Hydroplane Racer
technic • 180 pcs
- Set number
- 42045-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 180
- Original RRP
- $19.99
- Released
- 2016
- Theme
- Technic
- Barcode
- 673419247559
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Where it came from
Released in 2016, the Hydroplane Racer (set 42045) was designed as part of the LEGO Technic line, which focuses on intricate mechanical engineering and realistic motion. The set was created as a 2-in-1 model, allowing builders to reconfigure the racing boat into a high-speed race truck, emphasizing the modular and functional versatility central to the Technic brand's design philosophy.
The model features a classic racing aesthetic, utilizing a striking blue, white, and lime green color palette to evoke the look of professional watercraft. Designed to incorporate a pull-back motor, the model was intended to showcase functional gear-based movement in a compact, accessible form factor. It was well-received by hobbyists for its clever use of limited parts to achieve both a sleek hydrodynamic shape and a sturdy chassis.
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