The perfect LEGO Icons set - 10318 Concorde detailed building review

[@RacingBrick]

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[@nikolaivik8050]

Been waiting for this one

[@TheLegoBrick2011]

I'm wondering why the planes wings don't use plates. Will it change the pricing of the set?

[@Av-vd3wk]

7:26 - if you’re doing fair and unbiased reviews, why don’t you mention or call out the obvious misalignment in the red striping?

[@gillesnullens]

​@@Av-vd3wkhe did mention it wtf ?

[@DarthKanye]

surprisngly low price tag, I was expecting at least 400

[@putsinishez9782]

I like the "left over supports" for this big models, a few extra pieces to help the building process is a good thing. Thje building process is part of the fun

[@RandomCommenter-qu2oc]

If it doesn’t affect the price then I don’t mind it, and I welcome it

[@noaho0862]

Would have been kind of cool if the parts were used for the stand or something.

[@raiden1425]

@@noaho0862 true, but the stand's archway pieces are perfect for it regardless

[@noaho0862]

@@raiden1425 definitely I just think it would have been interesting parts usage

[@zrhAvgeek]

I thought it was the flames...

[@michaelc3977]

My father was a licenced aircraft engineer for British Airways and serviced Concorde for the lifetime of the aircraft. I can't wait to buy this and give it to him to build for me. So proud of him and his service on one of mankinds greatest technological achievements, and the model looks absolutely stunning! Amazing!

[@thatonefan387]

I thank your father for flying the most amazing plane ever

[@Potatotwotwotwo]

My grandfather did the same but for Airfrance (the other company that made the Concorde)

[@Kianaircrafts]

its hard trust me

[@sEngineer-il8im]

I would absolutely love to see more aviation sets from Lego!

[@abigailcruz1977]

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[@Nam3y123]

I have seen supports be used by Lego before, mostly in older Technic sets where they were used to keep front & rear wheels aligned. However, I'm pretty sure the leftovers of those sets were repurposed into later parts of the build. The Starry Night set also has a lot of extra 1x4 plates that are acknowledged in the manual, probably to give some leeway if you make a mistake building the back "wall". Overall though, I've never seen anything like the supports here. I do like them, though!

[@Sauci55on]

I remember the Mustang used the pieces for the nitro tank as supports for the front bumper before being used to build said tank

[@rc-fannl7364]

Yeah, like with the mustang, some brick round 2 x 2 were used as support, but later used as 'nitro-tank' or so. So not really leftovers

[@the21andonly]

Exactly what I was thinking of, 8421 and 42009 did this with the parts that synchronized the wheel axles, but they were used later in the build

[@thomasstevenhebert]

It’s really too bad they didn’t use them in the stand.

[@votwomax01]

The 10248 Ferrari F40 used extra pieces for stabilization that were not repurposed back into the set (I think green 1x4 plates).

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

A truly unique and substantial build with great, and unusual techniques throughout. Very impressed how solid, and stable the plane is given it's sheer length and precariously balanced stand. Also really like how all the parts all printed and not stickered. Needs to become the standard of all Lego Icons sets at some point given the 18+ target audience and how much they cost.

[@joebo9378]

I have built many complex Lego sets, such as the 9800R Liebherr excavator. The tricks used in this set are without a doubt the most advanced building techniques I have every seen in a production Lego set. Normally these are only used to create the displays at the Lego land amusement parks. Definitely looking forward to building this.

[@SYLRMHA]

Calling the Liebherr complex is just a joke

[@joebo9378]

@@SYLRMHA Did you build one in 1-sitting?

[@AdamJasper18]

Seeing this build really excites me for the future. It's amazing how just a handful of new pieces opens up so many possibilities for clever techniques

[@cssghostPL]

The best part of the video is the information about "swooshability". It's so big everyone can feel like child again. :D

[@GodmanchesterGoblin]

Agreed. It's a vital care-about for any model airplane. As someone of pension age, I still like to swoosh my Lego Sopwith Camel biplane from time to time. 😅

[@pastalovertwentyseven]

I quite like the livery they went with actually. The Concorde test livery is quite famous in its own right and was pretty much the only way you'd have seen Concorde looking between its First flight in 1969 and 1976 when airlines first began to fly it. There's an aircraft museum near where I live which has one of the original Concorde prototypes and thus it's in this livery too

[@vladlupascu5514]

Wow, I think last time I was really impressed by a Lego set was many years ago when I built the Arocs. Since then, I was always left after the impression that Lego could do more with their more complicated sets. And this Concorde is just wonderful in every way I can think of. Mad respect for the designing team that brought this to life. I hope one day they'll bring back the fun in Technic as well, because they are rocking the system builds nowadays. And thank you for making this video such an immersive experience, it really felt like I was building it :)

[@rubeiro]

Actually a set I'm excited about this year.

