steph77

So we are going for a backhoe loader? sweet :)

So here is my own opinion. I agree with @Jim the prize is ok for the part count and electric components. But guys, each of us could build the same set with half the part count. I am 100% sure that it is possible to build a perfect functional RC CAT for 2000 parts. (could be a cool subject for a contest though) And if this was done by TLC, a lot more children in the world could had the pleasure to play with. It's just a matter of philosophy. Selling X sets at 450 euros or selling 2X sets at 225...

I am just in awe...and i wheight my every word here. What's the best in this model? its perfect build where every single pin is just in its right place? Or is it the fact that this thing is realy one functional RC bike? Or is it the overall design? Speeking of that i wouldn't had pay a cent if someone told me " i will built a RC bike with a XL motor and an balancing battery box and trust me it will work" In fact i probably had laugh and pass my way. But you did it. And your video makes my day. Thanks for sharing this. Steph.

So sorry for the price tag of this thing. I'll have to pass my way for this one. However: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2TaIEkKtw - Left tracks 1 motor - Right track 1 motor - Left vertical actuator of the blade - 1 motor - Right vertical actuator of the blage - 1 motor - Both cylinder on the arm (horizontal actuators) - 1 motor - Ladder - 1 motor - Rear cut, up abd down - 1 motor - 8th function in unknown, maybe a free connection for a light set?

Second model i couldn't pass by and not comment. I am particulary impressed by the custom swashplate you've build. Reading your post, i agree with you, heli don't fly upside down and the end result is very impressive. Well done sir!

I couldn't not comment on it I am quiet impressed by this approach and very curious to see it in action. I must admit that it seems to me you didn't choice the easy way to acheive this, but why not? Once you'll feel ready, a short video of the mixer in action would be appreciate. Steph.

Okay! Thanks Let's expose what's my goal with this one. First of all, every project of this kind has a major interrest for me. It is the fact that everything is always to be done again, and each single model has its particularyties and it needs a long fine tuning to work proprely. The engineering of it is always a big challenge, and it is always what i am searching for. The second goal of this is to have a model where things are all comprehensive and shown. My choice to build a larger scale model tends to have a clean design and a high educative end product. As well the particular ultra light heli design is perfect as all commands can be shown and the minimal things are hidden in the inside. This will be the major difference between this one and previous one. No better or whorse, just a different approach Actually i have done my best to reach this but i am still not happy. If the commands Works proprely, in a smooth way, if i manage to get a strong and reliable structure and nearly zero vibration even at high RPM, the design process and the succcessive adaptations ends in a complex and not that clean looking design. in particular in the basic cell of the aircraft. So, for next step, i need to find a way to clean that a bit. Once i get my phone back i'll take proper picture and i'll need your opinion on it. Maybe a recolor of the model whith a popup color on active elements could be fine?

New bird incoming… This will obiously be detailled in the next day.

I told you guys...the blade movement , height and tilt, will be linked to the hub ’s tilt sensor...

Or people who like to mod the official sets. I personaly am already thinking out how to squizz my recent 4WD/RWD/FWD/N transmission inside...

Jim, are we talking about something like this: credit@Charbel https

If such rules, i am in.

Ok, fun topic! Here are my trucks so far:

They are still avalaible near TLC. I buyed some of them for my rubish truck... And i think that with a limited scope for exemple a maximal base of 20 stud by 40stud (or shorter) and a mandatory two stage module (no more no less) it would be accessible at a lot of people. I also believe that pure techic style GBC could be even more challenging . So why not, for me.

Thanks!. Yes i guess some parts came from this set, but not only. I buy a lot of parts directly from the store so i canot tell you out of wich set my model is out finaly. Thanks! i was surprised myself when searching old picture on the very first post. Skills evolved but passion is still the same. This is the final point in this hobby, no? S. .

So, I got my first medal in here! Special thanks to all of you who have voted for my entry; Very secial thanks at each member who makes this contest live by publishing consistant and quality posts in each and every entry post; this hepled a lot in getting continuous motivation; Veryvery special thanks to @Jim and @Milan thanks to whom we all know today that a motorcycle has two wheels and, eventualy, three if it's a sidecar... And finaly, congratulation to all members engaged in the contestv for thequality and originality of each and every build. See you soon on the next constest!

Hello, Any idea of when the vote will close? And what delay for stage 2? I didn't find this info anywhere....

I must admit that these rear suspension presents now a little bit of hardtail style It clearly needs softer ones, but all my soft suspension are used on different midscale trucks, and hard ones doesn't fit at all on these models so... I do change the seats due to chassis modification. Yours where looking so good with so few parts! Oh, i forgot to tell you that i also attached firmly thre roof to the under structure so it is possible to lift the car by holding it. Not recommanded, but ok, it can survive now. S.

9: 10 6: 6 1: 4 8: 3 7: 2 19: 1 Thanks all for this good moments!

Hi @paave ! I finished the build. It was gorgeous After completing the original design, i push my own touch in it. I hope you'll don't mind for it... What i changed: - Get out with the principle of a chassis+ independant body, as i'll let your car to a young child (age7), i found it needed to be a little more solid built, - I reinforced the chassis by adding a second stage of liftarms with a 3 stud offset on the upper side of the car's floor, i reinforced the suspension in the front - I add lateral liftarm to lock the whole build, -I fixed the trunck cover solidly so you can hold the car when taking it by this trunk cover, - I get an enable independant rear door opening by modifying the attachment point and system, - imodified the rear axle so it can support the weight of a child playing with it, - I add a functionnal steering wheel and adapted the HOG diameter for a child too - I rebuild the seats (front and back) correspondigly to the new frame setup I obviously keep the outside desigh that is absolutely fantastic, and i also keep as it the transmission system that works perfectly well. Thanks again! I place all pictures here: general views: the trunk cover: independant rear doors: Hinge system : Functional steering wheel: rear suspension setup ans structural reinforcment: So thanks again! S.

@Rudivdk thanks you for kind words! I understand your point on the colorsheme. It 's also a matter of avalaible parts in my inventory...Good luck with your own entry too.

It is a clear and clean build you present to us. I must say i am particulary impressed by the reflexion behind this one. The gear box that gives both different gear ratios and 2WD/RWD... And that colorsheme.... Well done, Sir!

Hi! It's a matter of taste i guess, but this black version is awesome looking. JMHO. The connector in replacement of the bionicle tooth doesn't look that bad. Everyone will understand what it could look, especially with the correct build in red version. I ask myself if i wouldn't change the rims: grey for red version and a full black livery on the other one?... S.

Hi, No, i have no particular question about your built. It is well documented, chasis picture is clear, and i couild easy built in just from the pictures. So it's cool and nice little model. My opinion is: it is perhaps a little too simple for this contest that is based on a technical/design integration. S.

i wasn't appealed at all by the Dom'dodge charger when it goes out. I buy it only as part donor to replicate @paave's police car. My daughter ask me if she could built the dodge at first. What she does. And i was stunned by the model, once built. So i'll never get too quick opinion on sets anymore, TLG designer worked hard on it (most of time) and there are often good surprise S.