Mestari Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Hello, I'm happy to introduce you to my modular garage with power functions and pneumatics: This modular has the following components: 1x Rechargeable battery box (8878) 1x M motor 1x air tank 1x manometer 2x small pumps (6L) 2x small pneumatic cylinders 2x medium pneumatic cylinders with square base Approximately 1,5m of pneumatic tubes (I didn't count, maybe there's more) I always wanted to mix technic and regular system bricks and I already did so with my Ice Cream Parlor (http://www.eurobrick...opic=111129&hl=). Now, with my third modular, it was time to introduce pneumatics! :D This is the coolest part of LEGO for me and to increase the cool factor I have used manometer as well :D This building's purpose is mostly to have fun, so I didn't care that much for the fact that gigantic manometer on top of the building is rather rare sight in real life ;) I simply always wanted to have one and observe the changing pressure as I play around with my model and here it is! Anyway, we have here compressor that powers cylinders that open the doors (2 small cylinders) and rise and lower the car lift (2 medium w/ square base). The list accepts cars up to 7 wide and has a lot of lifting power. You can remove all three sections of the roof for easy access. Here is full gallery on Bricksafe: http://bricksafe.com...modular-garage# And here is movie on youtube: Enjoy! Edited April 24, 2016 by Rick Embedded video Quote
peedeejay Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Awesome build. The pneumatic function is just lovely. :) Quote
sebitsena Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Very cool! I love the pneumatic system, the roof and the car! Do you have the same in Octan color scheme? ^^ Quote
paul_delahaye Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Love it, great integration of the pneumatic functions, even if the doors look a little dangerous for the average minifigure! Strange why the two small cylinders open in sync. But close seperately? I guess one is stronger than the other, or has had more use and sticks a bit? Paul Quote
alenvprekrsku Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 You have an exceptional creative ability. Quote
ER0L Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Fantastic! :thumbup: I always wanted to build something like this, but never managed to. Great idea and execution, also the design of the building is very nice. Now we have all that great pneumatics and PF stuff, and it's rarely used on Town builds - you used both of them. I especially love the movable door - don't think I've seen this done with pneumatics before. Awesome job! Quote
carebear Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Wow!!! Great Work!!! the mix of technic and regular bricks is superb ( Love how you made the roof ) Greetings Quote
Mestari Posted April 24, 2016 Author Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Thank you guys! Sebitsena: It doesn't come in "octan" ;) I just made this one and when I disassemble this in September I will use the parts to build something new and different. paul_delahaye: yes, this is a matter of friction that is different in both cylinders. There is the same problem with bigger cylinders too but it's not apparent here. This is because I connected them together with that yellow beam in the lift. Edit: Thank you Rick for the front page - my first ever :) Edited April 24, 2016 by Mestari Quote
zux Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Nice to see something being motorised with pneumatics not coming from Technic subforum. Great features and implementation! Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Nice work,the working car lift is a very good feature. Quote
Ragnos Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Wow, I love this! I especially like the car, I normally prefer 4-wide cars but I like it a lot Quote
Mestari Posted April 24, 2016 Author Posted April 24, 2016 Thank you :) the car delayed the publication by quite a lot (I had to wait for the white wheels and some ideas for the car in general), so I'm glad you like it - feels like it was worth to make it for the modular :) Quote
Kristel Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 The car lift is just perfect! Love the glass roof too. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Wonderful idea! I also like the old style of this garage! Great work Quote
Interceptor Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Amazing! Very clever use of pneumatic parts (especially the manometer and air tank). I like when these are combined with other themes than Technic. Congratulations! Edited April 25, 2016 by Interceptor Quote
Patgeo Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Awesome! Very clever use of all the pf and pneumatic parts! Also, you did a great job with the design of the interior of the garage! Quote
BeO Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Indeed a very clever and inspiring build! Well done :) Quote
iammac Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Blends in quite well! I wish you had added a controller's station to monitor pressure levels...a giant gauge like that actually might fit in if it's addressed! Quote
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