davidmull Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 What's the easiest way to get the parts I need to add the plough to my mog , does anyone on brick link sell the whole parts kit together or do I have to buy all the parts off whoever has them,it's just a pain to get different parts off diff people if u know what I mean! What's the easiest option?also what colour would u have ur plough? Quote
DLuders Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I would get your parts from Lego Direct. Log on to http://Shop.Lego.com , adjust the Region and Language at the top-center of that webpage, then click on the "Contact Us" hyperlink at the bottom of that screen. You will see a telephone number. If you have a credit card, you can order 10 different LINE ITEMS (not just 10 parts total) if you tell them the Lego part numbers (not the Bricklink numbers). The 8110 parts inventory on on this Eurobricks post. I have ordered from Lego Direct twice in the past 1-1/2 months, and ordered some of the 8110 Unimog's new tires and portal axle parts. The delivery time from Europe to me (in the northwest USA) is ~10-14 days. Although I did not get parts for the B-model Snow Plow, the prices I paid were quite reasonable. From this Eurobricks post: "To order from Lego Direct, mention the long code numbers from the instructions (reprinted in parentheses below). Here are the prices in the USA (already noted by Paul Boratko): New Technic Shock Absorbers (4619319) = $1.91 ea. New Hub piece (4610378) = $1.04 ea. New Portal Axle housing (4610377) = $2.08 ea. New 94.3 x 38R tires (4610381) = $4.54 ea. New C-shaped pivot frame (4610379) = $2.25 ea. New cup to fit on above pivot (4610380) = $1.02 ea." Quote
davidmull Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks,can I order all the bits I need over the phone or do I need to do it on line?it could be a long phone call lol It's a pity they didn't sell the snow plough as an add on kit! Quote
Paul Boratko Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) The most cost effective way to get needed parts cheap is by buying sets. And more so when places like Toys R us run there buy one get 50% off deals(which seems to be about every 3 to 4 weeks)... Now if you want say 100 CV joints or 50 Differential Boxes, then like DLuders said, Lego Shop at Home is without a doubt the way to go as you will get raped on Bricklink for those parts... With the Unimog, it would probably be best to actually buy a second one for all of the needed parts for the Snow Plow and either keep or sell off the remaining parts that you have left over.. You could probably sell the remaining parts and just about pay for the entire set and you would just about be getting the Plow parts for free... Plus you would be getting all of the parts in one shot rather than have to buy from several different people and pick and choose the better prices between Lego Shop at Home and Bricklink which can be very frustrating and time consuming... That is of course if you have the money on hand to shell out for another expensive set... My wife wants the set and wants to build both options at once, so I am waiting until Toys R us runs the next promotion to get 2 sets for $300 USD... We were hoping to grab 2 sets at 30% off during Brickfair, but the Lego stores were not getting them in until the Monday after the show was over... Thanks,can I order all the bits I need over the phone or do I need to do it on line?it could be a long phone call lol It's a pity they didn't sell the snow plough as an add on kit! The people that work at Lego Shop at Home are without a doubt the nicest people on the face of the planet... I have been on the phone with different reps for over an hour multiple times... HERE is the complete parts list from TechnicBricks just incase you didn't see it... Edited August 12, 2011 by Paul Boratko Quote
davidmull Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 I do have some off the parts from the log loader like all the pneumatic parts so I'll make a list of what I need then and contact Lego,would ye stay with original colour sceme for the plough? Quote
DLuders Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 I own a 7.5-ft-wide snowplow, and in the Pacific Northwest most plows are painted YELLOW (for high visibility). Some plows are painted red, but they are the exception. No plows are "Light Bluish Grey", since that color blends in to the slushy background too much. The plow operator wants to see the plow blade at all times (to avoid striking obstacles), and oncoming traffic wants to get out of the way! Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 What colour panels do ye think I should order for my plough, red/yellow or orange? I'm thinking yellow but not sure! Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I've just taken out all the red in the unimog so for me the best colour should be orange.... (or black) Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 ok this is getting quite frustrating,i was just onto lego on the phone and they said with the amount of parts i need i will need to order online,so i went to order online and most of the bricks i searched are not coming up at all it seems to be all old bricks,can anyone help as i want to get my plough built in orange.bricklink can also be frustrating as u cant seem to buy all parts off the one person!!!!! Quote
u98925 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I've just taken out all the red in the unimog so for me the best colour should be orange.... (or black) I like your black wheels, so much so i ordered 4 from New Zealand this afternoon and i'm still waiting for my Unimog to arrive in Sydney from France! Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I....i ordered 4 from New Zealand ...! Good choice. I still thing it is strange the set came with the lbg wheels. Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 ok this is getting quite frustrating,i was just onto lego on the phone and they said with the amount of parts i need i will need to order online,so i went to order online and most of the bricks i searched are not coming up at all it seems to be all old bricks,can anyone help as i want to get my plough built in orange.bricklink can also be frustrating as u cant seem to buy all parts off the one person!!!!! can anyone help? Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 What parts are you needing? i need most of the parts to build the plough for 8110 but i do want the panels in orange rather than grey if possible,there is a inventory here somewhere for the plough.im also looking for 2 XL motors and 2 ir recievers!can anyone tell me is it possible to buy all parts off bricklink of one person? Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Yes the power functions: Bills bricks You will be better i think with the lego shop for the power functions. (cheaper) Here is a shop in Germany with the panels in orange. Magic Magnas Edited August 16, 2011 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 I'm happy now,I started building my plough today from other sets I had and it worked out a treat :) basically I used parts from 8049 and used the rear tipping bed from 8264 and had to make minor changes to a few parts , it's perfect and it's also yellow so looks good Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 .....it's also yellow so looks good Pictures please! Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Pictures please! I'm not sure how to put up pics? Quote
DLuders Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 @ davidmull: See these "Picture and Posting Tutorials." Quote
davidmull Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Heres my yellow snow plough :)sorry for bad quality. Edited August 16, 2011 by davidmull Quote
Nazgarot Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Just buildt one in yellow myself, and it looks great. Added some black details around it, and it really sets it off. I also got rid of all the red parts and replaced them with dark bluish gray or light bluish gray. A few details i included in black, and it looks really realistic. Will upload pics in a few days (I'm going to work for 48 hours straight...). -ED- Quote
davidmull Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 Has anyone the brick link number for the yellow panels iv used above? I only have Lego part number!I really think the yellow really suits it the best :) Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Ta Da Bricklink yellow panels Bricklink number:64782 Edited August 18, 2011 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
Blakbird Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 "Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow." Quote
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