piterx Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 actually im more worried about the canvas of the light....it's kinda tricky Quote
Richard Dower Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 How will you create the air intake scoop above the windshield? Might i suggest this in red? http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=30647&colorID=5&in=A Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) actually im more worried about the canvas of the light....it's kinda tricky Angle them with axle connecters? You could use lego fence for the front mesh. Edited January 3, 2015 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
piterx Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 How will you create the air intake scoop above the windshield? Might i suggest this in red? http://www.bricklink...&colorID=5&in=A that piece is cool! never seen it before... if it fits the proportion it will definitely do its job :) Angle them with axle connecters? You could use lego fence for the front mesh. yeah connectors could do a good job but the shape won't be exactly the same....i might go into standar pieces maybe Quote
Richard Dower Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 You can buy the part on bricklink http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=8778&colorID=5 it will be bigger then the real air scoop in the pics/vids.....its taller, give it a try...it might suit the model. Quote
piterx Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 finally i started building :) i reinforced the autoclutch as it was causing some problems in the pinin, and it was also using modified parts such as a cut half axle to fill the rubber parts... i'll probably put a beam to keep the grey gears together proportions seem fine....now the hardest part: steering system... i hate it more than gearboxes ahah hope you'll like it! Quote
Dalafik Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 finally i started building :) i reinforced the autoclutch as it was causing some problems in the pinin, and it was also using modified parts such as a cut half axle to fill the rubber parts... i'll probably put a beam to keep the grey gears together proportions seem fine....now the hardest part: steering system... i hate it more than gearboxes ahah hope you'll like it! Here is excerpt from the rules: No cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. Correct me if I'm wrong, but those shock absorbers don't seem to be original. Quote
piterx Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 nothing has been modified....if i dismount a shock absorber it's not modifying :P yeah those aren't original but if i have to stick to the rules i'll dismount a regular shock absorber.... actually i'll probably need to dismount the yellow ones as i'll need something stiffer than the ones im using now Quote
Milan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Those absorbers of yours look good. There are four elements: spring, axle connector, regular connector on top and 4L axle with stop, right? How are they performing? Edited January 9, 2015 by Milan Quote
piterx Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 exactly.... you can buy them separately from bricklink... modifying is cutting, bending, re-shaping parts.... dismounting doesn't mean the same thing :) (at least i hope lol) Those absorbers of yours look good. There are four elements: spring, axle connector, regular connector on top and 4L axle with stop, right? How are they performing? Those absorbers of yours look good. There are four elements: spring, axle connector, regular connector on top and 4L axle with stop, right? How are they performing? they're performing great....i've used tham in a lot of mocs and i feel so comfortable with them, you can set the lenght and the way they're mounted, i think that's the best thing i've built so far :P Quote
Milan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I written something like: I would not say these are modified absorbers. These are lego pieces, used from absorber that is made from 3 parts. As someone told earlier, similar would be to use minifig hands to hold rigid hoses. But, that is just my opinion...But deleted few minutes ago, as it was not stated in the rules is it allowed to use just shock, I think DocBrown asked that. Nevertheless, for moc outside the contest, it can be great addition. One more question: If 4L axle with stop is placed into yellow axle connector, does it have problem with friction during traveling through yellow axle connector? Hop you understand :) Quote
piterx Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 lol so is it allowed or not? because in case it's not i have to think to different solutions :) btw, no there's no friction problem as it travels through the black connector on top, the only downside of it is that you need some room for the top part to move :) Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 You can already buy springs separately from bricklink. I would not say dismantling a part is the same as modifying it. Quote
LeocornoProductions Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I like the progress and the concept, but I hope this conspiracy of you modifying, doesn't ruin your chances in TC6. Because you are one of my favourites to be in the top 3. Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I believe Jim already gave a green light for dismantled schock absorbers. TC6 info topic, post #141. You mister can proceed with your interesting project ;-) Quote
piterx Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 oh thank you really much man! i hope i will make you like my project eheh ^^ Quote
TheItalianBrick Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I believe Jim already gave a green light for dismantled schock absorbers. TC6 info topic, post #141. You mister can proceed with your interesting project ;-) Not only it's a green light (with all the rights to be) but I wouldn't stop Piterx from building this wonderful moc just because a shock absorber has been dismantled! Sometime it feels like people are trying every way to stop good builders when it comes to contest...jelousy maybe?? Go ahead as you are the best PiterX!!! Edited January 9, 2015 by TheItalianBrick Quote
Omikron Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) It's not about jealousy or the shock absorbers, because they are clearly more beautiful and in some ways better that TLG's. It's the concept of "modifying" that is questionable. I really want to see as many MOCs in this competition as possible and besides I love PANDAS. They are great, fluffy and stuff, they chew bamboo and know kung-fu. I'm a bit confused because I can't understand one thing. LEGO provides this part as single unit in all it's sets and it has official part number, so in order to get a part of this unit one must modify it by dismantling. Which is obvious. However if the unit was never assembled in the first place, one can get part/parts of which it consists and use them freely. But TLG doesn't officially sell spare parts, only complete units. So here comes the confusion. The unit must be dismantled by the 3rd party or it's spare parts must be supplied by the 3rd party. So what's the difference if unit was modified by me or by random guy from bricklink? Both violate rules. One may say "Me and the 3rd party never dismantled anything because the unit wasn't assembled in the first place" and I will agree but the rule is "All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed." And real LEGO part only comes as a single unit. In conclusion. There is a simple solution to avoid such debates in the future by adding one tiny modification in the rule. "All entries are to include only real LEGO. Bricklink parts of complete units are allowed. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed." I hope that this made my point of view a little bit clearer since it wasn't obvious enough for me what is allowed and what is not. Maybe because English language is not so strict on definitions of words? However, I WANT PANDA! Edited January 9, 2015 by Omikron Quote
Appie Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) It's already been said, but Jim already said a dismantled Lego spring is allowed., but I just want to state (much like the post quoted in Jim's post) that there is a clear difference between modifying a part and dismantling it. A modified part can't be turned back to its original state. A simple example: some of the reinforced Lego diffs people use in their MOCs. A dismantled spring can always be returned to its original state by simply putting it back together. Therefore: a dismantled part is not the same as a modified part. So good luck Piterx with your dismantled springs! Edited January 9, 2015 by Appie Quote
Richard Dower Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I found a better more approiate part for the air scoop: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=30602&colorID=5&in=A Just turn it around, it the perfect size and shape for the vehicle you are build, you can get it in red. Quote
PKW Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Hope hope this photo isn't too big, I'm Sorry for the image, but this piece Could be useful for your lights? Also you can use an eye-shaped edge made with flexible axles. I don't know in witch set there Was that piece i'm sorry :( Quote
LeocornoProductions Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Any more progress, because I have been highly anticipating the completion of this moc. Quote
JamesJT Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Early edition of 8860 had springs on axels. Track down a set of those and nobody could complain. Quote
Nazgarot Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Early edition of 8860 had springs on axels. Track down a set of those and nobody could complain. You are indeed right! I was never aware... Definitively a "legal" solution then. -ED- Quote
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