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@Jim - some additional question - only finished models or WIP models are allowed and is it mandatory to make a video (due lack of time)? Thanks 4 answer

Exactly, the only one more thing that should be considered is to take LEGO tires as factor to determine proper model scale; example new Xerion tires when representing in 1:18 models can give some 1930mm real tire representation - tires like 710/70R38,,,62,4 truck tires can represent 1125mm tire - which is typical for U.S trucks like ones made by Ingmar, or for Unimogs or eve Zetros (they usually have bigger tires) that ordinary trucks...95mm tire can represent 1700mm real tire etc... Idea to make same kind of gentlemen agreement for scale modeling is great, put with current LEGO parts, I'm afraid that models will be (again) to wide, specially models with hub reduction...

Currently I work on this http://bricksafe.com/pages/igor.ipsa/trucks/mercedes-benz/unimog-u423 ...so future plan is excavator, but probably a 1:18 model - bigger, so it would be heavily modified 42053 set if I may say so

They're really beautiful. Perfect rims IMHO.

If you keep improving everything, what will be left of LEGO?

Like members before me said - this one is even better then the first one.

I was thinking to put either those or those (but double) wheels on this model which should suit as prototype for future excavator MOC...

Model is cool in blue, but usually sports car are screaming for some warmer color. Just one simple question - is there a possibility to use some panel over headlights, with beams looks like it has stairs...ans this front edge is not smooth this is much much better . Just think that you could try to use panels over front headlights to make it more smooth. All and all really great model

cool model

This is indeed Minifig scale Humvee, perhaps you can make more LEGO City - like version with steering. LEGO Technic parts are not exclusive to Technic line for a longer time. Despite that it is to small scale for my models, it is very nice effort

from my experience you can make a bit longer life for axle connectors if you take a closet look to axles - usually axles should be put inside connector from one side where "hole" at the end is smaller...From one side usually axle goes harder inside axle connector...I hope that you understand what I mean, otherwise I'll try to make photos of axle

I know that plastic is very fragile, but even LEGO could solve (my) problem if they have made this part with axle profile until end, and not half a stud before end (or was this also a strength issue)...or just simple to make 2,5 studs long axle...but I don't wan't tho turn this topic into this topic.

I believe you that, but I have not specifically good experience with 3rd party parts so I'm just "publishing" my thoughts.

...and not to worn out so easily...if you're lucky that they do no break

to make modern (even actual version) is a good promotion and it is cool when you manage to make something with technic parts (parts are usually great for more functionality when you make 10 or more years older models than parts used...) Good idea to build more up to date model if you ask me.

I'm working on one model so (selfish from me) this kind of differential will be more than welcome to make narrow portal axes for model in 1:18 scale. On daily basis I see beautiful small MOCs that are just crying for engine and drive, so this is really shame that our members make something what is actually unfinished business and big models are "big responsibilities", clumsy, very hard to operate manually (I'm making manual models because LEGO (and other electrical) motors are getting on nerves my wife and my pet...) Just imagine how this beauty would be cool with four wheel drive

moved. Thanks for suggestion.

First of all very sorry to bump into some older topic, but reading all those ideas and wishes about new parts, I have some ideas too which might be interested to someone and perhaps inspiration or idea for LEGO designers to develop such parts (sorry but I have no possibilities to make graphic representation for ideas listed below) thin connectors that will enable combination of two gears 12 tooth double bevel with half a stud space between pin holes... ...this part only one stud narrow with just one axle hole at the side and space for two thick beams inside... 12 tooth and 20 tooth double bevel gears to work with driving rings like this one ...combination of universal joint and gear with 8 tooth differential with 24 gear just 3 studs wide differential like this but 2 studs wide to fit inside this axle 2,5 studs long... smaller portal axle hubs etc...

question is only does capacity of this bucket is enough? I know that It is not for business purposes, but whole idea of model in general is to show as much similarities with original as possible (not mentioning that models are actually for functional testing...). Whatever you decide I'll be watching progress from time to time. I'm just curious

...despite April joke, If you are so sure that you are annoying , you can make "promotion" to "annoyment master" instead of Raffle master

and I can use them for Unimog axles that would be much more narrow - about 2 studs than current possible. I've used shapeways parts but they were to fragile, so I've become something like purist...

You're right, I thought that tread was renamed. It would be very nice that admins put this post in correct tread. My apologize

Yeah, Unimog tires are nice solution

Doug, I think this is a great idea for such unusual project

that was obvious at the first sign - "Avant" model with 4 Olympic rings (now in white) and car manufacturer that made probably best 4 wheel drive - Quattro now I realized that you made also one more great thing - special universal joint with axle . Why didn't LEGO make such universal joint...