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.

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.

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
Follow to see their photos and videos.”

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!

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-16813/Pleasedontspammebro/1974-lancia-stratos-stradale-hf-an-alternate-build-for-42056-porsche-gt3-rs/#comments

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2iQoimY]E2EB8248-6877-4C09-ADD4-6B1352B2058D[/url] by peteimpreza, on Flickr

@Rik

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

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.

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Ooh.

LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 R (42107) Officially Announced

Oh now that looks nice……