Alasdair Ryan Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Longer rams and pumps or just rams? Quote
davidmull Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 This time last year we had pics of the march super car so it's a wonder we havnt seen pics of this log loader yet Quote
Matt The Tuba Guy Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I meant rams (cylinders). not sure why I typed pump. Not sure what you would need longer pumps for. I would also like to add: use a motorized pump like the Unimog, and add a air tank, ten it would be perfect. I wonder, could they make PF switches so that the pneumatic functions can be remotely controlled, or is that going a bit too far? A rock crawler would still be quite cool, especially if it out does the power puller in terms of tyre size (even though I don't have them myself) Edited October 11, 2011 by Matt The Tuba Guy Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I wonder, could they make PF switches so that the pneumatic functions can be remotely controlled, or is that going a bit too far? Thay are various different desgns floating around the web: Made by seriel I like to gear it up a bit as it is a bit slow for me. Quote
allanp Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 If you want truely proportional and accurate RC control of a pneuatic switch, then we really could do with a proper servo motor. This would do the job of controlling the valve and a lot of other things too making it more useful than a specialised all-in-one RC valve unit. Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Has any one not tried nxt with pneumatics? thay have servo motors dont thay? Quote
allanp Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 That would be great to see but I think an NXT motor and NTX brick would be way too large and expensive. The servos that you find in many non lego RC models are much smaller and very powerful and accurate. Something like that with a PF like outer casing would be perfect. Quote
timslegos Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 If you want truely proportional and accurate RC control of a pneuatic switch, then we really could do with a proper servo motor. This would do the job of controlling the valve and a lot of other things too making it more useful than a specialised all-in-one RC valve unit. You and your servos . tim Quote
allanp Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Yup, me, my servos and my longer pneumatics Sorry for going off topic guys Quote
menad Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 There is some info about the log transporter. Set number is 9397 and it has 1027 pieces with power functions. According to the short description on the site of a dutch online shop it is a truck with crane. The cabin can tilt and the engine rotates. Click! Quote
legolijntje Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Off course, it's just a fake engine, like in many Technic sets. Not a rotating engine Quote
Wiseman_2 Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 1027 parts? Considering the previously mooted 130€ I would've expected more parts, even with the inclusion of PF. How much was 8070 in Euros? 110€? Still, quite looking forward to it. Anyone seen any images yet? Quote
davidmull Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 1027 parts? Considering the previously mooted 130€ I would've expected more parts, even with the inclusion of PF. How much was 8070 in Euros? 110€? Still, quite looking forward to it. Anyone seen any images yet? 8070 is €129 in Ireland!with 1027 parts I cant emagine this set to be very big! Quote
Jim Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 So we are thinking about a Flatbed scaled vehicle. http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8109-1 I will not get my hopes up too much. (although the Flatbed rocks!) Quote
AndroTech Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 If it will have a pneumatics, and it will be 110 EUR, then it's a nice deal. Quote
Cwetqo Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I was disapointed with 8049 tractor with log loader and I sense that it will be the same with this set. Quote
Jim Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I was disapointed with 8049 tractor with log loader and I sense that it will be the same with this set. Exactly my feeling Quote
Sokratesz Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I was disapointed with 8049 tractor with log loader and I sense that it will be the same with this set. Yeah that was a terrible set, only reason I have it is because I had a discount coupon :/ Quote
Jim Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah that was a terrible set, only reason I have it is because I had a discount coupon :/ I have often found myself holding the box and putting it back on the shelf with just a single thought "why am I even comtemplating buying this set?" Quote
Cwetqo Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I have two: I bought one with 40% discount and I got other one on our TT competition. This set is really just good for pneumatic parts, beams and some standard technic parts. There are no panels and almost no gears. Quote
DLuders Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I don't think that the 2012 "Log Transporter" set is merely a small version of the 8258 Crane Truck. I believe that it could really be a "Log Skidder", like the John Deere 548G-III "Grapple Skidder" pictured below. Sometimes TLG's set names are not accurate for the model (recall the "Extreme Cruiser" name for the simple, black SUV Set 8081). If one considers the US$80 8265 Front Loader set from 2009 (which has 1061 pieces), one could add Power Functions to the "B-Model" and morph it into a new Log Skidder/ Log Transporter model: Quote
Jim Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) I don't think that the 2012 "Log Transporter" set is merely a small version of the 8258 Crane Truck. I believe that it could really be a "Log Skidder", like the John Deere 548G-III "Grapple Skidder" pictured below. Sometimes TLG's set names are not accurate for the model (recall the "Extreme Cruiser" name for the simple, black SUV Set 8081). If one considers the US$80 8265 Front Loader set from 2009 (which has 1061 pieces), one could add Power Functions to the "B-Model" and morph it into a new Log Skidder/ Log Transporter model: I sure hope you are right Although the Dutch description clearly states a truck with crane and a tiltable cabin, like most trucks have. I still hope you are right though Edited October 14, 2011 by Gekke Ted Quote
DLuders Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Maybe it will be a "Log Forwarder", like this John Deere 1010E: Quote
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