Paul B Technic

Latest Update: Mobile LEGO Building Station From Sewing Cabinet to Mobile LEGO Building Station. "Sometimes the best LEGO solutions don’t start in the LEGO aisle." https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/mobile-lego-building-station.html

Mobile LEGO Building Station From Sewing Cabinet to Mobile LEGO Building Station "Sometimes the best LEGO solutions don’t start in the LEGO aisle." https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/mobile-lego-building-station.html

Review of the 8865 C Model. https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/lego-technic-42213-c-model-8865.html

No, it was the whole Technic forum had a theme applied, I could not see any text, even my own posts from the past.

Yes, same here. Looks like a theme has been. Applied that has not worked...

Build an A model under 250 / 300g and then build a B model, using the same parts.

Review - LEGO Technic 42214 Lamborghini Revuelto Super Sports Car Great Fun, but Everything That’s Wrong with Modern Technic LEGO Technic 42214 is, in many ways, a great set. It looks good, it’s fun, and it delivers a strong play experience. At the same time, it also highlights many of the issues I have with modern LEGO Technic, especially when viewed through the lens of an old-school Technic builder from the 1980s and 1990s. The Positives: The instructions are clear, logical, and easy to follow. At no point did I feel lost or unsure of what LEGO was asking me to do, which makes the build accessible and frustration-free. The finished model looks very good on display. The shaping, proportions, and overall presentation are strong, and the addition of lights is something I genuinely love, they add a lot of character and help bring the model to life. As my first Control+ set, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The set is genuinely fun to drive around and has a high play and fun factor. Once completed, it’s hard not to pick it up and just start using it. The Negatives: From a pure Technic perspective, the build peaks very early. After around step 65 out of 395, you could realistically add the wheels and call the functional part of the build done. From that point onward, bags 3 through 8 are largely focused on adding bodywork and panels. As a result, the building process becomes increasingly repetitive. There’s a lot of “more of the same,” with little in the way of new mechanisms or engineering challenges. I had to actively resist the urge to just throw the wheels on early and start playing with it, which says a lot about both the strength of the play value, and the weakness of the build experience. Overall Thoughts: At around a 20% discount, and considering just how much fun it is to drive around, LEGO Technic 42214 is well worth it. It delivers a strong end result and an enjoyable play experience. That said, as someone who grew up with Technic sets from the ’80s and ’90s, it’s hard not to feel a bit disappointed. This set perfectly illustrates how modern Technic has shifted its focus, looks have increasingly taken priority over functions. While it’s undeniably fun, it also serves as a reminder of what Technic used to be, and what I still hope it can return to someday. More Photos: https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/review-lego-technic-42214-lamborghini.html

This is very cool, I love it.

That is a great setup.

I did. I had some a while ago but ended up going a different way. I had been looking for these for a while and they were back in stock the other week.

The weight limit for the A model and using those parts for a B model sounds great to me.

Great looking setup. This is my build area.

Great looking setup.

That is very cool and very unique, love the sound effects.

Following the 1H 2026 releases, I felt I needed to make this video. https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/video-future-of-lego-technic.html

That is coming along really well. You have clearly put a huge amount of time and effort in to it.

That looks great and has some cool features.

I showed this to my wife and daughter, both really liked it. I suspect I will end up getting it.

That is a great idea.

Recently I have built a C model of LEGO Technic set 42209, this is a backhoe. After using this for a few days, I found the rear bucket was not that great, I have I have replaced it with a loading claw. This needed a few parts to be changed. The video below shows this in use https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/lego-technic-42209-c-model-mod-loader.html?m=1

Cute and will be good for some c model designs.

Could they have used any more stickers… Colour really stands out.

LEGO Technic 42177 MOD – Rural Road Drain Cleaning Attachment The Mercedes G Class Ute built from LEGO Technic set 42177 has quickly become my favourite platform for modular attachments. With the rear tray-mount system now well-established, using the same two fold-up connection points across all my accessories, it’s become incredibly easy to design and swap functionality on the fly. Today, I’m showcasing the newest attachment in the lineup: the Rural Road Drain Cleaning Attachment. Why a Drain Cleaner? Living in rural areas, drains and culverts are always filling with debris, leaves, sticks, gravel, and whatever else washes down in a storm. Real-world council trucks often have dedicated jetting or scoop tools for clearing roadside drains, so creating a Technic-scale version felt like the perfect next step for the 42177 G Class Ute. Plus, this attachment brings a whole new kind of mechanical interaction to the model, something practical, functional, and very satisfying to operate. Attachment Overview Just like the existing implements, the drain cleaner locks securely onto the tray via the fold-up twin point connection system. It installs in seconds. When folded down for operation, the attachment extends over the side of the ute and places the cleaning head right where you’d expect a drain to sit. Video - https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/12/lego-technic-42177-mod-rural-road-drain.html

That is very cool, great video.

The colour vomit puts me off.