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true, but the 3 RC models and their components LEGO have released are especially "unhealthy" i think Sorry for the off-topic!

Great stuff! Once again - THANKS Sariel! I'm seriously thinking about spending my next month's salary on two RC motors, partly thanks to the inspiration by your ideas Being keen on LEGO RC Models is not healthy for your budget, i suppose

I am currently using RIS 2.0 on windows 7 - works fine. As far as i remember it did required some trial and error, but got it running easily enough. RIS ( Robotic Invention System ) is the original software that came with the Mindstorms kit. It is a visual-based programming language. You stack blocks with in order to write your programming code. I am not familiar with BrickCC. I think i installed it once, but never got the hang of it. Another option i'm currently learning how to use is the so called "ScriptED", which is a text-based tool for writing programs for your RCX brick. It comes with the Mindstorms SDK package (google it to learn more). If you're familiar with C programming, i would definetely recommend you learn how to use ScriptED instead. Hope i helped! If you're stuck, feel free to ask! I'll gladly try and help you however i can! P.S. I overlooked that you're running a 64-bit win 7 I am running a 32 bit system, and the software is running. Sadly I have no experience with a 64-bit system, and cannot help you there.

Hello everyone! I think this topic raises a very good question, and an important one. I've been thinking about how to make my life easier when i build with technic pieces. More specifically, when i disassemble technic One of the biggest problems I face is that my hands get sweaty sometimes. This makes my fingers slip and this prevents me from getting a good grip with the parts. For example, when i try to pull out short technic cross axles, my fingers slip. The best solution i've found so far is to put on rubberized gloves. I suppose most people don't have sweaty hands. Despite that, i still think that disassembling technic parts while wearing rubberized gloves is much easier, since it requires far less effort. The reason for that is that you get better grip, and you no longer need to be clenching as hard the parts u need to pull off. I would recommend anyone to try this out! I bet it would be a lot easier to disassemble the two parts, that Arigomi gave as an example, while wearing gloves. Hope my tip was useful :) Please, give me a feedback if using gloves made your life easier too.

Hi again! Hope you don't mind all the questions from me today :) I agree the blades you've used are pretty good. I remember i've used them for air-propelled vehicles, but never tried them to scoop water. The water-turbine-propellers are not flat though. I can take some in-depth photos and share them here. I suspect their drag will be much higher, thus making them less efficient than the ones you've used. I'll gladly test them on a m-motor without any reduction ( 1:1, as i see you've done in your model) If you want, i can share the results here. One more propeller i thought might have some good results: 3-blade prop. with 24-tooth gear I think it would be worthed to try it out in water. I want to thank you for all the information you shared! You give me lots of inspiration! Keep it up!

Oh ... ( speachless) End of off-topic, thanks for satisfying my curiosity :) How did you end up choosing the particular propellers for your model ? Here's an afterthought about your model: Did you consider using these propellers (the new ones from Atlantis): boat propeller My guess is, they would scoop more water? I have never tested their performance compared to the ones you used though. Though they're with a circular hole for technic pins, I guess they wont spin freely if connected to blue half-pin: pin with friction

So it seems i haven't thought about my idea in sufficient depth! Thank you for the reply! Off-topic: do you think a LEGO Hovercraft sounds feasable?

Very nice idea! I love it! Since i've been having ideas of my own, i would like to ask you some questions about your model. Have you considered the maximum distance, over which you are going to have infrared control over your model. As far as i know, its about 10 meteres or so for the PF remote. I'm asking this, since there's a possibility of your model remaining in the water beyond the reach of the remote, which would be truly inconvenient What was the speed of your motorboat? Did you consider using this motor: boat motor ( plus another PF motor to control the rudder) Keep up the great work!

Thank you very much, guys! I found the information that you shared pretty useful!

Thank you very much for the link!

Hello! I searched the forum for topics regarding the LEGO flex system, which was included in Technic sets quite a few years ago. Since i didn't come across any topics regarding it whatsoever, created a new topic for this perpose. If there is info in eurobricks, despite my search, please delete this topic and PM me a link to it. Thank you! Probably since a child, i wanted to get my hands on the flex cables. What i'm wondering about is whether the flex system components are reliable and strong enough. I came across a post, saying that they get brittle with time, so i'm having doubts. If you have any personal experience with the LEGO flex system, i would like to ask you to share some thoughts about it. Would you personally recommend it, and for what usage? Any information regarding this topic would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

LOVE your review! I totally dig the "protect your headstud" joke

Hi Guys! I didn't read trough the whole topic, so i beg your excuse if i am sharing info that is already there! I found these pics, I guess they're from the first batch of sets from this series. You can see the sets on the following address: shop.bohobby.com The sets are being sold in Bulgaria. What amazes me is, that they're nowhere to be found in shop.lego.com, and some of them still lack photos in brickset. That's a first! :D Dunno if they're available anywhere else?

Beer incomming? Duck and cover! :D Anyway, if you need any help - i'd love to take part! I just LOVE fixing stuff!

Hey there! Too bad there's a leak in your 9v battery case. Your question made me curious about how to disassemble it. I fiddled with mine for a bit and took the metal connectors inside that are under the power switch/ I guess what's causing the problem with your battery box. It's fairly easy to seperate - just don't use your nails! :) Here are some images, hope they explain how the bit with the metal connectors is held in place - just two "snaps". What i did is try to flex and expand the box casing and pull the small bit out.

Thank you guys for the tips on this build! I'm starting to make some progress. Guess ideas was what i was lacking after all. Much appreciated! Good thing i was able to find LOTS of info about Ship building here. No need for questions at all! Greets, le60head

Anyone up for making a space-themed Kitty MOC? I'd be happy to build a kitty-styled LEGO spaceship! OOPS! DArn, have no pink bricks. What to do what to do ...

HAHAHAHAHAHHA i love the AK-47 :D All this PINK gave me an idea!

Thank you very much, guys! You've given me some food for thought. I'll see which of the listed thinks i'll manage to include in my "port". Probably, available parts and space are going to be my main enemies :D One More thing that popped up in my mind: What source of fresh water do Seaports have?

Hello there! I'm currently trying to get some inspiration as well as some facts on my next build. I'm attempting to come up with a soldier's sea port of some kind. Yep, its my first one and unfortunately, i'm not very familiar with details about such buildings. So to put it simply: What do you think should one find on a Soldier's Sea Port ( vaguely from the 14th-18th century) You are welcome to post example pictures! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!

Thanks dude! Cheers!

Hello! I just finished my entry. It was great fun building my "container" It has a twist, as do most of my creations ;) A BIG Thanks to CopMike for the raffle! Ok, enough talk, here's the container. Folded: Unfolded: Hope you guys like it. Greets, le60head

You've done some amasing work! As have all the creators of the MOCs. Have you shared any details on how you did the rendering in some topic perhaps? I am eager to learn more about the process :)

U know, i really did compare your model to the official LEGO models of the X-wing. But you're right that in the real film version, it actually gives the impression of being a bit shorter. Sorry for the wrong comment then ;) I spent quite a lot of time comparing your model to the original, and i'm amazed how well you did all the detailing! And no stickers too. Great job!

I really like your version of the X-wing! It makes me happy to see it built from LEGO so well! Congrats! My only concerns are the proportions of your model. I think yours is a bit short - the distance between the nose and the beginning of the cockpit is short in revelance to the rest of the body. I don't know if I'm right, but this is how i see it. Once more - great work! I'd like to see some action photos too! Like the pilot climbing to his chair and so on. Keep up the good work!