shimon

Great idea, i like it Would it have other interesting functions? Question: how are you going to operate the boom if the steering is being controlled from the turntable, or is it just temporary? Looking forward seeing it finished!

Thanks! Its quite hard making a huge vehicle from memory only (no sources to copy) Although im inspired from Makorol's LTM 1050 http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=438378 Unfortunately no space for special outriggers(battery box- little room). Do you also have interesting projects? for future MOCS? Regards, Shimon

It does feel better making compromises i just started my crane chassis (just putting technic parts randomly) and it turned out very great. Actually even close to TLG style, i decided to make it 8421 alike but Liebherr LTM 1100 style with no PF drive but with an option to put it instead of the engine I only put 1 motor in vehicle and 1 or 2 in the boom I also thought of making a new kind of outriggers with a very complex mechanism.(gotta think very hard on it) it does make things more fun! i just love the feeling when u randomly put parts and "accidentally" having them in the PERFECT place. i think this model would be a great success (if i don't get into troubles with it ) Anyways thanks for the tips! i am always happy to hear from the professionals Regards, Shimon

have you tried www.bricklink.com 8043- http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=8043-1 8053- http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=8053-1 peeron.com is a great site but i think this feature exists at bricklink.com you can also make up your inventory and might even also have the feature you were talking about(not sure though)

thanks The cars are truly amazing! i am pretty new to LEGO, ive been building things for 2 years only and i don't really know about the old parts. i might buy some of these but in light bley, i don't really like old gray mixed with new. now i have a hard decision to make whether build PF or non PF , as i told im pretty new and i dont really know what is better; i just got 8043 excavator and i want to combine it with 8421 for an ultimate crane truck but its hard to decide PF or not PF or partial PF(lights+1 or 2 motors) same goes for the car i just dont want to feel that its unfinished. regards, Shimon

You're right. adding functions to a model makes it much harder to build. usually people do a full technic design or a good looking model via snot , so the thing is; i like to combine both because there must be at least a couple of ways putting parts together making a masterpiece. if i make a car with no functions at all (steering, openings) it will be much easier and the car will look very good but then, if i try making a model in a way that nobody did and struggle to plan it. the results are coming up with couple great ideas and facts For example: i could make my truck without the pneumatics, then it will look much better and drive better but i just used all the space that can be used in order to stuff it with functions. i really recommend you to use technic parts (not as main chassis) but still the beams make thing a lot more easier and give us more options. I am sure there is a way building a car similar 4896 with a small battery box and 2 m motors without affecting any of the builds. however i see you build models Model Team scale then the main problems is steering and that is the reason i made it 15 studs wide- the suspension links 6L wont fit any other way and this is the best steering method i know. i hope to finish the car in a week (i have to rush) I have a question also : as you can see most of my builds are same colored: black, Dark stone, light bley sometimes no matter what i build it looks... boring and its is not fun looking at them (maybe its just my overheated head) however i am very pleasured to look at your models the color combination just.. brings it to live now what do you, think does it really has to do something with the colors ? regards, Shimon

I wanted somehow to recreate ARVO's ford GT lemans but then it the headlight i found a huge problem look at this image http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=4058738 how is the orange slope 4 x 2 connected? he must cut the 1\2 pin side of that black wedge(its double).. in order to put the part Anyway im thinking should i make a sports car (low ride ) or a normal car with suspension ? any ideas on a model that wouldn't be so hard making in LEGO? thanks, Shimon

i also agree that this isn't a designer's fault i can understand TLG struggling to make models not just for the functions and size but,for reasonable price, piece amount, building complexity and too much "expensive" parts try to come up with a model that is 100-250$ with as maximum functions as possible to be a flagship product i think its the time to release new PF elements or new parts to strengthen the structure. there are also almost no options for technic vehicles for future production, only a few.. we might also think about it and help TLG somehow..

its kind of a weird thing. when i first saw the design video of 8275 there were many kids playing with the models why didn't they do it with 8043? the faultiness would have definitely come out then before it has reached worldwide production.

