Thirdwigg

They wouldn't do a brown supercar, right? Could they? There's no way.

Thanks! Just keep managing your expectations, as this project moves towards completion or giving up. Sorry, they are these tires.

Thanks for the idea. I might try a 2 axle trailer, but that might take a little bit. I need to focus on the truck and forklift for a bit. I'll keep you posted. I do think I am going to do a 2 axle truck, so we'll see if that is an improvement. I'm using these 49x14mm tires for the rear duals. I'm using the 49x20 tires for the front truck and tailer wheels. Yes, I'll publish the truck and trailer instructions, with those to be finished by the end of January. I never had 6541 but I like some of what it contributes to City. I might add a little bit of this theme to this project. Frankly that crane looks like a more simple (achievable) design. OK, the first parts of this project are final, and instructions are released. First is the Container Box. It's a simple design, but was crucial for getting all the standards set. You may find the instructions for free at Rebrickable.com. Second, is the Tractor Container. This container frame will be used for the tanks, and engine (which will be used for both ships). The tractor features: Steering with steering wheel I3 engine with rear wheel drive Rear PTO Opening hood Thirdwigg Farm compatible front mounting and rear three point hitch Trailer hitch Free instructions are at rebrickable.com. Here are both containers on the Trailer. I was hoping to have the truck done at this time, but things are taking a little more time than planned. Alright, off to the next part...

Very cool! One of my favorite things is the one module offset the 20:16 gear connection provides. I love how it is used twice here to add in some great functionality.

OK, let's talk about the truck now. First, the trailer is done. I like the setup, and I like the functions. The HOGs are smooth and easy to access. This is what it looks like with two containers placed, and the trailer attached. Here is a focus on the cab at this point. I like the dimensions, so now I need to add some style. I went with a 3 axle design for the truck, as I tend to like that look a little better. But as this comes together, I'm not sure I that is what I want. I would like to have a short (day) cab, but the gap between the cab and the trailer is a little long. I like the look of this type of truck better, they way it looks above doesn't seem to translate well. Below seems more in the spirit of 6542. What do you think? Two or three axles for the truck? I want to keep the fifth wheel attachment the same as the Mack Anthem, but I find the release of the trailer a little hard to operate. So I designed a remote fifth wheel release that is spring loaded. The height is still the same and pivots up and down. Open, push down: Closed, spring up: It works pretty slick, but does require changing the king pin from this:to this: I think that is a worthwhile change for this project. If anyone wants to use my truck or trailer for their own use, I think they can make this little adjustment to utilize this function. Next, I'll work on the cab design. Then the forklift. After making a little mocup, I think the forklift is going to be a lot harder than I thought. The containers are fairly heavy now. I'll be away from my bricks for a little bit, but I'll take studio with me to finalize instructions for the two containers, and the trailer. Hopefully the truck will be done in January.

Thanks, I considered part 71772 or part 69958 But both of them only come in DBG, which is not perfect. But it may lower the cost by about 60%, so that may need to be a concession I make. I'll have to play around with this. Thanks, I have some ideas for the boat, but I still don't have the bow worked out in my mind. I'll try to do a draft over Christmas. I look forward to know how you liked the truck. Keep me posted. I'm glad you like the tractor! The crane is what makes me the most nervous. I'm not sure how to do the legs, as they have a slight angle in two planes. And somehow I need to route the wheel drive to the bottom to make it go side to side on the dock. Yes, the harbor will be a big, expensive, box. The ship will be a larger scale of what I did to for my recent Tugboat. I'll have it mounted on wheels, with steering and two marine engines (maybe PF?) I'll have the opening deck hatches, and each container mount will have an individual lock. The front winch is a requirement. I hope to add some other features, so if you have ideas, let me know. Thanks!

Thanks! Yeah, I never lack in creativity, just resources: time and money (and space if I'm honest). OK, here is the tractor as it currently stands. I don't feel great about the hood and the connection to the steering wheel. I'll sit with it for a bit, and make changes as needed. It has the Thirdwigg Farm implement standard for the front and the rear, so all the available attachments can be added. The tractor features: Steering Rear three point hitch Rear PTO I3 engine Folding roll bar Here it's in the container. Maybe you can see here how I am approaching the translation from small 90's city builds to modern Technic mid scale.

My plans are not fully developed yet. The forklift is giving me a little trouble, as it's a weird shape (short wheelbase). I think I have an idea to lift the weight as it doesn't need much height, but I'm having a little trouble with the forks and the mast design. This one I'm not too worried about, but I do need to spend a little time on it, and I haven't yet. It actually is the opposite. I have building in real life, and once the idea or "hardpoint" is done I am building them digitally. This is not the case for the dock section, as I wanted to get the size first. I tend to figure things our better in real bricks, and mitigate mistakes this way. I'm not sure if this will be the case for the ship or the crane yet. They are both part intense, and will require some trial and error which I am generally not willing to do in Studio. I'm not interested in a none Lego option. My save cost option will be not finishing it. If I finish it, I want it to be an epic LEGO project.

Thanks! We'll see where this goes. Yeah, getting 6542 as a kid was a highlight. I still remember the stories I created in the little world the set provided. The tractor shown is a hold over. I'll never turn down the chance to make a new tractor, so there will be a new one for this project. It's almost done, so I'll post it soon. Re. the ball and socket connection, I'll need to figure something out. I am concerned about the weight of the crane and loads, so I think I'll need to have a strong connection so the plates do not unintentional split. If I bring the build to a show, the baseplate will need an easy way to separate. The baseplates are a part of this build that I have not yet tried in real parts. I'll need to play around with this soon.

I live and breathe Technic, but City is just on fire these days.

Those colors are fantastic.

It looks like the front fender is new as well. It seems 3 modules high on the rear, and 2 on the front. This is the first side specific fender.

That motorcycle still looks fantastic. I think it's your best MOC. Also good idea to have the low set tables. Great way to make the children feel more welcome to play with the builds.

Thanks, yeah, it needed a little color other than the black and white. Thanks, yeah, I need to be able to play with my builds, and that usually involves a table. Yeah, you're right. As I was building, I felt like the interior of the boat needed something to fill it. The gearbox was a way to add a function. After playing with it for a bit, I have found the HOG and the changeover are superfluous. I mostly wind the winches up with the gear to the side of them. It is easier for play this way. I'll make the next boat better!

This is the current issue with LEGO for me. I'm here for the parts, but not the sets. Now if Pick-a-brick could better support my current reality, that would be appreciated. This part looks fantastic.