Nico71's Technic Creations

Lego Pneumatic Switchless Engine – New Valve Design

A Lego Pneumatic Engine with a new valve design and non-modified parts….

Is the #42100 – Liebherr R9800 a good set ?

A review of the Lego Technic ##42100 – Liebherr R9800 from a builder perspective….

How the #42093 – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is good ?

A review of the Lego Technic #42093 – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 from a builder perspective….

42082 E Model – Offroad Truck With Manipulator Crane

An alternate model of the #42082 Lego Technic set, featured 4×4 drivetrain with fake engine, steering, lockable leaf suspensions, motorised outriggers, manipulator crane and two ways tipper, with openable elements and building instructions….

Kumihimo Braiding Machine

An automated Lego braiding machine, based on traditional Japanese 7 reels Kumihimo braiding to create a braid, with building instructions….

Retrospective 2019 – What a year !

Here is the retrospective of the 2019 year, with important moments, stats and future projects….

42080 Model C – Forwarder

A Lego Technic Forwarder based on the inventory of the 42080 harvester, featured articulated steering with steerable rear axle, pneumatic arms with motorised compressor, manual grabber, rotating cabin and opening doors and hood, with building instructions….

Balance Clock With Remontoire

A Lego Technic Balance Clock with Korfhage differential powered remontoire, with building instructions….

Lego Under X-Ray #5 – Fake vs Genuine Lego

Some months ago, I have bought a fake Lego set, I wanted to x-ray it to see the quality of parts. Here is the result….

Citroën Mehari

A reproduction of Citroën Mehari in 1/15 Scale, featured independent suspensions, steering, working doors, tailgate, bonnet and removal hood, with building instructions….

Trip To Billund

In 2018, we were invited by Lego to visit their facilities following the big project we have made in cooperation. In mid August 2019, we went to Billund, and make a complete tour : Legoland, Lego Private Museum, The vault, Lego Project House with a meeting with the Designers and the Lego House. This article is the full story plus some tips….

42082 D model – Heavy Forklift Truck

An alternate model of the 42082 as a Heavy Forklift Truck, featured steering, rear oscillating suspensions, fake engine, opening engine, battery bay and doors, raising and tilting fork, adjustable fork width and tilting maintenance cabin. With Building Instructions….