[@steampaul3442]

3:08 those 6x1x5 slopes are only technically new for this year. they are variants with bottom stud holders of a piece that existed since 1999.

[@SOUTHENDAVIATION]

The only gripe I have with the set is the lack of landing gear doors, so the gear is always exposed which makes it looks a bit ugly. Certainly going to get my hands on the set though and perhaps look into covering the exposed landing gear even if that means loosing the gear retracting functionality.

[@waynesbutler7834]

I am with you on that , i was thinking the same thing when i get this set , my OCD needs a fix for those exposed landing gear but most wont care because it still is an amazing set ..

[@thatsjustplanecrazy2129]

if you look on rebrickable in about 2 months there will be fixes to all the problems in the set

[@SneezingEagle]

Thanks for the video! Such a classic set, incredible details. Can't wait to build this one myself

[@glenn-perthwesternaustrali5916]

I was very impressed with your video and commentary. I love all the little comments you throw in as the build takes place as to how and why things are done and also how some parts can be a bit tricky to put together. The finished product looks great and I might just have to go out and buy it now. After watching your presentation and how well you came across in the video, I've now subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.

[@RyanPerrella]

@RacingBrick you’ve shown the absolute BEST idea on how to utilize the awesome giant sized Lego technic supercar series by mounting it on a matching background (reminds me of Porsche’s history of great marketing) and then mounting to the wall vertically, I have just the space to put such a thing and now I can totally justify the few hundred dollar cost as the equivalent of a nicely framed whatever. Great job friend. Great review of the Concorde.

[@randomrebuilds]

$200 for a plane that over a meter long - best bang for the buck for '23! Can't wait to get a set to build and hang on the wall (hoping someone makes a custom 3D printed wall mount for this Concorde.

[@jswatts1967]

I just finished building this and enjoyed the build very much but I enjoy the finished result even more - looks amazing! What's more - it really is totally swooshable!

[@SparkRattle]

I used to make single layer wings like those when I was a kid. Never thought it would actually be built this big. It's amazing! Really want one in my studio.

[@huguberhart]

Depending on the mod the large cars like Mustang and Camaro have parts left. Bonsai has many parts between it's transition, but not leftovers.

[@B9_S4]

Truly one of the greatest sets ever made.

[@Sauci55on]

« - The Concorde featured a droop snoot. - A droop snoot? - Yeah, the snoot would droop. -The snoot drooped. »

[@ninjafruit816]

The orange connector at 3:45 is used for disassembly of the Concorde. When you push the axle in on step 140 after assembling the fuselage, it "fixes" the fuselage to the wing and you can damage the pieces with brute force disassembly. You can reach the orange connector with a long axle from the landing gear bay to undo step 140 before disassembly. Not too intuitive, but it's nice they considered it and learned from the AT-AT mishap...

[@SaperPl1]

Ok, after watching the review - this is awesome. So can we now expect to get a series of planes in speed champions approach? Ideally I would love to have WWII warbirds, but that's out of the question, so maybe just commercial airliners and small private planes and helicopters?

[@smit__luc6659]

They have both the Airbus and Boeing licences now so maybe

[@waynejuckts66]

Many many many Warbirds have Cobi! Perfect model quality. Cobi is much better than Lego. You must see it!

[@mark3rcat]

@@waynejuckts66Cobi is only good at 2 things war birds and tanks

[@vheissu417]

I’m currently 12 bags in. I’m so impressed with how amazing this build is so far. It’s absolutely huge. But the inside parts that make the Concorde what it is are phenomenal.

