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They look great together! Great functionality on the helicopter and the old type panels at the top really suit the model.

It's not the best Lego can offer, but my point is that for the majority of people it is more than good enough for what they want. I even built a modified LBO version for myself, and even with my high standards I found it amongst the better building experiences I've had on rebrickable. What you get for the part count is very good, I don't think there are many sub 3000 part 1:8 cars that I like as much as this one. Your version would have to be exceptional for me to consider upgrading mine, and many people might not even bother or choose to buy the stolen one for 1/4 of the price instead. In this case, if you want to design the best lego can offer, it seems you would be doing it mainly for your own satisfaction instead of a business decision. I feel like the type of people that chase the very best designs represent quite a small section of people interested in lego technic, and most of those that do mostly build their own MOCs instead of making others... Seems to me there are some conflicting goals: Having as many people build and experience your models, making a living out of said models and building what you want without any limitations and red tape. Hard to do all of that at once... only way I see is to work for LEGO (or a clone company) to tick the first 2, and then build without limitation in your spare time and post them on rebrickable. Similar to what @Grohl (Milan) does.

I respect the attempt to create an income out of this hobby, it's something I would never be brave enough to do. An even bolder move to try and do it when you don't have much of a following to begin with. I feel like most of the people that make somewhat decent money of rebrickable were doing it for years alongside their regular job first, many are probably still doing a regular job as well. Looking at your threads for the Nascar and the Bike, you clearly have the skill. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out as you hoped. 100% agree with everything you said here, and I am glad I'm not the only one who thinks this. But I think its very hard to compete if there is a B-model already out there of the model you are trying to design. EG: the wip renders of that 1:8 AMG black look amazing, I especially like the creative use of all the mudguard panels in the rear. But there is already this very popular B-model, the even better improved version, this other similar model, as well as CaDA's offical set that you have to compete with. Even if your model is the best of the lot, it still might be a poor subject choice if you are trying to make a living out of it. I feel like it is also harder to compete with all the clone companies now to... I can see why a lot of people won't bother collecting parts for a MOC if they can buy a cheaper/bigger complete model elsewhere. All that said, I hope you can find a way to still enjoy this hobby and building. Everything you've shown in this thread is looking great, I hope you can finish them. I personally just let work be work and hobbies be hobbies. I don't have to waste countless hours in studio making instructions for things and can just focus on enjoying building. If I don't feel like building for a month or 2, that's ok as well. Apart from the occasional reddit post, or updating my workbench on rebrickable, I hardly even show off my models now. I have a personal satisfaction and sense of achievement from what I build and that's enough for me at this point. I hope one day I can display some of work at some lego conventions/exhibitions and that will be the icing on the cake.

I must be one of the few that’s actually excited for this set. This one looks so much better than the original (42141) they released. Yes it sucks about the rear tires still not being wider, but it’s still a massive improvement on the tires that we got with 42141. I never bought that set because it looked terrible, and haven’t bought any of the other F1 cars because it didn’t make sense to me to buy the teams I don’t support. So I’m looking forward to finally having an F1 car in the collection (once it goes on sale as always).

Really good presentation of such a mechanically dense model. Would love to see a video of everything in action. The lockable diff with the steering is such a unique and will implemented idea, as well as the air jacks. Love the unique 3 seater layout reminiscent of the McLaren F1. I admit I like the lime version better as well, the mudguards look more balanced + no need for 3rd party parts. I am a bit confused with the mudguard selection on the LBO version, it looks as if they are around the round way. Did you try seeing what it looked like with the higher ones at the rear instead of the front, and the 'normal' ones at the front instead of the rear? (same way they are used in the P1)

Really? We complain about the supercars being too similar and uninteresting every time they get released, but as soon as they might release something completely different we complain about that as well? The P1 had a v8 engine, why is it a negative this time? A mustang could have a few mechanical features not yet seen in the 1:8 lineup… - front mounted engine. - McPherson suspension at the front. - live multilink axle/suspension at the rear. - could have manual gearbox dependent on model it’s based on. - completely different style bodywork to everything previously. Sounds pretty good and interesting to me... + I think one would look good with the current line-up... Although I agree with what @chili just wrote, I think it would be unlikely to be the 1:8 car

A models = 35% (none are completely stock and all have mods in some way) C models = 0% MOCS = 65% (half my own designs, half other peoples with my own mods)

1. Finally finished a MOC I has been working on for around 2.5 years... Also finally rebuilt the Bugatti Chiron in a way that I am happy with. Was a good year for dark blue pieces! There's a few photos of both on my recent rebrickable workbench posts. 2. Nothing really. I know there's a lot of negative talk with the way lego is going with official sets... but I mainly build MOC's, so all I care about is the new parts/recolours that are coming out, not the sets themselves. 3. Hopefully build a new model in a colour I haven't done yet... DBG is probably the most likely.

