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Thanks definitely some good things to look forward too

Do you know how big they are and how they compare to the new P1 wishbone 6452854? As they have no tow-ball connection will we get a new hub or how will they attach to the wheels?

Lego has posted more pictures on their site and interestingly it also has pneumatic functions

If it is a G wagon be first time a Technic model will be curvier than the real thing

This is a B model for the Peugeot 42156. I have wanted to make an Audi R8 for a while and with all the grey pieces from this set I thought it could be possible. It was a nice challenge to try and create the Audi shape from limited parts of the Peugeot. And I hope I have captured the major features of the R8. I have had to simulate the 4-wheel drive as the two differentials spin at different speeds and to prevent damage to the pieces I have placed a pin connector as a fake differential. You can steer the car via the steering wheel and HOG steering, the latter can also be removed for a cleaner look for the model. Due to part availability, I have chosen a street race concept with carbon fibre bonnet/hood and roof, with large rear spoiler. I know the R8 is a V10 but I hope you forgive me for a V6 The doors can be opened, and the bonnet/hood can be lifted to see the suspension. This is my first time creating a B model and I hope you like the results. The instruction can be found here: Audi R8 Quattro - B model for Peugeot 42156 Features and Functions: · opening doors, bonnet/hood · independent suspension · HOG steering · 4-wheel drive I think the area around the engine could be a better angle but I didn't have enough long beams left I think the front is not too bad.

That knob gear is going to be so useful, many times i have had to use three to get the right position now it can be done in two and no more two z16 gears which are off centre. so happy . I bet we will see this in the paddle shifter of the new super car or the gear box seems perfect for that.

Hi thanks for all your feed back, This was an attempt to get better at making a more curvy model seems more practice is needed. I have added a belly shot and one with out some panels so you can see inside a bit more but it's not the most interesting I do always build for real then make the model in studio. I would love to have more photos i just don't have the space to set up a photo stage and lighting is poor as you will see from the videos (I didn't know how to add YouTube to Eurobricks i though they needed embedding turns out its just a link) This was an old blanket and a very fixed camera angle so you cant see the carpet but any suggestions or tricks i can employ to take better images are welcome. Yes it does have a bit of a lip problem but seeing as the real car that's where the bonnet opens from i couldn't think of a way to hinge it. Again due to the way the bonnet opens the grill area was shallow to add a nice grill a printed part would have been nice or if Lego made a 3x14 panel but this is where I ran out of talent. The bonnet on the original is a giant U shape that also has to taper as the body gets narrower towards the rear wheels I tried more large elements and curves but it was very flimsily. My design philosophy is that its Lego so it should be strong-enough to be played with and i hate it when you pieces of body work come away in your hands just by touching it. This is an issue of Stud.io It's collision detection is not great/ overly strict (depending on what your doing) Where real plastic will have a bit of flex once a part has its been designed in Ldraw its 100% accurate but as far as a 3D render is concerned it might as well be made of steel. So you kind to have to fudge it. There are may little issues like that and i could point to many more floors. Definitely don't look to closely at the rear wheel arches . I could probably sort some of them out with a lot of tweaking but as with all things in life it's a time / cost calculation.

This is my version of the Ferrari Monza SP1 & SP2 in 1:8 scale. There are two models in ‘one’. I designed this model to be played with as well as look good on a shelf like a proper Lego set should be You can get he instructions here Features and Functions: · opening doors, bonnet/hood and boot/trunk · independent suspension · Akerman steering geometry · 8 + N + R sequential gearbox without the need for a drive and reverse selector (inspired by Anto) · paddle shift gear selection · rear-wheel drive · detailing on the interior, virtual windscreen and engine Dimensions: Length: 73 Studs (59cm); Width: 35 Studs (28cm); Height: 17.5 Studs (14cm) Weight: 2.8 Kg

It won't be cancelled. Far more likely with the fact that it is on pre order. The reviews are intentionally late as they rightly suspect they will be fairly negative due to price etc. They hope enough pre-orders are placed before then and profit. Same as Nvidia only allow reviwes on the day there launched and how some films suppress review until tickets are sold. Do you think Lego would stop a set even if had a flaw? They would just issue new pieces to fix it and revise the set later they have before. Like Wall-E and the floppy head problem.

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but the new Lamborghini in on the UK site https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/lamborghini-huracan-tecnica-42161

Hopefully for the same reason the legendary 8868 did. They want to add the function and the set has one motor and compressor.

I made a 488 GTB Instructions available here

42148 with mini wings in red yay just need the angled versions too. 42149 has a 7 stud beam with top and side holes in green hopefully we will get in black somewhere too

I find the whole book special edition to be quite baffling on Lego's part. Book print runs on the whole aren't that expensive and at the price Lego is charging I'm sure they are making a profit. I could understand that a 12" anime figure that you get with some computer games would have a much higher cost so you would likely only do one production run or some kind of metal case that again has added production costs / difficulties. Once you have a book you can easily ask the publisher to run another batch Lego don't make any more money on any second hand sales. Also if reviewers are get unnumbered ones then there has already been at least 2 print runs. Books tend already have a collection hierarchy whit first edition hard back etc. They could easily make a second version with a soft cover. They make more money the hard back is still rare and everyone who wants a copy is happy. If this happens and they just trying to create a buying frenzy i fell its very against Lego's image of inclusivity for all. In general I hate exclusivity and limited editions. If you want to do a collectors edition do a pre order to find out how many are required and then let people decide on the level of spend. Apart from the 41999 Crawler Exclusive in 2013 so 9 years ago they have never done a limited set since so they must know its was counter productive or they would be doing it all the time?

So it seems we have three of https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=80286 Stuck together with a pin hole in the middle but they didn't make a 1x3 version of it probably saving it for next year Also is the panel that make the rear quarter window new or just shadowing as the bend seems more than https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=68196&idColor=5#T=C&C=5 ? I just noticed there also seems to be a black one just behind the rear wheel under the lights seems a shorter version. We also get https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=55615&idColor=86#T=C&C=86 in red