The Iconic 1980's Lego Car Chassis! - Can it be done? - Mantis Hacks

[@cfronin]

I remember vividly begging my parents for this very expensive set for them at the time !! I finally got it for my birthday, learned so much about differentials, gear box, etc. A few years after I got the fantastic 8851 Excavator and discovered pneumatics. 15 years later I passed my engineering degree :D

[@MattDenton]

Yeah these kits taught me so much and inspired me to make things! I always took my kits apart and made new vehicles and other things

[@goofycker]

stop this plastic waste production

[@MattDenton]

Explain why you think it’s waste?

[@ferrumignis]

@@goofycker Stop your ridiculous comments. You have a whole bunch of lego videos in your playlist which makes you a hypocrite.

[@MattDenton]

Well I guess everyone’s entitled to an opinion but waste implies there is no use to this.. but any art form has no use other than to inspire and entertain. I understand the whole plastic issues of today but if anyone really wants to tackle that then go after the big boys 👍

[@oddjobkia]

YES YES YES YES.... I had the 8865... newer model to that one only by a few years .. had 4 wheel independent suspension, a v6 engine and flip up headlamps came With a basic body frame..... man that Christmas was amazing

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I remember that, I had grown out of Lego by then.. but secretly really wanted that kit 😆

[@Thinginator]

My dad wanted this set really badly as a kid, but when he finally saved up enough money to order one (via phone, because 80s!), they told him they’d just sold the last one. So a few years ago I bought the set for him on BrickLink, assembled and disassembled it in secret to make sure all the parts were there, and gave it to him for Christmas. So 8860 is special to both of us, and I look forward to seeing how this project turns out!

[@MattDenton]

Oh that’s great! I’m glad he finally got to enjoy it 😀

[@rolandfuhrmann4941]

I got this set in the mid 80ies…. I loved it! It was always my favorite technics set. Now I am an Aeronautical Engineer. I still have the set.

[@MattDenton]

Me too! The best kit ever made!!

[@BeyondtheBrick]

Fantastic work, as always!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@duncanb1981]

I remember building this with my late Dad as a kid.. the memories come flooding back. Wow.

[@MattDenton]

Good times 👍

[@alancx523]

That lego car chassis was my first Technic lego kit. I still remember waiting for the toy shop to open boxing day, Christmas cash in hand, banging on the door, shaking like a leaf with excitement!!! I literally ran in, grabbed the box, and banged it down on the counter. God knows what the shop owner thought!!! Awesome video, and love the nostalgia. Simply, thanks.

[@MattDenton]

😂 that’s a great story! The best part of this video so far is hearing peoples nostalgic stories.. 😁

[@kaasmeester5903]

The shop owner knew exactly was was going on, I bet! This was my first Technic set as well, got it for my birthday way back when.

[@SolarWebsite]

The 8860 set was released in 1980. Say the designers were in their 30s then, which means they are now in their 70s and probably many of them are still alive. I really hope some one points out this video series to them. It must have been amazing to first experience that the set they designed became one of the most iconic Lego sets of all time, and then to - 40+ years later - find out some one is building a 500% scale replica...

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I’d love to know who designed this kit and show them this! That would be great. Those designers changed my life 🙌

[@_rlb]

@@MattDenton it was designed by Jan Ryaa who retired in 2021 after having worked at LEGO for 48 years I think. He talks about the design process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYTHgYilZtJ_htU

[@MattDenton]

Oh man thanks for this! That guy basically designed my childhood! And so nice to hear him say the 8860 was his favourite.. maybe I’m not biased :) I wonder if he has seen any of my giant builds and knows how much he and his colleague inspired my engineering life! 🙌

[@agepbiz]

Yes! This is going to be epic! Even seeing the seats I am unable to comprehend how massive this build will be

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I have no idea where I’m gonna store it 😅😬

[@markfryer9880]

@@MattDenton Whoops!

[@ChrisB...]

Unreal! I had the original Auto Chassis, but never managed to get this upgrade. My friend had one though, I was so jealous of the shocks.

[@MattDenton]

The original was pretty cool!

[@markfryer9880]

@@MattDenton Yeah, I had the original chassis, but Lego really stepped up with this version.

[@mpmyprojects6687]

Ooooh wow! I have that LEGO set sitting right next to me here on my desk. Seeing it beeing 3D printed that big makes me smile! Thanks for printing and sharing 👍

[@beakz]

Same here! I had to buy some missing bits for mine from the original, but it's awesome!