[@bd-vdwd2139]

This set is awesome, and you detailed review convinced me to purchase a Concorde. Can’t wait to build it and use the various fantastic building techniques

[@Jessikitty2020]

I got mine from the Lego store 9/4 as soon as they opened. 5 build hours later it’s done. I have to agree with you that it’s like building a big speed champions set. Engaging and not too repetitive and the finished model is awesome. It’s my new favorite also. As good as the space shuttle and Saturn V.

[@BestNameCouldThinkOf]

The Lego Concorde is my 20th (and biggest) model of Concorde! In various scales, plastic kits, desk models, diecast and the cobi one too - interestingly, i now have the same number of Concorde models as examples built of the real thing

[@jamiesworld1690]

Lego should released two versions of this concorde one on British Airways livery or air France livery or released sticker for the livery

[@modestasvalancius6207]

I'm not a big aviation enthusiast, but the Concorde is such a marvel of engineering and its elegance makes it truly iconic. Funnily enough, I was considering buying a Peugeot 9x8 Technic set at the store (I'm more of a Technic fan) but saw the Concorde at the same price -139€ - and my knees started to wobble a bit. Grabbed it, purchased it and I can't wait to start building the thing. At THAT price, the amount of pieces and the level of accuracy that you get makes this probably one of the best Lego sets you can buy at the moment.

[@neilrwilliams218]

When I built the Discovery I felt it was fragile until a certain point, so the orange pieces are probably to counter those criticisms. I'm impressed with the set but I have nowhere to display it.

[@mkprofessionalism]

I love this build! I greatly appreciate you highlight all the genius building solutions. Better than I thought. 😀

[@isaacng4306]

I did some customisation for my lego Concord(e) set to look more like the 1976 - 1984 British Airways livery. I even customised the visor to look more realistic to 002 prototype's visor as well to the delta wings with more details with the numbers from 1 through 15 on them which was a pain since Lego got it in the mixed livery and they left some decals out.

[@Needrick]

Been looking forward to it since it was leaked. Hope itll look good with the discovery shuttle

[@RacingBrick]

You can see them together in the video :)

[@redseven485]

I sure hope LEGO pumps out more aviation models like this in the future!

[@Evaunit98]

I absolutely adore Concorde and this set more than does in justice, I love it

[@2810Mad]

Okay, now that actually looks great

[@johnchivers5860]

I’m sure people will come up with alternative vertical stabilisers for the alternative liveries

[@ender8183]

Have i got space for it? No. Will i buy it? Try to guess

[@ezrakornfeld8436]

Same

[@theredbrick2002]

YES

[@alejandrodeograciasmartin6637]

Fr im doing the same lmao

[@BulaMeister]

Wow, this looks like a very satisfying build ! This is a great tribute to one of the most beautiful planes in history!

[@edgarleft]

I think I understand the use of the orange Technic connector. The piece is connected to the black axel that you have to push in. Now you cant remove the panel, but also can't remove the axle. But I believe that if you open the landing gear, you can reach the orange connector and slid it back to remove the black axle. Still don't know how you are suppose to remove the grey axles with stops from the panels?

[@nesrual]

@edgarleft I believe that you'd be able to push the 8L grey axles out during the disassembly; the forward one once the block assembly from steps 261-264 is removed, and the rear appears that it could be removed in the same way but by pushing on the orange piece (at the appropriate rotational angle). But I don't, yet, have any desire to disassemble mine to confirm.

[@gregonline6506]

Your way of explaining the build makes for the first time since my childhood, that I am actually interested about getting and building anything in Lego. And boy, my childhood is long gone. 😅

[@BlackringIII]

Those support parts were always a staple in mega brand sets

[@Cromfeld]

I finished withit. It is stunning. I also have the Discovery, but the Concorde overrules it. I've found the Ikea Billy + Höogbo combination to fit the Concorde diagonally and the shuttle with also fit into the upper part.

[@AfroMyrdal]

Can't wait to get my hands on one of these!

[@Tirana44]

Really enjoyed your review. Your enthusiasm for this model really comes through. Having watched your video, I’ve now ordered the model. Can’t wait to build it!

