JamesJT
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I used most of my A-model parts now so I think it is nearly done.
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I have made some progress with the fire truck. It is still a WIP and I still have 40% of the A model parts unused. The hoses point in the same direction when the boom is raised. They move together using a lever on the roof.
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Still very slowly gathering support. It is on target to hit 1000 and get a 6 month extension but thats all. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/110466
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I think I have found the B model; Airport fire truck with HOG steering and directional hoses. It is quite small at 13x15x33 so I will try to make it larger if I have enough parts left.
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^That helicopter was about 30000cs and I couldn't make a good rotor blade. I tried a vertical take off plane but it is already 13000cs so the search continues.
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Trial truck with 4 wheels steering, pendular suspension using flexi axels as leaf springs.
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I started building an ambulance but it turned in Ecto1 and then a Cadillac convertable. It has also been a fire engine and a trophy truck today.
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The trailer could use a winch for sure, not sure about slipping a turntable in though. Ideas for B model...
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Everything I want to build for the B has something important missing. A turntable and string would have been nice.
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I finished the A model... ...then I built a copy... ...then I took one apart to see what I have to work with.
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30332 is another cool part I've not seen before. It is too big unless I can lower the ratchet by 2 studs and I can't see a way to do that in a model this small.
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That works quite well with a friction pin but is it too small? The 2740 part is brilliant but way too big for my TC9. The diameter looks about 16 or 17 studs, I must get a couple for future MOCs.
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Wow! Thank you. The porp had to have a diameter of just less than 7 studs and be as heavy as possible (to maintain momentum) this is V4 and the one that works best with the ratchet engine. Do lego do a one-piece prop that would work?
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I'm going to do that too. I have a few areas to tweek, then I'll make a LDD file (so I can rebuild it if needed). I will take it all apart to see what I've got for the B model. There are lots of red and white parts so I could try for a fire truck (or plane).
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Before 42009, MISB 8421 could sell for £600 but not anymore. MISB 41999 and MISB 8043 are both about £300.
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The plane has folding wings, retractable landing wheels and a ratchet (human power functions) to spin the prop.
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The plane and trailer are nearly done. I changed the colours as I may try a fire truck for the B model.
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I got 42040, it came direct from Lego in Billund. Thank you Jim and Lego. I wonder if Dav' got a 42042.
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[MOC] Walking Tank (Hexapod)
JamesJT replied to Hugolin's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Fantastic! Surely this deserves a place in the TechnicHall of Fame. -
No, 16L for roof. I have 2 black 19L but they are too long.
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I've got it looking much more grown up and looking more like an SUV. HOG steering is the only function so far.
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Great choice. Loads of functions and hardly any wasted volume. I wonder if these will be the biggest wheels in TC9.
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This is the "concept" version. The style and colours are not fixed yet. ...but the plane is not fiinshed yet. It has all the bodywork, canopy, seats and 2 more "tricks" up it sleeve still to be done.