Wolfe
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That's pretty cool actually and a neat way to randomly get unique pieces, I'll have to look for those next time I hit up the Lego store.
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That's pretty cool actually and a neat way to randomly get unique pieces, I'll have to look for those next time I hit up the Lego store.
Looks like LEGO took it down, cause it was public just unlisted 30 minutes ago.
parrotbeak
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Oh well, probably best I don't see it anyway. That's not something I plan to purchase, for space and cost reasons.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Ah, well that explains why we've never seen it before in the store we normally go to. But this was our first time at this store, and the employees there seemed like real Lego enthusiasts. Heck two of them were helping some kids pack their cups as full as possible, that was cool. And their pick a brick wall had a real good variety.
We'll definitely be looking for those bags from now, it was a hell of a good deal.
fairly ok I think. The feet looked big enough for a small PF motor which is probably the easiest way, just figure out how to get the cable through the pivot without it tangling. LED probably mount separately - the head looks like it has enough space. And IR sensors would be pretty easy to hide I think.
only complication might be housing the battery for the legs - there looks like quite a lot of moving parts in there - middle leg, probe, cutting disc - might not be much room.
The Lamonster
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And the Imperial Shuttle, right? And he said paternity leave
I'm sure that was one hell of an office visit.
Doc - "I've got good news! It's a girl!"
Lego guy - "I'm pregnant?"
Doc - "I guess so!"
Lego guy - "I'm a man!"
And the Imperial Shuttle, right? And he said paternity leave
<watches video again> whew, i was worried there for a bit
EDIT: AFAIK, the Imperial Shuttle was designed by someone else... Adam (I don't know his last name)
The Lamonster
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haha, I'm guessing TLG just treats their employees very well and grants leave to the fathers as well as the mothers. Or he's gay and adopted a child.
Man, LEGO Digital Designer is pretty pro. I just relived a piece of my childhood by building this:
I think there was only one piece missing and some pieces were the wrong color but other than that it's a damn cool tool. Sadly it seemed to be a lot more janky when it comes to Technics stuff.
I think there was only one piece missing and some pieces were the wrong color but other than that it's a damn cool tool. Sadly it seemed to be a lot more janky when it comes to Technics stuff.
Not sure where this designer lives (Denmark?), but in a lot of European countries you can get paternity leave (without eating up your regular vacation days). It's a lot less less days than maternity leave of course.
Theonik
Member
I remember the first release of it, the amount of added parts you can use now is amazing. But still strangely not enough.
parrotbeak
Member
Fathers can often take family leave in the US too. It usually uses accumulated vacation or sick days, but it's a "right" to take the time off, so the employer cannot deny the leave request. I know guys who have done it. Lots of work taking care of a newborn so it makes sense.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I prefer MLCAD over Lego Digital Designer. It's more complicated but it also allows more freedom, seems to have every part, can produce instructions to make said models, and can generate parts lists that you can then import into Bricklink. Does take some practice to get good with it though.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Lego shipped by Town Hall. HAHAHAHAHAH! (insert maniacal laughter). It better show quickly. I need something to do this weekend besides apologizing to my wife for ordering it.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
You lucky ass you...I'm still waiting for my Shuttle Expedition to go from "In Process".
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Bored. Disassembling the Falcon. Going to do a time lapse of the rebuild.
Theonik
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The older releases of the LDD actually allowed you to buy your final model with generated instructions (and gave you a part list) Not sure if they still offer the service. Will give MLCAD a look!
Edit: Darn the brick libraries don't install on 64-Bit windows >.>
Just picked up Ultimate Build Mater for 5$ on clearance. I think I'm going to MOC out the cars stuff and see if i can just make it a old model tow truck. Picks to follow if I have any success.
The Lamonster
Member
Posted on the last page, but yes this is awesome.
Sweet Jesus!
PhoncipleBone
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Order says shipped, yet VIP points are still not there. Still normal after it is shipped?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yes. Registration for VIP, like I mentioned, takes a lot longer than it should. If you're worried, give them a call though. They'll update you and make sure things process fine.
E: Mine just shipped! Woo
anonymous_abc
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Yea just keep your pants on, Took ages for me too
Lol at the end of the R2 video
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Bearded Dudebro
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I haven't noticed any wierd power cutoffs yet. But I do expect it to start acting funny whenever one side's batteries start to die. Obviously they won't drain at equal rates cause you'd be random in controlling it. I'll just take that as a symptom that the batteries need to be charged.
