Lego WANT of the Day

Tbh when I saw all the FB ads for that kit, I assumed it was a scam, so at least the kits do exist, if of questionable quality.

Did the ISS a couple of weeks ago. Super fragile, and the stand isn’t great. Not one for playing with, or a particularly interesting build tbh.

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I like the look of that, however am currently building the defender, and am waiting for the top gear rally car to turn up so I can drive it round the house once built

tomhoward
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For one fleeting moment as I scrolled down, I thought that kit was going to be this...

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Am disappointed.

Depending on how locked down we get, I might genuinely be tempted to get one and try to mod it.

Re Starbug posted previously, what’s the betting stumpyjon is working on a matching scale Red Dwarf already.

Lot of inspiring builds. Crikey Stummpyjon - those are just amazing.

Apart from a bit of uncle duty I've not been near lego for decades.

Probably still got the Massey 135 in a loft somewhere, not boxed but the blocks.

I have been tempted by the:

Claas Xerion 5000 TRAC VC

If you can find 2 of the claas ones for less than stupid money then let me know and I will have the second.

Has anyone been messing around with the Buwizz motors?

I love the idea of modding some of my existing kits and getting in some new ones, but not sure I’ll have the patience/dedication to see it through. Monkey jnr happy enough making town stuff again but I want POWER.

FTR I have a modded Traxxis Summit so the bar for RC—style Lego vehicles is unfairly high.

FB-ATB to paraphrase another Lego master builder (Lego Batman) I only work in light grey and very dark grey.

Still trying to build track for my Solo heist train, unfortunately life and a new job are taking up precious building hours. Off to finish painting the decking.

Next big project might be a death star hanger and corridors (might have been playing too much Battlefront, quite like the blockade runner lodged in the death star.

@stumpyjon can I come round and play at your house?

@Spacemonkey, not until you're antibody positive.

however am currently building the defender,

Cracking build the defender reckon my favorite to date. Rapidly running out of lego I want to build. I prefer the cars and I’ve done loads of them.

Currently building the Harley Davidson fat boy 🙂

ill take the defender off anyone who wants to sell...?

no stock anywhere...

ill take the defender off anyone who wants to sell…?

no stock anywhere…

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-and-bricks/lego-technic/lego-42110-technic-land-rover-defender-off-roader-4x4-car-toy/p/176191?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItZ-4zZvP6AIVUsreCh25_AlgEAUYAyABEgJTKvD_BwE

Just built the defender. Has anyone else had any issues with the gearing and the engine pistons?
I seem to have a bit of feedback that makes it all lock up when the hi/lo ratio is engaged.
Would like some ideas before I take the whole thing apart again

There was a fair bit of green on your forest planet!

Busted, there was quite a bit of pink on the inside of the buildings and star destroyer as well, needed to use every brick.

My son is getting into Lego Technic. Ordered some in bulk from a couple of eBay stores (Specified as sanitised in these worrying times.). Other than that - any recommendations for reasonably priced sets with a good part selection..?

spacemonkey
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Has anyone been messing around with the Buwizz motors?

Hi, I did this, with the 42077 rally car.

Picked up second hand for about £30.

It's been pretty interesting as a project honestly, I managed to cram two L-motors under the lego V6 in the back, and a servo under the dash. The stock kit suspension is pretty hard, so, I experimented with adjusting the geometry a bit to get that rally-car nose to the sky when accelerating feel. It's entertainingly rubbish handling. Even with the BuWizz in the front it understeers a bit, but has lots of torque. Key is making sure the driveline to the diff is all fairly captive, so that you don't lose any gears under torque.

Donuts aren't a problem on our kitchen floor:
Link to video here

If you use the Brick Controller 2 app, you can control the BuWizz with a Bluetooth game controller, rather than touchscreen, which is a lot more satisfying. I'm using an 8BitDo SF30 Pro.

I'm keen to have a go at building something like the tracked racers using some bits I've got laying around.

Has anyone fitted a lighting kit in the defender?

I've also tried motorising 42077 but with normal Lego bits. It's so slow. Mainly due to the ir receivers current limiting I think. Managed to get two of the higher power version to try. If that's still rubbish then want a buzz wizz.

