I don't know what is cooler, the wheels or the car ?

[CP5670]

Nice models, and the chrome wheels look great on them. I don't mind modified or custom Lego parts as long as they look professionally done and not like a hackjob. As long as it has the quality and feel of a genuine Lego part, I'm good wth it. There is a Bricklink store called ChromeBricks that sells many chrome wheels and other parts like this, so that might have been where he got them.

It would be nice if TLG at least went back to the metallic silver wheels we had in Technic at one point, around 1998-2002. I always liked those wheels, but TLG has long since reverted to the usual gray wheels.

[Meatman]

Nice models, and the chrome wheels look great on them. I don't mind modified or custom Lego parts as long as they look professionally done and not like a hackjob. As long as it has the quality and feel of a genuine Lego part, I'm good wth it. There is a Bricklink store called ChromeBricks that sells many chrome wheels and other parts like this, so that might have been where he got them.

It would be nice if TLG at least went back to the metallic silver wheels we had in Technic at one point, around 1998-2002. I always liked those wheels, but TLG has long since reverted to the usual gray wheels.

Exactly!

Paul got them plated in the United States somewhere. I don't have the link.

I actually think that chromebricks got their idea to start chroming parts from Paul (Or it may just be a coincidence). I had seen chrome wheels on his cars years ago. But never gold or black like these. I also agree that Lego needs to go to the metallic once again.

Edited June 14, 2010 by Meatman

[DLuders]

I personally like Crowkiller's use of chromed wheels. After all, they are STILL LEGO underneath the chrome. When I restored my old 1955 Buick, I had to repaint the rusty steel wheels. Instead of using inferior Lacquer paint, I used polyurethane paint. Folks at the various car shows could still see that it was a BUICK restored to stock condition.

When one puts fancy BBS wheels on a real BMW 3-series car, it still is a BMW. Owners are trying to achieve some INDIVIDUALITY and FLAIR by jettisoning the stock wheels for something more imaginative. Why settle for limited choices?

Look at the 5 pages of various chrome wheels available from the GERMAN Chromebricks.com Bricklink site http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ChromeBricks . They are reasonably priced. On the bottom of Page 2, silver chrome is plated over the same 44772 wheels used in the "stock" Crowkillers Lamborghini Gallardo kit. Of course, if you want to settle for the same old (boring) selection of Black, Light Bluish Gray, or Light Gray 44772 wheels ( http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=44772 ), that's your prerogative by you're limiting yourself to self-imposed, rigid conformity.

In my opinion, being a "Lego Purist" 100% of the time is silly and totally unnecessary. The man's wheels are STILL LEGO.

[TechnicJuan]

3.78 Euro or $4.62 per chrome wheel is a very good deal. To be honest, it almost seems too good.

[Enilder]

I personally like Crowkiller's use of chromed wheels. After all, they are STILL LEGO underneath the chrome. When I restored my old 1955 Buick, I had to repaint the rusty steel wheels. Instead of using inferior Lacquer paint, I used polyurethane paint. Folks at the various car shows could still see that it was a BUICK restored to stock condition.

When one puts fancy BBS wheels on a real BMW 3-series car, it still is a BMW. Owners are trying to achieve some INDIVIDUALITY and FLAIR by jettisoning the stock wheels for something more imaginative. Why settle for limited choices?

Look at the 5 pages of various chrome wheels available from the GERMAN Chromebricks.com Bricklink site http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ChromeBricks . They are reasonably priced. On the bottom of Page 2, silver chrome is plated over the same 44772 wheels used in the "stock" Crowkillers Lamborghini Gallardo kit. Of course, if you want to settle for the same old (boring) selection of Black, Light Bluish Gray, or Light Gray 44772 wheels ( http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=44772 ), that's your prerogative by you're limiting yourself to self-imposed, rigid conformity.

In my opinion, being a "Lego Purist" 100% of the time is silly and totally unnecessary. The man's wheels are STILL LEGO.

wow!!! i am in!!! that's sick!!! any US BLers who offer chromed LEGOs?

Edited June 15, 2010 by Enilder

[Alex Dwsn]

Of course the car because it is cooler and very attractive compare to wheels. It has nice structure so it looks very beautiful. So i will go with the car there is no doubt about that.

[Meatman]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone attend the Brickworld event over the past weekend? I was wondering if Paul was there or happened to take any of his new models and would like to hear some first hand impressions of the new Lamborghini or if there were any other cool technic creations on hand. I have not seen any new pictures posted on brickshelf yet.

[Blakbird]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone attend the Brickworld event over the past weekend? I was wondering if Paul was there or happened to take any of his new models and would like to hear some first hand impressions of the new Lamborghini or if there were any other cool technic creations on hand. I have not seen any new pictures posted on brickshelf yet.

I was not there, but Paul did in fact attend Brickworld and displayed several models. You can see some photos here.

[TechnicJuan]

Thanks for the link for the pictures Eric. I see his model was nominated for Best Earth Craft. I am assuming that it won?

[Meatman]

Hey Eric, Thanks for the link I looked through about 1000 pictures in 6 different sets at brickshelf and flickr and I didn't see one picture of any of Paul's cars. I also see that he has a copy of Industrial Designer's car

Edited June 22, 2010 by Meatman

[TechnicJuan]

I contacted CV Vacuum Platers yesterday about getting some wheels chromed and they want $15 each! I think I'll be ordering them from chromebricks instead.

[DLuders]

I contacted CV Vacuum Platers yesterday about getting some wheels chromed and they want $15 each! I think I'll be ordering them from chromebricks instead.

There is "The Chromeshop" Bricklink store in The Netherlands that sells chromed Lego wheels too: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Peterbilt . They seem to be reasonably priced, and they ship worldwide:

"Chrome Silver Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim, Original LEGO® Part 56145, Silver Chrome, chromed by 'The Chromeshop'."