GBC 14 Strandbeest – 42054 Building Instructions

(2 customer reviews)

€14.95


Difficulty level: Easy - Medium - Hard

Detailed building instructions of the GBC 14 Strandbeest made from parts of the existing LEGO 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC set.

Including:
– Full HD PDF building instructions (Preview)
– Explanation & understanding of mechanisms
– Fine tuning tips & tricks
– Premium support 💎

Not Including:
– The required LEGO set 42054. Available at    Amazon.com   &   ebay.com   &   LEGO.com   & Bricklink
– GBC Balls  →  Choose color
– (Optional) USB Power Box - Power Functions PF/PF  →  Learn more or Add to cart

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It has never been easier to build a complete Great Ball Contraption (GBC) loop yourself! This GBC is entirely built using only parts from the CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC and uses 90% of all the pieces that come with it. Also to be referred to as model C of the 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC. This module makes sure you master the GBC building techniques and tricks so that you eventually also can build your own GBC. The whole machine is powered by one LEGO motor which comes with the LEGO 42054 Set.

 

Beautiful in its mesmerizing elegance

 

 

The GBC 14 Strandbeest features multiple mesmerizing synced mechanical arms which all beautifully work together to move the balls their way upstream. This module is self contained which means it’s a close loop so the ball flow will never end. For this module we were inspired by the famous Dutch designer Theo Jansen and his Strandbeest creations. This clever mechanism creates a smooth complex walking motion from a simple rotating motion by combining multiple triangular constructions together and having all the lengths and dimensions of the beams just right. In this GBC Module we combined above mentioned features but instead of making the machine walk, we turned the mechanism upside down so that the balls are scooped out and transferred to the next arm. This GBC Module really combines art mesmerizing movements with engineering. A mechanical ball supply mechanism takes one ball at a time and gives it to the first mechanical arm. 2 rotating pins are installed in the input box to counteract for that the balls will not get jammed. When building this GBC Module you will take a close look at the mechanism and understand how these kind of linkages work together to create this beautiful motion. This GBC has an extra feature which allows you to easily remove the return path and put your GBC 14 in a bigger loop and combine with other GBC Modules.


Building Instructions Preview

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Upgrade your GBC 14 Strandbeest


To enhance the fun and play and to take the GBC 14 Strandbeest one step further we have optional parts available.
In the building instructions is explained how to easily upgrade the GBC 14 Strandbeest with various parts.


USB Power Box

Never in need of batteries ever again! Power the GBC 14 Strandbeest with our USB Power Box.
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2 reviews for GBC 14 Strandbeest – 42054 Building Instructions

  1. Bob Burns –

    After some finetuning got it working as it is supposed to. Great look!

  2. Michael Lam –

    My Son like this modules very much .

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If you don't have the required LEGO set there is still a chance you can build our models by using parts you already have. Most technic models use a lot of the same and/or replaceable parts. When watching the video and checking upon the building instructions you can easily see which parts can be replaced if you desire so.
What cool color designs can you come up with?!









v1 05-02-2017: Launch.

v2 12-02-2017: Step order fix.

v3 16-03-2017: Updated image quality for better building experience.

v4 01-08-2017: We included the length numbers for axles, beams and other parts. A high requested feature which is really useful while building. We also added some extra information on setting up the moving arm mechanism. Make sure to get this update.

v5 01-12-2017: We improved the building experience by showing the steps in more logical order with extra side information when needed. Now the building instructions have consistent page numbering. We incorporated a security feature which adds a password to the building instructions and links it to your account.

v6 24-12-2017: Updated watermarks & increased image size for a better building experience.

v7 26-06-2018: Update building instructions to new standard.

















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