Technic lego

[SWTH]

Mack Anthem all done. I’m not overly happy with the arrangement for releasing the pin on the 5th wheel on the tractor unit and the front deck of the trailer over the pin is very flexible - the trailer sags quite badly if it’s on the 5th wheel rather than the support legs. Think i’ll Investigate bracing the trailer a bit better as well as finding an alternative way of engaging and releasing the pin. I also had to use some spare short black connectors as locating pins for the container, otherwise it just slides around the deck.

Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed building it, this is the first one I’ve felt I need to modify to work ‘correctly’.

[trando]

I have 3 Lego Technic kits to sell (42056 Porsche, 42030 Volvo, 8110 Unimog) which I am planning on putting online in the next couple of days. They’re all complete and in their original boxes but not made up. Just looking for some advice really about whether they need to be assembled to sell? Thanks

[SWTH]

From a quick search of eBay I’d suggest unbuilt Unimog kits in sealed bags sell for the most (£150+) built ones seem to fetch around £100.

[Hosenbugler]

Can anyone advise if the lego technic r/c WW1 MK V tank is still available, and if so, any idea of price?

[anonymous-user]

A Lego tank? Sure about that? Didn't think they did military stuff...

[Chris Jay]

Hosenbugler said:

Can anyone advise if the lego technic r/c WW1 MK V tank is still available, and if so, any idea of price?

Lego don’t make anything to do with the military. The founder of the company was a pacifist I believe.

[Hosenbugler]

Ah! Upon scrutinising the search hits I got, I see it/they are custom builds. OOps!

(It would still make a serious kit though)

[robfox]

There's a WW I tank made by Cobi (Polish Lego-compatible system). I bought their Kettenkrad kit after seeing a thread about them on here somewhere.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132832563024

The only Lego I've built recently has been the Caterham and Mini sets, but the quality of the smaller Cobi set seemed fine.

Edited by robfox on Saturday 17th November 18:35

[Alex@POD]

trando said:

I have 3 Lego Technic kits to sell (42056 Porsche, 42030 Volvo, 8110 Unimog) which I am planning on putting online in the next couple of days. They’re all complete and in their original boxes but not made up. Just looking for some advice really about whether they need to be assembled to sell? Thanks

I'd imagine anyone buying technic does it for the building, not just the displaying, so unbuilt would be easier to sell. As I see it, buying built is like watching a film trailer where all the important bits are shown...

[JackReacher]

Chiron is available at Costco for £235 with black Friday voucher, I had another £20 voucher so decided to go for it at £215, looking forward to the build!

[dr_gn]

Rough Terrain Crane is £149.99 at Smyths now.

Wonder if it will go lower this week?

[Starfighter]

Well worth that money. I got the Argos offer a few weeks back and just completed the chassis and it is very nice.

[dr_gn]

Starfighter said:

Well worth that money. I got the Argos offer a few weeks back and just completed the chassis and it is very nice.

Might wait till Friday, and if nothing better, get a couple. Wonder if Argos will do 3 for 2 on it again?

[blinkythefish]

"A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one: 42096 Porsche 911 RSR will be the largest LEGO Technic set of the first half of 2019"

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2018/11/20/lego-tec...

[Luke.]

blinkythefish said:

"A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one: 42096 Porsche 911 RSR will be the largest LEGO Technic set of the first half of 2019"

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2018/11/20/lego-tec...

Seems an odd choice after the GT3.

[Starfighter]

Smaller by 1100 pieces, no gearbox and physically smaller. I will be skipping this one. Besides, the GT3 is still sealed in the box from 2 years ago.

[kev1974]

dr_gn said:

Rough Terrain Crane is £149.99 at Smyths now.

Wonder if it will go lower this week?

£139.99 at Amazon now.
£149.99 at John Lewis if Amazon and Smyths run out.

[Podie]

Starfighter said:

Smaller by 1100 pieces, no gearbox and physically smaller. I will be skipping this one. Besides, the GT3 is still sealed in the box from 2 years ago.

Bit disappointing really...

Looks ok, but i’d take the GT3 over this.

[dr_gn]

kev1974 said:

dr_gn said:

Rough Terrain Crane is £149.99 at Smyths now.

Wonder if it will go lower this week?

£139.99 at Amazon now.
£149.99 at John Lewis if Amazon and Smyths run out.

Thanks!

To wait or not to wait...

[alorotom]

Luke. said:

blinkythefish said:

"A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one: 42096 Porsche 911 RSR will be the largest LEGO Technic set of the first half of 2019"

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2018/11/20/lego-tec...

Seems an odd choice after the GT3.

That’s my thoughts too! Might look nice next to the GT3 though!