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Thank you for this hint - was waiting for the BI of this actual main model of 42000

No, you haven't - it was just a dream of me.................. ;-)

Just one word, or better five: Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow!! One of the strongest communities i know... All of my praising to all contributers - TLG couldn't have done it better... BTW: such a spirograph could/should be one model of a forthcoming universal technic set.... unfortunately TLG has shut down offering such sets.. :-(

maybe it would a solution to replace the Landy gearbox with the gearbox of this Ford Mustang: http://www.sheepo.es/2013/10/ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-14.html If i understand the description right then the Mustang contains a sequential gearbox next generation which work more reliable? But its just an assumption...

would be nice! Thanks a lot!

anybody out there who has tried running the Spybotics CD/Software with a current PC/Laptop with Windows 7 using - an USB-Serial RS 232-Adapter - the Windows XP mode for Windows 7 ?

a good decision, at least for some sets ;-) I do this for 8880, 8480, 8862, 9397, 8479, 8425, 8868... you see, most of them are quite old models.... unfortunately most of the modern sets do not offer a really good B-model worth to build, to say nothing of buying the set twice... maybe the 42009 B-model, currently i'm thinking about it...

First of all my congratulation to ALL entries - there are really no losers, but of course not all can be the winners ;-)- Here is my voting: 14:3 (being simply the best in quite all of my categories) 23:2 (the fanciest of all and also very cute and well designed) 27:2 (very funny, very original and very well presented) 2:2 (in no category outstanding but overall very well done - scores an extra point for being built from just one set 9396 and therefore being one of the best alternate models i have ever seen) 4:1 (heavy machines but now something new - especially the train and its functions are awesome) This was a very hard decision because there so many fantastic models - i admire all of you builders!

just for the 8275 dozer: only its PF parts are worth the prize... and who doesn't need some more receivers, controllers, motors, especially the quite expensive XL-motors ;-) a dozer 8275 for about 90 to 110€ is therefore very recommendable just for its PF and the cylinder brackets - regardless if someone likes or dislikes the built model

buy an 8275 dozer buy a 8466 offroader buy a 8461... quite good and helpful recommendations... ;-) 8466 is with some MODs a very good model and the 8275 is a very good parts repository - not only for the brackets....

yesterday i got an Enzo 8653 (Ferrari) for 54€, complete with undamaged Box, perfect BI and MINT parts quality... It is not the best technic car but it is a real beauty (with a nice door kinematic) and it is a very good part repository for a lot of supercar MOCs....

technicmad, have i already said, that your avatar is a very funny build :grin: :thumbup: :wub:

No, i must disappoint you... I have all wheels, motors, pneumatics etc... 2 Sets 5571 and some 8868, 8455 and many others are really a very Good starting point ;-) Most of the remaining parts are bricks and design elements.... Ah, i forgot to mention my 10 cylinder brackets... You can make me an offering if you Need some... ;-)

No ;-)

very recommended - not really an interesting build but a lot of fun to drive ... very fast and powerful cause of the two buggy race motors...

ehm, could you please give a link to your Bricksafe page - this would nice ;-) Thank you very much!

better you buy two ;-) just buying 6 additional of this very rare wheels at bricklink will be very expensive...

completely d'accord... my intention was not to offend Juhlengo but it was just a question... in case somehow just searches for a well playable and fully motorized excavator the 8043 is the better one, period. and only for this case i have asked this question "why not a 8043?"... Then: there is no need to be defensive... the solution of the modded 42006 and especially the function switching is very nifty and cool (as i said already in my previous posting) and can be indeed a reference implementation when needed in other MOCs.... so: all is fine

nice job and indeed nifty function switching, congrats. But, may i ask you a question (maybe a little bit provocative to be honest ;-): Why do you not buy a 8043 for that money? A new 42006 costs at least ~50€ - the needed PF-stuff for your MOD costs about 87€ (4x M, 1 Battarybox, 2 reveivers, 2 senders), so complete ~ 140€ For that prize you can get a used 8043 complete with box and BI in very good condition - and IMHO the 8043 is a way better model even compared to your moded 42006, because he can rotate endless and you can operated related functions simultaneously (all arm movements e.g.)... But just my 2 ct!

But do not forget the steering stabilizer i mentioned in the first posting: it is essential!

in the meanwhile i'm convinced too - but i built it from my spare parts repository and competely in black (with a few gray parts) and not with these somehow odd blue-gray-black-purple-yellow colorscheme of the 5218 pack (e.g. purple parts, uhhh)... looks cool and works good - you were right, i adds really value to the 8466...i can recommend it too... here a picture:

just build the 8043 as described here http://www.eurobrick...topic=88601&hl= - and it will work like a charm... if you build it in a perfect manner! (and you description sounds as if you haven't ;-)

yes, but to be honest: these does not really help ;-)

in Germany you can get 8043 (incl. BI and box) in very good condition always for about 140 - 150€ - if you are patient and lucky then maybe also one for about 110 - 120€... cheaper would be a real bargain... but i promise you: you will like the 8043 much more then the 42006 with additional motorization... Well, the Ultimate drives the main boom with a XL-Motor which performs better than the M-motor of the original set, no question.. but IMHO the playability of the original set is - as described before - really good (if you apply the mentioned very small mods) - but i repeat myself.... decide for yourself, i think you got enough answers for your questions.... ;-)