Meatman

Why do people insist on saying "Epic" failure? Do you even know what that means when you say that? You think no one will buy it because it doesn't have a working transmission and TLC will lose money? I don't really like the way it looks and I know that I will buy it as soon as it comes out. Everyone loves cars and this set will probably be one of, if not the top technic selling set all of next year. And more than likely in a few years from now people will be paying out the rear end to find a new unopened one.

Exactly just because something says that it is a gearbox doesn't mean that has to shift gears that drive a car. The 8043 set had a gearbox as well.

I do see that now. I agree with Pauger that spoiler does look horrible.

That supercar was definitely not was I was expecting. IMO it doesn't appear to be anything exciting at all and not very inspired. Yeah, It has motor functions that open the doors and hood and moves the spoiler. Also, why isn't the black flex axle pushed the whole way in on the front spoiler? I don't like when things are built this way. HOG steering and no signs of a suspension. I just really had my hopes up for something much differnt.

That is what I am thinking as well. More of a 4 function transmission. It really doesn't make sense why they would include a 4 speed transmission that has been outdated for 15 years. And honestly, it seems kind of stupid to have a motor opening the doors and the hood. I can see maybe for the spoiler postion. Those are probably the 4 functions. Hood, Left door, Right door, and Spoiler. I was just checking around the net and there is an Indonesian Lego forum where they were discussing the 8070 supercar set back in the middle of July. Supposedly this new supercar looks like a mixture of a Lamborghini and Ferrari and is red in color. Red again?

Someone asked Paul on his blog why he doesn't motorize any of his vehicles and he basically told them the same thing. I think his exact words were PF were a waste of time on supercars. I respectfully disagree though, I think they work well for smaller functions.

If the design is different from the bottom up, then why bother crediting Firas at all? Reminds me of that guy from Brazil who copied crow's Lambo design and change a bunch of stuff and then took the credit saying that he built it completely different.

Milan, I take it you are not a big fan of pure technic models?

I always thought of model team as advanced Lego models larger in scale than your typical minifig scale and loaded with detail.

Using other people's designs to try and turn a profit is not cool.

That is sooooo cool. Lego really needs to get this guy back. He comes up with such great ways to use parts that the average or even skilled builder would never think about doing. I would also love to build his concept car.

I don't believe that the Camaros had stripes running on the roof. At least I can't remember ever seeing one that did.

Very Cool

Also as someone mentioned before that he should build something other than Supercars, I can agree with that, but also disagree in respect that some people only build construction vehicles, some only build Truck/Rigs. Paul apparently like to build cars. There is nothing wrong with that, especially since they seem to evolve with every new model that he builds. When comparing this to the Mustang model that he released a few years ago, you can see the evolution in how structurally sound this new model is. I looked at the rest of the pictures at his brickshelf folder and I am very impressed with the curves and angles that he achieved in the front end. If I can really nit pick one flaw, it would have to be that the stripes are too far apart for that year. They should be closer.

While I am not a huge fan of completely studless models, I must say that in my opinion the detail achieved here is mightly impressive and does appear to be spot on with the real life car. I can also understand when you critique the gaps in the body, but isn't that sort of a trademark with technic building?

true, but in this case the 8043 doesn't have a neutral position. I was just tinkering around with a driving ring and new axle connector and I am not quite sure how this could become damaged over time. they seem to slide effortlessly. what pressure do you mean?

why can't you just use the new styled axle connectors? the rings seem to slide over them smoothly.

Nico if you built this model early in the year, then Paul must be borrowing your transmission idea.

I guess that is why TLC switched to the new steering arms and gear racks that are at odd lengths instead of even ones. Everything is based on odd numbers now, including the new differential boxes.

It definitely shows. He has a nice story about himself and Mr. Kuipers here What amazes me is that he gives so much credit to one person, and there are others out there who steal/use ideas and never give any acknoledgement to anyone. I found pictures of crow's display at brickworld. That would have been awesome to see all of those cars in person.

At first glance I thought that this was a copy of Industrial Designers Modular concept car, but upon closer inspection you can see that they are completely different. I like the way part of the steering stays attached to the chassis and you just line up the gear rack accordingly with the steering gear. I also like the technique used for the studless transmission plate to line up properly with the driving rings, that was pretty slick. This model looks reletively simple, but yet also effective. This could be easily built from the supplied pictures. It would be neat to see crowkillers and Industrial Designer team up and build the ultimate supercar someday. I also agree that crowkillers letting kids play with the model at Brickworld was a step in the right direction for future building, especially since most kids really don't care about technic. My boys enjoy building in most themes, but enjoy technic most of all. Which in my opinion is a good thing.

Are you looking for something like this? you can get lost for hours here Crowkillers is also supposedly working on a 1969 Camaro, but I haven't seen any updates for awhile. When it comes to cars, he is definitely one of the top guys in the world. There are some detailed pictures HERE that may give you a start in the right direction.

As somone mentioned before, studded parts are so hard to keep clean. My 8880 set looks like crap even after I wash it. The dust and dirt gets down in the holes of the studs and that is it.

Only 8 hours left and no bids. I have a feeling this will be relisted with a lower starting bid.

The technic forum probably isn't the best forum to look for an answer to that question.