EyesOnly Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 I have been wondering that myself. Would be nice if we didn't have to wait until it is in stores to find out. Quote
Johnny P Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Thats simple. just ask dokludi. Grtz Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Thats simple. just ask dokludi. Grtz Dokludi is good, but not good enough to build the bucket... just the only part I need. Quote
Johnny P Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 How badly do you want it? Maybe efferman can have you one 3D printed. But its not gooing to be cheap. Grtz Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I am a big purist, I will go to a rc or model forun the day I need no-lego pieces. Quote
efferman Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 why not building a bucket with bricks or liftarms, power is enough available Quote
Johnny P Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Me to. There is not one piece in my mocs that isnt LEGO.i was just giving a solution. Grtz Quote
davidmull Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 why not building a bucket with bricks or liftarms, power is enough available Because they look ugly :( the proper bucket that comes with the loader makes the set. U won't replicate that. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 why not building a bucket with bricks or liftarms, power is enough available You are right Efferman and in fact I built one for my komatsu but I want the lego bucket for another front loader (volvo or caterpillar but with precise proportions), with a light bucket the performance will be better. Quote
Jullian_pdx Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Definetily going to pick up two sets. Both the A and the B model will compliment the other construction technic themed sets that I have. Quote
bjorn77 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 I haven't bought a technics set since the early 90's, save for a mini dozer, but I won't be able to resist this one, being a Volvo employee and all. There's a few things I don't like, but not enough to keep me away. The servo steering seems very strange, but I'm sure someone has solved that before I even lay my hands on this set. But my only real gripe are the wheels. Why have they put what looks like racing wheels on a construction vehicle? It looks completely off. Are there any other wheels in the same size that could be used? I'm guessing the ones on 8265 would be to small? Quote
efferman Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) in this size only 6x6 dishes look acceptablebut unfortunaltely they are only grey or black or they have holes 100_0903 von efferman auf Flickr Edited February 25, 2014 by efferman Quote
DrJB Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I haven't bought a technics set since the early 90's, save for a mini dozer, but I won't be able to resist this one, being a Volvo employee and all. There's a few things I don't like, but not enough to keep me away. The servo steering seems very strange, but I'm sure someone has solved that before I even lay my hands on this set. But my only real gripe are the wheels. Why have they put what looks like racing wheels on a construction vehicle? It looks completely off. Are there any other wheels in the same size that could be used? I'm guessing the ones on 8265 would be to small? Those are not racing wheels/tires ... need to keep in mind what wheel loaders are used for. In contrast to back-hoes or tractors, a large number of wheel loaders are used to move dirt. Thus, all the tires need is high load capacity and high flotation. Typically, the hevily ribbed tires (on tractors) are of little use on wheel loaders as you do not need such a large tractive effort. Again, very application specific ... though I am not aware of 'lugged' tires big enough for such wheel-loader. The 9398 are a bit small, the power-puller too big (if you can find them) Edited February 25, 2014 by DrJB Quote
N-4K0 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 The only tires I have seen on wheel loaders, are tires similar to these ones in shape and look, and the pattern. Quote
davidmull Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 I haven't bought a technics set since the early 90's, save for a mini dozer, but I won't be able to resist this one, being a Volvo employee and all. There's a few things I don't like, but not enough to keep me away. The servo steering seems very strange, but I'm sure someone has solved that before I even lay my hands on this set. But my only real gripe are the wheels. Why have they put what looks like racing wheels on a construction vehicle? It looks completely off. Are there any other wheels in the same size that could be used? I'm guessing the ones on 8265 would be to small? The wheels are quiet similer to the real thing i think,did u not say u worked for Volvo! Quote
jantjeuh Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 The wheels are quiet similer to the real thing i think,did u not say u worked for Volvo! Volvo has more to offer than just wheel loaders, you know. Quote
DrJB Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) True ... but Volvo does not make their own tires ... typically the tires are fitted based on what the buyer wants. If it's for clean surface work, then the vehicle is fitted with radial tires. If however the vehicle is destined for rough terrain, it is fitted with bias-ply tires (with large lugs, similar to tractors). Last, if the vehicle is to work in an area where there is a lot of sharp/metal scrap, then the vehicle is fitter with solid rubber tires (those are most expensive). This is not true for wheel loaders only, but also applies to graders and some other construction machinery. Edited February 26, 2014 by DrJB Quote
GoldVillage Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 I haven't bought a technics set since the early 90's, save for a mini dozer, but I won't be able to resist this one, being a Volvo employee and all. There's a few things I don't like, but not enough to keep me away. The servo steering seems very strange, but I'm sure someone has solved that before I even lay my hands on this set. But my only real gripe are the wheels. Why have they put what looks like racing wheels on a construction vehicle? It looks completely off. Are there any other wheels in the same size that could be used? I'm guessing the ones on 8265 would be to small? Yeah i had some complains about the wheels and tires as well, they look way off which is a bit of a shame for such a nice model overall. IRL Volvo using the same kinda wheel size for most of their wheel loader line, i.e 25 is all used for their 15.5 / 17.5 / 20.5 / 23.5 / 26.5 tires - which is everything from the small L30/4200 up to the large 4600/L160 and i believe even L180. IMO the tires should been bigger and the wheels smaller with a different look, as it is right now the wheel size compared to the tires matches only a small or medium size loader. Quote
davidmull Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Volvo has more to offer than just wheel loaders, you know. Yes but if he works for Volvo he must see the wheels are pretty similer. That's my point! Quote
bjorn77 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 The wheels are quiet similer to the real thing i think,did u not say u worked for Volvo! Well, I work for the Volvo group, but not VCE (I'm Volvo IT actually :). But I have seen this perticular loader in person several times, and also if you look at images, the tyres doesn't look a lot like the real thing. They are too narrow, and the wheels/rims should be smaller with larger tyres. True ... but Volvo does not make their own tires ... typically the tires are fitted based on what the buyer wants. If it's for clean surface work, then the vehicle is fitted with radial tires. If however the vehicle is destined for rough terrain, it is fitted with bias-ply tires (with large lugs, similar to tractors). Last, if the vehicle is to work in an area where there is a lot of sharp/metal scrap, then the vehicle is fitter with solid rubber tires (those are most expensive). This is not true for wheel loaders only, but also applies to graders and some other construction machinery. This might very well be true, but every Volvo loader I have seen IRL (and they are plenty since I live in Sweden) have had the tractor type tyres. Quote
efferman Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) i know, purists willbe scared but what is with this wheel cover? https://www.shapeway...s&materialId=62 Edited February 26, 2014 by efferman Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Sacrilege sacrilege!!!, what will be the Lego opinion about these custom parts?, lose or gain market?. They lose market on any specific part but maybe earn it because people have more options to build and consume more, who knos?. Not for me but very nice part. Quote
bjorn77 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Looks great, I'd consider buying them, although I much rather have TLG producing these :) Quote
efferman Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 for lego it should be relative cheap to produce this part and when lego will produce it, i will delete it from shapeways. i think reproducing existing parts is not ok for me, but making parts which adding functionality in combination with standard parts is a benefit for lego. Quote
Dafgek81 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Effreman, I like the wheelcovers, but the link does not work. Could you place a working link? and how much do they cost to buy??? Quote
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