Maybe everything related to the color blocks of LEGO sounds a bit childish to you. But let me explain to you today that you are completely wrong, since, in addition to having options for the little ones, LEGO has an extremely interesting family of products that could catch your attention. I mean LEGO Technic, a spectacular range that we will be able to see up close and of which I am going to tell you all its peculiarities. As? riding this amazing Land Rover Defender.
LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender on video
A very fun pastime
To give you an idea of the challenge ahead of us, this LEGO set is made up of none other than NOTE 2573, and to complete it we are going to need the help of a 500-page manual. The result will be a miniature recreation of the famous model of Land Rover with a size of 42 centimeters long and 20 wide. Yes, it's going to be big, and it's going to have such incredible details as a 4-speed sequential gearbox.
The design is so complex that the set is divided into several parts, so that we will have to complete each of these bags in order to see some sense in the construction as we progress. The set will be divided into 4 parts, quite balanced chapters that have taken me an average of two and a half hours per chapter. So now you know, if you decide to start, it is better that you reserve two hours to complete a part, since it is not highly recommended to leave it halfway due to the danger of losing small loose pieces. If you open a bag of parts, it's best to finish the steps until you use each one.
learning mechanics
This set is so detailed that it can even be used to learn basic mechanics. The position of the axles, the operation of the crankshaft, the gearbox... a long list of details and technical terms that I never imagined could be represented so well with the help of some LEGO pieces. As you can see, the set is very special, and that is more or less what the brand's Technic range tries to offer. Complex sets with a foundation in the background that an adult audience is looking for. And it is that this LEGO is designed for an audience from 11 years old, an age that in some cases may need the help of an adult.
It's complicated?
More than complicated, it is entertaining. The assembly manual perfectly explains the parts needed to complete each step, and offers details such as colors or full-scale representations of some parts to avoid confusion. In my case, it took me a total of 12 and a half hours to assemble the set, however, I have not done it alone, since a person has accompanied me at all times, supplying the pieces that had to be assembled at that moment or assembling another separate block to go ahead, so the total assembly time could easily reach 15 hours.
Is a Technic set like this worth it?
This LEGO set has made me discover how much fun these kits can be, so the experience has been completely satisfactory in my case. The final results are spectacular, and as you can see, the car does not lack any detail.
- Hinged tailgate thanks to a hidden latch mechanism in the spare wheel
- functional steering wheel
- Four wheel damping
- Stickers to highlight elements such as the model name
- Detail of the taillights
- Valves that move with movement
- Winch included to get you out of a jam
In short, this is a set that car lovers and puzzle fans will love, as this set is a challenge in each of its sections. If, on the other hand, you're a die-hard fan of LEGO, it's a long time before you own a Land Rover like this.