Saberwing40k

The site of Anders Gassedal has a lot of stuff from old builders, just look here:http://www.gaasedal.dk/eng/main.html He has a section of his site devoted to links to other builders, but a lot of the sites are defunct. Two builders I can think of, that I don't recall being active or as active anymore, are T.J. Avery, and Beat Felber. I think those two still have sites that are up and running, but finding a lot of stuff from even the 2000s era would be difficult, let alone anything predating that. Websites go inactive, builders quit the hobby, that sort of thing. But, on occasion, I have found some really old creations while Googling other stuff Beat Felber's site: .http://www.engineeringwithabs.ch/ T.J. Avery's site: http://www.texbrick.com/models/index.html

I don't think the charger you linked to is the right one. I think the charger is the 8887 one, which is not discontinued, but currently out of stock. If you have no other options, I'd recommend a nice DC transformer, which is really all that the Lego chargers are, with interchangeable tips. This one is an example:http://www.amazon.com/Velleman-PSSMV1USA-3-12Vdc-Switching-Supply/dp/B00068U44I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424310869&sr=8-1&keywords=universal+power+supply

So many great models, shame I didn't get to enter. My votes: 26:10 21:6 14:4 18:3 28:2 6:1 Best of luck to everybody.

i don't think the actual reason the u-joints were made 3L is cost reduction, although that may have been a part. I think it was to harmonize the parts better with the studless system. Also, has anyone actually recorded new versions of the 20z double bevel gear in the wild? I decided to check my 42009 crane, and the gears on that are identical to the oldest ones of that type I have, in spite of the fact that the new type appears in Rebrickable's inventory for that set. What is going on here?

The part you are describing is this:, 60929 Shadow Leech. They wee only available in trans light blue, never yellowish green. But, they might not be useful for certain things, what is the rubber piece needed for? If you are in need of ideas , another solution is to mount a small town car tire on a half bushing.

I think you guys might like to see this, it's a video of a large crawler crane using a smaller one as counterweight.

It's Tatra style suspension, not double wishbone. Basically, the difference is that Tatra suspension, which is technically called swing arm suspension, has the wheel fixed to the suspension arm, and rotating about one point, whereas double wishbone suspension has the wheel able to move relative to the suspension arm. This diagram should show the difference: The two relevant suspension for us are the third from top, which is swing axle, and the fourth, which is double wishbone. This shows the difference, but not how they look in motion. The image below shows what happens when swing arm suspension goes over a bump: I hop that helps you. @1NXTmonster, this is pretty good. Although, your servo motor also seems to have been used as a skid plate.

I've worked with the older metal Vex kits, and some of the Vexpro stuff, like the CIM motors, as I was on a FIRST robotics team. The CIM motors are a little bit irrelevant to Lego, as they are meant to power 180 pound metal robots, and draw an insane amount of current. The Vex metal kits are mildly interesting, but not to a Technic builder like me, as what I do is build functional replicas of real machines. The Vex IQ system is something I have not worked with personally, and it looks very similar to Lego Technic. However, while they do have many pieces that are similar to existing Technic pieces, there are many others that are unique to that system, that Lego for whatever reason has not included in Technic, even if they would be useful. For instance, the Vex IQ system has: A bunch of beams that are 2xn, or even 4xn, which would be useful for making rigid structures Many kinds of useful perpendicular connectors that have no Lego equivalent Many different lengths of axles with a midpoint stop, similar to the existing 5.5L Lego axle 4L pins Wheels with good offsets Ready made omni wheels Different kinds of pin extenders Pieces with slots in them Tires that are larger and more proportional, with some being 250mm in diameter, which I think is larger than even the Power Puller tires Metal gears, shafts, and u joints To make things even better, a lot of their parts, like beams and gears, come in an amazing variety of colors. Basically, the Vex IQ guys have it so that you can buy packs of parts in a specific color, something that Lego Technic fans have been clamoring for Lego to do for ages. If this little company can do it, why not Lego? Although, oddly, the Vex IQ system has no real toothed turntable piece, or differential gear, so there is that. But, between this and their other system, Vex could totally eat Lego's lunch when it comes to the educational buildable robotics system of choice, and that is a growing market.

That would be me. i just asked in the comments. Now, you've got a link to the file he used. You're welcome.

I could not agree more, what with the rise of pay to play games and figures like Skylanders. While the "Gotta Catch 'Em All" marketing ploy is as old as marketing itself, it has become far more pervasive now. Also, this person is an idiot, basically arguing that a massive corporation owes them to stay exactly as how the person remembered them. It's just a symptom of a society that teaches people that the world owes you something, and that nobody should ever feel discomfort or difficulty. We, as a society, are more entitled, and spoiled, and coddled than ever, and it's 100% the fault of the parents. Sure the companies may do advertising, but they come up with the marketing ploys based on what people think. No corporation can fabricate a public opinion from scratch, they must find something that already exists , and propagate it. Basically, it's this generation of parents thinking that any kind of discomfort is bad, including the discomfort of actually interacting with your children. Most people want to both be parents, and continue with living like they are in their twenties, and this has been endlessly glorified. To summarize, it's not Lego's fault. It's the fault of all the stupid people.

Sorry folks, but it seems as if I am going to have to withdraw from the contest. I think I pushed myself a little too far with this one, and tried too much, with too little time. :cry_sad: However, I will finish the model, and enter the next contest.

Well, it was speculated that the 2014 sets would not be released in the US, but here they are. I don't think that Lego would not release the two biggest sets over here, but I'd be pissed if they don't.

