Saberwing40k

It thought he meant stuff like the hubs and wishbones from 8070. Besides, my design could be adapted to use standard parts.

Yes, it is. I used 42000 wheel hubs to do this.

It would help a lot if you specified just what the valves do. So, when the motor is off, you want both valves in neutral, but when the motor is turned one way, one valve is on, and the other remains off, and the other way, the other valve is turned off, and the other on. This will give you two valves, but with control in only one direction each. This should be easy to implement, I'll mock something up in ldd.

There's some cool techniques in here, but I'm still passing. I don't really like the Simpsons. (Aside from the movie, which had some pretty funny moments.)

No, it's working just fine. However, I've good reason to be paranoid, because I've dealt with people who actually believe in those stupid conspiracy theories. Let me tell you, that is not pleasant. At times, it's impossible to tell whether somebody is kidding, or seriously has that point of view. It's called Poe's law, Google it. Further, I have actually seen this in action, like with the rise of reality TV. Reality TV has actually been proven to make you stupider. Plus, you get more of what you reward, so if you reward those megablockers with their own shows, you get more stupid megablockers. See what I'm saying? I'm not your kid, that's why. I don't really know you well enough to tell whether you are kidding or not. See above.

Please tell me you're joking. He's joking, right?

I think that kids are getting stupider and less inquisitive too. I personally encountered this in school. It was the rare exception that actually wanted to figure out how something worked. I personally did not go through any dark ages, because of innovative and well engineered sets. My dad and I both think that Lego should do more to make it so that fewer fans go through the dark ages, and stay with the line. It should be perfectly possible to do something that can appeal to kids, and appeal to older collectors. To that end, I was thinking bringing back of universal sets. It's not designed to make anything in particular, but rather teach kids about how things work. I was thinking the set could have 3 or 4 supplied instructions, with inspiration for other models, and an app with more pictures and instructions. Also, I liked how a while ago Lego had other alternative models and inspiration builds on boxes and in instructions, encouraging kids to see what they could do with that set of parts. I think that needs to happen again.

Okay, what would you like? I'd personally like to see one of those advanced Nooteboom low loaders, or an extensible trailer. Thing is, kids like construction vehicles, which is why there are so many in the Technic line.

There's a simple answer: Nobody buys stuff like that. Keep in mind, us AFOLs, are seriously in the minority.

Blah Blah Blah it isn't what we used to have, (even if we didn't) so it sucks. I see this argument all the time. But yes, we're not really at a high point in terms of set design.

You're worried about police and fire sets? I'm worried about the elusive 42028.

I personally would like the spade rock bucket with this model.

This is very very fake. I tested my best guess of the setup, and even with the insanely fast ungeared motors, it didn't work. Unless we get detailed pictures, and or a video, my opinion will stay the same. I tried testing my version with the rotor heads below, which is my best guess. I used the two blade variant. I'm wondering, are there any other blades that could have been used, like 3x11 panels, and would adding more blades increase lift?

I think that we're missing a lot of info on the 2h sets. For instance, there is no listing for 42028, even though it should exist. If I recall, Lego usually releases 3 or 4 sets in 2h , so why are there only 2? Also, there has been no information about any 1.5 set, that would be released in march. What's up with that?

Awesome. I particularly liked the horse head mask.

Looking at this thing, I see no way for it to be rideable in anything but a straight line. Or at all, for that matter. I mean, look at where the chain and foot pegs are. You could not convince me to ride this thing. Also, some 3 wheelers can corner harder than standard motorbikes.

29 Jan- 3 Feb, to be precise. I'm definitely going to be watching. Although, didn't we get leaks for 9398 and stuff before the toy fair?

You know, this thread gave me an absolutely terrible idea: What if you took a chassis, like from an old Lotus, and built a Lego Technic body for that? I would not be at all surprised if that were the case.