[@swenvanluijn5802]

Me also i motorisd it al wich the neew Lego motor but i haf som schifting problems

[@someotherfella5763]

Amazing we all seem to have held into this kit!

[@conandlloyd]

I'm sitting here wiping away tears after the visit to my past this conjured. I received it for Christmas and built it that day with my father. Well, I got to hand him pieces while he assembled it, but it was an amazing few hours. Just him and I chatting away and marveling as the rack n pinion steering, transmission, and engine as they were built. It was quite possibly the best Christmas memory I have and I can't thank you enough for prompting me to relive it. I'll be following along.

[@MattDenton]

Oh that’s amazing! I’m so glad it brought back such happy memories :) 😀✌️

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

This was my first Technic set. Loved it

[@N1RKW]

My favorite Lego set ever! My Dad gave me this set for Christmas in 1983, and it taught me so many amazing things! Every Lego creation I made after that somehow utilized the things I learned from it, and probably some of the parts from it as well.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I think so many learned form this kit! Like joining stacked beams with vertical beams and pins for strength!

[@N1RKW]

@@MattDenton - Yes, that one served me well over the years!

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

fudging yes!!! this is gunna rule!!! this one and also the 8880 car, dang the best technics kits ever!!! well good :D

[@maatwerkengineering3398]

Again you make all the right noises! Somebody is already 3D printing the 8880 at 200% btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPamZhooLqnkM0

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@_rlb]

Don't forget 8865 Sam! That set defined my youth.

[@mikkelbreiler8916]

The 8860 is beautiful, 8865 is bit more complex but the 8880 is too ugly and modern in its looks, but it does pack a lot of functionality especially the gear box and double steergn mechanism are delightful. But the newer ones are too difficult to motorize due to their weight and the complexity of the shafts involved. Always test your designs on a flat stiff surface. A carpet is very large surface area of resistance when testing motorized design, puts enormous strain of the gear assemblies.

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

@@mikkelbreiler8916 im afraid we would have to agree to disagree, maybe an age thing. the 8880 to me is the definition of the ultimate lego technics kit in function and looks, however thats probably because i grew up in that generation of lego technic development. and thats why i have one on a shelf haha :D

[@BenJandrell]

Stunning dedication and tribute to the 8860 chassis. I had one for Xmas in the eighties and adored it. I am 50 next year!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks.. I’m a year behind you :)

[@artmaster9000]

Something to keep in mind might be how many small pieces are in this build. I suspect the added surface area of so many pieces is going to make it weigh much more than your initial calculations, since you can't reduce infill of the exterior surface. The outside of each print has to stay solid.

[@miyahollands6136]

I have fond memories of this build. This car is awesome, I had loads of fun with it and I do believe a good 90% of still exists back at my folks place. When I left home all my cool stuff got shoehorned into a cupboard. I also remember reconfiguring the gearbox to add another gear! I was very proud of this, plenty of pats on my back for that one 😃

[@MattDenton]

Go back and reclaim the 99% you have and build it :)

[@electrosync]

Oh, man! The scale of this is insane - that's some serious print time!

[@MattDenton]

Yep 😂

[@hansgruber1946]

I got this set for Christmas when I was a child. I remember having a hard time putting it together and don't think I finished it but it was pretty darn cool. Glad there's a video about it.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah it’s not an easy kit with the old style blueprint instructions!

[@vigilante351]

This was my first technic lego introduction when I was a kid! You must through a hella lot of material, and have very long process times to get those parts to look that good!

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I do but fortunately I have a filament sponsor 👍

[@JohnFekoloid]

This is MA CAR!!!!!! I owned this in 1988. Wow. Nice to meet you too!

[@gavinthomas214]

An amazing set which I luckily received for Christmas back in the 80's. It truly was an iconic model and I spent a lot of time building and rebuilding this set. They should bring is back for a 40 year revival.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah an anniversaries kit would be great 👍

[@LuminousWatcher]

How Nostalgic. I lost all my Technic Lego in a move when I was 18. These videos make me want to go buy a 3D printer and continue creating. Thanks Matt!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏 do it :)

[@f1phil77]

I had this kit as a kid and loved it. I rebuilt it last summer during lockdown and added radio control functions to it and drove it around the garden. Looking forward to seeing this in BIG scale 👍

[@MattDenton]

You know I never saw the R/C add on at the end of the manual.. well actually I didn’t have the reduction gearbox.. so maybe that put me off :)

[@theseob]

Love that set. Never had it as a kid, but i always wanted one. A few years ago i found the set on a flea market, nearly complete. Ordered the missing parts and manual, and now it’s complete again. I did own the lego traktor, but i need to reorder the parts, since most of them are in a really poor state.

