LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sin FKP 37 42115

Following on from the Landrover and many other technic models over the years I just had to put this model on my Christmas wish list. I haven't exactly hurried it. The odd hour here and there and finished it over approx 10 hours. Probably slightly easier than the Landrover due to the improved instructions and careful attention from Lego to attention to detail. Whole gear box worked flawlessly in forward and reverse gears. Have to say the Landrover gearbox has played up, hence reading the reviews I took my time on this one and it shows. One thing I have taken away from the Landrover over several rebuilds from it rolling off the shelf was to improvise and I have built a mechanical handbrake into my Lambo taking the differential locking feature on my real Discovery 2! Easy to do and I am surprised Lego haven't designed this feature into their marque models. My only gripe was the doors on the Sian didn't feel they had the same quality of the rest of the model and the front end felt like it needed stiffening up where the front section sits from the front screen to the rear 2/3 of the model. The two front screen front pillars hold it but as an Aerospace Engineer I saw the weakness as I built back to that section of the car. Apart from that, and yes I noted the different shades of green however, I didn't feel that spoilt the look of the car and the finished model was excellent, however there are as with any model or real car areas that could be enhanced or improved on. A clear front screen (although technic model don't generally have windows) might have been a nice touch too. I have invested in one of the better lighting kits (why Lego haven't cottoned in to these yet is a big miss) now to really finish the mode off. Lego please bring out upgrade lighting kits! Got one on my Landrover now too with a full bank of fog lights! Just like my upgraded real Landy! However excellent model and doesn't disappoint!

This was a challenging build, difficult in parts but the end product looks fantastic. Colour is striking, gold 'alloys' really finish it off, the attention to detail is great. Makes for an excellent display piece. Highly recommended if you enjoy a challenging build. I hotted mine up with a light kit.