Meatman

Exactly! Paul got them plated in the United States somewhere. I don't have the link. I actually think that chromebricks got their idea to start chroming parts from Paul (Or it may just be a coincidence). I had seen chrome wheels on his cars years ago. But never gold or black like these. I also agree that Lego needs to go to the metallic once again.

I always thought of myself as a Lego Purist as well until I seen these gunmetal/chrome wheels. Or black if that is what they are. Here is the thing, If you don't like the chrome look, you can always use the black or stone gray Traditional ones if you want to be absolutely 100% Pure, but after seeing these, I would have a hard time going Pure That is the beauty of this, they are 100% Lego wheels and not something found off of an RC Car. I contacted the place that crow got these done at, and they only do large orders.

I have the chassis for the murcielago about 95% complete. It is very solid. I also like the suspension. A transmission simply would not fit into this model, if you did cram a 5+R one in there, it just wouldn't look right. Plus I think the Murcielago has an automatic 6 speed transmission if you really wanted to keep the car pure. I have no clue where to start with the body(Nor do I have that many yellow parts)

While I consider myself a Lego "Purist" I actually have no problem with the whole chroming process if it is done right and professionally. Not only are those chrome/gunmetal colored wheels awesome looking, but I fully approve of using them on models since we are basically stuck with 2 options, Black or the MdStone. The gold on the other car is a little too gaudy though, but still nice. It looks like he did a very solid job on this new car. The scissor doors look really good. I haven't seen too many models that had "Full" scissor doors that looked noteworthy, but these seem to be an exception. From looking at the photos on brickshelf at first glance the chassis looks quite similar to his Gallardo model, but upon further inspection they are much different. I see added suspension, a working steering wheel as well as a HOG one. The do both share the same design with the center differential, but that does seem to be a good design. No transmission this time either, but I am not sure if you could really fit a transmission into these somewhat small scale technic cars. I know people do and have done it in the past with modifying the 599 GTB and Enzo models. Never the less, this is a very very impressive model that I would love to have on my shelf or desk.

I think everyone would really love to see a new Ultimate Technic Supercar. Maybe in the 2000 piece range with new 1:8 scale low profile wheels and tires and new shorter shock absorbers(I think the current ones are just a little too long) along with some new features(Possibly a braking system or new styled transmission) and for Heaven's sake how about a color other than RED. Someone had made a comment last year about having several different types of suspensions, transmission, wheels, engines, and body styles that would be sold separately that you could mix and match to make your own unique car. I liked that Idea.

Very Classy. And Blakbird, I can understand your frustration with people linking pictures directly from your website.

This looks promising. Are there instructions coming for this one as well?

I completely agree. If this model had some new styled wheels or wheel covers, this could have easily been a new set from Lego. The features are rather basic with just having steering and all wheel drive but it is a solid very nice looking car when it is complete. I would love to see this released in orange or green.

That is really cool! Is that the same model that I remember seeing on a Lego magazine a few years back?

This is great news. looks like there is a new Lamborghini in the works with suspension By the way Warpug, this is sort of an expensive model to get together because so many parts are new. Like another poster said the 8258 crane truck is a nice set to draw parts from, but many other parts are also required.

Yes, I have browsed brickshelf quite extensively. Sorry that I didn't put your creations up there at the top of my personal list. I think this is a very unique well done model.

Here it is in action.

You mean you and Paul were not splitting the profits equally? Did you guys have a falling out or something? By his feedback It looks to me that he has sold quite a few on ebay.

I have always noticed that this site is geared more towards people that are more into minifig building. We really need a good Technic site. No one seems to ever post at nicjasno and technicBricks doesn't have a forum. Technic building also seems to be enjoyed more by adults rather than the actual age range that it is aimed towards. I have yet to go to any Toys R Us or related store and actually see a child buying a technic set. Kids are more into the minfig playsets. The only people I have seen purchase Technic were older teens and adults. I actually enjoy the look of technic models where you can see the inner working mechanisms. That is the whole point of the technic models that we see being released from TLC.

I don't see a problem with selling instructions for a model if they are yours and designed by you. Now if you are trying to sell someone else's or copies of Actual Lego ones, well that is just plain wrong. It is about as wrong to sell instructions as it is for CrowK to sell his cars. As far as it being "Politically" correct to not do that, well that is your choice. Anio you seem very bitter about this subject, but I am not exactly sure why. Just because you gave away something for free that means that everyone should do that? I would gladly pay for instructions that someone spent their hard time designing. That is if the model IMO was worth building. And I think this is one example where the model is in fact worth it. In fact I think The Lego Company should pick up on this design. CrowK gave me some hard to find parts for free. I almost feel obligated to buy these instructions now. If you think that Blakbird is in the wrong, that is just your opinion. Some of these guys are doing quite a bit for the Lego community and I have no problem with them getting a taste of the profits.

There are already many sets out there that are completely build from technic parts that do not carry the technic name, bvut instead fall under the racer theme. I think there was a discussion in another thread about this, It may have been that Lamborghini Gallardo thread. I agree, the new technic sets seem to be older sets redone in studless form. What I don't get is that Lego has all of these technic designers who are being outdone by AFOL. You think they would collaberate with some of these people and give the people what they want.

Wow, his car is up to $400 with a few hours left to go. If that was a kit with instructions I bet he could get more.

Paul, sent some parts to me also. Cool Cat. I see that there are some renders of his model up at brickshelf by Blackbird. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=406741

I see Paul has his car on Ebay now. I don't know how he can sell off his cars like that. I guess whatever floats your boat.

He is giving me 2 of them. He said that he had about 40. You may want to check with him. I got my crane truck today. Lego S@H has free shipping over $75. I am still going to need a few other things though.

I talked to Paul for the first time on the phone last night. Very cool funny guy. he offered to help me out with some of the tougher(More expensive) parts. He had more information that I could take in. I learned quite a bit about building techniques. Juan, he said that he met you before at a show a few years ago.

I used to be all about studded building, but with all of these cool new studless parts that have been coming out, it is hard(For me) to go back to studded parts. It's funny I finally got to talk to crowkillers(Paul) last night for about an hour on the phone and this subject came up. We talked about all of the advantages of studded vs studless building. He said that building studless was like playing chess where you always have to be 4 or 5 moves ahead while studded building was like playing checkers. I never really thought about it like that. He's a pretty funny guy too. Oh yeah, one of his favorite advantages with studless parts which I completely agree with is that they much easier to clean also.

That is pretty cool. The only problem that I have had with building the body like that is the tendency for the axles to pull apart from the connectors. Good Job though.

Looks like crow has been posting up some nice building pics of the model. Looks like I will need to pick up the new crane truck to get most of those parts. Those big red panels are expensive. Hopefully we got some more sets next year that have those in them.

I am not too impressed with the 1st half models. I am sure that I'll pick them up, but I am hoping for a strong 2nd half 2010 summer line.