Well, it's certainly about time I made a work in progress thread for this monstrosity. A while ago, I decided that I wanted to build a 9 axle mobile crane, similar to a Terex AC 1000, with all of the features. I chose the crane for several reasons, including: -The fact that it has star formation outriggers, rather than telescopic ones, which would be easier to make strong. - The Sideways Superlift, or SSL. On the real crane, it is used to maintain tension on the boom, allowing the crane to lift heavier loads. A problem with many Lego cranes is that the booms sag, something I hope this will remedy. -The sheer size of the thing gives more room for including functions, like steering and outriggers. (more on that later) As a model, I want to be able to have: Fully remote control drive and steering Swapable steering modes, from normal to crab steer Automatically deploying outriggers, using only one channel Full crane functions, winch, luff, slew, and boom extension. SSL, to maintain tension on boom Minimum amount of parts to be fitted by hand, instead having everything attached. Lights A red and black Mammoet inspired livery Be able to lift 42009 at minimum radius. Now, with those goals in mind, I made a prototype boom: The colors are awful, but it was a good proof of concept. It weighed 2954 [2366 in revised version.] grams, extended to 263 centimeters long, and was 105 cm retracted. I say was because I took this apart and made version two, which sadly hasn't been photographed yet. This version of the boom uses an XL motor for extension of the first section, operating through a very long drive shaft, a reinforced bevel gear box, and then a worm gear to 40z gear setup. The second section has 2 slaved M motors for power, which operates through a nightmarishly complex gear train, and extends the 3rd and 4th sections together, via a rope system. The SSL spreader mechanism was just as bad, having to operate through a spline shaft. This version had a number of problems, including drivetrains that were needlessly complex, and it weight too much. The new version is lighter and simpler. The boom head. The reel on the side is one of two that operate the 4th boom section, through the pulley system described here: Jennifer Clark also describes this on her site, and it is used in 8421 and 42009. However, I had to actually use string reels, because nothing else was long enough. This is actually my 5th or sixth try at this, because initially I had a motor at each section, but when that proved too complex, I employed this solution. Another snag I hit was getting the 3rd section to extend. I was for a time using a custom gear rack made out of pins, but that ultimately proved to be too unreliable, so I went through my boxes of stuff, and got enough gear racks to make it work. Moving on, this was one of the easy parts. The base of the boom, with the mechanical cylinders that would have elevated it, and the XL motor that extends one of the sections. The LA brackets carry the gears that would have driven the SSL from motors in the superstructure. The SSL The above picture shows the extension mechanism, with 2 u joints to make an awkward connection, and the SSL mechanism. The SSL would have been elevated by a linear actuator, then spread by two small ones. The spreader actuators are driven through a worm gear, which is free to slide along the red 12L axle, maintaining connection to the rest of the drive train at all times. However, this mechanism is over complex and flimsy, meaning that it will receive a redesign. And now, for the pictures of this boom fully extended: So far, the boom is mostly complete, and I have prototypes for most sub systems, so this should be great once finished. Progress Edit: I have made some progress on this project, namely working out some of the stuff involved with the outriggers. The below picture is a mockup of the crane on the turntable, with all the wheels in their correct locations. The lime beams in the foreground are my width guide for when I'm building axles. The crane is going to be about 23 studs wide when complete. Most of the outrigger is figured out, but now my real challenge is figuring out how to integrate the superstructure and the lifting cylinders. Below is a picture of the outrigger mechanism as it is complete right now. More Progress: I have built most of the superstructure that holds the boom. It is made with some Znap truss pieces, and is quite strong. Also shown is the chain drive, which switches on a set of recievers in the superstructure. The winches and all that will go behind this unit, on a piece that is detachable, for ease of transport. Slowly, but surely, this project is coming along. Be patient.

Yeah yeah, the wheels and chassis are not lego, but still, a massive pneumatic engine moving a car like that? Incredible! I think we ought to hook these guys up with Burf2000, then we might be able to get a full lego one.

You could use the 56x26 small racing wheels. I think that those are the smallest 3 pin wheels extant.

How the bloody hell did you do this?

What kind of model are you proposing, exactly? Oh, I see. sounds cool, but don't you dislike the 42000 hubs?

This is a bit related to the new Cuusoo rule changes, but there's also a bit of curiosity. How much does a new Lego part cost to make, from design to new mold? Would there be any cost savings if the part were fan suggested, and already had a CAD file of some sort?

100k what? Dollars, Euros, Hedgehogs? Anyway, if that's the case, on average, we'd only need $10 dollars from each contributor. And that's if Lego fronts none of the production cost. If they fronted 25% of the cost, on average each voter would only have to give $7.50. Plus, new molds, and r/d and that crap can't cost that much, especially in the cases of parts that already have CAD files.