[@furryplaysstuff]

I just bought this set three hours ago but I can’t build it because I started building another set that I got at the same time and once I got to the 60th part turns out it wasn’t even in the set so I couldn’t even build any more than that, so I’ve just been sitting here with an unfinished Lego set looking for the piece for the past three hours

[@_duta_]

It's the same livery as the example in the Imperial War Museum in Duxford England.

[@PedroBorges9]

Yep, Concorde G-AXDN one of the first pre-production models

[@DJA7943]

My second favorite set I want of 2023

[@eladmaimon3796]

The orange connector helps you with disassembly because you push the shaft inside and lock the upper cover with no way to push it out. With the orange connector you have access to it from the bottom and you can use a screwdriver to push back the orange connector with the connected shaft 😊

[@zaphodbeeblebrox8184]

This is a must buy for me :) Thanks for the nice video, as always :)

[@andrewmazzarini2742]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet but the 10248 Ferrari F40 comes with like, 4 1x4 green plates used for supports during the build that aren't included in the final model. That's the only set in my collection I can think of that has supports like that that aren't used in the final build

[@ytcine1742]

i love planes ,i love LEGO might be the perfect christmas present

[@antonluyt]

I waited until I finished my build before watching this video. What a fantastic build. Great video as always. My top set so far although I have a few boxes waiting to be built.

[@wowsuchname1939]

First set I’ve felt compelled to buy since the ideas Porsche, really reasonably priced and a lovely display piece!

[@myananke]

I love the car collection on the wall! 🙂

[@kavishadanwatte210]

My first big build. And enjoyed every bit of it. Love this so much. Wish I had bigger hands and muscles to play with it hahaha. And a bigger table for display. But the smaller desk highlights how big this beast is.❤

[@MttUrs]

Hi Balasz, I think you made a mistake in the placement of che canopy pieces: the one non-printed piece is also placed on the section with the built seats: it's a bit strange to see seats with no windows. Maybe it has to be inverted with the bathroom walls?

[@RacingBrick]

The Concorde was a luxury aircraft, toilets' had priority windows :D Yes, I mounted that piece the wrong way around :)

[@Zuzoz]

The Van Gogh - Starry Night set also had larger than usual leftovers: 8 pieces of 1x4 and 4 pieces of 1x2 brick plates (from the 50-row high background board).

[@aaronboor2818]

Beautiful. Thanks for the review.

[@hdawood81]

Awesome review. Did you notice any color inconsistencies in white pieces?

[@stonksrgud7645]

dsoesnt really happen with the white i think, just dontn leave it in the sun

[@nkende]

@@stonksrgud7645 If you pause the video around 9:44 you can see quite a bit of variation in the white parts

[@RacingBrick]

I don't really see color inconsistencies, but different pieces might have slightly different reflections so there's a perception of variation

[@marklima74]

Yet another great review from (in my opinion) the best Lego reviewer on KZbin. I was waiting for your review on this one with anticipation and thankfully it came before VIP release date. I’m definitely putting my order in tomorrow; your detailed review has sealed the deal for me 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@petehoskins1267]

Waiting for this set, all of the reviews including this one are very positive. Local it’s $299 (AUD) but have my name down for release on Monday. Cheers.

[@hannsullrich7148]

Great video and I am excited to build mine. It is too bad that they didn't model after the first production model. I recall as a kid seeing the Concorde for the first time in my dad's Aviation Week magazine with British Airways on one side, and Air France livery on the other side as a special inaugural livery. Then again, I was 7 years old, but that's what i remember.

[@revilo.k3215]

Fantastic build. Not just for protection btw, the nose cone drooped, so they could see when landing.

[@varrinus7605]

the white plane on white background picture you were talking about is very airbus

[@manti1923]

Love this built...completely different than anything in my set of Lego builds

[@zzycatch]

I'm holding out for the Mega Blocks Tupolev Tu-144

[@intothebluemr]

Just to add to the comments, I remember the Lego Technic Crawler (41999) having structural supports that weren't used in the end build. I've literally just finished this build and it's amazing.

[@Glitcherbrine]

First reviewer of this set I've seen quote the droop snoop interview meme. xD That made me very happy, lol.

