[REVIEW] 42056 - Porsche 911 GT3 RS

[Vectormatic]

16 hours ago, J_C said:

time to put engine to the middle (in front of the rear axle). 

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/holy-crap-porsche-finally-made-a-mid-engine-911-race-ca-1789051250

http://jalopnik.com/heres-more-evidence-porsche-is-testing-a-super-secret-m-1788246058

Yup, read the news today, immediately wondered if doing the engine/gearbox swap would be feasible on the GT3RS

Has anyone modded their GT3RS to look like an RSR?

[eliminator]

Just finished building this great set. Strangely, I'm missing an orange 64683 (panel fairing #3), yet have an extra orange 87080 (fairing #1).

I checked and checked again and this is the case.

Very disappointed with this, especially considering the price and "prestige" of this set....

I realize that Lego will swiftly send me another, but this is quite the let down given that I have been waiting months to have sufficient time to build this set.

Update: I attempted to order the part but it's out of stock. Looks like other people may be experiencing the same issue!

Update 2: Lego customer service got back to me within a few minutes. The part is on its way and they have deposited 200 VIP points into my account for my troubles.

Edited December 24, 2016 by eliminator

[Mantarri]

Your review is wonderful to look at Jim, I'm glad already spent my "LEGO" money, otherwise I might've bought this.

I, the English Nazi shall strike again.

This:

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Two of half pins are limiting the turning radius of the Porsche.

Should be this:

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Two half pins are limiting the turning radius of the Porsche.

The "of" in " Two of half pins" is not needed.

A late Merry Christmas, and an early happy new years!

[AndyG]

Loved Building it but after 8 Technics, disapointed that i cant see the gearbox and engine. And disapointed that I cant Motorized It. But Brill Model.

[agrof]

Sorry for bumping, but this might be interesting for some of the proud owners of 42056, and I don't remember seeing this on Eurobricks yet.

What a nice geekness, now nobody can blame LEGO for not making the perfect copy of the real thing  - check the GALERY for 7 downloadable high-res pictures on this link:

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-911-gt3-rs-lego-technic-model-12577.html

 

 

[mo351]

On 2.6.2016 at 7:09 AM, Blakbird said:

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Hello,

can you update your post with new images please? I want to use your instructions but without pictures its not so easy..

Thanks!

[Didumos69]

If you want a working or fun Porsche, go here or here.

[JunkstyleGio]

The original isn't that bad. And we all have to remember it is LEGO there is always room for improvements!

 

Edited April 10, 2018 by JunkstyleGio

[sokewl]

reading this review makes me excited to read one hopefully soon for the new lego technic bugatti :)

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Amazon.de is having this thing for 200 EUR. That's a 33% cut! I didn't expect to see such a steep discount on amazon.de, but here it is. It makes me wonder how much retailers actually have to pay for this set.

[TeamThrifty]

i only paid 180 last year...

[bbaixo]

I bought mine, in jully for 206€, in amazon.de.

[Eaglefan344]

Any guesses on how long this will be around? It was out of stock for a bit and now it's back. Debating on if I should buy now or wait for double Vip. 

[Akbalder]

It is supposed to be retired at the end of the year.