Channel the thrill of the racetrack as you build your own F1
model car with this LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car model kit
(42207) for adults. This set makes a great gift idea for
motorsport fans, offering an immersive building project as you
assemble the realistic functions of this 1:8 scale F1 model car.
Develop new engineering skills as you build details like the
steering, 2-speed gearbox and printed tires. Enter the DRS zone
by adjusting the spoiler up and down, then remove the engine
cover to examine the V6 engine with spinning MGU-H. Imagine the
thrill of a last-lap showdown before placing your model on
display in tribute to your passion for F1. Build your dream
garage with the collection of LEGO Technic vehicle sets for
adults (each sold separately). Enjoy an intuitive building
experience with the LEGO Builder app, where you can zoom in and
rotate your model in 3D, track your progress and save all your
sets in one place. Contains 1,362 pieces.
Review: Smooth, enjoyable build! - This is a great kit. After
doing several Lego-alternative kits, it was nice to do another
from the Swedish giant. Things that struck me (and were a
delight): – Plastic used: Kits from alternative makers definitely
require more effort to assemble, particularly when sliding a long
rod through multiple bricks. Removing a mistaken rod or structure
is inevitable, and *way* easier with Lego plastic. – Stickers:
This kit is a sticker-fest, with 55 required for the final look.
Lego stickers are just great... durable and adjustable if not
placed perfectly. There are a lot of long-ish stickers in this
kit, which can be tricky. I found that leaving about a 1/32" of
plastic around each edge made placement easier... I ended up
tacking one corner and then pulling the sticker taught to place
the other edge, keeping an eye on that 1/32" border to keep them
consistent and aligned. If they go down wrong, they can be lifted
with something like an Olfa razor knife, raising a corner and
then gently pulling them off... no damage seemed to occur (the
adhesive is just perfect). The stickers also covered a great
number of the holes in body panels, yielding a nice, clean look.
Definitely a major part of the fun with this kit! – Tires: Huge
and supple rubber. Decals are already printed on the rubber,
leaving a great look. Center disks are also pre-painted and
awesome. – Design: Just a lot of great forms coming together to
create a beautiful, streamlined shape. Suspension is taught (and
unusual in that the the springs/shocks are horizontal and
incorporated into the body frame. Steering works and is fluid,
but the steering yoke isn't very accessible in the end, so you'll
see it turn when you move the wheels. Not many negatives to speak
of... no missing parts that I could tell (a dozen small bits left
over). The biggest negative might be the instructions, which are
not always clear and often show parts already in place and not
highlighted, which makes them easy to miss. This means you'll
likely have to remove and adjust parts, but again the slippery
plastic used makes this less of a pain than kits from other
makers. The instructions are also kind of crazy in that an entire
page might be used to show the placement of one small piece (see
photo). And I guess the price might be high (of course), but I
got a week of enjoyment so the cost per hour is not too bad. And
it truly is a gorgeous build! Highly recommended!
Review: If you like Lego or F1….GET IT - Probably one of my
favorite builds to date. The details are impressive and the
finished model is sturdy. Won’t have pieces falling off like the
AT-AT Walker ($1,000 crumbling piece of junk). My only complaint
is I’m not a fan of stickers, and there are a TON of stickers. In
the end however it was worth it. Instructions were great and
building it was fun. Definitely going to go for another!
