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 Author: Tawraste View Messages Posted By Tawraste
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Tawraste (20)

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Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!
 Author: TBS View Messages Posted By TBS
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 04:42
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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

Ok,

personally i found the 8109 the most beautiful, the 9397 very lovely.
The 8258 or 8043 Sets were outstanding in terms of complexity in it´s time.
If you need a unique set look at the 8480 or 42158 plus 42112 / 42064.

Icons are the 42030, 42054 and 42043 as well.

I especially loved the 42024 for its concept and 42008 + 42053.

Just have a look what´s appealing to you, and watch/read a review of it.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?v=2&pg=1&catString=36&sortBy=I&sortAsc=D&catType=S
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 05:35
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yorbrick (1206)

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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

I enjoyed 9395 as one of the first technic sets I built since the 90s. The bucket
wheel excavator 42055 also has a bit of everything and was popular as it was
quite cheap at the time.

However, if you want something interesting (and you already have lots of parts),
I'd go for either Sariel's book "the unofficial lego technic guide",
or one called "simple machines" by Isogawa.
 Author: SurplusParts View Messages Posted By SurplusParts
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 05:36
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SurplusParts (6985)

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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

Personally, it has to be

 
Set No: 42043  Name: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245
* 
42043-1 (Inv) Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245
2793 Parts, 2015
Sets: Technic

Simply a wonderful set.

In fact, i haven't built it for a long time. Maybe i will build it this
weekend
 Author: cosmicray View Messages Posted By cosmicray
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 06:09
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cosmicray (3573)

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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

I am partial to this one, my first LEGO set ...

 
Set No: 8480  Name: Space Shuttle
* 
8480-1 (Inv) Space Shuttle
1366 Parts, 1996
Sets: Technic: Model: Space Exploration

Nita Rae
 Author: renhoffman View Messages Posted By renhoffman
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 06:41
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renhoffman (7762)

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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

 
Set No: 8043  Name: Motorized Excavator
* 
8043-1 (Inv) Motorized Excavator
1123 Parts, 2010
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

I found this set to be realistic in function, and fun to play with. My son and
I put 2 bins on the floor and moved pieces from one to the other.

Darren
 Author: popsicle View Messages Posted By popsicle
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 12:55
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In Buying, renhoffman writes:
  In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

 
Set No: 8043  Name: Motorized Excavator
* 
8043-1 (Inv) Motorized Excavator
1123 Parts, 2010
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

I found this set to be realistic in function, and fun to play with. My son and
I put 2 bins on the floor and moved pieces from one to the other.

My favorites within the Technic lineup:
 
Set No: 42143  Name: Ferrari Daytona SP3
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42143-1 (Inv) Ferrari Daytona SP3
3778 Parts, 2022
Sets: Technic: Model: Race
 
Set No: 42115  Name: Lamborghini Sián (Sian) FKP 37
* 
42115-1 (Inv) Lamborghini Sián (Sian) FKP 37
3696 Parts, 2020
Sets: Technic: Model: Race
 
Set No: 42083  Name: Bugatti Chiron
* 
42083-1 (Inv) Bugatti Chiron
3599 Parts, 2018
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic
 
Set No: 42154  Name: 2022 Ford GT
* 
42154-1 (Inv) 2022 Ford GT
1466 Parts, 2023
Sets: Technic: Model: Race
Although, I’d trade them all for that you and your son shared, if it involved
such quality time with my son. In fact, I’d trade far more…

-Cory
 Author: uvt203 View Messages Posted By uvt203
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 06:49
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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

In my opinion it is the Ait Tech Claw Rig - my first Technic set - and the last
I will ever sell....

 
Set No: 8868  Name: Air Tech Claw Rig
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8868-1 (Inv) Air Tech Claw Rig
955 Parts, 1992
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

If you replace the 2 white brick build tanks between the axles with two white
pneumatic air tanks and integrate them to the pneumatic system of the model -
you will get a much better working crane

/Asger
 Author: Tawraste View Messages Posted By Tawraste
 Posted: Nov 24, 2023 15:56
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Tawraste (20)

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Hi all, thanks for your replies, they're all very helpful.
Keep em coming!
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
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gotta be this
 
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970607-1 (Inv) Connector Pegs with Knobs (Pack of 100)
100 Parts, 2002
Sets: Educational & Dacta: Service Packs: Technic
as a strong contender for #1 lego technic set made
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 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

Auto Chassis

 
Set No: 8860  Name: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
* 
8860-1 (Inv) Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
668 Parts, 1980
Sets: Technic: Expert Builder

Adjustable seats, steering, can even put it in neutral.
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Auto Chassis

 
Set No: 8860  Name: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
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8860-1 (Inv) Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
668 Parts, 1980
Sets: Technic: Expert Builder

Adjustable seats, steering, can even put it in neutral.

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot says hello.
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  In Buying, peregrinator writes:
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Auto Chassis

 
Set No: 8860  Name: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
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8860-1 (Inv) Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
668 Parts, 1980
Sets: Technic: Expert Builder

Adjustable seats, steering, can even put it in neutral.

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot says hello.

I’m partial to this due to the complexities… though there are a lot of very good
sets.
 
Set No: 42131  Name: Cat D11 Bulldozer
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42131-1 (Inv) Cat D11 Bulldozer
3854 Parts, 2021
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction
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In Buying, Tawraste writes:
  Hi all,
could I ask your opinions on what the best technic set is, but from an engineering
point of view?
Not bothered whether it's a vehicle, building or whatever, I am trying to
find an interesting build. Doesn't even need to be a modern set.
Many thanks!

 
Set No: 851  Name: Tractor
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851-1 (Inv) Tractor
305 Parts, 1977
Sets: Technic: Expert Builder
This is my favorite set and the first Technic set I received. It also looks
just like my Grandfather's International tractor.

Wesley