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  1. Thirdwigg
    I have submitted the above question for clarification to the Rebrick.com team. I will share the response here.
  2. Thirdwigg
    Max, how do you mean? I don't believe this has been posted before?
  3. Thirdwigg
    I like the headlights, and the green will work well on the final design. I would be interested to see what a future unimog would look like.
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    From Thirdwigg.com For Immediate Release, May 22, 2045 The 2045 Mercedes Benz Athane prioritizes safety, sustainability, and versatility. The 2045 Athane is the most advanced and cost effective truck in our 150 years of truck building experience. As cities become denser and multiple transportation modes are becoming more prevalent, road safety for all road users must be paramount. The Athane’s ThemoCommLink (TCL), located on the right front and right rear bumpers, allow motorized vehicles to communicate to one another. The TCL also detects the heat signature of pedestrians and cyclists. Identification and communication with other users, keeps all road users safer. The driver is seated in the center and forward in the cab to increase vision. Retention of a human driver allows for relational interaction at the job site, and helps the technology make good decisions about varying road situations. The TCL Technology assists the driver so fewer errors are made. The front bumper shaping and full length wheel guards lowers the severity of crashes with non-motorized users should they occur. The Athane uses eight steerable wheels to improve weight distribution and increase city maneuverability. While many manufactures are switching to floatation and hover type drivetrains, this setup allows for unmatched braking control, and removes disruptive air currents to those walking and cycling close to the moving truck. The Athane’s Methane-Hybrid driveline continues Mercedes Benz’s prioritization of decreasing fossil fuel use. The Athane uses electric propulsion using energy stored in the batteries under the cab and bed. Battery charging is done by braking and by a small methane powered combustion engine behind the cab. Additionally, the Athane can be ordered with an induction charger under the cab to work with newly developed induction charging roadways being installed in many municipalities. Methane gas is clean burning, and a significant byproduct of the waste and recycling process currently in place with Octan Rubbish. A partnership with Octan Energy and Mercedes Benz has developed a standard way to reap, store, transport, and fuel the Athane’s regeneration engine using methane gas. Removable methane tanks are house behind the rear wheels, and in smaller tanks in the cab. Today’s logistics companies are searching for ways to improve versatility and lower cost. The Athane’s SmartStack systems allows for interchangeable bodies, cargos, and applications all with one common truck. The SmartStack system makes it easy to change the load in just minutes. The connection fits the international container standard. Many body work designers are applying this standard as well. In one afternoon, you can ship a container, deliver a load of concrete, and pull a fifth-wheel with the standard hitch. Welcome to the future. The 2045 Mercedes Benz Athane keeps all road users safer, decreases our harm on the planet, and supports all work tasks needed. Features: · 8 wheel steering · Sleeping bed · Aerodynamic cabin · In-cab Storage System · ThemoCommLink, front and rear · SmartStack System · Fifth-Wheel Hitch · Wheel Guards · Large/Low Bumper · Methane Tanks · Hybrid Motor · Induction Charger · Batteries · Passenger Jump Seat · Front and Rear Lighting · Video Mirrors on Each Side of the Steering Wheel · Visibility Focused Driver Placement Press Release Gallery Here.
  5. Thirdwigg
    That's about right. Some of them are duplicates. I think there is about a week left, so there should be more. Including mine...
  6. Thirdwigg
    See here. Rebrick.com->Categories->Building Challenge
  7. Thirdwigg
    Cool. I am interested to see how the body work turns out on this. It's been fun to see all the different designs posted so far.
  8. Thirdwigg
    Super. Thanks.
  9. Thirdwigg
    Great entry. Can we see a picture of the underside?
  10. Thirdwigg
    Thanks for providing all the news. I am looking forward to 2016.
  11. Thirdwigg
    Waiting, just waiting....
  12. Thirdwigg
    Something like this seems fun, futurey, and still very much a crane.
  13. Thirdwigg
    Does future or concept crane fit within fantasy crane, and therefore not allowed?
  14. Thirdwigg
    I vote for keeping the deadline as originally stated. Build smaller people.
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    I will keep that in mind, thanks. I think we already planned a hike, but I am not sure which one South Kaibab is my favorite in GC. Also Havasupi is amazing, but a little off the beaten path.
  16. Thirdwigg
    I am feeling all nostalgic. Thanks.
  17. Thirdwigg
    You are heading to my old stomping grounds. Enjoy the trip, and let me know what place you like the best. If you have have some time, make sure you hike down a portion of the Grand Canyon. You will get a better impression of how large it is.
  18. Thirdwigg
    Zblj, here are two pictures of the assembly. Let me know if you need more. Full res here.
  19. Thirdwigg
    Glad you like it.I only have this picture, which you may find with higher resolution here. The MOC is still built, so I can take some more pictures tonight to give you a little more information on the construction of the head. Stay tuned.
  20. Thirdwigg
    I tried that. Three problems: blue parts from 42042 were out of my budget and timeframe, the diameter for the scale would be incorrect, and the boom would not be cylindrical.
  21. Thirdwigg
    Yeah, I played with a number of Technic ideas for the tailboom, but this one looked the best. All the solutions were too big, or too small, or empty looking.
  22. Thirdwigg
    Friends, It took a little too long, much like the ATS, but the MD600N if finally done. Much more at thirdwigg.com, and the Flickr album can be found here. As I child I would see the MD600N and MD520N flying up and around my house. It was time to honor the love for the aircraft. The MOC has the following features: Opening Doors Working dual Joysticks Working dual Foot Pedals Working collective lever Swashplate Collective control (much thanks to Efferman for many components of the design) Swashplate Cyclic control NOTAR rotation Six bladed rotor PF L drive with LiPo Battery Working Landing skids (I mention this only because getting it to support the MOC and not tip over was quite a task) Seating for eight I hope you all enjoy.
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    Thanks again for the contest. 20:10 11:6 10:4 9:3 8:2 2:1 Well done all.
  24. Thirdwigg
    Great job, and thanks for hearkening back to 8414. I very much like the paneling work over the front between the front wheels and the tracks.
  25. Thirdwigg
    Never underestimate the changes to tradition a for-profit company is willing to make to increase sales. While the list of potential sets is longer than before, the additional sets may be a welcome change to purchasers. I think LEGO is making a good choice. I am surprised we have not yet seen the main rotors from 9396 or the Tumbler tires in another set, and looking at this list gives me the indication we could again. Cool news. Keep us posted.
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