Saberwing40k

What I don't understand is why lego does not release them to the shop at home site, and then roll them out in stores later. If we don't get the 2014 sets at all, I'm going to be pissed.

Yeah, I'm up against a boom that weighs 2.3 kg. How would I calculate mechanicl advantage, and power needed?

I have already built large actuators,as described, and it is still not enough. Does anyone have good designs for massive actuators?

I'm building a very large mobile crane with a very heavy boom, and am in need of inspiration for how to lift it.

Right here: gmk6400thomen by Saberwing007, on Flickr

That's right, most main battle tanks only have elevation of 20 degrees total, including depress.

I work at a Lego store in the US, and I'm not allowed to discuss any release details until the sets hit the US site. Speaking of which, the 2014 sets seem to be available everywhere but the US. Any ideas on why that is? Gad I hope we're not going to be facing a 1 year delay like we did with the PF L and Servo motors. That could make a lot of people upset.

I've made a rendering of Gerger's crane in the colors of Thoemen, anyone want to see it?

"We don't have enough yellow Technic sets."

I've really done neither of these. I've built a couple of trial trucks, and have not broken a single U joint. And I've honestly never used my teeth to disassemble anything. 8070 went right in my parts bin.

i would think so, but if you screw up you just screwed up a very expensive and uncommon part. Recently, I took the plunge and got two sets with this system. I've got big things planned for them.

Hmm, I've been thinking, I've always wanted a differential that can fit in a linear actuator bracket, with a 20z driver. Do you think it would be possible to adapt your existing design to that specification? It would be really helpful for when I redesign my ETF truck.

Hmm, might it be possible to make something faster if it had a pneumatic engine, and a bunch of tanks? I can think of other methods, but they involve stuff like slingshots and rocket motors...

What I want is a super flagship, like a large truck with trailer load. Or maybe one of the grand old Gottwald cranes. I'd also very much like to see a new super car, in teal or some other unusual color.

This morning, I came across a press release from Terex regarding an apparent new modeling partnership with Lego. This release, which my dad got, had some very interesting information, especially for us Technic builders. April Fools! The above quote is quite interesting, as it would seem to imply that the models will be produced at both town and Technic scale. This is backed up by another part of the release, a brochure of the sets to be launched this year. The most relevant to us are the following: 31006, Terex AC-200 Price: 300 USD Part count: 3176 Note: the prices were converted from Euros, by me, so consider them approximate. Going by the price, this model is about the size of 42009, but with more panels and likely more Power Functions parts. In the pamphlet is a small picture, indicating that the model will not be in corporate livery, but in the colors of Wagenborg. 31007, AC 1000 Price: $700 Part count: 9238 Yikes! this is probably the range topper for the cranes, as indicated by the fact that it has much more of a description, indicating the development is farther along. Build the mightiest crane of the Terex stable! With full Power Functions control, and an impressive, 3 meter long main boom, the largest lifts seem small. Measures over 3 meters tall when fully erected. Fully Motorized functions, just like real Variable steering Realistic lights Other liveries and luffing jib to come. I've seen a picture of it in the brochure, it's so big it's in two boxes, and is in corporate livery, meaning it has lots of white parts. the boom seems to be a hybrid of new and regular studless panels, and the outriggers make extensive use of the new 3x11 panels. Finally, the boom raising cylinders appear to be new, modular linear actuators, as are the tires, which appear to be the same size as the old 24x43 tires, but for modern rims. I want this, so much. Both of the above sets are slated for an August 2014 release, and there is more planned, two models a month throughout the rest of 2014 and into 2015. Better start saving, because some of the future ones sound cool. ????? AK-912 GT I only saw a brief mention of this, and a few other things that do not correspond to anything in Terex's current product lineup, which indicates that they were not kidding about making the Gottwald stuff, as the AK-912 was a Gottwald product. It had a picture, but no set number, and it appears to have the full boom, and derrick, with both being studless lattice structures, apparently with a new part in them. Well, that's all I've got for now, I may upload some scans and more info in the future. APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!

Yeah, much as I'd like for this to be true, it reeks of scam. Unless, of course, you could do the exchange face to face, which would eliminate certain problems.

I meant as it's own thing, not as part of the Mustang instructions. That could help a lot of builders learn how to implement this.

Excellent, now could you make instructions for how to make the boxes with the servo switchers? I'd really like to build one for myself, to see how it works.

I am looking for the above sets, or just the R/C components at a reasonable price. Alternatively, I have a couple of new in box sets that I am willing to trade.

I just listed my unopened 4534 on ebay. Check it out! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281287092030

I don't think what you're asking for is quite possible.... Anyway, I'm really liking some of the stuff posted on this thread. I'd personally like to see: some new wheels with positive offset for the Unimog tires New clutch gears, compatible with the standard changeover clutches and an end to end bracket for linear actuators, allowing them to be ganged easier.

What about adding a work in progress thread? Or should that kind of stuff wait til after you enter?

I've got some good ideas: Terex AC-1000 (The all red and all yellow cranes.) I'm actually building this one out, and like those models in the above picture it will have a fly jib. Terex AT-20 Franna Gottwald AK 912 Gottwald AMK-126 Gottwald AMK-306 Gottwald AK-450 in Van Seumeren livery Gottwald AMK-500 Gottwald MK-1500 Gottwald AK-680-2 All Gottwald cranes employ interesting engineering solutions that I think would make them easier to replicate in Lego. Also, while it is technically a Demag, the TC 3600 Quicklifter was originally a Gottwald design. Seriously, just look at that thing. Bucyrus 8750 Dragline, for all your giant model needs: Or how about a Cat 25M Motor Grader? All of these things I would like to see built.

Excellent, now make a penny counter, or something.

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