[TC7] Technic Bandits vs Enforcers Contest - Postponed to 16th Aug

[CharlieBravo]

Hi Jim,

in post # 10 you said:

Colored wheels (as in rims) are for Bandits. Enforcers use Black, White or Grey rims.

Is this intended to mean:

a) that bandit vehicles must have coloured wheels

or

b) bandits can use any rim e.g. black/grey is acceptable, but if they are coloured rims, it must be a bandit.

Hopefully the answer is b - most medium coloured sets (e.g pullback sets) still use black rims - coloured rims are not common. Even the two prize sets are black and grey.

-CB

[Jim]

B indeed

[Epic Technic]

Can we use a minizip or not?

[Jim]

Can we use a minizip or not?

What's a Minizip?

[mahjqa]

A modified plug which can be used to power PF elements, by connecting it directly to a 9v battery. It's supposed to replace Lego's own bigger batteryboxes. It's not produced by Lego itself.

Link to a topic about it: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99405

Edited June 19, 2015 by mahjqa

[Jim]

A modified plug which can be used to power PF elements, by connecting it directly to a 9v battery. It's supposed to replace Lego's own bigger batteryboxes. It's not produced by Lego itself.

Thanks! I've found the one on kickstarter.

Not sure about this one. What do you guys think?

[MaxSupercars]

I think the best designation is [TC7 PRO] and [TC7] for NON PRO...

It's easy to understand and self explaining... A/B is not good idea...

Max...

[Blakbird]

Thanks! I've found the one on kickstarter.

Not sure about this one. What do you guys think?

There is no requirement that the model be motorized in the first place. If the model is really too small for a battery box, it seems reasonable to use something like the mini ZIP but I am concerned that this opens a Pandora's Box of aftermarket parts. Either 3rd party is allowed or it is not, I don't think we can make an exception for a single part. I suppose the same goes for SBrick. If we are going to allow SBrick then I think we have to allow mini ZIP.

[TheNextLegoDesinger]

yeah i think minizip is a good idea. it's handy when you have to have a second batterybox in a small place

[Epic Technic]

Just to clarify it will be the second battery box in the Tuk Tuk

[Jurss]

Challenge :D

http://9gag.com/gag/a0Y9jAO

[miguev]

There is no requirement that the model be motorized in the first place. If the model is really too small for a battery box, it seems reasonable to use something like the mini ZIP but I am concerned that this opens a Pandora's Box of aftermarket parts. Either 3rd party is allowed or it is not, I don't think we can make an exception for a single part. I suppose the same goes for SBrick. If we are going to allow SBrick then I think we have to allow mini ZIP.

Yes! Thank you for (finally) speaking up for MiniZip as it's just like SBrick, i.e. 3rd-party parts that came out of Kickstarter :)

Challenge :D

http://9gag.com/gag/a0Y9jAO

I have something like that in mind, but I don't think I'll be able to build anything. What do I do if I think I have a nice idea but won't have a change to build it? Share it here? Wait to see if someone comes up with it independently? I'm up for the latter.

[Jim]

There is no requirement that the model be motorized in the first place. If the model is really too small for a battery box, it seems reasonable to use something like the mini ZIP but I am concerned that this opens a Pandora's Box of aftermarket parts. Either 3rd party is allowed or it is not, I don't think we can make an exception for a single part. I suppose the same goes for SBrick. If we are going to allow SBrick then I think we have to allow mini ZIP.

Agreed

[LeocornoProductions]

I haven't been upto date with eurobricks for many weeks. But it's looking like I might modify my current moc for this contest. Again, XD

[LeocornoProductions]

Also I had an idea of the best bandit and the best enforcer: Should have instructions made. Thus an action video could be made of the enforcer chasing the bandit. Or something like that...

[miguev]

Yeah, something like this:

;) Edited June 20, 2015 by miguev

[Jim]

There's actually a M.A.S.K. project on LEGO Ideas.

http://www.agentsofmask.com/2015/02/support-this-thunderhawk-project-on.html

[Jovssen]

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Edited February 6, 2017 by Jovssen

[Jim]

Can the enforcers have colored interior, such as the seats or motor?

I think I need to deny this request. I don't know where it ends, so let's stick to grey, white or black.

[LeocornoProductions]

I've already built the chassis yellow: Thus the interior. But I planned to make an enforcer. Could an exception be made, if I change the colour of the seats at least?

[Jovssen]

I've already built the chassis yellow: Thus the interior. But I planned to make an enforcer. Could an exception be made, if I change the colour of the seats at least?

It's ironic how someone who wants to be an enforcer doesn't even pay attention to the rules.

[Jim]

I've already built the chassis yellow: Thus the interior. But I planned to make an enforcer. Could an exception be made, if I change the colour of the seats at least?

No exceptions. You have ample time to rebuild the chassis in grey, or join the Bandits.

[LeocornoProductions]

Jovssen

It's also quite ironic: How you stuck your misguided nose into something which doesn't concern you, and no one values a single crumb of crap you utter out of your mouth.

Edited June 23, 2015 by LeocornoProductions

[Milan]

Jovssen

It's also quite ironic: How you stuck your misguided nose into something which doesn't concern you, and no one values a single crumb of crap you utter out of your mouth.

Wow...if he is going to participate, every bit of info concerns him.

[Epic Technic]

It's ironic how someone who wants to be an enforcer doesn't even pay attention to the rules.

Jovssen

It's also quite ironic: How you stuck your misguided nose into something which doesn't concern you, and no one values a single crumb of crap you utter out of your mouth.

Both of you just calm down, let's keep it friendly. Let's just all follow the rules and ask if we have questions.

I was wondering if we could add a poll to see how many people will be an enforcer and bandit? Counting topics is not the best because people might want to keep their project secret or haven't started.