Do tell.

A wing generates lift toward the longer (or convex) side.

Looking at http://www.brickshel...4.jpg_thumb.jpg, it appears to me as if the curve is mounted as for an aircraft (ie lifting off the ground) rather than a car, where you want it pushing the car into the ground.

Compare this front wing to that of NKs 8674 or a real one for example:

https://grabcad.com/...mclaren-mp4-9-2

For a symmetric profile it's fundamentally about the angle of incidence with the incoming wind - ie the rear wing is working properly. When you introduce camber though, and that's how it looks to me with the panel fairings (however misleading that may be) it will naturally lift the front of the car the faster you go in that configuration, which is generally something you don't want in a car, as mercedes will attest

edit: trouble with images

Don't get me wrong Sariel - I love the car and i'm not poking you with the observation!

Edited May 15, 20159 yr by bonox

Looking at http://www.brickshel...4.jpg_thumb.jpg, it appears to me as if the curve is mounted as for an aircraft (ie lifting off the ground) rather than a car, where you want it pushing the car into the ground.

Compare this front wing to that of NKs 8674 or a real one for example:

https://grabcad.com/...mclaren-mp4-9-2

For a symmetric profile it's fundamentally about the angle of incidence with the incoming wind - ie the rear wing is working properly. When you introduce camber though, and that's how it looks to me with the panel fairings (however misleading that may be) it will naturally lift the front of the car the faster you go in that configuration, which is generally something you don't want in a car, as mercedes will attest

Right, right. I didn't notice the front wing mistake--the performance of the car overall was just entrancing. Looks like the panels used up front should be mounted upside-down.

Looks like the panels used up front should be mounted upside-down.

If only that was so easy. I'd say they don't look right when viewed from the downside: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Sariel/F1Car/dsc06788.jpg

Awesome work Pawel!

My only gripe would be that the rear wing should stall when you're using the faster gear, IE, it should have leveled off instead of coming down at an angle.

TL;DR the rear wing is opposite of what it should be doing

I thought so. Sorry, it was difficult to make it move the other way around (I would have to rotate the gearbox, essentially) :)

No worries. It's just a small detail. Other than that the car is honestly awesome. I wish there are more teal coloured Lego parts as I am interested in doing the record breaking Mercedes AMG Petronas

Well done again Sariel, You are my hero I just love your designs, your videos and reviews, they are all awesome! Huge respect to You, first F1 car ever and immediately perfection Keep up the amazing work, I expect no less

I don't think it's perfect, but thank you. There's always room for improvement, that's what makes this hobby fun :)

I don't think it's perfect, but thank you. There's always room for improvement, that's what makes this hobby fun :)

So true, so true I maybe got little bit carried away with my comments, but it's saturday night and maybe some drinks had something to do with this But it makes not my opinion any different, you are very cool and talented, that I'll stand for

Edited May 16, 20159 yr by MacKaiwer

Thank you kindly, sir. Cheers ;)

Ow wow, that is a lovely build :). That front suspension and steering setup looks so sweet!