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another option to control the machine
is to put together a list of different
pre-defined operations before playing
the sequence back to have the model
fully automated. The app offers hours
of fun trying to master the control
of the model and there are also
achievements to complete.

Verdict
With over 4000 parts, this is the
Above: largest LEGO Technic set to date, and Above:
Old school blocks are used Flexible tubes represent the hydraulic hoses.
for the exhaust towers. certainly the most technologically
advanced with the latest Bluetooth
electronics. The build time takes
joystick type controls are set up in ISO between 8 and 10 hours and while
pattern, with the left controlling the there is nothing particularly complex,
slew and stick movements while it was an interesting build, particularly
the right controls the boom and bucket when investigating the gearing in
operations. The shovel opening and the track frames and the way the
closing is done using two buttons on actuators were connected up with the
the screen. An alternative control motors. The retail price is £399 which
method is to drag a graphic of the I think is reasonable, considering what
arm on the screen which in turn is in the box with the app allowing Above:
actually performs the operations on different ways of controlling the model The upper engine area is authentic in appearance.
the model. This works well and which works flawlessly.

Above:
The cabin has an interior and side sun blinds.

Left:
The finished set,
ready for action.

Spring 2020 - TPMMW Magazine 43