Technic lego
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Kawasaki90

96 posts

7 months

Monday 15th June
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May be because I m new to Lego (12 months) but long may the flagship cars continue, they display fantastically well also.

I have them all apart from the McLaren so far, plus a few of 1400-1600 piece sets

MissChief

7,933 posts

196 months

Monday 15th June
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Every day a journey said:
JoshSm said:
dxg said:
The new halo model has leaked: https://www.reddit.com/r/Legoleak/comments/1u4jmln...

I actually rather like it. But, I just can't afford it.
Yay. Yet another car.

Maybe they sell well but to me Technic should include more big models of 'stuff', and ideally better engineered ones than some of their other recent efforts.

After the first dozen the cars get a bit meh.
Well that's a strong 'No' from me.

Would rather spend a chunk more and get the Sagrada la Familia when that is released!
Unfortunately the cars sell, and sell well too. I do agree though it would be nice to get some other models too.

curlyks2

1,071 posts

174 months

Tuesday 16th June
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pistonheadforum said:
Do they not do a standard motor anymore? Is there and alternative worth getting?
The original Technics motors can be found from second hand sellers still - sets 870 (grey 4.5V motor) and 880 (black 12V motor).





There was also a matching gear blocks set, 872.


Skodapondy

493 posts

76 months

Tuesday 16th June
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Every day a journey said:
I bought a used one and had to sort all the pieces (thankfully all there), built it, got 3 steps very early in the build very wrong.

Had to disassemble it back to the start and start again.

Thankfully it was during lockdown so time was available!

EPIC thing though when built and working properly!
Was it the cog that made the 4 wheel steering connect together? My lad did that, and it had to all come apart to rectify it.

Every day a journey

3,026 posts

66 months

Tuesday 16th June
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Skodapondy said:
Every day a journey said:
I bought a used one and had to sort all the pieces (thankfully all there), built it, got 3 steps very early in the build very wrong.

Had to disassemble it back to the start and start again.

Thankfully it was during lockdown so time was available!

EPIC thing though when built and working properly!
Was it the cog that made the 4 wheel steering connect together? My lad did that, and it had to all come apart to rectify it.
Might have been more than one cog banghead

Kawasaki90

96 posts

7 months

Thursday 2nd July
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After gaining “permission” to takeover a room downstairs I bought some bookcases for my sets, mainly into technics, only began my Lego addiction last Christmas so I’ve been trying to purchase the ones which are nearer to retirement first as I don’t want to buy second hand, the GT3RS was the hardest to find as a genuine one.

I do have the T rex but I need to go back and buy a shelf for above the TV as the bugger doesn’t fit anywhere, also need to get some hole covers as I forgot!




Every day a journey

3,026 posts

66 months

Friday 3rd July
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Kawasaki90 said:
After gaining permission to takeover a room downstairs I bought some bookcases for my sets, mainly into technics, only began my Lego addiction last Christmas so I ve been trying to purchase the ones which are nearer to retirement first as I don t want to buy second hand, the GT3RS was the hardest to find as a genuine one.

I do have the T rex but I need to go back and buy a shelf for above the TV as the bugger doesn t fit anywhere, also need to get some hole covers as I forgot!



I saw the new Koenigsegg built up in the shop yesterday. You’re going to need to create a white background in one of your shelves for it or you won’t see it.

It’s a beast for sure but £400….

Kawasaki90

96 posts

7 months

Friday 3rd July
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Every day a journey said:
I saw the new Koenigsegg built up in the shop yesterday. You re going to need to create a white background in one of your shelves for it or you won t see it.

It s a beast for sure but £400 .
I have several others including the P1 to go first, so hopefully by which point the Koenigsegg is on offer at smyths or something, hopefully won’t be anymore stealthy than my Merc f1, if so I’ll come up with something I’m sure

MiniMan64

19,281 posts

218 months

Sunday 5th July
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Technic cars really aren’t my thing (haven’t got a single one) but a well meaning relative gave me this for my birthday.



Gotta say I wasn’t keen on the look of the box image but it’s a lot better in the flesh so to speak. Fun to build too except for clicking bloody pins together!

Biggest problem now is a tend to keep my Lego cars in sets (Speed Champions, F1, Legend F1s) and I feel like the Aston is a bit lonely. Some of the other smaller Technic cars look a bit rubbish though, FXXK or GT40 are the only ones that look okay to me…

Sporky

11,766 posts

92 months

Sunday 5th July
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I just built this - surprisingly different from the Bronco and the previous Jeep. Suspension, steering (though possibly a wider turning circle than the real thing) and an engine for £42 at Smyths isn't bad.




flight147z

1,381 posts

157 months

Saturday 11th July
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Kawasaki90 said:
I managed to hold off on ordering the Ferrari until today, I bought the first three 1:8 cars (Porsche is still the best) and given the Ferrari is retiring in 2 weeks I got sucked in to not letting it slip away... Paid a little bit more than the £150 I paid for the Porsche...

I really enjoyed the Porsche and the Bugatti but I thought the Sian was boring and ugly. I am hoping I enjoy the Ferrari a little more smile

The new Koenigsegg looks amazing, I'm sure in time I'm going to end up buying that and the McLaren to keep the set complete...

The Defender beats all of the 1:8 sets, that one is an amazing build

Sporky

11,766 posts

92 months

Sunday 12th July
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I really liked the Defender. Lovely plump suspension.

The Bugatti was OK. I've still not opened the Sian.

Kawasaki90

96 posts

7 months

Sunday 12th July
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flight147z said:
I managed to hold off on ordering the Ferrari until today, I bought the first three 1:8 cars (Porsche is still the best) and given the Ferrari is retiring in 2 weeks I got sucked in to not letting it slip away... Paid a little bit more than the £150 I paid for the Porsche...

I really enjoyed the Porsche and the Bugatti but I thought the Sian was boring and ugly. I am hoping I enjoy the Ferrari a little more smile

The new Koenigsegg looks amazing, I'm sure in time I'm going to end up buying that and the McLaren to keep the set complete...

The Defender beats all of the 1:8 sets, that one is an amazing build
I’ve just bought the McLaren, looking forward to the build, my build order was the Sian first as it was about to retire, then the Porsche, buggati and Ferrari, my favourite so far was the Ferrari.

Love the look of the Koenigsegg but will wait until it’s around £280-320

I don’t have the defender as it retired before I started Lego, however I bought the G wagon, are those 2 builds similar?


flight147z

1,381 posts

157 months

Sunday 12th July
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Kawasaki90 said:
flight147z said:
I don t have the defender as it retired before I started Lego, however I bought the G wagon, are those 2 builds similar?
Similar enough that I haven't bought the G