42039 - 24 Hour Race Car - Discussion Topic

[thestericho]

Am I the only one who prefers the b-model to this set?

[Paul B Technic]

Am I the only one who prefers the b-model to this set?

I do, IF I buy it then it will be to build the B model.

[Zimix]

I should receive one in a few hours from now, and it will be build first in B model.

[thestericho]

I do, IF I buy it then it will be to build the B model.

I am 91% towards building the a model of this set acording to rebrickable(swapping out green parts for black/red)

So I should be able to build the B model, I am already planning a RC version of it

[Jim]

I will commence building the B-model today. Been a long time since I've built a B-model.

However, don't underestimate tye A-model. I think it's a pretty good model.

[Miscman]

I built the A model last night, using white for green and red for white. 86% of the parts needed came from 42029 and 42038. I stole some white panels from 42025 cargo plane and red ones from 9394. The size is very impressive. I just wish they kept the preliminary cockpit and the area right behind the cockpit. Maybe they'll post the preliminary instructions. :P

[5imon]

Interesting! How did you model the mudguards? Afaik, they are not available in any other set (and colour) so far. Since I also own the 42038 and many other sets, I could probably try to rebuild it myself.

[Lucio Switch]

Builded, IMO, it looks good from above, but very ugly from the sides. I'm not very satisfied. In the coming days I will try the B-model that seems to be more cute.

[davebarrett]

Looks like the lights from the leaked version are available in some sets this year: http://brickset.com/parts/6100761

Edited January 14, 2015 by davebarrett

[vliet]

Built the A model yesterday, just to see how it looked. Will take it apart soon to built the B model because I too like that one better.

[Miscman]

Interesting! How did you model the mudguards? Afaik, they are not available in any other set (and colour) so far. Since I also own the 42038 and many other sets, I could probably try to rebuild it myself.

I used 4 white flex axils for the front fenders (from the mindstorms R2D2), 2 on each side. For the rear I used red ones from various sets.

[Meatman]

Looks like the lights from the leaked version are available in some sets this year: http://brickset.com/parts/6100761

Looks like they're in Wonder Woman's invisible jet and one of the new Agents sets. I would like to get a few of those and swap out the trans black ones in my red model of Paul's Phantasm Turbo.

Edited January 14, 2015 by Meatman

[davebarrett]

Looks like they're in Wonder Woman's invisible jet and one of the new Agents sets. I would like to get a few of those and swap out the trans black ones in my red model of Paul's Phantasm Turbo.

Same here. Bricks and Pieces still closed though :(

[vliet]

Just finished building the B-model and I don't like the wheels, I put white wheels with 68.8x36H tires, they are a bit small but look better

[TheItalianBrick]

Same here. Bricks and Pieces still closed though :(

do you know when will we be alble to purchase again?? I can't wait I really needs tons of new parts!!!

Does anybody has a date??

[davebarrett]

do you know when will we be alble to purchase again?? I can't wait I really needs tons of new parts!!!

Does anybody has a date??

Just "end of January"

[Alexe]

Picked this up three days ago with big expectation, especially for the B-model. Based on the pictures I've seen on the 24h Car I was unsure if I should buy it or not, but the B-model made me do so. I started building the A-model and got VERY IMPRESSED. The model is much bigger than I thought, very sturdy and it was an amazing 5-6h build. The next day I took it apart to build the B-model which I was looking forward to. My expectations was higher than the result and I actually got a bit disappointed. On the other hand, I am really satisfied with the A-model so I just finished building it again.

For all of you who's not having the 42039 on the store shelves yet, save your money because you will really want this one!

[Jim]

I share your feelings. I like this set a lot.

Working on a full review as we speak.

[Alasdair Ryan]

Working on a full review as we speak.

Mmm,have I not heard you say that before?

[Jim]

Mmm,have I not heard you say that before?

This one is actually progressing nicely

I am even working on a fully motorized version. Have been rebuilding the chassis in LDD tonight, to figure out the best motor placement. There's ample space, so the possibilities are endless.

[Alasdair Ryan]

This one is actually progressing nicely

Ah but you said the same thing about the other ten reviews you are currently doing as well.

[Jim]

By the way; this turns out to be a very useful part:

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=15100

It's very convenient when linking beams together.

[Alasdair Ryan]

By the way; this turns out to be a very useful part:

http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=15100

It's very convenient when linking beams together.

Oh,yes I need to get some of those.

PS this part too as also good for joining two beams together.

http://www.bricklink...Item.asp?P=2780

Edited January 19, 2015 by Alasdair Ryan

[PROlego]

Oh,yes I need to get some of those.

PS this part too as also good for joining two beams together.

http://www.bricklink...Item.asp?P=2780

I need to get some. They seem to be very rare. I hope there are some cheap ones in black.

[RSL80]

I also create the B-model.

Edited January 20, 2015 by RSL80