Bugatti Bolide is AWD in real life. I don’t think they care about including that it this scale… although I would love to see it.

This would easily be my favourite looking 1:8 CaDA set so far. The details are amazing, parts like being able to see the exhausts through the side skirts are so well done. I dare say I would almost even buy it if I didn’t have the normal version of this car in my Lego collection already. It’s a bit of a shame to have such good photos with the real car, and have parts of the model not put together properly (around the front fender) Does nobody check these things?

Another great 1:12 model from you, been loving these size models you have been putting out. They all look awesome and mix the system/technic pieces really well. I think in this case I actually like the black model better than the red one, makes the taillights pop more. Door hinge mechanism is genius! Here's my understanding of it.... Open vs closed. Its very clever because it also limits how far the door can open.

I’m a bit late to the party, but so happy to see that you finally got to finish this model! It looks great, for me the nicest looking 1:8 Ford GT MOC so far. The colour is really cool and well executed. Did you ever think of using regular blue instead of dark azure?

Agreed! I love the dark blue colour. The set is definitely legit. I saw the completed renders almost 2 years ago when I was talking to the designer about CaDA related stuff. It’s great to see it finally get close to being on sale. That’s all I’ll say for now, I’ll wait for more official info to come out. But it’s definitely a great looking model!

I could be wrong but 10197 in red finally as well? Behind the rear wheel arch panel

Well I picked up this set for a decent discount around the Christmas period and I can't say I'm very impressed with it in person... A lot of talk about the front but there's a lot elsewhere that looks half done as well. The interior is shocking with half the bottom sides of the seats missing and gears chomping through the passenger seat as well. The rear spoiler looks terrible with the mix of LBO/LBG/BLACK and the surrounding parts of the clamshell look unfinished too. Some really interesting and random colours used as well... like the and in the rear clamshell. Why?? Especially when the blue one exists in LBO as well... Anyways... Can't do much about the interior without a lot of internal re-design, and I frankly can't be bothered playing around with the front. But here's my quick ideas at improving the rear... The wing and all pieces under it have been converted to black. Then the paneling around the large frame has been changed to fill it in more. On the plus side the spoiler mechanism works quite nicely and I love the doors. The gearbox was quite refreshing and interesting as well. But overall this will most likely go in the parts bin for MOC's.

This looks amazing! IMO you make some of the best alternate models in the game. Your write ups are always a pleasure to read as well, and I appreciate the effort put into them. By chance I happened to see the 110 version of this car (dual cab version) whilst on the road yesterday. Same exact colour spec as well! I was looking at it whilst stuck at a red light and I’m blown away by how well you’ve managed to capture all the details and look of it. That curved slope section that runs through the side is spot on. Chassis and functions looks super interesting and well done as well 👍🏻

Isn’t that just a normal RC toy? As far as I can see that’s not ‘Lego’ (bricks/whatever you want to call it) at all. https://www.doubleeagle-group.com/double-e-toys/juventus-fc-radio-control-bus-e638

Never seen that piece before, great to know! I’m sure it’ll come in handy

Hmm I think I’ll have to wait till I see it out of real bricks to make a final judgement. But so far I would say that some is looking better and some is looking worse. Model really suffers from not having all those LBO panels available in red. Commendable effort to find work arounds but I’m not sure that red was the right choice here. Some of those missing pieces will come in the Ducati, but still won’t help with the rear mudguard panel areas.

I think this looks pretty shocking, headlights especially. Although I’m glad (surprised) they at least chose the black axles to join those trans clear panels together instead of the red ones.

Although I think this set and the Ferrari look a whole lot better than the previous Mercedes and especially the McLaren, I don’t think I’ll be getting this or the Ferrari as I don’t support either team… But super happy to see all the new recolored parts in dark blue. I’ve especially been wanting #71708 for a current MOC in dark blue, so that’s cool to see. The #17 & #18 panels in yellow is well overdue and a nice surprise as well!

No they will be connected by 2 x 18651 pin with 2l axles. Which would replace the current 2 x 43093 axle pins. Making it 3 pieces instead of 1, not 5.

Looks like I lot of similarities in building techniques to the Jesko I’m currently building. I think it looks nice though, all these new panels/pieces since the old orange one came out definitely makes a huge difference. I like the yellow a lot, hopefully get to see a larger yellow 1:10 or 1:8 scale car in the future.

If we wanted it to be free, couldn’t I have just submitted it for free on my own account? Don’t see how rebrickable is against free MOCs in this scenario. I just see it as rebrickable being against giving out work/designs that are not originally your own (Whether free or paid).

Maybe it’s partly because they struggle to match the colour of those parts? It’s safer to use black ones than repeat what happened with the Sian. The lime ones are still not the same shade and it’s been how many years? I know the problem isn’t limited to lime either, I have red ones that don’t match. Still doesn’t explain why they’ll randomally do it for a botanical set though, but just thought I’d throw that out there.