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As others have said, great build. I really enjoyed the video as well. I could see the realism in this build as it dug in, climbed, etc. Great choice of rims and tires, certainly added to the build. Functioning looks great. Right now I am in the middle of a large build, (not my own, other's MOC) but I can't forget these smaller builds. In many ways they are superior to large builds in that they do not tax the limits of ABS as much, can offer superior functionality, and require thinking-outside-the-box to solve puzzles that require small spaces. Job well done.

Great build. I have the 2023 m240i, which is considered an m-lite version of the 2-series. It has some characteristics, though obviously not all, of the M4. But being very familiar with the M cars (we took the performance classes locally - we live near the SC plant, where we got to drive the M4, M3, etc.) I really enjoy what you have done here. The front is instantly recognizable, large kidney grill, the headlights, etc. Great job on this. I fantasize about being able to do the M2; if I ever did perhaps I will use this as inspiration.

I missed reading and watching the video from the first race! Looks like a lot of fun. I also like how you really broke down the scores and analyzed the results. Love these types of gatherings and events. Here in the states (US) there is not a lot of this type of stuff going on.

Hey Everyone - Most on here, if not all, know about Mitsuru Nikaido's inspiring Mech animals. If you don't, I recommend checking out his stuff. Anyways, here is my own Mech creature, inspired by his builds. Typically I build with Technic, but I venture to space/Sci-Fi builds every now and then. Fragile build, but it does hold together. I thought I also would need two stands to have it held upright but surprisingly I was able to make it balance pretty well.

I know this is somewhat frowned upon here, but on FB there are large groups dedicated towards more shelf-queen presentation of MOCs and official builds. Chroming or offering new wheel sets are a big deal. If you just do a simple search you will find some, but also b/c FB algorithm you will then be presented with a near infinite array of ads thereafter. Here is just one example: http://bubul.unasshop.com/spl/909883/Wheel?infinite_page=2 Also, you may consider to reach out to @Lox Lego. He probably would be a good contact given he does so many builds with custom and chromed parts. Especially wheel sets.

I have said this before on this and other threads. I own the LaFerrari and Centenario. I don't see myself ever buying a LEGO UCS supercar again. We'll see how other sets go. But for me, CADA is very exciting.

This is exciting. Watching th8s like the release of Lego flagship.

I saw this previously I believe on FB. Wonderful alternative build. Been wishing this for a while now, but now REALLY wishing I had bought this set when it was in production. ALso, ditto to @SaperPL's comment. The extending ladder was a wonderful surprise.

This. And... on top of it, from what I gather from your posts you welcome the "ambassador" role. Please show everyone and demonstrate that you are not over your head. Being an ambassador is very different than a talented builder. You have already demonstrated the latter, show that you can be the former. For context, I built your P1 model and it was fantastic. Equally impressed by the Italian Supercar you designed. You have checked that box. But, now you are spearheading a movement in the area in which you are especially talented, and spearheading a movement, company, etc. is not the same as just being talented in that area. It requires balance, patience, people skills, etc. You may not want those responsibilities; which would be fine. But then don't pose as the ambassador for CADA. You can't have your cake and eat it too, unless there is some growth on your part. @Sariel is mentioned. And I know I am walking on thin ice here so I will be brief. Again, for context, as a builder I am a big fan of Paul's. It was his creations that got me back into Lego after a 35 year hiatus. Personally, I miss his presence here on EB (when he was appropriate). The tools, etc. he provides on his website are terrific aides. But his online communication skills, overall just-being-decent-human-being skills were lacking at times, and his channel and overall influence in the Lego community has sharply declined. Don't be like that. That is not the example to follow.

Forgot about this. Glad you bumped it. Great build. I wish I had time to build it.

If you run into any questions, feel free to reach out. As can be seen earlier in this thread, I too, love this build and have built it. I still have it displayed in my Lego room

Saw this on FB. This is the version I would like to build. No special truss pieces needed. Boom seems to be out of regular LA.

I know I, for one, would love to see them....

Yea... mine was really only a 2D "exploded" view from wall. I really like the vertical presentation as well, or one that adds another dimension. Presenting in real Lego would be difficult though. Don't know how to do it unless you used transclear liftarms or other elements, which, from a distance wouldn't really even be noticeable.

Aren't we all?? Ain't that the truth. Yea, 100%. I love the modular building, but by now stretch of the imagination is it a quick and easy process. Still, viewers can still see how the gearbox fits with the module behind it, folks can see how the axles align, etc.... Its not like it happens a lot, but occasionally folks do come over and my wife, to my chagrin, says something to the tune of "have you seen *****'s Lego room?" WHen showing things off.... it is fun to show each module of a build like this. Yea, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I remember as far back as I can remember, when I was a kid, seeing pictures, models, etc. in museums, etc. of machines in a cross-sectional or exploded view and thinking "that is real beauty right there." I didn't even have words for it then, but I was mesmerized by such displays. Also, I have quite a few displayed models in my Lego room but I try to come up with innovative ways to display them all. Cross-section, exploded, on stands, not on stands. The variety almost adds a museum-like quality to the room (kinda theatrical descriptor, but I think it gets the sentiment across). I, by no means, am not into "shelf-queens" and I love building more than anything else, but it is fun for me to build surrounded by what I feel is some pretty cool stuff. Btw... I have your P1, fully intact, in my room in a custom table I built.... Great idea but already did! Its in around minute 1:36 in the video.....

