Pictorial review: 8216 Turbo 1

[Lost_In_Noise]

8216 Turbo 1 was released in 1997, contains 97 pieces, and cost 10 $ according to brickset. I think I paid 4$ on BrickLink.

The instructions spans over 30 pages, and includes A- and B-model plus the optional motorization with the 8720 motor set.

A printed piece shows this is the number 1 car to get.

The pieces shows why this is a true Technic set. There is even a gear included.

Okay, lets go. First we make the rear axle, without suspension. True race cars doesn't need any.

Two white beams almost complete the base frame.

Those white 1 x 2 tiles is where the steering rack will go.

Some reinforcing underneath

Flex tubes makes the lines of this car.

Steering rack added. Note the black sloped brick representing the seat.

The gear for steering, and some mysterious brick in the back.

Steering wheel added. the 3 axle that holds it protrudes from the steering rack. I wonder if a 2 axle would be better.

A white "Axle connector #5" holds the flex axles at a fixed angle. Together the make out the cockpit of the car.

Front bumper finished, with car number on the front wing.

The rear wing is next, made of thin liftarms.

Finished. Too bad I don't have any minifigs to put in.

In comparison with the other race car I own, 8458, it looks a bit out of scale.

Big pics availible here

Thanks for looking, check out my other reviews, or request one if you like.

Edited August 24, 2012 by Lost_In_Noise

[Carrera124]

Recently, I bought this small f1 racer set, too. I really like this classic studded style.

White technic bricks, you can't have enough of them

[Lost_In_Noise]

Recently, I bought this small f1 racer set, too. I really like this classic studded style.

White technic bricks, you can't have enough of them

Better buy yourself a Space Shuttle then

[SheepEater]

I got this set for very cheap back in 2002. I liked the color scheme.

Finished. Too bad I don't have any minifigs to put in.

You don't own ANY minifigs? That is sad.

Edited August 17, 2012 by SheepEater

[Carrera124]

Better buy yourself a Space Shuttle then

I did

[Lost_In_Noise]

I got this set for very cheap back in 2002. I liked the color scheme.

You don't own ANY minifigs? That is sad.

Don't get me wrong. I've got all the Technic minifigs, but I gave away the other ones to my employer at the kindergarden

[Plastic Nurak]

I voted fair enough because of old building techniques used in this set, the ones used when I was growing up :) .

[Lost_In_Noise]

I voted fair enough because of old building techniques used in this set, the ones used when I was growing up :) .

Nevermind, I've changed the poll title to a more suitable one.

Edited August 25, 2012 by Lost_In_Noise