42066 is still available at this: http://i.imgur.com/Yw0yYyz.jpg

Better save it before it's deleted

2 hours ago, jono.rocky said:

I'm abit late to the pics, does anyone have a link cause the one on the other page says there is nothing there when I go to the site.

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2016/39/1474927969-screenhunter-1212-sep-27-00-11.jpg

too late, delete !

I have downloaded the pictures, if anyone needs them contact at: lxfru2001@gmail.com

Thanks. The Jet link works and I have to admit those wings look odd or it maybe just the angle its on.

I used to hate 42066's design, but it's starting to grow on me :D

11 hours ago, nikolyakov said:

If BMW licensed set, then it had to be telelever front and paralever rear suspensions for authenticity :) Cardan shaft isnt on the left side of bike by the way. 

but it would be very difficult to "squeeze" this one inside, but let LEGO surprise us

 

2 hours ago, LXF said:

I have downloaded the pictures, if anyone needs them contact at: lxfru2001@gmail.com

i have too,

22 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

but it would be very difficult to "squeeze" this one inside, but let LEGO surprise us

 

they will make one with a spring inside like the new pneumatic pump if it has hidden suspension!

Just now, legotechnicisawesome said:

i have too,

they will make one with a spring inside like the new pneumatic pump if it has hidden suspension!

It make sense from financial point of view - one small shock absorber + several beams is cheaper that two bigger shock absorbers and when you calculate millions?? of sets produced, there is a lot of savings. It could be reason that LEGO went for BMW licence because of front suspension solution?

The shock absorber could be easily fitted inside the Gastank area, so telelever-kind of solution is possible. I hope they did it, + cardan driveshaft. If so, than instant buy for me.

 I like the plane (and all models), it looks cool, and be honest: not the visually "small" wings are the cause, that this thing will not fly.  

 

As the wings of the plane seems to be really odd, can it potentially have a variable sweep wing? I think it's fully retracted on the main picture, and the black section visible on the side could slide out to form a proper triangular shape with the back section when extended. That would be a cool function to control via PF :)

56 minutes ago, agrof said:

The shock absorber could be easily fitted inside the Gastank area, so telelever-kind of solution is possible. I hope they did it, + cardan driveshaft. If so, than instant buy for me.

 I like the plane (and all models), it looks cool, and be honest: not the visually "small" wings are the cause, that this thing will not fly.  

 

whats a telelever and a carden driveshaft? (sorry i know almost nothing about bikes! )

 

13 minutes ago, legotechnicisawesome said:

whats a telelever and a carden driveshaft? (sorry i know almost nothing about bikes! )

 

a Telelever is a concept for front suspension of a Motorbike. It was developed by BMW. 

A carden driveshaft is a commonly used to transfer power (torque and rotations) from one place to the over. It uses a joints similar to lego technic u-joints. For further reading I recommend the wikipedia article.

18 minutes ago, AkiyamaWataru said:

a Telelever is a concept for front suspension of a Motorbike. It was developed by BMW. 

A carden driveshaft is a commonly used to transfer power (torque and rotations) from one place to the over. It uses a joints similar to lego technic u-joints. For further reading I recommend the wikipedia article.

thankyou very much!

2 hours ago, kbalage said:

As the wings of the plane seems to be really odd, can it potentially have a variable sweep wing? I think it's fully retracted on the main picture, and the black section visible on the side could slide out to form a proper triangular shape with the back section when extended. That would be a cool function to control via PF :)

That is possible a lot.

I think there will be four motorized functions-Undercarriage, Cockpit, adjustable wings and VTOL.

Non motorized-Controls by joystick in cockpit and ejection seat.

or navy version with folding wings? unlikely, but it would be nice

That jet looks cool. Hope we see a higher res picture soon.

I don't read this for a couple weeks, then come back to pictures?  Everything is pretty much an instant buy for me, except maybe the boat, depending on the price.  An A model transport truck with trailer included?  YES PLEASE!

I'm interested in the jet, hope to see "official" pics soon.

12 hours ago, I_Igor said:

but it would be very difficult to "squeeze" this one inside, but let LEGO surprise us

 

Some builders tried it before (Fred Ottens, Taylor Reid) its possible to fit.

http://legotechnicmotorcycles.blogspot.com.tr/2011/12/bmw-motorcycle-by-fred-ottens.html

http://www.moc-pages.com/moc.php/207138

I love the big cargo boat, about time LEGO did that.

It's a bit disappointing that the BMW doesn't appear to have the new printed disc brakes from the Caterham Super 7; maybe there's still time to change that, because I think it would really add a lot to the looks. Maybe there's a functional need for the wedge-belt wheels in the B-model, though.

Most of those sets look a bit kiddish and functionless, but I do really like the BMW motorcycle, and the plane isn't bad.  The plane does seem a bit dissproportional and would've benefited from a set of canards, but I am a sucker for aviation related sets, so it's always nice to see another.

 

Edited September 29, 20168 yr by dhc6twinotter

Can anyone estimate the parts count for the BMW motorbike ... I'd say around 650-700 ... is that realistic?

3 minutes ago, Emmi said:

Can anyone estimate the parts count for the BMW motorbike ... I'd say around 650-700 ... is that realistic?

with no pf id hope for more than that...