[@MattDenton]

That’s a great find 👍 well done 👏

[@jonstrauss666]

Blast from the past! Forgot all about this big boy till i stumbled across this vid. Marvel of the 80's. Good luck with the build, will be awesome.

[@MattDenton]

Thank! Yeah it’s a great kit!

[@davidgutting4317]

I had that kit, thanks for the flashback. I remember trying to make a body for that chassis out of the other Lego kits I had. I wish I still had them. Looking forward to the next build

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@thecatofnineswords]

I've had this chassis assembled since the early 90s. Still and always my fave

[@MattDenton]

It’s the best.. IMO :)

[@paalrisebrobakken]

Oooohhh, my all-time favorite Technic-set! I can't wait to see this build-series! Keep up the good work Matt!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@syncrosimon]

This was my first technic kit, I used to drool over it in WHSmiths in Hemel Hempstead circa 1980. Did get it for my birthday that year.

[@MattDenton]

I used to drool over the one in Gamleys Fareham 🤣

[@samuelbeckett4632]

Perfect timing 👌, just tidied through my storage & found all my technic kits. Definitely feeling the nostalgia as this was my first kit of many.

[@MattDenton]

Build it 👍

[@garrybye4415]

I got this set for Christmas and 35 years later rebuilt it after digging it out of the loft. I’ve just built the Technic Defender and KZbin knew I’d like your channel. Loving the retro technical upscales and can’t wait to see what this one looks like

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@jmklamm]

So excited for this! I’ve loved the previous builds. I’d love to have some scaled up LEGO

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@Mattay20]

This brings back memories to a kit some organisation brought in but we built car with giant technic looking bits. This was the 90s and since then nothing .... until now. Once this project is complete doing a 1 to 1 scale on something would be AMAZING!!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@zbychs]

Merry Christmas!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@tonycosta3302]

That was my first technic set. I loved that thing. It taught me how a car works and was fun to build. I just have built and rebuilt it at least a dozen times. I think in the booklet, there were a couple alternate builds pictured I always wanted to make.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah there was a drag car behind of as well

[@BleughBleugh]

Sir, you are a raving lunatic. And I love you for it (in a brotherly love type of way) Thankyou for this, you won’t believe the smiles happening here watch you actually commit to completing this project. I can’t wait to see this in person, have a great Christmas Matt, heck of a job you’re doing :-)

[@MattDenton]

Thanks you! Appreciate the feedback on my madness 😆 I have no idea where I’m going to keep it… or build it 🤷‍♂️🤪

[@amazinghistoryofvlogging6894]

Matt, what an exciting project. As a kid of the 80s, to me this is the ultimate technical kit. Excellent video and love the detail that you go into. Keep us updated every step of the way. Looking forward to the next video.

[@MattDenton]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!

[@LionsPlayHD]

Awesome job on this awesome project, cant wait to see more of this!

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@MinifigJez]

I can’t believe that I found your channel and this video today, on Christmas Day 2021 when I got my copy of this set exactly 39 years ago, on Christmas Day 1982. Best Technic set of all time, can’t wait for part 2.

[@MattDenton]

Excellent 👍 glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@christianerazorecalde4088]

Hey Matt, I Really love you videos! Take a look at the CRC Nozzles with bigger bore. That could help you out in saving time while printing. Have a nice Christmas and a happy New Year’s Eve!

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I have 1.2 nozzles for larger builds like the XXL go-kart 👍

[@jaxey1631]

I distinctly remember getting set 853 (956 in NA) for Christmas 1977, would be wonderful to see that, but this build is going to be epic too! It was one of my favorite ever Christmas gifts and spent countless hours building and playing with it. This year I must have been really good as the UCS 75313 AT-AT was under the tree for me! 44 years later and still loving Lego.

[@MattDenton]

Wow!! You got the New AT-AT!! Don’t ask me to scale that up 😅

[@raszop]

hey matt. what do you think about technic figures? i think they deserve more love. i recently found mine and showed them on tiktok and people didnt even believe me these are original lego figures. what are your thoughts on them? maybe 3d print huge lego technic figure with movable joints? :D

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I only had one.. I still have it, it was on a white ski kart. I quite liked them but they didn’t seem to last long.

