R0Sch Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Since the images are already out, here are the key facts of the new Icons F1 set. Set nr: 11375 Age: 18+ Nr of pieces: 735 incl. 1 minifigure Release: 2026 MSRP: 89,99 €/$ New printed "Bridgestone Potenza" same width tires (here we go again) with profile and new 6 spoke rims in flat silver (also not accurate to the source model). Technic 1/2 bush recolor in red. Quote
TheDeeGee Posted January 27 Posted January 27 (edited) In LEGO terms the rear tires would need to be but a plate thickness wider for the rear, so i understand the choice for the same size front and back. Anyway, this model will have many issues like the previous cars. So i will wait for the Bentobrick treatment Like it looks fine up to the cockpit, but then it falls apart. The airbox should extend all the way to the rear wing, the red anyway as it currently ends with the white Marlboro logo, and the T-Cam needs to be fixed for sure. Also the rear wing seems to be far too high, or either the airbox is too low. And overall the car seems a bit too stubby looking, it could use a 2 brick length increase. Edited January 27 by TheDeeGee Quote
TheDeeGee Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) First modding pass :) Edited February 27 by TheDeeGee Quote
Sven J Posted February 23 Posted February 23 That looks much better already! Did you also split the airbox so that the roll bar stays in place when the engine cover is removed - as it does on the real thing? I simply don't understand why LEGO repeats this flaw with every F1 car they present... Quote
TheDeeGee Posted February 23 Posted February 23 54 minutes ago, Sven J said: That looks much better already! Did you also split the airbox so that the roll bar stays in place when the engine cover is removed - as it does on the real thing? I simply don't understand why LEGO repeats this flaw with every F1 car they present... No, it's the same as the official model as i mainly care about the exterior looks. I'm sure Prototyp (on Rebrickable) will make make it the same as he did for his MP4/4 and WF14B mods. Quote
TheDeeGee Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Final modding pass, with comparison of the original model. Quote
TheLegoMuseum Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Is this something that we’ll be able to buy down the line? Also wondering how how these changes affect things like the sticker placements I’d settle for just having the front half of the car fixed honestly. Those front rectangle plates with the Vodafone logos on look so out of place on the official LEGO car. Quote
TheDeeGee Posted March 3 Posted March 3 On 3/1/2026 at 10:41 PM, TheLegoMuseum said: Is this something that we’ll be able to buy down the line? Also wondering how how these changes affect things like the sticker placements I’d settle for just having the front half of the car fixed honestly. Those front rectangle plates with the Vodafone logos on look so out of place on the official LEGO car. I dunno, i have no interest in doing instructions. So if i do release it you'd have to pick apart the model in Bricklink Studio to see how it's built. As for sticker placement, only the one on the side of the nose would need to be trimmed as it's on a 2x4 in the official model. Or it can be left off. Prototyp and Bentobrick on Rebrickable will also be modding it, and both do instructions. I did share my model with Bentobrick for idea sharing. Quote
TheDeeGee Posted March 4 Posted March 4 @TheLegoMuseum I have some good news, i've been working on instructions. Which turns out to be easier than expected (for a small model anyway) and is actually quite zen to do. Since this will be the first time it's slow going and i also have to sort out a parts list, but i'll figure it out. Quote
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted March 5 Posted March 5 This is a fantastic set. A yoke is better than the round steering wheel, and the rear wing and diffuser area definitely need some work, but the wheels and overall proportions are outstanding. A few more prints would have been nice (the repeated Shell-stickered 1x4 tiles surely could've been printed) and I don't much care for the display stand and podium. But that's really all I can complain about on this beautiful set. A huge improvement over the Senna McLaren, and a step up from the Mansell Williams too. Quote
Guest Posted March 8 Posted March 8 A simple mod to reduce the excessive track width of the original. Now it is more proportionate instead of looking like the 2.1 m wide cars from the 80s and 90s. I also had to modify the rear wing to accommodate the narrower rear track, now it sits lower and the upper element doesn't look as stupid from the back. To make it even more proportionate, the wheelbase should be increased by 2-3 studs, but I think it looks fine as is. https://imgur.com/a/H5gLcOn Quote
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted March 11 Posted March 11 (edited) On 3/9/2026 at 2:02 AM, Guest said: A simple mod to reduce the excessive track width of the original. Now it is more proportionate instead of looking like the 2.1 m wide cars from the 80s and 90s. I also had to modify the rear wing to accommodate the narrower rear track, now it sits lower and the upper element doesn't look as stupid from the back. To make it even more proportionate, the wheelbase should be increased by 2-3 studs, but I think it looks fine as is. https://imgur.com/a/H5gLcOn Nice work. The rear axle was definitely too wide. I've now also taken a stud's width out of the rear axle and lowered the rear wing. Edit: I just built the Mansell FW14B which also needed modding on the rear wing and diffuser area. Edited March 12 by BrickMonkeyMOCs Quote
TheDeeGee Posted March 12 Posted March 12 Some better comparisons of my modded version, next to a heavily modded Williams FW14B and the Original LEGO model. Quote
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Nice work DeeGee. You've clearly put a lot of work into these and made significant improvements. What F1 car & driver would you like to see next? Quote
TheDeeGee Posted March 13 Posted March 13 (edited) On 3/13/2026 at 4:49 AM, BrickMonkeyMOCs said: Nice work DeeGee. You've clearly put a lot of work into these and made significant improvements. What F1 car & driver would you like to see next? Would love to see Mika Häkkinen's Championship winning car from 1998/1999, and looking at the car more closely i think it should be possible in LEGO Icons Scale. They already have the rims for it aswell with the F2004. Though seeing there is a Alonso Helmet coming, i think their next car will be the 2005 Renault. Edited March 19 by TheDeeGee Quote
TheDeeGee Posted March 19 Posted March 19 (edited) My enhanced version is now available for free :) https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-256015/TheDeeGee/f2004-enhanced/#details Edited March 22 by TheDeeGee Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.