(2019-04-04, 19:05)Orion Pobursky Wrote: 8880 - Super Car
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I chose this model specifically to challenge me to use LDCad fully. I consider myself challenged.
Just came here to say, a challenge indeed, but a fun one!
I built all of the first four supercars in order, so as to increase the challenge along with the progression of Technic itself. I will say, I was pleasantly surprised by this set—while there are many things to work out, they all are for the most part work-outable!
There weren't any angles in the bodywork that couldn't be calculated with either the built-in triangulation tools or Roland's special right angle calc script. And surprisingly few of the inevitable overlaps because of multiple connection points; these can be mitigated using scaling if you're so inclined.
All of the gears can be meshed, too—well, almost all. Because of the different gear sizes on the central steering shaft, the front and back pinions don't both mesh perfectly with the racks when the steering is at center. You can split the difference and be satisfied, but I do wonder what this feels like on the real model?
All in all, I actually found 8860 harder to model, because of all the dang hoses. :-)