but someone on Brickshelf posted pictures of pretty much every Star Wars Constraction set. Take a look: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=560424
  16. Saberwing40k
    Look folks, somebody on Brickshelf posted a bunch of ginormus pictures on Brickshelf of everything. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=560420
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    ahahahaha, you just try technical building and making one motor activate multiple functions in sequence, and then we'll talk. The only time I could see building a set as exquisite self torture is via bricklink. The only thing that even came close for me was the 42043 Mercedes Arocs, with all the pneumatics. Oh, and being forced to stop building in order to go to work is the worst, in a bad way.
  18. Saberwing40k
    Well, now we see that the engine on the dragster is chain driven, as was suspected. I also see an axle possibly for HOG at the back, and some mysterious Bionicle ball joint on the underside, purpose currently unknown. It's a very hollow looking model, but then most dragsters are the same way. Also, somebody on brickshelf uploaded gigantic images of pretty much all of the 2016 Bionicle sets, giving us a a good look at some possible new parts. Check it out:http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=560420 In particular, look at the tail of one part of 71301 that piece is almost a #2 axle joiner, but with an axle hole in the center. Sadly, the two other sockets are for 3mm rods, and not Technic axles. So close, yet so far.
  19. Saberwing40k
    Due to cartoon physics, you would not actually be able to close the hood if you built it as shown. My recommendation is that you drive the hinge of the hood directly, with a worm gear, and then use sliding axles to represent the actuators.
  20. Saberwing40k
    Unless you want it to look like that, you could use the standard linear actuators, but move them closer to the pivot point of the hood. By doing that, you decrease the lever arm, but improve the travel. Most cranes do this.
  21. Saberwing40k
    I'd love to see pictures of the modified ones, Karle, but going by your description it is quite hard. @lol1419 what are you using this for? Supplying context for a part or mechanism helps people make suggestions. Like this: On Shapeways, our good friend Efferman has come up with a 3D printed actuator that is quite large, in terms of length. These links will take you to the various parts needed to complete it. http://www.shapeways.com/product/62649TWYN/actuator-stroke-18-outside?li=aeTabs http://www.shapeways.com/product/ZSWVQ4FRF/actuator-stroke-18-inside?li=user-profile&optionId=42220430 Pictures: 100_1356 by Michael Wirth, on Flickr
  22. Saberwing40k
    I'd agree with the above statement, but I have seen some modified linear actuators to be longer. However, such a modification would be very involved, and difficult. However, many builders have built longer linear actuators, by various methods. You can use gear rack parts, or gang linear actuators together end to end in order to get the results you want.
  23. Saberwing40k
    It is this part: Bionicle Shoulder Armour, Vorox with Marbled Reddish Brown Pattern This part has appeared in several Bionicle and Hero Factory sets, in many colors.
  24. Saberwing40k
    I can't believe that anyone wants to say that a bucket wheel excavator is not something that is cool to look at. Now, I'm not going to deny that they are pretty ugly machines, but they are actually beautiful in their own way, an unfettered expression of technology and form following function. From that standpoint, they are perfect models for Technic, with all the mechanics on display. Personally, I would find it a fascinating model, to trace each function, and observe them in action. From that standpoint, it is just as good as a model car. I welcome it, especially because it is an unusual model for Technic.
  25. Saberwing40k
    Depending on the spread of the era of your sets, you might have those. I do, for instance, since I have sets from a wide era.
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