[@cfronin]

The artic sets with technic figures where dope

[@raszop]

@@MattDenton 12 years or so

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

I have one technic figure, i think he's really cool, i wish you could pose normal lego people so easily

[@nickryan3417]

Very few people remember the larger house and posable people sets that were around before much of Lego standardised to the current minifigure dimensions (I still have the fire engine and police car somewhere...)

[@viscarrio]

I am sooooooo glad you are doing this build. i seem to remember begging my mum for this kit for about two years till they got it for me, i LOVED it and I too still have the kit they bought me nearly 40 years ago, i will never part with it lol Its still built up and on display, and yes every now and again i drive it around lol

[@MattDenton]

That’s great!! It took me a while to find all the parts for mine 😀

[@cfronin]

Same here :-D I think at the time my parents did not see the value of this very expensive box. I remember it costing something like 500 french francs which must have been the equivalent of a few hundreds € today. Very expensive for a kid's toy.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah it was an expensive kit but I think my parents saw the value in Lego!

[@DarrenPoulson]

This was always my favourite kit. I've got most of the parts still, but unfortunately my nephew lost or broke some of the key parts like the long struts and one of the wheels. :( Look forward to seeing the final result! :D

[@MattDenton]

But some replacements and build it :)

[@DarrenPoulson]

Yeah, its on the project list! :P

[@nwalsh3]

Ohh, I remember having that one. Sadly it dissapeared somewhere in all the moves I did as a kid.. but wow.. seeing it here.... such nostalgia

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@terrygriss4132]

I got this as my main present for Christmas in 1985 loved it and still own it today.

[@MattDenton]

Great 👍 I can’t remember the exact year I got mine but probably similar

[@Sumaleth]

I had 3 technical Lego sets when I was young and now with this project you're going to have up-sized all 3!

[@MattDenton]

Perfect! I’ve nearly done all of mine!! :)

[@caseytailfly]

I remember saving my money for months to afford this kit. I really loved building it and this mega build is epic!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@cthart]

My first set was the #9 Go Kart, received for my 8th birthday. My cousin at the same time had the tractor. I recently managed to build the tractor with parts on hand. My friend got the 8860 as his first Technic kit a few years later. I was jealous. A year or so later we were shopping for a present for me as a reward for a good school report card and I had my eyes on an electric motor set. But my Dad suggested I add some of my own savings and I came home with the car chassis. Great memories. Going to be following this build with great interest!

[@MattDenton]

Nice story! I had that electric motor set.. you’re dad had the right idea 👍

[@jeremyboyce7921]

It is indeed the best kit ever! I have so many fond memories of learning stuff with this kit! This kit was really groundbreaking at the time!

[@MattDenton]

It really is and it really was!! 👍

[@MinBlick]

Such a cool project! I am all for it, Born in 81', how could I not?

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@Orionrobots]

Scary that I remember building the original chassis with the seats first. Giant technic Lego is what I expected at Legoland, alongside the Miniland. Always disappointed when the rides were mostly standard fibreglass theme park rides with Lego colours and stickers! This is a great build and I look forward to seeing you on it!

[@MattDenton]

Yeah that would be great for legoland! The fibreglass stuff is really disappointing

[@chevolvo]

This brings back christmas memories with my uncle, he bought me many of these kits, after presents we built these on the kitchen table together I ended up with this 8860 car, the 8859 tractor, the 8845 dune buggy, the 850 forklift and the 852 helicopter, If i am lucky most of the pieces still exist with my parents, thank you for the refreshment of memories :)

[@markfryer9880]

If 882 was the yellow helicopter, I built that when I was a kid, by reverse engineering it from Lego brochure photos. You know the components and can count holes and hey presto! The rotors turned and changed pitch.

[@MattDenton]

Oh nice! I used to build on my grandparents kitchen table on Xmas day 😁

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I used to do that a lot!! I’d sit and study pictures for ages trying to get it right :)

[@BRMRailway]

@@markfryer9880 I was lucky enough to spot the yellow helicopter on a flea market about 15 years ago. I'd never seen that set before then, but recognised it must be fairly rare and snapped it up complete with box for very little. I was amazed when every piece was present. It was a surprisingly good set for its time.

[@MCK620]

Wow, what an impressive build. In the 80's, this was the Technic top model for years and as a child I was over the moon when I finally got it.

[@MattDenton]

Who couldn’t be over the moon with this kit!! 👍😀

[@neilwatcham8932]

Far out!! Wicked, takes be back.. made this when I was a kid in butlins on Christmas holiday. wouldn't leave the chalet till it was done....

