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Whoops, you're right. It just so happens that the majority of what I build goes in this forum- oh well. Thanks!

Yeah, I've played with an 8289, I wasn't terribly impressed. If you can get it on sale, go for it, though. So, you want to do a combination of Technic and Model Team? That's a good goal, but, if I'm correct in inferring that you haven't built in a decade or more, it will take some time. Personally, I'm more concerned with the technical aspects of vehicles; here are a couple of recent Technic sets I can recommend: 8294 Excavator: This is commonly agreed to be the best Technic set of 2008- it's a great parts pack of red, dark bley*, and black. Also, though, it's a very functional model, comes with instructions to motorize the arm, and is very customizable (more than one person has made it fully R/C). Possilbe not the best option if you're only looking to buy a car, but if you don't get one now, you might regret it later. 8297 Off-Roader: The 2008 flagship, this set is not stupendous, but is a good introduction to Technic vehicle design. It contains all the parts needed to build a four wheel vehicle with independent suspension and rear- or front- wheel drive. It also contains a battery box, a switch, an M motor, and a pair of lights (see the Power Functions elements individually here. The motor, along with a mechanical selector that you build, can be used to raise and lower the suspension, and to reel the tow cable in. Power Functions: A recent addition to the LEGO world, this is the new system of motors and whatnot that can be used to power models. Above are all of the parts you would need for an R/C car (remote, receiver, XL motor for drive, M motor for steering, battery box)- note that if you get 8297, you will only need the first three. I have been very happy with the PF elements as a whole, they are strong and reliable. One thing to note- if you want to do any Technic, you will need to learn how to build studless. It's the way the line has gone, and I think it works quite well. As far as System goes, anything in the Creator line is a must for a Model Team-style build. Consider getting two 6747's- they each come with two really great wheels. *I don't know if you knew this already, but LEGO changed the greys to bluish versions (hence, "bley") that are more resistant to discolouration in 2004. I hope this helps! -Jacob

The Taki-Tsu-Hiko is the last iteration of the Jiindu heavy fighter line. Famed for its power, adaptability, and reliability, there was an uproar when the company announced that it was going out of production. The large fighter is a staple of the Imperial Navy, and has seen numerous battles over a production life of nearly fifty years. Now replaced by the lighter, faster ships and more sophisticated frigate weaponry, it marks the high point -and end- of an era of ace pilots and dogfights. flickr, Brickshelf -Jacob

Thanks- go ahead! Nothing feels fuzzier than inspiring someone else with your work.

Thanks, Asuka. I wasn't sure that anyone would reallly like the container- I'm not very good at them- but people seem to like it well enough.

flickr Brickshelf A Jiindu-designed rolling loader based on the Baku chassis. It has the capacity to load and unload large cargoes with unparalleled speed, which makes it key in frontline logistics. -Jacob

Thanks, all. The minifig hands fit quite snugly in the large technic pins, and let's say... the load is secured... somehow. Truth be told, it was trick to find a way to make a tailgate that matched the railings, and I had almost no place to attach it.

flickr brickshelf -Jacob

Thanks, everyone!

Brickshelf flickr Third place winner of the SCI-LUG contest on flickr. :D

Thanks, all. The fairings are actually originally from 7787, but I just got mine from cracklink- for a price.

Delightful; good job remembering to double up the frame rate. I'll have to keep an eye out for your future work.

My first system model of the year, wheeee BS

Thanks, guys. I swear I meant to do a white or trans stand, but this stand, as you can probably figure out by looking at it for a second, needs to be very strong; my white Technic collection didn't have the right angles.

This is a tanker; it would contain fuel.