Thank you for your comments. Actually if you look into my brickshelf folder i built a truck that is much bigger and its driving by an M (i dont have XL) and it drives pretty well so obviously if a 3kg can drive it, and mine is more than a kg and it drives well you can certainly use it but with proper reduction. i thought of making a car size like 4896 PF drive and has extremely SNOT shaped like one of ARVO's creation there is just something wierd about one of their creations...

you are right, but then i prefer having mine as it is instead of sending parts because its just waste of time but for me i can prove it by asking the bricklink seller or just printing the transaction (the address and the name are written) @Conchas this would definitely solve the problem but it just wont fit in the current dimensions of the model because even more gearing will be needed ( we still have 4 motor that must operate 6 functions)

this will be a hard modification id love to use Jurgen Krooshoop's mod but i need 120$ for the parts TLG wont just add parts because the prices will be too high i think they will just expand it ( make the structure bigger that way many XL's will be put and the original bucket wont look so funny what do you think? i understand that but i think a person can just take an image with a note near his set because it sound like a waste the 8043 has tons of great technic parts and TLG has 100000 other excavators so what does this 1 matter?

why do lego need our 8043 used parts? i sent a letter at customer service now. just for evidence we can take a picture of us with the set why sending all the other parts? TLG really should compensate the people somehow.. for me buying this set was a big effort, i saved money the whole summer but then anyone seeing this can send a letter to them without having it i still like the 8043 it has a great design, just sad for those motors

now what about the people who already bought this set will they get the parts for the future modification for free? this is really sad ive lost 2 motors they barely rotate and its enough to put a finger for them to stop.. now i need to spend like 120$ to modify it.. any solutions??

thanks DLuders i haven't seen this one i also think it wouldn't work quite well without 8878

First of all thanks. Secondly, about the model i wrote "DAF LF concept" i know what an LF looks like but i wanted to customize my own design so it will look better. i know the real one has a low roof and small cabin but as i just said its a concept. But, still if you look at the cabin from some point of view it reminds a DAF im not a professional builder yet so no stickers here and a pretty ugly crane. but with my current level i try to make things the best way the can be The fire truck looks great i havent seen it before, we might have the same taste in building style Now for your questions : there are only 2 M motors and no self center for one reason ( i dont have the spring part or XL) 1 M motor is for steering, firstly i connected it via clutch GEAR but the reduction wasent good enough it couldnt go to center (i thought of that spring part but i dont owe one) so to reduce the speed i used a worm gear( no room for other reductions. Now for the compressor: there is no place in the truck for the 3rd motor so i just put a driving ring to switch between driving and activating compressor. the build is very compact and it was very hard to do it because if you look carefully i used about 40 jumpers here half of the truck is X.5 studs wide i also have many future ideas for this kind of building.

i meant this one it is the same size but i was about to ask for the batteries they use 6x AAA and i dont know if it has enough power about the 8878 it is really expensive because i also have to buy the 8887 Power Functions Transformer 10VDC i hope someday ill have enough money for it..

1. in transparent clear uses : water details\ ice \ car lights \ clear sculptures and more.. 2. a cheese slope with stud at bottom: allows to make inverted arches\mudguards\lots of more detailed decorations and buildings 3. and assembly for pneumatic cylinders that will make the hose go straight in the direction of the cylinder allowing it to be connected more easily and would not create tube arches and pneumatics will also can be put in small models because the main problem of movement is the hoses that are bent. 4.a double universal joint : approximately 3 studs wide double u-joint : in order to make full suspension in smaller vehicles and allowing to move height to gears more easily OR a small CV joint that can be connected with a special axle that can go trough a stud hole : that way building will be much more challenging and many options will be revealed. 5. making able to add suspension for this size

thanks for the comments i glad you like it i can also post an lxf file of the main part of the truck.

thank you very much for the solution now all i need is to get a PF XL and build the 8043 again!! though im using a battery box similar to 8878 but with alkalines (as in the new trains)

thanks you guys very much! here is the video its not in the best quality but i dont have another camera for now.. i really try to make my models in the best way they can be built your support really inspires me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7kXOTHjEBg

This is my latest and most difficult project: Daf truck it has many features and lots of SNOT. took me 2 weeks to design, it is really my limit of functions for such small scale it was very hard to put all the pneumatics inside but, everything works great! Truck features: PF drive PF steering Automatic pump switched via clutch full interior rotating boom(manually, no place for a motor!) pneumatic outriggers raising arm extending arm air tank NOTE, the arm doesnt look so good because i rushed with it and some parts could be replaced like: the rack for the new technic(i dont have 1) and the hook for the metal(cant find) and finally i didnt put anything in the back because i think it will be too much heavy and some details wont be noticeable, or its just lack of time i think the best part is the cabin because what made me build this truck is a use for the new windscreen . here are the pictures : i worked really hard on this one video is in the comments

I love it. im surprised how it lifted the logo only why did you put the blue beams? still very good, you have a great chance

i like it! a great amount of functions for that scale all you need now is some detailing you may replace some beam parts for technic connectors put together so it wont have so many holes in it and look better good luck at the contest

actually i bought it from the NL , no lego in israel secondly mine started working bad - slewing great moving and raising arm weakly after i modified it( 4 lego technic rubber bands, bucket replace it works great except for the right track which is very weak (maybe need to replace motor)