[@MattDenton]

Good to hear!! Who needs butlins entertainment when you have Lego 😀

[@jamesanderson2381]

I remember getting this kit for Christmas aged about 8yrs, and spending hours putting it together in one long Lego session!

[@MattDenton]

Amazing 👍👍

[@brettyallop6018]

Awesome to see you undertake this project, it was a great Lego Techniq set, I had completely forgotten about the fan on top of the motor. I can't wait for the next episode!

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@ripmax333]

oh gosh ! so many memories! that was the first lego technic kit that I had when I was just a kid. It was a Christmas present and remember assembling it late at night.

[@MattDenton]

So many Christmas memories for this kit :)

[@NoName-NoGimmicks]

I stumbled across your video, now channel, and I simultaneously can and cannot believe what you create. Absolutely outstanding!

[@MattDenton]

Why thank you 🙏

[@Deathblow85]

This is just so surreal to watch

[@MattDenton]

👍😀

[@QueeenCrimson]

I'm 16 and I rencently took out the old lego model of my dad, he was very insistant about how cool the car chassis was, I finally made the model and I understand why it is so cool. some piece were lost so I didn't have enough gear to make the piston engine but all the fonctionnalities are still there and I will definitely share this video to my father.

[@MattDenton]

Oh nice! Try and buy some of the missing bits so you can complete your fathers kit :)

[@Nimmo1492]

I used to DREAM of having that kit when I was growing up!

[@MattDenton]

👍👍

[@VIATEXAS]

I think that was the last LEGO set I got as a kid. It was awesome! Always remember the axel pieces coming apart.

[@MattDenton]

The UJs were a weak spot 😬

[@NickLMears]

Can't wait to see the rest of these videos! Technic Super Car 8880 was the best set I ever had.

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@czyznaszmnie]

impressive to see how much effort you've put to scale down the entire workshop and yourself just to match a lego set size!

[@MattDenton]

😂 👍

[@Shiryas]

Thank You! Christmas present 1980 to a very grateful 10 year old. Yes, I still have it. Subscribed

[@MattDenton]

Awesome! And thanks 🙏

[@rc-fannl7364]

Lego Technic has been a part of my life for so long, and still is. This set, 8846 Tow Truck, with the spare wheel operating the winch at the front, and the 8848 Unimog. So many good sets back then.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah it’s the best era for technic

[@BRMRailway]

Ah, the old 8848, a very much under-rated set. I did really love this one. Of course the 8848 is bigger with more scope, but as a great small model with some great functions, the original unimog was superb.

[@rc-fannl7364]

@@BRMRailway I had hours of fun with it, using the pneumatic excavator to fill the rear part with dried corn, then unloading it somewhere else. It took some finesse to make the rear part tilt gently, and not move to an angle suddenly. I did later change the steering to hand of god system, with a 4x4 trans yellow brick as flashlight, to make it a lot easier to drive.

[@MattDenton]

Use quite like to do the mog!

[@MattDenton]

I always found the pneumatic excavator disappointing. I was so excited for it but the pneumatics just didn’t work well. I’m amazed lego released it! The mk2 pneumatics were better.

[@froggy0162]

I had this when it came out, flipping adored it. Lost bits and gave it away like an idiot… But my missus found a mint one for a birthday in my 40s :) Spent an evening feeling like a kid again putting it together. Love it :)

[@MattDenton]

Excellent 👌 great missis!!

[@a68k_de]

the 8860 was one of my first big technic sets, had so much fun to build car shells onto it. (still have it next to all the other great sets, when Lego sold good sets!)

[@MattDenton]

Exactly.. when they sold food sets :)

[@MattDenton]

*good

[@robertdahne8972]

I still have that set, it was one of my favorites!

[@MattDenton]

👍

[@peterkarlsson1825]

This set was my best Christmas present a got some time in the early 80s.

[@MattDenton]

Mine too 👍

[@jana171]

I for one am looking forward to following this build... this is awesome !

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@wayniexagt]

you mate are my hero ... i had one of these back in 1980.....

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏 😂

[@MrKlawUK]

iconic set - have mine in the loft. Aside from styling, this has the fundamentals that so many sets still have - gearbox, pistons, steering, suspension, adjustable seats.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah it set the standard for future kits!

[@WellingtonIronman]

I lusted after this kit as a child. Looking forward to the build!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@phrixos2826]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BUILD THE UNIMOG! Wonderful

[@MattDenton]

That is a very cool kit 🤔

[@matthiasmartin1975]

Now we're talking! This was my favorite Lego kit back in the day. I'm excited!

