Sokolov Edward

Cada no longer publishes instructions for new supercars and has removed instructions from previously released ones from the site. On YouTube, you can find video streams with the assembly of models, including this one. For example, here https://www.youtube.com/@MerlinsSteine/streams. Watch them - maybe you will see what you are interested in. Or buy the instructions from the author.

You have very strange rules - you can advertise paid MOС for free here, but you can't discuss their prices. The discussion of this model was previously conducted in comparison with other models - 42128 was mentioned as an example of MOС sales volume and nothing more. I see a bias on the part of the administration of a number of forums towards discussing financial and legal issues around Lego and MOС - apparently they understand that the conclusions from these discussions will be unpleasant not only for copy-pasters, but also for Lego itself, the authors of MOС and "democracy".

Is it possible to replace PU L-motors with PF servo motors? The question is not about the dimensions - this seems to be possible to solve, but about the required rotation angles. Will 2 options (+90 and -90 degrees) be enough to change the gearbox and steering wheel? I watched the video - you need to rotate 360 degrees without returning. On PF, such a maneuver cannot be done with a servo motor.

A couple of years ago in China, they often wrote about copies of Lego Technics sets - 3D puzzle for relaxation. And this is really true - the assembly process allows you to distract yourself from current problems, gives the brain new unusual tasks and improves fine motor skills of the hands.

Many thanks to the author jb70 for his free supercar mods - for models of this size this is a rarity. Your pimp up Ferrari is on my shelf. From general comments I can say that HOG on such models looks out of place and it is better to make them removable. As for the McLaren, for some reason it reminds me a lot of Porsche 42056, only more modern and complex. The McLaren design is somehow too banal against the background of the big three Lego - each car there looks like a bright individuality. Even the design of the simpler Ford and Peugeot is more expressive. I understand that a deep redesign of the model goes beyond your modification, and even purple metallic will not save this one. If someone can give this model a bright individuality so that it can be placed next to the previous 3 supercars, then this will be an excellent modification. In the meantime, for me this is an excellent set of new parts, especially if China releases a copy in red or blue.

I found this model interesting in terms of assembly, but I’m not going to buy it and put it on a shelf. IMHO the model is not suitable as a resource resource due to the small number of new suspension parts and gears, as well as a large number of small parts (60483, 6536, 89678, 18654, 61332), which are already available in large quantities. The model was assembled in black. New parts released over the last year are either not yet available or are sold at a huge premium. Therefore, they were replaced with functional analogues from old parts. The following replacements were made: - green gear 81346 to blue 35185 - red 2471 to gray 24505 with a drilled central hole (the clutch is not used here) - green 3590 by 69778 + 32187 (we drill out the blue one and glue it to the trimmed gray one - the total length should be 2L) - lever 4423 for assembly 31794 + 6x32449 + 6x41677 + 2x44294 + 1x32062 (see photo in the album) - the new motor has been replaced with an assembly of 3 old 2850s with pistons and a crankshaft, you can also put a 41530 propeller in front of it, modifications to the engine cover are in the photo - white 65249 to black 18651 with "Friction Ridges" removed - fork 4159 for assembly 10197 + 27940 + 7x41677 + 2x32062, such a replacement is suitable only for this model, the axle for 10197 needs to be made narrower so that it fits into the coupling (see photo) - new connector #7 4450 replaced with old #3 32016 with part lifting by 2L (see photo) - connectors 2393 in the rear bumper were replaced with 2x65487 - 5 wheels replaced with 15038 + 92912. A number of system bricks were also replaced with technical parts, etc. There is a photo in the album next to a Jeep Wrangler from Mould King (13124). Album with photos here https://www.imagebam.com/view/GAC51U

Don't you think it's strange that you are unhappy with the packaging of plastic parts in plastic bags!? There is less plastic in a plastic bag than in a black pin.

You should be aware that Lego models do not completely imitate the behavior of real mechanisms. There are many problems here - large backlashes in gears and steering mechanisms, disproportionate weight of models, friction, etc. Even the same model will move completely differently when manually controlled and after motorization. IMHO Lego models begin to drift due to friction in the differential at high engine speeds - I assembled a model with a gearbox and clutch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyuv2fCxAGM - at a reduced speed it drove like it was on rails, and at elevated speed she drifted recklessly. A large collection of various mechanisms is here https://rebrickable.com/users/2in1/mocs/

If you want to study and show the operation of the differential and its locking, then it is better not to roll the car, but to turn the wheels upside down and test the rotation of the wheels in different modes - this will be more clear. The option with motors for demonstration will not be entirely adequate. I have built drift models of different sizes and I can say that a differential lock is not necessary for models of this size. The quality of drifting depends on the shape of the tires (the Ford F-150 is the best option) and on the weight of the model and on the power of the engines (the buggy motor is unrivaled). If you want an interesting model for drifting, I can recommend assembling a Сada Arctic Сat yourself on tires from a Ford F-150.

I don’t want to upset you, but the direct purpose of this model is to stand beautifully on a shelf, and not to roll it on the floor. You are the only one who cares about the effect of the differential lock on the ride. The design of the differential lock in the rear axle worried me only in terms of replacing part 4159 with an adequate design while maintaining functionality.

