nico71 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Here is my latest creation : :) Edited March 10, 2015 by nico71 Quote
Askan Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) This so cool! The creativity behind this... Amazing. Do you go to Lego exhibitions to show your creations? It would be really nice to see your MOCs in real life. Edited February 14, 2015 by Askan Quote
nico71 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Posted February 14, 2015 Hello, I use to go in Fanabriques in Roshem (France) but now I am not agree with money politic they have so I prefer some small exhibitions in france. But no chance to see it because I dismantled all moc I build, in order to make other and other :) Many thanks for your comment ! Quote
Nalyd997 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Could a similar system be used as a display for a ball counter in a GBC? I don't know it is just an idea Quote
Askan Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 But no chance to see it because I dismantled all moc I build, in order to make other and other :) What a pity, but if that is necessary to make more of these fantastic mocs I guess its a good thing :) Quote
zux Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Wow, what a MOC, I would definitely love to build it and explore it for hours, if I would be able to collect such amount of balls.. But no chance to see it because I dismantled all moc I build, in order to make other and other :) What?! No chance of photo instructions this time? Quote
nico71 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 I don't think so, this is not a suitable moc for building instruction, even in photo sequence. Maybe some pictures of dismantling but nothing more. The complete explication with lot of pictures : http://www.nico71.fr/lego-vertical-ball-clock/ :) Quote
weavil Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I love the clock...OMG! I think this masterpiece is going on my Christmas list! Quote
torso Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Combining a clock and a GBC. I like it! Could a similar system be used as a display for a ball counter in a GBC? I don't know it is just an idea Of course it could, but it would have to be a lot faster (counting seconds instead of minutes). Quote
MrTekneex Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 My total respect...another masterpiece! Speechless! Quote
Blakbird Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Another mechanical marvel. I always love to see what you will come up with next. I assume the accuracy of this clock is based entirely on the speed of the driving motor. How do you control it? Do you simply apply full power continuously with a train regulator? Quote
Sariel Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Very clever! I've been slowly working on a traditional "horizontal" rolling balls clock for a while, and I can appreciate just how tightly packed your variant is. A horizontal clock is enormous, with plenty of space taken by rocking ball containers and a long way to travel for each ball. What you've done in a vertical variant is incredible. Quote
nico71 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Posted February 18, 2015 @Blakbird : As you can see, the chain is tightened by two springs. It ensures a good functioning for the lift and the fork which takes the balls, but also allows me to add or remove a chain link, adjusting consequently the period. There is 114 chain links, so the average resolution of set up is 0.5 seconds. Concerning the accuracy, it is measured to some second each minute, therefore 1 or 2 minutes each hours. This is far away than the quartz clock but pretty good for a ball powering clock. Keeping the period in time is make thanks to the power supply regulator (which is fixed at full power yes), and tuning is made by the lengh of the chain :) Thanks to all for your comment :) Quote
paulincanada Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 This is awesome - my favorite MOC in a long time - thank you for sharing it. I would buy instructions in a second but will settle for attempting to recreate it from videos. Quote
Rockbrick Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 mind. blown. The only way to improve accuracy would be to run it slightly fast and use minstorms to stop/slow the motor now and again to catch up with realtime Quote
nico71 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 I have missed that : http://pixelts.de.tl/Citro%EBn-2CV-Charleston.htm Thorsten Spelz has made the building instructions for my 2CV ! With proffessional looking building instructions. Many thank to him :) Quote
Kumbbl Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 yes, i have linked them in this topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=106630 BTW: kudos to you for this outstanding model - in technical aspects and the overall look and design as well... IMHO a must build... thanks for sharing this model. Quote
DrJB Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I did an LDD of the 2CV's chassis. Truly amazing piece of engineering, especially the suspension and the gearbox + gear-shifter. Gotta remember to post a link someday. Quote
Kumbbl Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) does anybody know if this 2CV is at rebrickable? i haven't found it when searched all MOCs of Nico71.... or other question: Is there are BOM / partlist? thanks a lot! EDIT: forget my question about a partlist - i see that Torsten has generated one and it is included at last page in his PDF instructions... thnaks a lot. Again many Thanks to Torsten for making this professional BI! Edited March 10, 2015 by Kumbbl Quote
Kumbbl Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 just found at youtube a brand new MOC of Nico........... Just the following: it has 4 wheels and it is really really awesome... but i want not anticipate you, Nico, with presenting your model....but i could not resist making this small teaser - i hope its ok for you? ;-) Quote
nico71 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Here is the new creation : And some picture : More picture here, waiting for my english article on my blog. http://www.techlug.f.../topic9776.html ;) Edited March 10, 2015 by nico71 Quote
Kumbbl Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I'm really hooked :thumbup: :thumbup: :wub: :wub: IMHO this model plays in the same league as the F1 cars of RoscoPC. For me your car is even "better" because it is easier buildable because the needed panels are much much cheapier than all this slopes and curves needed by similar models of RoscoPC... I hope there will be building instructions, e.g. a photo sequence... if yes, then a) i say thanks a lot and b) this will become a member on my Must-Build-list... Quote
nico71 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 Thank you :) Here is the complete article : http://www.nico71.fr/honda-ra-300-1967/ I work one the building intructions as a photo sequence, and the person who have made the BI for my Citroen 2Cv is ready to make the Honda One, so stay tunned to my facebook page for that : ) Quote
jorgeopesi Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Would be posible build the red nose with soft axles?. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.