Thirdwigg
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Oh my goodness! You're right, thanks for finding this. Fair points. It's hard to do a remake as so much is tied up with the old designs; memories, nostalgia, emotions. Yeah, the open body is hard to replicate, and does not translate well. Regarding the tires, I tried the mini unimog wheels and the tires from 4212, and both looked off. @Jundis I'm glad I brought back some fond memories. Thanks, but I have lost all hope for Ideas and Technic. Thanks @gyenesvi. I agree, the front (an important part) did not keep the original well. I tend to like a more fluid, rather than blocky, design, so this may be my bias coming through. Thanks for your comments about Studio. Learning this is still very much WIP for me, so I appreciate your suggestions. Submodels are tricky for me, but yes, I need to invest some time here. Thanks for the comments about layout as well. It's helpful to know how these read, particularly your comments about moving around and rotation. Also yeah, the partlists and page numbers need to improve. Yeah, sequencing the parts is difficult for me. When building in Studio, placing the parts do not always go well with how it will order in the instructions, so I'll need to keep working on this. I'll double down on the submodels to improve this as well. Thanks for the feedback. This is helpful. -
Generic Contest Discussion
Thirdwigg replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Thanks, glad this sparked some interest. I am always interested in pugging into my nostalgia vein, so this kind of contest would be great. I have a lot more 90s set's I would love to remake. -
Alright, another update for an old LEGO set! This time another one with Technic Figures: the iconic LEGO 8850 Rally Support Truck from 1990. After finishing the 8640 Update, I wanted to keep the theme going, so 8850 was a natural follow up. The MOD is the same size as the original and keeps each of the original features. It has a V-6, steering, front independent suspension, rear live axle suspension, and a trunk door. Also, it had to have the Technic Figure, so the driver is present. The size and dimensions are the same as the original 8850, but with better ground clearance. I used some new parts for the suspension. I made it rear wheel drive, but the front drive axle will fit the axle I did for my 4x4 8081, so maybe in the future, I'll update this again. This is MOC #2 for me in Bricklink Studio. While I think I am getting better, I made some mistakes in this MOC. I am getting the hang of subbuilds and angled parts, but I still have some things to learn and get better at. Also, I need to get quicker. Feel free to find Free Instructions at Rebrickable. An a video for your viewing pleasure. I hope you all enjoy.
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I usually spend my time in the Technic Forum, but during a couple of Zoom meetings, I built this little LMP (LeMans Prototype) car in Octan colors to go with some of the other 8 wide Speed Champions cars. Free instructions at Rebrickable if you want to build your own. And in all white, before I decided it needed a little color.
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Go for a crane this time. And you need to have an option two, a bed.
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It looks like 3x3 discs with this wheel.
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I am very much in the camp of being excited for these new tires, but I am still not convinced they will work well with the 42122 tires for a tractor. The above render is more confirmation for me; too big and small. @Jundis how do the new ones look with the 104mm Claas tires?
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Thanks. Added to my parts. Thanks. I'm partial to the Yellow as well, but I wanted to throw a bone to all the Claas fans out there. Thanks!
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I'm sure you could find another grain to play with! Glad you like it. It was a quick, fun, little build.
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Yep, I just learned this yesterday. Already changed on the next MOC. Thanks. I couldn't find the new Tires in Studio, but they do look better. I tried to get linear actuators in the design, but I couldn't get the range of movement I wanted.
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Seriously, Red 43.2x26 is a dream. I tried the Dark Red ones, and they just looked bad. TLG, we need these in red.
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I tried to keep it simple for this build. Maybe for a little telehandler al la 8283?
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This is the project that just keeps giving.... Some more front and rear attachments, and me learning how to do Bricklink Studio. Furrow free at Rebrickable Harrow free at Rebrickable Mounted on the tractor in lime. And a little friend to help load trailers. Find the Loader on Rebrickable, and the discussion on Eurobricks.
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So I realize I am a couple of years behind, but it is time for me to learn how to use Bricklink Studio. With that in mind, I created a small compact loader to match the scale and needs of the Atmos Tractor. The MOC was a strategy to teach myself Bricklink Studio with a real life MOC, learn how to design "real" building instructions, and upgrade my competencies. You may find the MOC, including the Studio Instruction PDF, and two IO files for free at rebrickable.com. Very truly, I welcome any feedback in the build, the files, or the instructions. This is all new to me, and I want to make sure I do this right. I have three MOCs finished, and I am slowly building them in Studio, so any feedback is helpful. The MOC features: Steering Boom Lift Bucket Tilt Interchangeable Bucket or Forks Happy building!
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Yes, you must make a U5023 with a Crane with Fishertechnic tires.
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Got it. I trust your measurements as they are better than mine. Yeah, I waited a while for that arch piece to become available. They are hard to find.
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Glad to see this coming together. To my eyes it looks like those doors are little too tall. Also is the nose a little too long? Or is it too tall? I can't tell, but it looks a little big.
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Great MOC as always. I appreciate how you created a MOC (New Holland Tractor), then gave it a partner (Claas Telehandler), and are now adding lots of additional builds to supplement both. I very much like these system builds as it give endless possibilities for expanding the world that one MOC created. I appreciate the small details like the Seed Bag for the Telehandler. It's a little thing in the broader build, but it's details like this that make it all tie together. Great job again.
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Glad to see you are back into this project. I keep coming back to the fact that mine doesn't have portal axles, so maybe an update is in order. Do you have a better image of the headlights? I am interested to see what you did there. Keep it going.
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Great build. I like what you were able to do with the parts from 42110. I too like it best without the top, but the I am glad you have it as an option. I am all about the system builds that allow you to make changes to a MOC to shift its character.
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Alright, it took a little time, but I have finalized the Instructions for the U500. You may find the photo sequencing instructions on Flickr. It's a lot of this: Additionally, you may find the partlist for the U500 on Rebrickable. The U400 is done now as well. I am working on publishing this build which is similar to the U500 (but Orange!!!!!). I am trying to teach myself Studio, with the intent of having "real instructions" for that build. Hopefully that will come soon, but I'm a slow learner. Enjoy!
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Thanks again for including us in your build process. It's great to see how you approach your process, and some of the steps you take. I love the little gearbox schematic that you use, and judging by the gearbox render, this process seems to work great as well. Bodywork is coming along nicely. I love the DBG over engine part. It looks so clean.
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Lego 42121 - C model Bulldozer
Thirdwigg replied to Dyen's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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Yeah, the 437 is one of my favorites. Maybe the Zetros at some point, but I'll sit on that for a little bit. Thanks.
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I guess I have a lot of trucks I have finished over the years, including the Trial Truck phase a number of years ago. Here are the roughly 1:22 scale trucks I have have completed, mostly oldest to newest. I hope this spark some inspiration. Mercedes Benz Axor MAN TGS Tipper 2045 Mercedes Benz Athane TC9 Snowblower International DuraStar Tow Truck Volvo FE Refuse Truck Forest Fire Truck Mercedes Benz Arocs Tipper Unimog 437 Iveco Skip Loader Unimog U500