Saberwing40k

Isn't it about time we had a tan model? We've had white, orange, and blue models, so tan is the only uncommon Technic color that hasn't been used recently. Although, I would like to see another Dark Blue model, if only to make the speculators that bought 41999 cry.

Spot on, and I can say this, because I've climbed around one in a museum as well.

I keep all of my damaged part for the purpose of customization . I have a couple of bent linear actuators, and several Bionicle parts that have cracked ball joints, and if I need to make a custom part, I'd dig into that.

Actually, this means that designers will not be able to take certain shortcuts and copouts, hopefully. I'm just hoping licenses don't come with stagnation, and price increases.

Oh come on, I don't think Lego would end Technic. Or rename it. It's a subbrand that is well established, and I don't think they'd want to mess with it.

You know, that Zetros is just begging for the printed star from the Arocs...

Then wouldn't it be LP for Lego Motorsports? Also, I don't really see Lego doing a non liscensed supercar, in this day and age. And if they did, it would be called something like Ultimate Supercar.

WD-40, my friend. But, using these will obviously scratch and dull them, a little bit. So, if it's that, I don't think there is anything that would be worth your time, and effort. So, I think you should have left the part about rust, unless there is actual corrosion.

I'm kind of wondering what you're going to use this for, and why you went away from the automatic gearbox. In my opinion, I can't really see any reason to have more than 4 speeds in a Lego model, and even if you wanted it, you'd be better off with a different design. In real life, any vehicle with a large number of gears does not have single large gearbox. What will be done instead is to have a small gearbox like a 6 speed, and then a splitter, a small, 3 speed gearbox. Basically, there will be 3 ranges, with 6 speeds each. But yeah, I think you should tell us more about what you need and want, and we'd be able to help you better.

I'm sorry, but that is incorrect. All you need is a PF extension cable, and plug the lamp on to the underside of the light gray end. That's the end that converts the PF connector to the older 9v style.

Probably like this: Indrik Sunflare by mahjqa, on Flickr They're really odd looking vehicles, but 42038 is actually kind of similar.

1. Yes, $10 for a part plus shipping is a lot. 2. That's what I was asking to, but I don't think anyone has actually gotten them from Lego yet. 3. I would say so. I looked at some other recently introduced parts on Bricklink, namely the new 16z clutch gear, and the prices did indeed go down after a while. Unless the parts in the Arocs are exclusive to it, I see the same thing happening. Fingers crossed that all of the new stuff in the Arocs, like the gear racks and brackets, and the cylinders in particular, get used in other sets.

Has anyone gotten their hands on the new pieces for 42043 via Lego Service? I just visited the site, and they say that they are out of stock. I've found them on Bricklink, but the prices are outrageous. Does anyone know if/when they will be available? Thanks.

I don't see why it would be, it's designed to stop and hold a position. Unlike other motors, I don't think you can actually stall a servo motor, due to the control system.

Interesting question, see below or my answer. Actually, you are both wrong. The Arocs, and most European trucks have two steered axles due to laws about axle load. For instance, over here in the US of A, it is very uncommon to see a truck of any kind with more than 3 axles. Unless, of course, you are in Michigan, where you see trucks like this: This configuration is due to Michigan have archaic (and asinine) laws about bridges and per axle load limits. Because of the per axle load limit being so low, even a normal standard trailer , which has 2 axles anywhere else in the US, sometimes has 8 or more in Michigan. Then there are the frost laws, and other stuff, but it's pure legalese, and not a very good read, so I can't really summarize. But, that's just for tractors. I have seen a couple of trucks in the States with two steering axles. All of the trucks I have seen with that configuration have a crane on them. That is because if the crane is mounted in the middle of the truck, and is quite heavy, and would cause a single front axle to exceed the weight limits. Example: However, the additional steering axle adds complexity, so many of the trucks I have seen have the crane at the rear, which removes the need for the added axle, and allows the crane to easily reach over a trailer, as they are often paired with, for delivering precast concrete sewers and rock slabs. So, TL;DR version, having two steering axles is to improve weight distribution, and keep axle weights in check.

