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Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC?
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lugnet.technic
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Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:55:17 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.announce, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
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Hi all,
I’ve got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts out there... six questions,
really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would you like to see?
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According to what I have been reading so far, people need many realistic
functions on their models. I am of the same view. Many have also expressed a
wish of a cross-theme type of model (i.e. space shuttle). the space shuttle was
great because it has many function with only one motor (excluding the
satellite). The bar code truck was also using clever building technics to
provide many function at a flick of a switch.
Now, as far as idea goes, I am probably looking at $129 sets. More on that:
since Lego is now producing extremely large ($$$) Star Wars set, why not
producing large Technic Sets.
Here are my three suggestions:
1- Been mentioned but an helicopter with collective, cyclic and tail pitch all
linked to lever, joystick and pedals would be good.
2- A plane. Any type will do but with all movable control surfaces (aileron,
tail, elevator but also flaps and directional frontwheel) all linked to a
workable yoke. Trim would probably to difficult to attach to a trim wheel inside
the cockpit but a regular lego hinge should at least provide more details. If
you want to go really complicated you can also do variable pitch propeller. A
tricycle setup would be nice as it would need new pieces to attach the back
wheels properly. There could also be an internet plan if someone bought twice
the set to build a twin engine plane with all function and retractable gear
(still with a steering front wheel). Float with retractable wheels and rudder
cable linked to cabin control would be also very good.
3- And finally: A train. The biggest group of fan here I believe is train. Why
not build a 12-14 wide locomotive with all the linkage. Wheels would have to
have limited suspension and leeway to move around curves (this would not be
necessary really but just to ensure proper realism) I envision a locomotice
suspended just slightly above a moc-track where pneumatic pistons would work the
wheels through proper linkage. Hidden inside the boiler there would be a series
of compressor to work the pistons (would need many compressors i.e. 8868 to
achieve proper compression and speed to be interesting - on that front, a
‘compressor’ module directly attachable to the new XL motor would be good). More
importantly, there would be a lever inside the cabin that would control the
forward neutral and backward direction. Breaks would also be needed. Wheels
would be 6-8 studs high and the proper metal weight for the wheels would also
have to be created. Specifically speaking this would not do much really and
would actually be static that is why realism would be somewhat important - A
cross between technic and model team I suppose. A model to put on the mantle
piece and just watch in amazement!
Potential add-on: on top of the potential compressor for the xl motor, a
surmultiplication transmission would be good and would work nice on the
helicopter mentioned above.
That’s all!!!
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Thank you,
Kelly McKiernan, LEGO TECHNIC Webmaster
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