Nico71's Technic Creations

Steam Bicycle

30/07/2020 05/12/2023

A steam bicycle, powered by a Switchless Lego Pneumatic Engine. Features steering, transmission with a two speeds gearbox, rear brake and working throttle, with building instructions….

Pneumatic Switchless Engine

02/06/2020 05/12/2023

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

Is the #42100 – Liebherr R9800 a good set ?

05/05/2020 22/09/2023

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

How the #42093 – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is good ?

28/04/2020 22/09/2023

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

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

23/03/2020 09/11/2022

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 !

11/01/2020 22/09/2023

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

42080 Model C – Forwarder

20/12/2019 09/11/2022

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

23/11/2019 09/11/2022

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

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

02/11/2019 22/09/2023

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

24/09/2019 09/11/2022

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

20/09/2019 22/09/2023

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….