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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
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.)
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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.
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.
If the image posts 🙄, I’ve spent the Easter weekend converting my Porsche 911 into a Lancia Stratos- instructions from rebrickable. Very clever rebuild although the instructions were somewhat challenging to follow at times. The engine hood was a nightmare! Very pleased with it though...
Bigdaddy - we need that image to post!!
That sounds amazing and very tempted to buy another Porsche 911 kit to make this.
You bought the $15 instructions I presume? I have never fancied putting my details into that website but its a Stratos
For all you Lego 'modellers' - does anyone have some generic Technic Lego going spare?
Bigdaddy – we need that image to post!!
That's a privacy settings issue on Instagram.
"This Account is Private
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Ok, got my teenager to sort that for me, let’s have another go!
Nope - apparently I cause a critical error. I regret I am an IT lemon!
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That’s it... A mate bought the instructions and I was able to use them. It’s a tricky build, but very pleased with the outcome. Less so my ability to post pics 🙄
That looks real nice.
That Stratos looks ace - tempted to get the Porsche just to build that!!!
Just ordered the Defender off Wish for the boy
He's already done a porsche, but I'm tempted to buy another to do the stratos.
Have ordered the Top Gear Rally car and it's arrived, perfect for when I start 3 weeks furlough next week!
Looking forward to building it with the kids.
The rally car is cool, perfect for indoors as it isn't very quick.
I found a site called brick tanks which does lego(alike) armour. Resisting for now but severely tempted
The code HOBBY is giving 50% discount off anything on the Wish site.
It's too late for me, but it makes some of the Lego-ish stuff look even more ridiculously cheap.
What is the deal with the wish site? Makes you register
What is the deal with the wish site? Makes you register
Just a more in your face version of AliExpress IMHO
About time they brought one of these out, 1st of May.
About time they brought one of these out, 1st of May.
Surely it should be 4th May?
That’s minging, bank account safe until the next one is announced later in the year
Next one shoukd be the republic gunship, there was a vote earlier this year. Would have preferred the Nubulon B personally.
Been meaning to post this up here for a while. It's this alternative build of the 42054-1 CLAAS Xerion Tractor
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There's a few criticisms of it in the comments, namely the wishbone suspension feels a bit fragile utilizing the bendiness of lego itself rather than any components specifically designed for suspension. A few problems with my build, the steering doesn't work and the motorised mechanism to raise/lower the cab also fails to work. Other than that, enjoyed building it, but think I prefer the original model.
edit: it's not wishbone suspension - knew I should have googled it before writing!
not really my cup of tea but there is a nice discount on the monster Star Destroyer @ JL
https://www.johnlewis.com/lego-star-wars-75252-imperial-star-destroyer/p4846335?s_afcid=af_47868&tmad=c&awc=1203_1587550070_a42036a0aea3fc1fd78b2232e052b410&tmcampid=48
Top Gear Rally Car arrived a couple of weeks ago for Beamlet 2.0, not for me honest.
He built it and I was in charge of the application of the many, many stickers.
Oh now that looks nice......
Chain locks a little slack?
well this ticks a couple of geek boxes
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/d0c19cd7-ad7a-4775-b185-debbf29968d7
Been waiting for this one to drop in price!! Love these little minifig-scale Speed Champion cars (way more than the bigger scale ones actually!), they've moved from 6 to 8 studs wide now so they're a little pricier than before but more detailed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W6Q9G1R/
EDIT: they also have the new Nissan GT-R & Ferrari F8 at the same price (Ferrari on backorder though!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W7TKVVP/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-76895-LEGO-76895-Speed-Champions-Ferrari-F8-Tributo-Racer-Toy-with-Racing-Driver-Minifigure-Race-Cars-Building-Sets/dp/B07W5PWLN3/
I've seen ads today from Lego teasing a technic Lamborghini… Can't wait for that!
Bit sad that mini Bob is into Ninjago and builds them himself, no Dad required.
Thinking of treating myself to something with a lot of fiddly pieces he can help me with...
@bob_summers Have a look on HUKD or better still set up an alert - the best deals sell out quick! e.g. new Defender was £130 on Amazon yesterday, all gone now!!
The Ducati is stunning because of the lack of chunky bits but I am loving the Lambo too.
Must have been too long in blockdown.
@peterno51 haha just had the email from Lego for that, knew it wouldn't be long till it popped up on here 😂 Best looking technic car by far IMO, great colour as well!!
It's gorgeous!! Want want want! Oh yes, I have a birthday at the end of June.....
I’m not a fan of the Technic cars, but that is impressive and with almost 3700 pieces, it’s going to be very detailed and nice to build.
I don't like it. Which is a good thing as otherwise I'd be broke again.
just remember that it was not long after the Chiron was released, Lego did an offer knocking 20% off the price
Which means by christmas...
Yeah it was in November they did the offer on the Chiron.
Discover an overnight bag...
Take my money, take it now!!!
Mmmmmm it’s greeeeen…
Oof, that's nice.
Oof, that's expensive.
Like the box.
Love the holdall that fits in the ‘boot’.
3500+ pieces, coffee table book, overnight bag...
its the 911 GT3 RS in green!
still want it though
Wanted Porsche 911 GT RSR in white with box and instructions all present and correct.
Swap for Caterham with box and instructions all present and correct.
I saw this thread had been bumped and was expecting this:
... I Google Translated the Chinese source linked in the above article and got this:
"When LEGO Super Mario Hong Kong has to wait for a while, LEGO still has a nuclear-grade product related to Super Mario that will be on sale. It is the following box 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System, which is commonly known as the handjob."
Well they're not wrong
My son got the Lamborghini Sian. Couldn't believe how heavy the box was! Loved the layout of the internal boxes. Its a big build... Have to do some pics
Personally though I'd prefer the NES...which my brother has now ordered
In the process of cataloguing my collection (for insurance purposes obviously), so far got to around £8k, 69,000 parts, still got 10 boxes to go and then there's all the stuff built up as full kits.
Picked up the Lego NES for my brother on Saturday*. He is a Nintendo Uber-fan. I’ll let you all now how he gets on.
*Collected, something he paid for - I’m not that generous!
Anyone seen any good deals on Technic Lego at the moment? I fancy another build.
Thanks
Don’t know what kits you have, but have you tried any of the MOC builds on rebrickable?
I’ve turned my Porsche into a Corvette and I love it. Instructions cost £11 or something.
I like that idea a lot. I'll take a look. Thanks
Anyone on here put up their own MOCs on Rebrickable?
Here's mine, very basic, but I don't have time for anything more complex.
https://rebrickable.com/users/mrheli/mocs/
I rebuilt the 911 RSR into an F1 car.
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-31313/forelock/42096-alternate-f1-car/#comments
It's cool, but the steering is reversed
That’s pretty neat.
some good deals on the bigger sets which aren't often reduced on JL, they're offering a blanket 20% off Lego with a code (need to sign up to their loyalty card, but it's free!)
That 911 RSR MOC is on our list of next builds, thanks dethbeard!
We have a monowheel build on Rebrickable from the 42065 rc tracked racer set:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-34756/tvrlegos/monowheel/#comments
We've also built a Boppi the Llama (don't ask ...) recreation from the 42066 air race jet set, but I keep putting off dismantling it to document the build:
Brian
This is the Corvette I did - really impressed with it, the instructions were as easy to follow as Lego originals. A very cool bonnet opening mechanism too!
This has probably been done as I don't really follow this thread - but thought this may interest some!...