Vader looks brilliant, I think the CCBS style works really well for a robotic/armored charecter like him. I'm not really liking the new lightsaber blade pieces, and I would have prefered something like the original Technic Vader, with transparent axel joiners. But overall, I think it would be worth the $20 price tag. Luke, on the other hand, is not that interesting. He's not terrible, but not that interesting either. However, the way they built the blaster is excellent, simple and effective.

You want an STL file for a Lego pneumatic piston? Is there any particular reason for wanting one? Also, I don't think you'd be finding it here. Either check the Digital tools forum on this site, or maybe a CAD specific forum, which may give you better luck.

The answer is make it 10 time uglier and include a pointless function splitter. But, I like the way you make your models look amazing, and include functions that are well thought out, and not at all gimmicky, as Lego sometimes does. I'd have to say you are at a different level than current Lego cars, almost at "How would Lego make a flagship supercar?"

i don't think I could use newer panels, as the panels I'm using are actually dark pearl gray, but rejiggering them should be doable. But, I'd only do a major redesign if I had the time to do so, as my priority is finishing in time for the contest. Although, I'm actually trying to go for the look of sets like 8466, with more implied surfacing.

Aaannd just what do you mean by that? Keep in mind that it's a work in progress. It would help me a lot more if you said what I was doing wrong, or poorly.

Thanks for the advice, but there is pretty much no chance of me getting bigger wheels. Besides, those wheels are not much bigger. Yeah, the cab and bonnet are a bit wide, but I think that adds to the intimidating nature of the truck. Also, I think the wheels are actually roughly the right size, but it's an optical illusion that makes them look smaller. Sariel actually talks about that in his book.

I don't see it as much of a problem. Also, in The Lego Movie, Emmet almost always has a fingerprint on him.

I think a massive problem with the world, that may threaten Lego, is this. For a while, a lot of companies have been pushing the idea that stuff should be extremely cheap, and people don't really care about quality either. Also, with the rise of social media and all that megablocks, and the idea that it is okay to give toddlers an ipad, is why they are not into Lego anymore, that and the whole decline overall in intelligence in that demographic, due to the social media use from the young age trend, is the greatest threat to toy companies in general, not just Lego. In the Transformers line, they have dramatically simplified things, because kids apparently don't care anymore. I fear that one day Transformers will only transform in the TV shows about them, and the actual figures will be little more than things that can be scanned to unlock stuff in an app. Lego is trying to ride this trend, which goes against everything they stand for, with the Fusion stuff, which I cannot say a single positive thing about. I mean, whatever happened to the idea that it was a different toy every day? I fear that Lego will disappear in the next 15 to 20 years, because kids will stop playing with it, and adult fans simply aren't enough to keep it going, and there will be fewer of those to, because people don't get into it as kids. Another possible threat would be China, given their flippant attitude towards IP and worker safety. But, I could be wrong. Maybe this shallow social media trend will collapse, and maybe China will move up as a country, and stop being a source of cheap crap. Maybe it could become cool to make things again, instead of about how many followers on instagram you have. And, I think we adult fans could play a part. If you have kids, introduce them, and get them hooked. Then, our beloved Lego will be much better off.

Can we maybe see some pics? I'm not sure about actual rarity, but I have a 9v micro motor, that still works, and they go for $40 on BrickLink. I also have 4 5292 buggy motors, which only appeared in 3 sets, and are highly sought after, at least by Technic builders. I also have a purple kraata, of uncertain type. Are those actually rare? My oldest part is probably some old pre-minifigure buildable figure parts.

OMG, an update?!? It's about time. I have not had a chance to really take any pictures of this, due to how much work I've had to do with it. But enough about that, on to the pictures! Lego Kenworth C500 by Saberwing007, on Flickr Now, the cab is a lot more complete, and the front outriggers are added. From the start, I knew that making 3 stage outriggers, and making them look good would be more or less impossible, especially with the deadline. I decided to do folding outriggers instead, but it turned out to be no easier. These outriggers have gone through at least 3 major revisions, between me starting, and now. The outriggers actually fold out amazingly wide, as shown in the two pictures below. Outriggers out. by Saberwing007, on Flickr Outriggers spread by Saberwing007, on Flickr The pads are lowered by two mini linear actuators, and are made out of black track sprockets. The crane and outrigger assembly are meant to be easy to remove, and this can be done by removing 4 red pins on the underside, as shown below. Kenworth C500 Update by Saberwing007, on Flickr The outrigger assembly then just lifts right off. Crane unit underside by Saberwing007, on Flickr Each outrigger is driven by 2 mini linear actuators, through a highly complex articulated geartrain. Up next are a selection of detail shots, showing how various things are driven. Turntable details by Saberwing007, on Flickr Actuator details by Saberwing007, on Flickr Driveline details by Saberwing007, on Flickr The L motor is just for testing, the outriggers will be driven through an XL motor operating a mechanical sequencer. And last, but certainly not least, a video of the outriggers in action. By the way, does anyone know how to embed a video from Flickr? I tried, but I could not figure it out, and had a link instead.

As a matter of fact, I hate the new gears. Technic should be the one line where parts do not need to be idiot proof. Also, for no particular reason, they are bright, screaming, sticking out like a sore thumb, red! I've seen these in other sets completely replacing the older ones, so why make them red? However, I do like the new, odd length transmission parts. I actually think that they should have been introduced a long time ago, back when Technic went studless. These parts will make doing anything involving switching gears much easier. I think I will just be getting the new axle joiner, and driving ring, as I have no use for the new clutch gears.

I like how detailed it is, even if it is really small. Although, the connection for the taillights looks rather weak, and is an illegal connection.

I think all you need is a stack of 3 1x4 Technic bricks, attached to the two pin holes on the end of the L motor. if you fold up the cable, you can do that.