LEGO Technic Space Shuttle 8480

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This is not the first time the LEGO Group has released a set featuring both the Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble together. At almost every stage there are fascinating tidbits focusing on different aspects of the Shuttle’s construction, history and flight details, and before the build even commences there’s a beautiful double spread filled with photography and facts. Despite their small size – they’re constructed on an area of just 4×6 studs – both the mid deck and flight deck have some wonderful detailing thanks to the printed parts used, while the microscale building techniques make for a really entertaining part of the construction process. The Shuttle’s sleek lines and curved edges are then achieved through the use of two sub-assemblies incorporating inverted 2×2 curved slopes.

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The build actually begins with the construction of the Hubble Telescope, arguably one of the most important scientific instruments ever created by man, and it is a stunning rendition.So, if you're trying to view the correct part on a particularly complicated bit, you can lose your way.

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After taking it apart, I found a lot of little cracks and yellowed parts in the set, and I am now working on collecting all the missing/broken parts. Some LEGO® sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. The cockpit area also features two brand new pieces: a six-stud-wide cockpit (with printed windows) and two 3×3 curved corner slopes. When I asked him what he remembers about all the Lego he had growing up, he said “the one that lights up!Support the work that Brick Fanatics does in the process (and allow us to keep bringing you reviews like this one) by doing so through one of our affiliate links. In excess of 1,500 additional pieces means the designers have been able to include even more accurate detailing and authenticity than ever before, but it wasn’t easy – as the interview with LEGO designer Milan Madge contained within the manual attests to. Interesting this set has wire problems, I have a variety of electric stuff from the '90s and the earlier 9V stuff with this faster motor had thinner wire insulation that held up fine, it's the barcode truck and mindstorms that are crumbling. Some of that is down to a common issue with any brick building endeavor – trying to decide what shade of a color something is.