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I do hope we get to see more 42110 - like models with a gearbox and a higher piece count. Last year's Raptor could have been an ideal candidate, but it would probably end up too large. Though I still hope we get to see a model like a Bronco with simillar functionality as 42110 in the near future. I think those 1:10 4x4 models are the best blend of aestehtics, functionality and robustness. Anything smaller is less functional (no gearbox, etc) and anything bigger is much heavier, expensive and less robust (inverse cube law).

Since you are talking about issues with a modification of the set, I would suggest opening a different topic for that, not to confuse people?

As expected, a good-ish looking set with suspension, steering and a fake engine. I do hope people expecting a gearbox and other fancy features will realize now that it's simply not the target model/scale for such features and not to expect them again in the next year's 1300-1500 pcs 180€ model. Having said that I am excited about the recolors and the new frames and panels. I think the new smaller frames will be perfect for gearbox designs and as chassis/frames supports. I also belive they were originally designed for the crawler crane's structural support, so I would expect lots of them in yellow soon.

I think flex axles come handy along with the normal beams. For example using them in smoothing out the curves from the windshiled up to the roof and back to the body. But reyling too much on them can be bad IMO, especially when they are used as a whole fender for example without any structural support.

I think we'd first need some quality control selection. I'm afraid not all entires are structurally sound, especially digital-only ones.

Really? If that's so than it's a massive aesthetic change. Not to mention a lot of extra weight.

Good eye. I guess why fix it, if it works. Just like 42056 used front suspension of the 42039.

Because it's a render and they forgot to include the material reduction holes on some beams and panels, just like in the instructions.

As calculated before with 81,6 mm wheels it's 1:8,8.

Panels above the wheels seem of a new type. And one the sides of the front spoiler. And on the rear spoiler.

I think there are new too. Also new slick tires!

Well, since the new F1 tyres are now 720 mm, if Lego used the 81,6 mm ones from Defender, than scale would be around 1:8,8. So something simillar to the 42096 scale?

I mean, sure the new gears (at least the 20 one) could have the clutch pattern and a cross hole and even slide on the axles without friction

Send me a private message so we don't derail the topic.

Indeed, as Erik said, use a lot of triangles, they are the strongest shape. Also using flat panels and frames as support beams would be a good idea just like the Zetors uses for the chassis. And having the support structure spread out will make it much more stiffer than a single dense beam.

One tip. The bigger the gears you use, the more efficient your driveline, due to the lower side forces created on the axles. That is why drivelines with for example only 8 tooth gears are so rough and inefficient.

My bet is on the tires from the Defender with standard rims in orange colors with black dish covers.

Thinking about the new gears a bit more, it would make sense to make a non-bevel versions of 12 and 20 tooth gears to be used with chains for the future 1:5 scale motorcycles too.

It's too cheap and has too few parts to be a 1:8 supercar. IMO it's a 1:10 scale simple intermedium model with suspension and a fake engine.

Yes, polybags are a really great idea. Maybe even allow multiple entries per user?

7: 10 3: 6 1: 4 5: 3 4: 2 2: 1 Well done everyone

I think dree sliding like the red 8 tooth gear which was introduced in 42009.

No, they are new red 12 and 20 gears, just like the new 1x2 panel extension pieces, you will see

As much as I would be excited to see 14 and 18 tooth gears, they wouldn't fit very well into the existing system. The bigger one fits barely between the beams just like a 20 tooth one, an 18 tooth one would have more space to spare. My money is on the free sliding 12 and 20 tooth straight versions, which are were developed primairily for one of the H2 models. And I think it was the designer's good will to use these instead of normal 12 and 20 tooth bevel gears just to give use something new and unique and to increase availability.

Nice find with the gears. Though they don't seem like an exisiting mould, since they have a round side... They also don't look the same size, they almost look like straight 12 and 20 tooth gears? Or maybe they are new gears like 14 and 18 tooth, which would be useful in the gearboxes. EDIT, since they are red, they could also be a verison which can move freely on the alxe without friction.