Bigh
Smooth, enjoyable build!
This is a great kit. After doing several Lego-alternative kits, it was nice to do another from the Swedish giant. Things that struck me (and were a delight):– Plastic used: Kits from alternative makers definitely require more effort to assemble, particularly when sliding a long rod through multiple bricks. Removing a mistaken rod or structure is inevitable, and *way* easier with Lego plastic.– Stickers: This kit is a sticker-fest, with 55 required for the final look. Lego stickers are just great... durable and adjustable if not placed perfectly. There are a lot of long-ish stickers in this kit, which can be tricky. I found that leaving about a 1/32" of plastic around each edge made placement easier... I ended up tacking one corner and then pulling the sticker taught to place the other edge, keeping an eye on that 1/32" border to keep them consistent and aligned. If they go down wrong, they can be lifted with something like an Olfa razor knife, raising a corner and then gently pulling them off... no damage seemed to occur (the adhesive is just perfect). The stickers also covered a great number of the holes in body panels, yielding a nice, clean look. Definitely a major part of the fun with this kit!– Tires: Huge and supple rubber. Decals are already printed on the rubber, leaving a great look. Center disks are also pre-painted and awesome.– Design: Just a lot of great forms coming together to create a beautiful, streamlined shape. Suspension is taught (and unusual in that the the springs/shocks are horizontal and incorporated into the body frame. Steering works and is fluid, but the steering yoke isn't very accessible in the end, so you'll see it turn when you move the wheels.Not many negatives to speak of... no missing parts that I could tell (a dozen small bits left over). The biggest negative might be the instructions, which are not always clear and often show parts already in place and not highlighted, which makes them easy to miss. This means you'll likely have to remove and adjust parts, but again the slippery plastic used makes this less of a pain than kits from other makers. The instructions are also kind of crazy in that an entire page might be used to show the placement of one small piece (see photo). And I guess the price might be high (of course), but I got a week of enjoyment so the cost per hour is not too bad. And it truly is a gorgeous build!Highly recommended!Ver másVer menos
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