[@MattDenton]

Cool 😎

[@stumpernfurfortgeschritten8597]

Hi, I print the 8880 Supercar on my channel in 2.5 scale, so I think it can definitely be done. Nice to see that someone is even crazier than me and print such a huge lego kit in a even larger scale.

[@lavender_castle1410]

I know this Lego kit as I was a kid! What you are building ist totaly crazy! I love it! 💪😎👍👍👍

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@stephenpartridge686]

I have one of these that I bought back in around 1985, only recently got it out and re-assembled it, looking forward to seeing the end result!!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@greggv8]

One modification I'll suggest is to add a second spider gear to the differential, and a bearing pin that goes all the way across and is secured into the case to prevent it from spreading apart when force is applied to the gears. Thrust washers between the spider gears and the case would also be a good idea.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah the whole diff needs some attention and plenty of bearings 😬

[@iam_anderdingus]

Awesome - I was lucky enough to get one in ‘81 as a child - had forgotten about this bad boy 👍

[@MattDenton]

👍

[@jamescapon6607]

I’ve still got my Lego car and the box in the loft. It was definitely one of the best Lego sets of the 80’s. I rebuilt it with my son a few years ago. There’s a weakness in chassis I found with the rear detaching it’s self. Seeing your an engineer, this shouldn’t be a problem in your build. Look forward to the final result.

[@MattDenton]

You still have the box!!! Bravo 👏

[@peterheynen]

Ahhhh, this was my first Lego technic set ever. This is an awsome project, I am looking happy foward to what will happen 🙂

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@jasehusky]

i cant wait to see you make this ! i remember this kit . would love to have it again .

[@jonathan5354]

Watching these big scale Lego models being build hurts my brain. I am so used to the size of the original bricks that my brain tricks my vision here. I

[@MattDenton]

Haha 😆 cool 👍

[@mschroder8288]

Thanks for the childhood memories 👍👍 I still got this one and the 8865 both boxed laying around in my attic.

[@MattDenton]

Great! Build them 👍😀

[@jbgaud]

Hoooo I remember this kit I loved it. I also built a 4x4 with 4 independant suspension with IT back in a day. I'm going to open my old lego box and rebuild it.

[@MattDenton]

Excellent! I built a 4x4 version but didn’t have front sus. :)

[@RenZath]

Fantastic video, I remember building this Lego kit when it was released. I can't wait to see how your epic scaled up version progresses!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@captainchaos3667]

Love that set! Got it as a kid and still have it around.

[@MattDenton]

👍👍

[@jonevans392]

My favourite LEGO model. I also got it for Christmas in the 1980s.

[@MattDenton]

Great 👍

[@jmsaltzman]

I think I’m one of the many who mentioned this kit early on :) Such a landmark for me- the peak, and my last Lego set. I remember building it and the bittersweet revelation that it was the end of my Lego road. Thank you for sharing your projects, this is fantastic!

[@MattDenton]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching and the feedback 👍

[@Nikioko]

The 8860 and 8855 were my favourite sets as a kid.

[@matszh]

When I was 10, that very model was on the top of my Christmas wishlist. Spent the entire Christmas building it. I agree on it being one of the best kits ever, not only from nostalgia. Instantly subscribed :)

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏 yeah I think I was the same age when I got mine 👍

[@charcoalgrizzli3]

Can't wait to see the finished product! I had the test car 8865, by far was my favourite kit when I was young, next to the jcb excavator from the same time period!

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I love the excavator kits but there’s an realist one I want to do first :)

[@charcoalgrizzli3]

@@MattDenton can't wait! Love lego and always have and love what you have done especially that go-cart!

[@MattDenton]

Thanks

[@tammo100]

Wow, that is fantastic! Huge Lego fan, especially stuff from the 80's, enjoying your challenges and builds.

[@MattDenton]

Thank you 🙏

[@calvinthedestroyer]

I had the 8865, still remember getting to pick it out for my birthday at toys r us. super great memory. I think I still have all the parts

[@MattDenton]

Build it :)

[@ThunderStarUK]

Yes 👍🏻, I still have this model. Makes me want to build it again right now 😎🤘🏻

[@MattDenton]

Do it! I had so much fun finding all the parts for mine and building it :)

[@bartvanderwel1741]

I bought this set in 1980 when I was 14 years old with mine own earned money. Was a great set, was one of my last sets I got as a kid, still have it. Still get it out once every 5 years or so to build it. Will be interesting to see how it will turn out in the big scale.

[@MattDenton]

It was great building mine again for this video :)