42000: 42035: 8838: 8853: Added pics, this thread is a lot more useful with them, you know. I just grabbed them off of Brickshelf, and do not claim any ownership of them. Well, I have got to say, all of these models are kind of ugly, but I actually disagree with them being the worst. Most of these sets are old or small, which is a problem. And they all try to do something that has a cool idea in it. Sure, it may be badly executed, but at least they tried to do something different. Except 8842, but that is still more forgivable, at least in my eyes, then these. My candidates for the worst B model are the ones that don't even try to do something. Like... 9398 Exact same chassis, no improvement in looks. 8288 Just pop off a couple of sub-assemblies, and swap them around. 42037 Almost the exact same thing as the A model, but with fake front suspension. Also, it looks like nothing, or maybe what a 4 year old would imagine an off road vehicle to look like. Although, out of the 3, I say that 9398 takes the cake, as it is a flagship set, and should deliver an unparalleled building experience. I've seen plenty of ugly B models, but the worst are the ones that don't even try.

That's actually completely normal. The 1845 stickers are for the b model.

I've got a little Gerber Clutch multitool, and it is my best friend. The pliers on it are small enough to fit in axle holes for pushing out stubborn axles, and it proved invaluable in routing pneumatic hoses in 42043.

That's almost true, but the piece on the cardan ball joint can slide on the axle. On the Arocs, when the suspension moves, the driveshaft length changes a little big, which could cause binding, but not if the shaft is slightly telescopic. Basically, the piece is there instead of a universal joint because the driveshaft needs to change lengths a little bit. As an aside, the rubber pieces in the rear suspension are there because when the suspension is at rest, the suspension arms are not quite in line with the holes on the beam, so the have to be offset by a quarter stud, and this distance changes as well. The rubber bearings allow those pieces to move, but keep them in position. Also, as I was building the set, I found it handy to have a ruler and a multitool with needle nose pliers, for getting the hoses in the crane in to position.

Actually, I don't think it's the above crane. Looking at the luffing gear of the boom, 42042 does not have a gantry. (The gantry is a piece on most lattice boom cranes that goes between the pendants connected to the end of the boom, and the luffing gear of the crane. Having the gantry means the luffing gear can be connected to the boom easier, as the gantry can be moved by hydraulics to a position where the pendants can be connected with the boom on the ground. In the above picture, you can see the gantry just above the body, with all the lines leading to it.) The above crane has a gantry, and most cranes have one. The only company I can think of that makes a crane of comparable size to 42042 (250 ton capacity) is Kobelco, the CK2000, which is only a 200 ton capacity crane, and has no gantry. It appears that any crane over 200 ton capacity has a gantry, although I may be mistaken. In my opinion, in spite of the PF and gearboxes, 42042 is actually less advanced than 8288, having no gantry, derrick, or luffing jib. I have also never seen a crawler crane with a grabber like that. I'm passing on it for now, although I might get one come Christmas, for the blue parts.

I'm building 42043 right now, and it is just packed. There isn't a whole lot of dead space in it, everything is related to the functions. The build is not challenging per say, but it is very interesting to see a designer really flex their muscles with a flagship. I've built sections 1 thru 4, now all that needs to be done is the cab and the bed. One little nitpick I have is that the instructions feel almost padded. There are just some steps that don't need to be separate, but aren't. For instance, the engine has six steps to build it, one for each cylinder.

Look at these links: https://www.flickr.com/photos/legodoumoko/ http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=147020 These guys are Japanese Lego fans that build lots of Mechs/Robots, and some of them have hands that might fit.

Is it okay that I have never had any building frustrations? At least, not with any official set. I am very challenged by certain MOCS, especially the ones that only have LDD instructions. I also frequently run into roadblocks with my own creations, which is why I don't post that often.

i really like these parts. It's not something I've always wanted, like some other parts, but rather something where I'm like "Where has this part been?" I just hope that it gets used in other sets and doesn't become super rare and expensive like the pneumatic cylinder brackets. This part would be great any time a compact but rigid extension mechanism is needed. I actually hope that we see a remake of 8455, but with an additional extension on the bucket like some JCB backhoes. Also, I want to see it in other colors, because I just hate it when a useful part is not available in a neutral color. I'm looking at you, pneumatic cylinders...

Take a look at this brilliant Liebherr LTM 1750 9.1, which I found on Flickr, by Dawid Szmandra. It's interesting, a rendition of a giant machine in the style of M-Longer or Sariel, Technic functions under a Model Team shell. Flickr Gallery:https://www.flickr.c...57655047082800# LEGO Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 by Dawid Szmandra, on Flickr As a bonus, he made a video demonstrating some functions: Although, looking at this makes me lament the fact that Lego pneumatic pieces are always yellow.