Saberwing40k

I've got a solution, but I haven't built it out yet. I have to warn you, it uses the 42000 rear hubs, so if you don't have those, it's kind of worthless.

No, the receiver has a built in overload protector. That should keep it safe. The 5292 motors, however, draw so much current that no single battery box can power more than one.

I'd recommend bracing the 8z gear on the axle above the worm gear, as that will rid out otherwise. It's easy, luckily. Just replace the cross joiner the 16z gear is connected to, and make the mounting axle one stud longer. Everything else looks fine.

Trollollollol If only...

Hmm, this set's growing on me. Although, it needs to be slowed down, which would be a very easy mod.

The front end looks terrible, and I thought for sure that as a "Custom" pickup it would include ideas and extra parts to customize it. I'm not digging the fact that it has no transmission or even 4wd, and the tires don't really look right. I would have personally added an updated version of the 24x43 tires, but for the new wheel hubs. Man, it seems that lately Lego is really dumbing down the sets. This would fit a lot better in the Racers line, like 40022. However, I'm probably going to get one, as I need them red panels for a project I'm working on.

Awesome, I don't think I've seen anything like this.

This set is a mixed bag for me. I hate the steering, and the linear actuators look really out of place. I really wish Lego would make them (and pneumatic cylinders), in different colors. Also, the extension shafts on the linear actuators look a bit thin, but that's pretty minor. The front end on the whole has a very messy design, but from the cab back it looks great. I'm not sure if I'm getting this set, or not. I'm not too fond of yellow, and while the new bucket is great, I don't build wheel loaders that often. And speaking of wheels, while it is great that Lego finally made the large hubs in yellow, they look kind of out of place. Thus, I have mocked up some easy modifications to show you guys: From left to right: Option 1 uses a large track sprocket Option 2 uses a smaller wheel. Option 3 uses a 40z gear. Option 4 uses some round plates Option 5 uses a 6x6 disc. So, which one is best?

42030, in my opinion, could have been so much better. The steering is wonky, and it could have had all the motors in back, and suspension too. The compromises they made probably did not have to be made.

8275. All I'm gonna say. I think the 42006 b model also has triangle tracks. Then there are the snowmobiles...

I have mocked up an idea for a Tri star bogie that uses large wheels. Man, it's a royal pain in the big behind to make these things. It's pretty strong, but uses an obnoxious amount of parts, and is really big.

I want this. a lot. Sign me up!

Umm, I hate to say this, but having a triangle shape like this will actually impair the function of the mechanism. A tri star bogie has to have 3 radially arms, with nothing in between them. Making the assembly a full triangle could result in the frame catching on an obstacle.

Volvo makes no such machine. The Volvo machine we will be getting is a wheel loader. How can you tell? Have you seen a better picture, or are you at the fair?

NOPE. This stuff is never worth it. Sure, it's compatible, but the pieces often have bad flashing, bad molding, brittle plastic, etc. Which means that it is ultimately not worth it. By the way, this is not a MOC, but a rip off of set 8145.

Indeed, I tried building a mock up with a compressor run off of the drivetrain, and it did not work. Still, I can't see a big articulated model like this using a servo for steering. I just don't see that working.

So, have you seen a larger picture of the box? The only one I've seen is a very blurry picture of one of the box corners.

I'm not calling this confirmed until I see an actual picture, of the actual box, with that callout. Luckily, we won't have to wait that long...

I've been thinking about 42030,and how it would turn with a servo. I just don't see such an arrangement working. What if, instead, we had a configuration of 1 L motor, for steering, 1 XL motor, for drive, and 2 servo motors, each with an autovalve for control of the arm pneumatically? That would be cool, yes? As for getting air in the system, it could have an air tank, and a compressor run off the drivetrain. I'll be mocking this up and seeing how playable it is. But regardless, this seems a bit unlikely.

Why would there be? It's not like you could use a part like that as anything but a spacer, and i've never had a need for something like that.

Hmm, I wonder if Sheepo could produce instructions, for just the gearbox, cause while I like the car, I'm more interested in the gearbox and how it works.

Actually, De dion suspension is nothing like this.

He he he, 42029 looks to be orange. and 42030 has the rock bucket.

If that were true, wouldn't we get a new 3L worm gear, instead of this stupid 1l one? However, I don't see them as doing that just because the part was designed in the studded era. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Unless the mold is wearing out, it makes not a whole lot of sense to just introduce a new part.

getting 42000 for bits like this is a good idea, as while my design can be adapted, it is really difficult to get an assembly like this,and have it be strong.