mocbuild101 Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 6 hours ago, TechnicRCRacer said: Is it the same as the red band? Yes - and that size has been made some in other colors too. Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Boulderer said: So, here is my build to join the colony ... Cool! Thanks! I will add it to the colony! @Andy D, I added the silicon bands to the LDD-file, so you get an impression of their sizes (I also fixed the 20t gear version-issue). @Ivan_M, this morning I rebuilt the entire model with your instructions. All worked fine. Only installing the engine was a bit difficult, but I guess that part is also difficult in the photo sequence. Thanks again! Edited October 2, 2017 by Didumos69 Quote
Boulderer Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Didumos69 said: ... Only installing the engine was a bit difficult, but I guess that part is also difficult in the photo sequence. Thanks again! I found the engine to be a bit of a dexterity challenge. The engine sub-assembly isn't very robust when fitting, and there are a few pieces to align simultaneously. Not sure that sequence would get through TLG checks Quote
Ivan_M Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Good to hear that instructions are working, yes the engine is quite tricky, but this was the only way I could come up with. I guess the best method is to turn the model upside down so the pistons do not fall out while you try to squeeze it into place. Quote
Boulderer Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I was happy to have the challenge during the build. Official instructions offer no technical challenges these days and, in my mind, detract from the appeal of the Technic line. Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Boulderer said: I was happy to have the challenge during the build. Official instructions offer no technical challenges these days and, in my mind, detract from the appeal of the Technic line. I agree. I think having to take a few hurdles during the build only adds to the sense of accomplishment when all is finished . Edited October 3, 2017 by Didumos69 Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Using the mid-section to steer, works really well for kids . Edited October 6, 2017 by Didumos69 Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 2 hours ago, LvdH said: He seems to like it a lot I bet even your Rugged Supercar would be sturdy enough him to play with it. He does. This model is very popular with my kids. As for the rugged supercar, I'm sure it would be strong enough, but to my disappointment my son always prefers to play with the Porsche, even puts the wheels back on when necessary (I have only one set of Porsche wheels) and always dearranges the bodywork . Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Posted October 9, 2017 Just found out that the older 61480 tires together with the 56908 rims also make a perfect fit for this model. Quote
Boulderer Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, LvdH said: That is what I used on mine too. I also used a bigger variant of that tyre on the rear. I'm not sure if that fits on your version though because mine is different here and there. My build has larger tyres on the rear and only required the 1x2 liftarms to be removed from the rear spoiler. I think the difference in wheel sizes adds something to the looks. I certainly preferred it to the original wheels when I built it, hence sticking with change on my build. So, to clarify, I used 41896 wheels (3 pin holes rather than the 6) with 61480 tyres on the front, and 45982 tyres on the rear. Edited October 9, 2017 by Boulderer clarifying wheel / tyre details Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) This will be my final video (turn on the volume!): Edited October 10, 2017 by Didumos69 Quote
Leonard Goldstein Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Very nice! Extra points for the video It is worth to be watched on a BIG screen Regards Leonard Goldstein Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) I just added the ant colony to my entry. It is a bit undercrowded stillt. Thank you very much @Boulderer, @LvdH and @DutchChris! If you have a copy to add, please share an image and I'll add it to the collage. Edited October 11, 2017 by Didumos69 Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Posted October 13, 2017 Yesterday the last parts arrived for my own 8-ant colony. Had to include them in the video ! Quote
Leonard Goldstein Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 Hi Diumos69, this is pretty cool! You don't need any opponents in this race, you can do the race by yourself Regards Leonard Goldstein Quote
mocbuild101 Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Didumos69 said: Yesterday the last parts arrived for my own 8-ant colony. It must have been very repetitive building all those... Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks @Leonard Goldstein and @LvdH! Just now, mocbuild101 said: It must have been very repetitive building all those... Not that much. I built them in parallel, which speeded up the process significantly. Quote
ThatOneBuilder Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 I want to see one with power puller tires... what a sight it would be! Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Aventador2004 said: How much for a ant?... Euro 150,- 1 hour ago, ThatOneBuilder said: I want to see one with power puller tires... what a sight it would be! They won't fit in the front, but they might fit in the back when you leave out the 2l beams attached to the spoiler panels. 33 minutes ago, Doug72 said: How about some flying ants ! Great idea! However, I have no more money to buy more ants . Quote
Aventador2004 Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, Didumos69 said: Euro 150,- Is that how much you spent on each one!??!! Quote
Isamudyson Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 Now that i have time i'm going to make ones of these. Maybe i'll make the flying ant Quote
Didumos69 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Posted October 13, 2017 Just now, Aventador2004 said: Is that how much you spent on each one!??!! No, I thought you wanted to buy one . They have cost me about euro 70,- a piece I think. Quote
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