What else can be shown from mechanical functions except for the gearbox and differential lock? Now this is the ceiling of Lego's capabilities and a standard set of functions for such models. In MOC and Chinese Lego it is now fashionable to adjust the suspension height, but these are already supercars with more than 4000 parts. If you want a lot of different mechanics, assemble Fantasma from Cada - it has a bunch of different mechanisms and more than 100 gears.

https://www.lego.com/fr-fr/service/buildinginstructions/42177

Either think about how to find an extra 500 euros for Lego, or finish off Chinese parts with a file for 0.01 euros - IMHO the latter does not torment the soul so much. Go to the Lego website as if from France and get the first part with an introduction in French.

Unfortunately, in Russia there are problems with YouTube, but I have problems with English. This trick doesn’t work on Chinese parts - everything is already tough there - I did without the green bar.

I decided to assemble the subject from what I had from other sets. IMHO the model is not so impressive that it would be placed on a shelf next to supercars, but I already have a dark green Jeep Defender from MK and it is more beautiful. Replacements for new gears and suspension parts were made quickly. Six 1-liter cylinders were replaced with 3 2-liter cylinders with a classic crankshaft - it stood up as if it was there. I just had to modify the lid. The chassis has already been assembled without loss of functionality. The end result will be a “black gelik”. In the instructions, a gross error was found in steps 28 and 29 - inserting a red pin with a green bar will not work even for a strongman. Green bar 87994 must be installed separately at the very end of the step. I hope those who have collected other models know this, but a beginner here can get stuck for a long time.

Another interesting model from Cada. Unfortunately, Cada stopped publishing instructions for top models and removed previously published ones. For now, I will assemble according to the instructions of Lego, MOC, Mould King and other Chinese manufacturers whose instructions are available. In this model, we are pleased with the absence of continuous masonry from brick systems - which Cada loves so much in the latest models (La Ferrari, etc.). I like their Fantasma better for the large number of mechanisms (more than 100 gears) - even if they don’t always work as intended.

These parts are used in load-bearing posts, not decorative ones. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the rigidity of the structure. I hope that connectors like #2 or #3 with a “slight” interference will fit.

I chose Lego Technics so that there would be no need to glue, saw, paint, etc. Another bucket of sweat for a sip of inspiration.

“The Lord, in His all-merciful mercy, made everything necessary simple, and everything complicated unnecessary.” I'm not complaining - I'm already horrified by the scale of the inflated number of Lego Technique parts. It looks like a commercial product forcing people to buy new kits for new parts rather than build them from old ones. For example, having more than 20,000 parts of 1,000 different types, I cannot assemble a new McLaren P1 at all, and for a Mercedes G500 I need to come up with a replacement for at least 2 parts - a green gear and a new suspension part (6452854). The green gear for the gearbox (6434577) can be assembled from 2 old parts (32187+69778) using glue, a knife and a drill. The suspension fork will also have to be replaced with a structure made from old parts. This, of course, adds drive to the assembly process, but not everything can always be replaced without losing appearance and/or functionality.

Now there is one law in the world - whoever is stronger is right - the weak call it democracy. Cut frames and other parts only worsen the rigidity of the structure. I am for a “pure” Lego Technic - other companies make beautiful models from unique parts (Maisto, etc). In the picture, the Cada JJ6035 part can easily be replaced with the classic 32034 + 2 axles 32062. I assembled Cada Fantasma myself (without buying a kit) - there are 2 JJ6037 parts in it just like that without any obvious need - steps B243 and B244. Standard parts are cut because of Lego, and other parts are invented on their own to create the appearance of uniqueness.

What I'm saying is that now it's not just Cada that "cuts" parts. The process spreads further and I really don’t like it. The new parts that Lego creates every year are enough for me (sarcasm).

Sad picture. Apparently, under pressure from Lego, Mould King also began to “cut” the parts into pieces. In new models and new versions of old ones, cut frames and other details are found. MK even cut 60484 and 18651. This fuss reminded me of Apple’s attempts to prohibit moving your finger on the touch screen on Android.

CADA has added several more models to the catalog of instructions. For Technics models, instructions for the C65011 dump truck have appeared. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to see instructions for the Mercedes C61503. The previously deleted instructions for La Ferrari C61505 are unlikely to return to the catalog. The Chinese competitor of CADA, the Mould King company, is still distributing all its instructions for top models too. It would be interesting to assemble a Mercedes yourself, maybe someone can share the instructions?

IMHO Cada created such panels for the same reason as the cut frames - licensing restrictions. In designs they almost always come with bases. Technics already has too many details to call it a universal game constructor. Although this is a construction set, and not a kit for assembling a model as similar as possible to the original.

Cada has updated the catalog of instructions. A new motorcycle, C59021, has become available from the Technics kits. The list of parts makes an increasingly sad impression - dismembered panels certainly do not improve the assembly process, IMHO. I hope they will post a Mercedes, although there are big doubts against the backdrop of the removed La Ferrari.