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Black Cat
Jurgen Krooshoop replied to Zerobricks's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Good lookin' MOC with good functions . And it looks a lot better without the stickers. This is why I don't put stickers on my bricks in the first place. -
Do they understand you?
Jurgen Krooshoop replied to Foggy's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I'm 36, and most of my family and friends know what I do with Lego. and surprisingly enough, most of them like it and some are even fascinated by the things I build. But the fact that I design my own models and make detailed building instructions really helps here. -
Hydrema dump truck
Jurgen Krooshoop replied to GuiliuG's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Wow, very nice creation. Everything looks well thought-out. -
I used a similar method when I started making instructions, but it took much mure time compared to using LPub to it's full capabilities. Indeed, you can't make it look like your wonderfull instructions, but the result is clear and everything is well visible. My latest instructions were 254 pages, so if there's a limit it above 250. The feature I miss most in LPub is the ability to jump to any page you want. Now, if you want to go from page 1 to 100, you have to skip 99 pages, where every page needs to be rendered.
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I make my instructions almost completely with MLCad & LPub. I make the cover and an incidental picture with photoshop-like software, where I use images generated by POV-ray and LDView. The are are quite some "hidden" features in LPub. Right-clicking often gives pop0up menus with additional functions. I work with submodels and buffer-exchange in MLCad a lot and this enables me to make almost everything I want.
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The motion range of the backhoe isn't as great as with the real machine, due to a single LA with only an M-motor. I'd love to test the new L-motors in this one. It's not possible to lift the model with the backhoe, the model is way too heavy (way over 2 kg). But because it has enough gear reduction, the M-motor can completely lift the backhoe, even when it's fully stretched. The performance of the Zorex-boom is quite a bit better, but this is the best I could do in this design, which is much more complex than the excavator.
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Peterbilt technic truck
Jurgen Krooshoop replied to raus's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great looking truck ! -
After many requests for instructions for the PF Backhoe loader I built 1,5 year ago, I decided to rebuild the model, improve it and make building instructions. It has been my most complex Lego-project so far. Technically, it’s very similar to the first version. That means there are 8 motors for 9 functions: Driving & steering Outriggers Frontloader & bucket Backhoe, dipper & bucket Backhoe rotation Technical differences with the first version are: Front bucket now has the big LA’s instead of the mini LA’s Dipper is 1 stud shorter More compact design Speed controll for driving Other improvents are esthetical: It now has a seat and steering wheel inside Panels in the front section Fenders for the front wheels Rear-fenders with round curve Roof with curved sides I’m very happy with the end-result. The new version looks nicer and all the functions work properly. Instructions The main goal of this model was to make building instructions. It took a long time to make them, but they’re finally ready. They come as 254-page PDF-file, including parts list. You can buy them for € 10. The instructions are available at www.jurgenstechniccorner.com You can see the online parts-list at rebrickable.com and as image. Or you can send me an email.
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Yes, it makes the dipper heavier, but not too heavy for the XL-motor lifting the arm. Everything works smoothly. The main reason that the motor is in that section is to prevent the drivetrain for the bucket to go through the rotation point of the dipper. This way the dipper has more freedom of movement in & out.