Technic 2016 Discussion and Speculation

[Kaanere]

I wonder what for the chain links (on the top around the gears) used in the A-model... maybe a simulated supercharger?

I don't see anything. It could be part of the wheelie function or the steering.

[dhc6twinotter]

The engine sits pretty high in the chassis, so my guess is the chain connects the engine to drive shaft. Steering shaft may run inside the chain to HOG steering located on top or rear of trunk.

The LA is probably used to open the body of the car upward.

[kolbjha]

I think those are the standard 2L red axles, only the light fools our eyes.

To me they look like orange, especially when compared the 2L red axle used for the seat, which appear with the same angle to the viewer.

[Kman860]

Don't really understand why everyone is so crazy about these tires, they have very limited use in MOCs. I can see them being used in something like a Mars rover or a monster truck, or tractor but that's about it.

Regarding the set, I think the both the A-model and the B-model look downright awful. First time I've been completely and utterly uninterested in medium sized technic set.

Lego better step up their game for the 2nd wave.

FIFY :grin:

[PeterF]

To me they look like orange, especially when compared the 2L red axle used for the seat, which appear with the same angle to the viewer.

They certainly look orange, but it does not make a whole lot of sense to have both 2L red and orange axles in the same set. Also, the red 2L axles are already a different color from other axles, so they don't need to be recolored.

Maybe the orange axles are 2L with stop or something like that?

edit: or maybe the color difference is just a result of some photoshopping.

Edited November 21, 2015 by PeterF

[Vectormatic]

Don't really understand why everyone is so crazy about these tires, they have very limited use in MOCs. I can see them being used in something like a Mars rover or a monster truck but that's about it.

Regarding the set, I think the both the A-model and the B-model look downright awful. First time I've been completely and utterly uninterested in medium sized technic set.

Lego better step up their game for the 2nd wave.

I really want those tumbler tires for my 42000, IMHO they look much more F1 like then the normal tires, and are the right size as well, but yeah, beyond large-ish F1/racer models i wouldnt know what id use them in.

And im pretty meh about thise wave, the smaller sets all look cool, ill be getting the jet, escape car and go-kart at least, perhaps the hydro-racer as well. But anything larger is totally not my cup of tea, fingers crossed for the ultimate IP car (otherwise ill just have to wait till 2017 for a new motorcycle and race-car)

--hydro crash pic--

Anyone else really put off by how those exhausts are mounted? The assembly looks to be on a single free-rotating pin, no linkage between the sides either :( definitely one of the weaker decorative elements ive seen.

Also, still no decisive evidence of whether the engine is connected to the front wheels or something

[kolbjha]

Anyone else really put off by how those exhausts are mounted? The assembly looks to be on a single free-rotating pin, no linkage between the sides either :( definitely one of the weaker decorative elements ive seen.

I think the 5L axle in front of bottom of the fore exhaust pipe will restrict the rotation.

[Samer]

Well IMO last years 1h sets were way more interesting and looked way better than this years ( with the exception of the firetruck, but thats if and only if it makes it's way into production).

That's a perfect copy of my thought. However when consulted my 9yrs old son about the pullbacks, he liked the 42046 very much and considers it great! We also all know that kids opinion is the meter when it comes to TLG R&D.

[GoldVillage]

Those axles in the front look the exact same yellow color as the yellow 1/2 bushings.

Or do we now have orange 2L axles?

So they are going to axles of different sizes in different colors?

Orange 2l axles, tan colored 5l, yellow 7l ;) I think Lego has a license deal with fruity pebbles

[Jay Psi]

With Technic pieces appearing in more non-Technic sets for provide extra rigidity, functionality, etc., perhaps TLG felt the need to produce them in a wider variety of colours so they wouldn't stick out (as they would if they were black/light blue grey)? It does seem odd to make differently coloured axles just for a small Technic set.

[Samer]

With Technic pieces appearing in more non-Technic sets...

I saw today the LEGO City 2016 garbage truck on Brickset and amazed by how Technic it is.

[ctx1769]

I,m more interested in model B of kit 42050 than the dragster.

[kolbjha]

Anybody know about any other pictures of 42044 than the two we all know (the one in the beginning of this topic, and the other from the box). I want to try reverse engineering (my first) but especially the arrangement for the landing gear is hard to figure out. On the other hand, it's anyway not more than 10 days before we all know...

Edited November 21, 2015 by kolbjha

[Kman860]

http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/Display-Team-Jet-42044

Try here

[Rishab N]

The Getaway racer and Hydroplane are available at ToysRUs

http://www.toysrus.c...rentPage=family

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=66869556&cp=2255956.2273442.2255962.3696486.35565536&parentPage=family

Edited November 22, 2015 by Rishab N

[Emmi]

Do we know if 42048 and 42052 will be available in stores from December 1st (in Europe)? It's strange and worries me that S@H LEGO only shows 4 Technic sets slated for December 1st release ... so far.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Emmi

[Kaanere]

The Hydroplane Racer description says:

Maneuver the Hydroplane Racer and see the engine and propeller spring to life

That proofs that the motor spins when you roll it.

EDIT: now I realised that it says spring... Probably a typo.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Kaanere

[Vectormatic]

I think the 5L axle in front of bottom of the fore exhaust pipe will restrict the rotation.

I see your point, and on the other side the bottom of the exhaust will hit the chassis beam, got all worked up for nothing :P

[kolbjha]

http://shop.lego.com...-Team-Jet-42044

Try here

Thanks, but there are only the same 2 pics there (2 of the 4 pics are the same pic from box, the 4th is pic of B model).

[Vodnik]

The Hydroplane Racer description says:

That proofs that the motor spins when you roll it.

EDIT: now I realised that it says spring... Probably a typo.

"spring to life" = start moving...

[Zerobricks]

On the third picture of the small plane (http://shop.lego.com...-Team-Jet-42044) you can see a 6L link used to lift and lower the front landing wheel.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Zblj

[kolbjha]

On the third picture of the small plane (http://shop.lego.com...-Team-Jet-42044) you can see a 6L link used to lift and lower the front landing wheel.

I think the front wheel is lift/lowered by the black Z12 double bevel on the side, and the 6L link is used to operate the two aft wheels as well.

I guess that 2 LBG 3X3M 90° levers are used (put together to get full thickness), on one end is the ball (connected to the link), on the other end is the front wheel. Through the pivot point a 3L black pin with 2L axle, on the other end a 2L axle joiner and a 3L axle, and then the black 12Z double bevel. How the aft landing gear looks like and work, I am totally blank. Also what the yellow axle in the front is used for.

Edited November 22, 2015 by kolbjha

[Kaanere]

Today I saw a video about a technic Bucket wheel Excavator:

We all know that it won't be as big, but we can have an idea of what functions it could have.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Kaanere

[Ngoc Nguyen]

How do the nuts dug by the buckets fall onto the conveyor belt? The buckets are built leaning toward the conveyor side and gravity pull the nuts down?

[Babaloveslego55]

Today I saw a video about a technic Bucket wheel Excavator:

We all know that it won't be as big, but we can have an idea of what functions it could have.

Thats not lego technic.