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mpj replied to dimaks13's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingYou are talking about 2 different parts. The new panels in DBG are the ones on the bonnet. -
mpj replied to AndroTech's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingBeautiful! What scale is the Mack, more or less? 1:20 / 1.21?
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1:17 is also my scale, I think it is ok for medium sized machines like the EC 160 E . Linear Actuator extension is good in my opinion at this scale, and you can always work on connection point to increase the range of movement of the arms. Concerning the progress so far, my suggestion is to check gear reduction of the tracks, and also tracks tension (they look a little "soft") Keep us updated!
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mpj replied to halfnine's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingHello! About functions: yes, 8043 is the basic point for me, maybe you can look at the "ultimate version” which is fully motorized. But the 8043 is much smaller than the EC750D in 1:20 scale, so you should increase length/width. I think the main problem will be the arm, you must make it bigger and stronger, but the length of the linear actuator cannot be changed, and this means you will have shorter range of movement. My suggestion is to reduce a little the scale of the model, to match more or less the dimensions of the 8043. Use the body of the 8043 as a comparison factor, not the arm or the tracks because I think they are a little undersized in the 8043. Keep us updated!
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Excellent work, I enjoyed very much reading the full story. I also appreciate how did you scale correctly the models, following drawings of real machines.
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The idea is very original, I don't know if it could be possible
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Yes there is some space around, but the new valves could not be placed where I placed the old ones. Maybe on the top, making the control even easier!
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Hello everybody, during this holidays I purchased the 42081 and decided to build it a little different. First, I made some minor changes in design, to look a little more similar to the "real" Zeux. I changed some color here and there; the yellow panels in the middle are different; the placement of the "02" adhesives is on the lower DBG panels instead of the upper ones. But the biggest MOD was to add the pneumatic system, with motorized pump, instead of manual LAs. The valves are located on the sides of the loader, 2 on the left and 2 on the right. There are 2 big cilinders (to rise the arm and the rear axle) and 2 medium (old) cilinders, to operate the bucket and the counterweight. Here you can see the last cilinder, the pump and the motor, located below the battery box: And here is a short video:
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Finally here is the video with the excavator in action.
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mpj replied to Thirdwigg's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingVery clever, functional and nice looking job! I really like the modular concept. I think I will "stole" your idea of the 3-way tipping body What scale is the model?
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mpj replied to MangaNOID's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingYes it is interesting for me too, even if at the moment I can't understand how it will work, so I'm looking forward to see the progress
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mpj replied to Superkoala's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingVery good work, I like it very much. I'm not an expert of the buwizz, does it integrate battery box+receiver?
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mpj replied to 896gerard's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingThis is really a great model. I like the design and I like how it works. I also like the idea of the company to give this model as a present, I think this is a very original present. How many models did you make? My compliments
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mpj replied to Thirdwigg's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingI've just bought them on Fischer Technik reseller : www.d-edition.de (search for tractor tyres) @Thirdwigg I like this model! Maybe I would add some panels on the back bonnet. And yes there must be some small adjustment in the Z linkage to work properly
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mpj replied to dimaks13's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingLove the Volvo prototype! Now the Lego version looks a little more "ugly", I think Volvo designers made some adjustments on the final design. The Lego version will need some external review in my opinion. The top of the real version is completely flat, the back is black and not DBG, the sticker 02 is placed on another panel... I don't see the time to buy the set to make these aesthetic improvements!
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mpj replied to dimaks13's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingIf this model had pnaumatics instead of LA, with arm function connected to the counterweight function, I think it would be much more playable. Maybe I'll buy 42080 to have the necessary components. Idea for a MOD
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It's very difficult to compare old models with current models, because 10 years ago we were 10 years younger and we had different expectations! On the aesthetic view, surely the current sets are more refined, so now I can say that current sets are the best. But I remember when I was a child I loved some spartan sets like 8862... technic sets change, and we also change
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mpj replied to SheepEater's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingI also expect a new backhoe (JCB or not), too many new pneumatic parts have been recently introduced, and still there is not a great use of them in sets (example, the new hand pump introduced in 2016 and no more used, or the thin/long cylinder introduced in the Arocs crane and no more used).
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Hello, I present you my latest model: Starting from the 42053 set, I decided to add some improvements and make it remote controlled with linear actuators and PF. The undercarriage is very similar to the original, with manual functions. Main mods are double wheels, and some aesthetic adjustments. The Power functions components are located in the upper-structure, except one motor which is in the boom. 1M motor for rotation of the upper-structure 1XL motor for the main boom 1M motor for the third section of the boom 1M motor for the bucket There is also a fake linear actuator to adjust the second section of the boom. I used this solution because this adjustable boom is more common in the real EW160E. Changeable buckets with quick-coupler: Access to the battery box: Power button with easy access: More photos: Video coming soon!!
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I love the design of this model, I really like how the panels + the flex axles + some system bricks work together. This is the kind of design I prefer. I'm not a supercar fan, so I'm happy that I can save some money. But if it was a truck that would not be so simple!! One curiosity: I have never understood what is the need of a gear box in a model without a motor. I mean, if you move gears up and down, what is the difference when you move the model manually?
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mpj replied to efferman's post in a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale ModelingI like the black front grille and white bumper and fenders. But this high roof for a day cab does not exist, so I prefer the original one, unless you make the cab longer as Milan stated.
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Good point! But look around the wheel you see some technic beams
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Is it black? delete my
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