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Excavator is unfortunately on indefinite hold... This is the front axle assembly of my newest project, that I've been tinkering with on and off for about a month now. As you might guess from the picture, I hope to make full instructions for this one More to follow soon
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[HELP] Storage for Technic
D3K replied to Nalyd997's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I too use that same Tactix brand (not the exact same containers though), and I must say; for LEGO they are pretty brilliant. Not expensive, and they come in a variety of sizes. I have several different ones in different sizes, for connectors, electronics, pneumatics, gears etc etc. Sorting your collection in containers like this really saves a lot of time when MOCing! -
Looks great! Being a sailor and sailboat enthusiast, I can't wait to see these pictures on a bigger screen than my phone! Also; hope to see a proper video soon!:-) Hear hear!!
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MOC: RC 4x4 Skid Steer Loader
D3K replied to fredrigl's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I would suggest taking a look at Jennifer Clark's Skid Steer Loader, as that is the only one I know of with instructions for sale. -
That looks really nice Paul! The only thing I don't like is the propeller, but I fully understand that actual propellers in that scale may be hard to come by... When you say you used many hours on research and design, do you use LDD or some other CAD software? Or do you just make a general attack plan, and take it from there when you start the actual build?
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Getting a replica exactly right from just one image is close to impossible, but I do definitely see the challenge these builders put upon themselves trying to do it! I had an absolute great time building my 42028 replica last winter. That being said, I can see how some people may feel the magic being taken out of it by prematurely showing off an (probably wrong) interpretation of what one builder thinks a given set might be like
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Liebherr L 580
D3K replied to M_longer's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
That Volvo looks pretty sweet! -
Efferman's Custom Parts
D3K replied to efferman's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Lol, that looks like Divinycel, or some other kind of fine grain foam material in that picture -
Technic General Discussion
D3K replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
SEMOC = Somebody Elses My Own Creation - doesn't make a lot of sense NMOC = Not My Own Creation - Sounds a little bit better SEC = Somebody Elses' Creation - ? I do understand that MOC, although an abbreviation, has more or less become a word, with a clear and generally understood meaning. Maybe SEMOC will too? -
Lego Technic Tractor Truck
D3K replied to Lucio Switch's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Pretty awesome MOC! It's huge! I see the need for the 12 (!!) hard shock absorbers on the front axle! -
The 42039 Le Mans type car looks way better than I expected! Also, the Arctic Tracked Vehicle looks very interesting! And the Rocket Car pullback racer seems to be using the dark blue 3x11 curved panels found in the 41999
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[WIP] Dump Truck
D3K replied to Rishab N's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Considering suspension: It definitely helps in most ways suspension does in real life, but one of the main problems in my experience is it takes up too much room. Especially live rear axles eat away at areas you could otherwise use for bracing. Maybe a simple double wishbone suspension setup for just the front axles will be a good idea? So you are making more of a flatbed truck? Something to transport heavy machinery? Looking forward to seeing some more progress. Regarding fifth steered axle: You would probably need a fairly sharp Ackerman geometry on that one, seeing as it is so close to the driven, non-steered axles. -
[WIP] Dump Truck
D3K replied to Rishab N's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I think it looks a bit long.. Remember; the longer the vehicle -> longer tipping bed -> more strain on whichever tipping mechanism you opt to use.. Also, having three rear axles, one of them should probably be steered, or you'll end up having a lot of sideways friction and strain whenever you are turning. I am actually playing with a similar setup in LDD now, but I opted to have the fifth axle steered, as in the image below: -
Tiger XL tank
D3K replied to Sariel's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Also; great write-up on both the history of the real machine, as well as the development of your model! -
896gerard Lego creations
D3K replied to 896gerard's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Haha, great concept on the car, and very well implemented! -
Tiger XL tank
D3K replied to Sariel's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Fantastic details! Also, love the movement of the hull-mounted machine gun, the engine compartment and the wheel hubs used on the front (idler?) wheels! Nice bass! -
I finished the 8434, you can download the LDraw file(s) here I think (it's on bricksafe). I don't know how to make a .mpd of the main model with subassemblies, so I put them all in a zip-folder. Like I said, it doesn't have any of the flex axles modelled, but everything else is pretty much spot on (except for a small issue with an axle going through a beam due to the length of the damped shock absorber).
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Ferrari F40
D3K replied to jorgeopesi's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
The F40 is one of my all time favourite cars, and your Technic interpretation of it is pretty much spot on! Absolutely love it! If I were to build and display one Technic Supercar, this would surely be it, no doubt about that!