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A blog not just about
Lego's, but about different mechanisms, for the mechanically inclined and fans
of Legos it’s wonderful. I’m Andrew, 16, my love for Technic Legos began
this past Christmas when I received the 42009 MKII crane (fig. 1) as a present,
within 2 nights it was built and running, in the next week I had torn it apart
and was trying to build my own truck, I soon realized though that I didn't have
enough parts to do so, even though the crane came with 2606 pieces. I stopped
by my local Walmart and found the 42022 hot-rod (fig. 2), containing 414 parts
to build a generic drag-link steering system, and a v6 engine linked by a
drive-shaft to the right rear wheel, then decorated by a light blue shell and
convertible roof. For my birthday I received the 42008 service truck (fig.3) Containing
1224 pieces, based upon a European cab over tow truck, the truck featured rear
outriggers/ spades, an integrated lift boom, the wrecker arm and tow dolly are
one piece. The dolly was lifted and lowered with the use of a 1x5 pneumatic
cylinder (fig. 4), the arm also has an extendable section powered by a 1x5
cylinder. The boom is raised by a linear actuator. These technic sets have
enabled me to explore functions and different mechanisms, torque vs. speed
ratios in gearboxes. When I first got the 42009 crane for Christmas I had no
clue how a gearbox changed from one gear to another, the crane had 1 lever that
would flip and slide between 4 functions. Building the gearbox in the super
structure of the crane helped me realize how driving rings have paws the slip
in and out of clutch gears and take power further down the driveshaft. I'll do
a more detailed breakdown of what each set has to offer later on as I put them
back together, until then, if you can dream, it you can build it!
Below
you will find a link to my YouTube channel, Andrews Lego world. A link to
Eurobricks, a very friendly place for all your Lego needs and fantasies. I've
also provided a link to Rebrickable and Bricklink, Rebrickable is helpful for
keeping track of your Lego sets and pieces ( I currently have 12375 pieces in
16 set). Bricklink can be a very useful tool if you create your own sets and
models, Bricklink allows you to pick any part you want and however many you
want, then order them, and wallah, there delivered.
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