Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cardboy said: why they have moved the hub pins to the rim instead of the hub /brake disk is this a feature of the Bugatti as it seems opposite to every wheel hub assembly? I think they designed it like so to hide the pins on the rim and create a better, more realistic, appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doggo Posted May 30, 2018 I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of this brake disk piece, not just on the "ultimate supercar line". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LvdH Posted May 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, doggo said: I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of this brake disk piece, not just on the "ultimate supercar line". I don't think we will because it has a specialised rim to go with it. Sure, they can do it with pins but that doesn't seem like a TLG solution to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 30, 2018 Just now, LvdH said: I don't think we will because it has a specialised rim to go with it. Sure, they can do it with pins but that doesn't seem like a TLG solution to me. No need for a special rim. Use normal rim and 3 black pins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LvdH Posted May 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said: No need for a special rim. Use normal rim and 3 black pins. Did you read my post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 30, 2018 Just now, LvdH said: Did you read my post? Apparently my hands were quicker than my brain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan_M Posted May 30, 2018 59 minutes ago, Cardboy said: Also we still have the same engine mount ends which were designed to use with studs. a new stud less design would have been nice with some additional pin holes. That is again a missed opportunity, that monstrous engine in multiple layers is the most ugly part of this car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNIPE Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) The new yellow part has 8 notches so possibly less backlash? (assuming it is a driving ring extension). Edited May 30, 2018 by SNIPE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted May 30, 2018 49 minutes ago, LvdH said: I don't think we will because it has a specialised rim to go with it. Sure, they can do it with pins but that doesn't seem like a TLG solution to me. What's the problem with that? The hub seems to accept regular rim just fine. You just need 3 pins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaromir Posted May 30, 2018 Ohh car key. I know Chiron has two of them, one to start the engine and second to unlock more horse power as the real engine has got some locks. As on that key there is quite long grey axle, it might unlock some functions in the model, like that rear spoiler or something :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bloomer Posted May 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, SNIPE said: The new yellow part has 8 notches so possibly less backlash? (assuming it is a driving ring extension). What new yellow part? The rotational changeover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danee Posted May 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jaromir said: Ohh car key. I know Chiron has two of them, one to start the engine and second to unlock more horse power as the real engine has got some locks. As on that key there is quite long grey axle, it might unlock some functions in the model, like that rear spoiler or something :) Or they need these parts to reach the piece count of 3599 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iv-tecman Posted May 30, 2018 This looks gorgeous - just blown my Lego monthly budget on a Lego UCS Millennium Falcon at £650 UK so this will have to wait till I have more funds, but I will 100% be getting this set. Loving the colours, not liking the stickers so much sadly. A set of this size and expensie should not have stickers, but then the UCS Millennium Falcon has stickers, so oh well. Loving the brake discs, I think this is an amazing looking Lego Technic model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LvdH Posted May 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lipko said: What's the problem with that? The hub seems to accept regular rim just fine. You just need 3 pins. I am sure it works, but as I said it's not exactly a TLG solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kumbbl Posted May 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ivan_M said: That is again a missed opportunity, that monstrous engine in multiple layers is the most ugly part of this car. I disagree. For the key customer-group (who are not AFOLS) moving and well visible pistons are a key feature... realistic size is not the most Important criterium for a technic component like the car Engine - with the size argument you could rate down each component, especially the gearbox. Imho most important is, that one can see how the basic mechanism works... all mechanisms built with lego have much larger size than in reality.... and: for sure bugatti would have put in a veto against this big engine if this monstrum would be too ugly.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Didumos69 Posted May 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jack Bloomer said: What new yellow part? The rotational changeover? The new driving ring extension just below the yellow liftarm in this image: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1980 Posted May 30, 2018 Sure Steindrucker are already looking at printing the pieces to! I have for UCS MF look great and they do pieces for Porsche to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Bloomer Posted May 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Didumos69 said: The new driving ring extension just below the yellow liftarm in this image: Ok. Thanks. It’s kinda hard to see though. Let’s hope it works just like the old extension that many of us use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaromir Posted May 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, Danee said: Or they need these parts to reach the piece count of 3599 Hahaha, instead of that they could give additional parts to convert Chiron to Bugatti Vision concept :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danee Posted May 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, lee1980 said: Sure Steindrucker are already looking at printing the pieces to! I have for UCS MF look great and they do pieces for Porsche to. That was my thought, too. But with this amount and type of parts, it will surely be quite expensive Just now, Jaromir said: Hahaha, instead of that they could give additional parts to convert Chiron to Bugatti Vision concept :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valenciaeric Posted May 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kumbbl said: I disagree. For the key customer-group (who are not AFOLS) moving and well visible pistons are a key feature... realistic size is not the most Important criterium for a technic component like the car Engine - with the size argument you could rate down each component, especially the gearbox. Imho most important is, that one can see how the basic mechanism works... all mechanisms built with lego have much larger size than in reality.... and: for sure bugatti would have put in a veto against this big engine if this monstrum would be too ugly.... The engine is mostly covered anyway. If it was a problem, they could have done something similar to the Mack solution. I reckon Lego have a roadmap of introducing just enough interesting parts in each model to make the doubters buy. Now we have a working transmission, the next step could be a new engine block or indeed stronger driveshafts/differentials. I imagine a Ferrari will be the next one so the engine might be the key novelty for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ngoc Nguyen Posted May 30, 2018 Any idea where stickers #2 and #9 go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valenciaeric Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) Inner door panels? Edited May 30, 2018 by valenciaeric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Didumos69 Posted May 30, 2018 Just now, valenciaeric said: Inner door panels? I think so too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaromir Posted May 30, 2018 Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said: Any idea where stickers #2 and #9 go? Yup, 2 is the interior door panel, 3 probably the bag that is hidden beneath tje front hood. There is not to many stickers to be honest for model this size, I think the Bugatti logo placed on grill is actually printed :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