The ludicrous mode is a lot of fun, but doesn't last all that long. I guess it's a fairly heavy model. Am I right in thinking that the Lego IR control doesn't give proportional steering?

Correct. It's on or off steering.

@Jamj1974

I bought some of the Technic stuff off Wish, and for the money, it's brilliant. The same as Lego in every way, fits together perfectly and is interchangeable with proper Lego.

Unless you're bothered by it not being Lego, it's a great buy.

I got a 1500 piece Porsche 919 Le Man car for £38. There's no parts missing, very detailed instructions and a great looking model at the end which is about 50cm long. I have a Mack truck and Trailer ready to go next week.

I'll post pics if you're/anyone is interested?

Pics would be great!

I've had a couple of 3rd party kits too- always stuff I would have bought genuine ones of, if they were still available. And they've been great tbh, as you'd expect really as they're very direct ripoffs. Not sure I'd buy from Wish though as they're bloody awful

One thing that the copyists seem to be getting more into is releasing kits of MOCs, that's pretty awesome- there's loads of stuff I'd like to build but there's no way I can buy them brick by brick

For example,

thanks! smyths were definitely out of stock at time of posting...

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@Jimj1974.

There's instructions to install an electric motor and battery pack which is cool. Battery goes under the bonnet with dedicated space underneath for the wiring.

The pistons move in the engine plus the differential, steering and suspension all work. The red selector allows you to either open the doors or the engine bay cover by rotating the black gear next to it.

I have some of the Friends style stuff too, only issue was Sebastian the Crab/Lobster looks more like a Scorpion! But for £18, I wasn't complaining.

Just built the defender. Has anyone else had any issues with the gearing and the engine pistons?
I seem to have a bit of feedback that makes it all lock up when the hi/lo ratio is engaged.
Would like some ideas before I take the whole thing apart again

@grahamt1980

It’s a well know issue, it’s to do with the universal joints on the drive shafts, they have to be aligned in a certain way.

mine was never smooth, I didn’t really get the gearbox on the defender, clever, but pointless.

(I would ‘@‘ you in this reply Graham but I can’t figure it out.)

@pictonroad, just put @ username (without the space)

👍🏻

Cheers @pictonroad have done the alignment but no improvement, I think I might have squeezed it all together too much so put a load of resistance in the system. Will dismantle it at some point, however it is the little boys car now and I have the top gear rally car coming today so that's my next build

Classic l/r.. should have got a hilux!

Strangly that was exactly my thought when it started playing up

OK, so I've decided I'd like a Lego lockdown project. I want that Orange 911 (42056) but it's currently £400 on Amazon (and other places). I'm not above using AliExpress to get a Lepin (if they still exist) model but it's a minefield. Any advice?

Bugati for £250

https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/lego-technic-bugatti-chiron-42083/

Seen the Porsche on eBay from £300

I'm currently building the Rough Terrain Crane and it's a beast.

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Technic cars. BORING 😂

Just been emailed that this is winging it's way to me, in time for the BH weekend. Love a bit of LEGO Pirates 😃🏴‍☠️⚔️🦜⚓️

That needs to go in the middle of this:

I've got 3 projects for lock down. First the Chiron to go with the porsche (currently hung on the bedroom wall). Had this for probably 1 1/2 years now but still not got around to building it. Also got the Apollo 11 lander to build with my space mad daughter. Finally intending to turn the whole dinning room into a lego train set with mountains (cardboard), tunnels and bridges. Getting both girls to paint the mountains should keep them somewhat occupied for a few days :D.

Someone local was selling a used but complete Porsche 42056 kit for £75 last year. Guess I should have stumped up but I'd just bought the Technics Porsche when Argos were clearing them out for £65.

Sometime before that, Argos were also doing 42056 half-price but that was still £130. If the kit had been purple (i.e. Porsche Ultra-Violet), maybe I'd have gone for it.

That looks great!

I have just seen this - Lego S1 Quattro.

Link.

Sorry edited! Tried to link to an Audi S1 Quattro Speedmaster set. Kept getting errors and the incomplete link being published.

Anyway. I had to order.