New F1 available at Argos

[Kronos]

February..? That sucks.. I already have plans for them... That center hub is just the same thing on the Unimog/Crawler isn't it..?

Yeah, same part.

[SNIPE]

Ordered :-))))))

[pint14]

Does Argos send worldwide?

[stan_the_man]

I make that 1135 parts from the parts list, not too bad I suppose for the price tag

[T900OON]

Morning all, I managed to complete the model last night, about 5 hours build time! Really pleased with the size of it, much bigger than I expected.

Size compared to 8263 - Snow Groomer

Size compared to 9394 - Jet Plane

Size compared to 10220 - VW Campervan & 9390 - Mini Tow Truck

Along with my other F1 models

If you would like photos of specific parts I'll do my best to upload them. Andy

[shadowhearth]

nice one m8! any chance to show us pics of alternative model? at least box picture?

It does look massive. quite a good selection of parts too. any chance of rear pictures? maybe engine bay opened? and what sort of power functions they are on about?

i have to say this model really really grows on me!

[efferman]

could you please remove a wheel from the front axle and make a picture of the front suspension? thank you very much

[rm8]

Cool! The "most paneled" set I know:) musthave

[T900OON]

Please find below the photos of under the engine cover, power features, alternate model & front right suspension.

[W0lF]

Very cool model, lots of good parts. But motorization spoils the whole look even worse than the 8070 rear view.

[rener]

Very nice pics! I was wondering if there is a (working!) steering wheel present in the cockpit, or just HOG-steering?

Edited December 27, 2012 by rener

[efferman]

thanks in advance for the pictures!

the pushrod on the front suspension, does it is sitting at the lower end on a simple towball, a 3L pin with friction or a towball with with two pins?

[Hopey]

So are there 5L half beams (+OOO+) on the back of the front steering?

[T900OON]

Hi Rener, I can confirm that there is a working steering wheel in the cockpit, although it is a rather tight squeeze to operate it. I guess thats why they linked it to the HOG-steering.

[T900OON]

Efferman - Below are the instructions for the pushrod assembly on the front;

Hopey - Yeah, there are 6x 5L halfbeams (+OOO+) on the front suspension;

[tibivi]

This set looks awesome to get

Tibivi

[me00rjb]

Just managed to pick up a copy of this set - here's the new parts:

5L half beams will be really useful.

But why-oh-why did they go and change the colour of the crankshaft pieces to tan? I'm still struggling with blue 3L pins and dark tan 3L axles with stud. Tan just doesn't seem like a proper Technic colour to me!

Richard.

[efferman]

Again thanks in advance

[Erik Leppen]

The new wheel holder pieces look nice! Glad they opted for holes - one could insert towball pins so the rotation point lines up with the connection with the inner dark-gray part. I assume the dark-gray part can accept the CV joint parts, right?

Anyhow, the set looks very interesting. I want one.

[shadowhearth]

T900OON, thx for pics bud. i will deffo go for this, but i will wait for other retailers to have it in stock. no way i will pay argos 120eu for it!

[skyliner]

Thanks, thought this set may be on sale early, didnt expect it so soon, just bought 2 sets :)

[Lakop]

Yep. It's available in Leeds at £79.99. I have plans for my own F1 model.

H

[captainmib]

This set looks good, i like the suspension technique. Not going to buy this for € 120.

Is Argos again too early with selling this set, or do they have an exclusive?

Anyone know when this set will be available in the rest of Europe?

[TimH]

Thanks for the pictures T900OON. This set is going on my wanted list.

[me00rjb]

Here's a picture of both new hub parts - I forgot the non-steering one was new as well! Both accept the dark bluish grey hub part that also fits the portal axle part.

Richard.