LEGO Technic RC Tracked Racer 42065 Building Kit (370 Piece)

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The build is broken down into two principle stages: The chassis and Power Functions, and the single-piece body.

You will soon find out that the Stunt Racer needs the wheelie bar that has been fitted at the rear of the chassis. How does 42065 perform on different surfaces? The racer works best on smooth surfaces but it also works well on carpet, being able to negotiate obstacles ( or TLCB Elves, Ed.) and climb small inclines ( or over TLCB Elves… Ed.). I think the Technic designers have made a winning Technic model here: lots of playability, Power Functions are included and the set is reasonably priced. I am sure that this set will appeal to a wide range of fans.Includes the following LEGO® Power Functions components: two medium motors, one receiver, one battery box and a remote control.

Also, because it was a bright summer's day - Christmas in the antipodes is a summer event - it was necessary to follow the racer around: the IR remotes had limited range in the bright sunlight.Overall, it seems a very favourable comparison: the two sets are similarly priced even though the L-Motor is twice the price of an M-Motor. The rear of the box tries to demonstrate how the Stunt Racer can pull wheelies. It also shows the B-Model. This is your pretty standard Technic box with the orange Power Functions strip on the side. Opening it up you’ll find three bags. Two have parts and smaller bags in them, and the other contains the Power Functions components. Interestingly, the battery box was not included in this bag and instead is loose inside the box. Given that new LEGO sets are being released utilising the Powered Up system, I am surprised that this model uses reverts to the traditional Power Functions.

The model has lots of playability, Power Functions have been included, and the set is very reasonably priced. I am sure that this set will appeal to a wide range of fans. We brought the racers inside where they were used on our polished wooden floors. The racers skidded around quite a bit as they are really f a s t - and a lot of fun. All the weight is centred above the rear axle and having the battery box raised means the racer has a relatively high centre of gravity. Two pairs of 16-tooth gears transfer power from the L-Motors to the axles. A combination of 8-tooth and 24-tooth gears (not supplied) could be utilised here to change the gearing and speed of the racer.This was a very straightforward build, predominately for one reason – this set’s main purpose is to be a remote control car, unlike other Technic sets which attempt to replicate different functions of a vehicle.