Mine can't turn on carpet either, I think the motors just aren't strong enough.
As far as the control sticks, they're technic axles connected into the controller. The rest is just some contraption I came up with out of spare parts as "padding" so the controller doesn't feel too small. That's all
Mine can't turn on carpet either, I think the motors just aren't strong enough.
As far as the control sticks, they're technic axles connected into the controller. The rest is just some contraption I came up with out of spare parts as "padding" so the controller doesn't feel too small. That's all
Technosteve
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when's gary getting the r2d2?
I started looking into it... Download the all-in-one installer here: http://www.ldraw.org/Downloads-index-req-viewdownload-cid-1.html It includes everything you need, including MLCAD.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
They removed the ability to buy a model via Lego direct in the most recent large release of LDD.
Theonik
Member
Thanks, this worked. I was trying the installer linked on MLCad's site which would tell me it was not compatible with my current version of windows.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Just to make sure I'm getting this right - you're using two batteries and two receivers, and still the carpet turn won't work?
If that's the case it's quite possible that as you said motors are just not strong enough and adding another receiver and battery doesn't help much.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Broke down the Falcon, then rebuilt it.
I cheated a bit. The feet I kept constructed as well as two of the back pieces just because I was strapped for time. Strangely, I had a piece left over this time, which I do not understand. But here ya go. Time lapse build.
http://youtu.be/FALrLpNuDvI
I cheated a bit. The feet I kept constructed as well as two of the back pieces just because I was strapped for time. Strangely, I had a piece left over this time, which I do not understand. But here ya go. Time lapse build.
http://youtu.be/FALrLpNuDvI
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I will not stop you. I refuse to.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I dont get it really. It was a random round 1x1 tall, tapered piece. Totally random. And I just disassembled it, sorted, then started the video.
About to upload pics of The Empire invading the Fire Brigade, with the valiant Rebel Alliance fighting them off to save the city! (IMGUR is acting up, so waiting for that.)
vicissitudes
Banned
Can I join you?
I was thinking about getting it on Amazon but they ran out of stock in less than a day and the price went back to $200. Oh well.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Got a very very nice tax refund... seriously considering UCS Falcon....
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Nice - I would consider Bricklinking it so you can use the rest of the funds for another UCS if you've got the funds haha.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Warning: IMAGE BOMB COMING!
All the Falcon pieces sorted and laid out before I shot the time lapse video.
Imperial Officers invade the Fire Brigade!
Astromechs guarding the door.
Epic lightsaber battles on the rooftop!
Pilot Luke vs. Training Helmet Luke
Vader vs. Obi Wan on the stairs to the roof of the Fire Brigade.
Han and Leia sneak some time behind the building.
Stormtroopers harassing the fire team.
Ping Pong battle between Chewie and an Imperial Officer.
Porkins about to raid the fridge.
Fire Brigade chef cooking something up.
Imperial Officer going down the flagpole.
Yes, you people need to get the Fire Brigade.
All the Falcon pieces sorted and laid out before I shot the time lapse video.
Imperial Officers invade the Fire Brigade!
Astromechs guarding the door.
Epic lightsaber battles on the rooftop!
Pilot Luke vs. Training Helmet Luke
Vader vs. Obi Wan on the stairs to the roof of the Fire Brigade.
Han and Leia sneak some time behind the building.
Stormtroopers harassing the fire team.
Ping Pong battle between Chewie and an Imperial Officer.
Porkins about to raid the fridge.
Fire Brigade chef cooking something up.
Imperial Officer going down the flagpole.
Yes, you people need to get the Fire Brigade.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Ping Pong battle between Chewie and an Imperial Officer.
needs a final picture with Chewie ripping his arms off.
So here is the Un-Disney version I MOC'd.
It's actually a really nice set. I'm pretty sure I'm going to take it apart again and put it back together the right way after I take some better pics with my DSLR.
Also I couldn't notice the difference in the color of the brown bricks until I took the picture with the flash. That's pretty interesting.
Baka Zeitgeist
pluck my tasty grapes
you guys suck at interventions.
They have done you a favor good sir, and buying the Fire brigade (which is a fantastic build) isn't a problem.
The problem starts after you finish it and you're hungry for more...
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Shuttle Expedition arrives on Thursday! Kick ass!
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