Oh cool - I will have to take a look at it. I have not seen it.

Hey Everyone – Not sure this deserves its own thread but, but because this is a generalized post just exemplified by @T Lego's LaFerrari build I guess it is applicable to create its own thread. Obviously one can display any modular build in this way. 2D of course, 3D would be more difficult. Anyways, I like to display my Technic models in unique ways. I really think it adds a sense of dimensional value to displaying sets. I have neighbors, kids, friends, etc. come over all the time and it is fun to show-off Technic builds in a more “hands-on” way. With modular sets/MOCs one can display in an “exploded” view, where you can see the individual components of a build. I like cross-section views, and have done this before with several builds but the problem of cross-section views is although one can see certain functions you are limited in demonstrating those functions because the models really can’t be taken apart. In an exploded view, at least how I demonstrate it in this video, one can take each module and show its functions, how it fits with the rest of the model, etc. in an easy fashion. I can assemble the entire model, anytime I want, then take it apart as well and have somewhere to display the different modules. @T Lego's LaFerrari is a perfect set for this! See the video for details and how I did it. The spacing may seem a little off, but that is due to lens distortion. Unfortunately the wall display is in a tight space in my Lego room (I am running out of space) and therefore I had to use a large lens to capture all of it.

I for one appreciate the comparisons. I have several models, and just finished the LaFerrari. I think the builds are actually far superior that Lego now. Not so much for piece quality, but for the complexity of the build, lack of color vomit, and challenge. Because many of their advanced builder series (or whatever they are called) are done by AFOLs and don't have the restrictions of a multi-billion, international company just the models themselves are better builds period. I think they allow their builders so much more freedom. There are so many techniques or connections that would never be allowed on an official Lego model. Also, your comment about CADA producing what seems more unique pieces. I agree. I wonder if it challenges the old adage that new, unique models are incredibly expensive to produce.

I am actually. Here in the states. Unfortunately I don't get much time to participate in events, and also, I don't think there is a big Technic representation, just more system type stuff, so I don't make a huge effort in attending. But I do have a good time watching and communicating with folks in my local chapter.

Perhaps not, but looks like I was too literal in my interpretation of everything! And that is on me! Glad you guys had fun in the endeavor - at the end of the day that is what it is all about.

In order to not distract anymore from the original purpose of the thread, I propose we heed @icm's question -

ALso, I think you misinterpreted what I said. I said "meaningless". And I used that term in the context of "lacking competition". GBWR records may be "pointless" to you but I don't know what you mean by this. Is it because they are frivolous? Or the records don't carry a function? Because if that is the case then perhaps, perhaps that is correct. But that is not why we value records. The value in records lies in the fact that they have not been done before, which again, is all about competition. Which, I would argue that GBWR nearly always have a competitive base. Growing the longest fingernails in the world is meaningless or most of us "normal" folks because it serves no purpose. But if there are thousands and thousands of people who try it (which, as a medical professional I can assure you there are) then as a record it is indeed, meaningful. lol.... unless perhaps one of us starts to steer in another direction. Which I think is me

I don't think that 90% of records in the GBWR have a competitive base of 1. I call false equivalence here. But, your word "pointless" i.e. like I said, meaningless. Which, looks like we agree upon. And if that is what the OP is after, then, yup, you are right. Sorry, I don't want to deter from folks having fun. After all this is just a hobby. My point was just to point out that it really is not a record, per se, or at least in the traditional sense or not of anything meaningful. But, if the OP and their group had fun, then that is a whole different type of "meaning" - so, good for them....

I would agree with both of you if it was shared as just a fun event. And yes, the build is quite an achievement! That is what Lego is all about! But this was shared as a R-E-C-O-R-D. Records without a competitive base are meaningless. Records with a competitive base are meaningful. If I get down on the floor of my office and crank out 20 or 30 pushups I've probably just set a world record for most push-ups in my office. Not because I am strong, but because no one has done it before (likely) on the basis they haven't even tried (i.e. no competition). I am not trying to be rude or "mean" - its just that is how records work. I thought that was self-evident.

Which I would promptly abandon. Claiming this could be viewed as an embarrassment. ".... with more wheels or longer in length"?? How specialized!!! So, if I create a model pulling a trailer with the most Lego flower elements I can claim a world record too?? Awesome!!! Not that it would mean anything. Obviously what one is going for in pulling records is WEIGHT or MASS (or friction). Length of wheels or whatever may indirectly measure this, but by no means is it a direct measurement of anything useful. Kinda a silly post if you ask me.