[@itsyaboijoeysalads6300]

8:25 The Ferrari F40 had 4 1x4 green plates that were left over that "held up" the rear bumper before attaching it to the car... very strange stuff

[@ahmedishtiaq3804]

Was looking forward to this one! 🎉

[@keziasarah]

Just ordered this for my daughters graduation gift... She's graduating with a Masters in Aerospace Engineering and loves lego!

[@afriendofafriend5766]

Recently I got to walk around, under, and inside a Concorde. Truly a magnificent metal bird.

[@SaperPl1]

You shouldn't have played with those landing gear inputs before full assembly, yes? That's why it wasn't fully in sync at 5:57, the rear landing gear didn't fully extend, I think...

[@RacingBrick]

That's the prupose of the clutch, to be able to sync them afterwards

[@SaperPl1]

@@RacingBrick Oh, I might've missed that.

[@hyphencubed]

one of the only lego sets that will be a day 1 buy for me as an avgeek

[@Shorjok]

Big fan of the new studio setup Balasz!

[@SirFiggles]

the Lego chevrolet comaro z28 has some left over pieces like this, theyre supposed to be swappable stripes but they are still extra

[@chouseification]

I'll have to hit Mall of America to grab one... Target stores carry a lot of the mid range kits, but rarely ones above $250. That's where the really fun kits start at... lol

[@kentslocum]

I knew I was going to buy this set the moment I saw the leaked images. But now that I know what an incredible build experience it is, I might have to buy two! 😂

[@JulianBaird]

That's my Xmas present to myself sorted!

[@lgzn]

Was waiting for your review ever since the plane was announced! Must buy when it launches in my country

[@Daphoid]

That concorde is amazing, perfect for a shelf piece. I'm now torn between getting it for my Dad for Christmas, or for myself this year :)

[@NorthStarRailfan]

The orange connector could be used for disassembly by putting a pin or axle in the pin hole and pulling? I think that makes sense

[@rezusdanieltudorsLEGOchannel]

The big parts that where left at the end of the build where use to support the it! LEGO does this sometimes! For exemple in the LEGO Creator Expert Ferrari f40 they use two 1x4 green plates to support the back of the car during building!

[@markodama8912]

Your enthusiasm is contagious, I think the Concorde just earned the top spot in my Chrstimas gifts list! 🙂

[@Grychon]

I was always going to get this one, it is such an iconic aircraft; your excellent review has me even more excited for it, thank you!

[@SaperPl1]

Oh, I'm right on time for this review :D

[@ftxaviation]

My sets landing system is a bit wrecked, I’ve rebuilt it and still the gears are super weak and dont come all the way out when the back of the fuselage is twisted.

[@fifififo5918]

Anyone know why Lego decided to have two tiles with the studs up on the wings by the fuselage windows? Looks out of place to me.

[@Jonny2400]

Am 90% through this build, rather impressed with its size. Quite a simple fast, build. Must admit I got this same time as Eldorado Fortress and I REALLY REALLY enjoyed the fortress build. The way the base is build vs the original made for a great build, probably my favourite build ever, out of my vast collection, including ghostbusters house, nasa space shuttle, Apollo 11, Merc pumatic truck (my least fav) echo 1, both cranes trucks, Land Rover discovery etc etc

[@edselsugay4768]

I typically go for the Lego automobiles and bikes (and occasional Star Wars sets). But I might actually throw money at this one. The build experience appears to be uniquely fun and challenging.

[@ex3then]

There were two green plates left in a Ferrari F40 used as stabilizers as well if I'm not mistaken

[@WrenchNotFound]

I feel so damn happy that I have this amazing set!

[@JimmyDuckworth]

Thi set is awesome, it’s gonna be available on Sep 7, that’s my birthday! I am gonna buy it. Thank you for this great review, I love your channel

[@votwomax01]

Hey that’s my birthday as well! Happy birthday to us!! 🥳

[@JimmyDuckworth]

@@votwomax01 yay!

[@HIDGEL05]

I’ve never seen supports to that extent before but there have previously been supports on the mustang and the F40

[@edu0013]

Where can I buy the displays for the cars in the background?

[@RacingBrick]

From huyl.it/

[@LeonidJP92]

Now it's my favourite set.

[@kenblockx2010]

They could of provide a sticker sheet with the British Airways and the Air France logo's and that you could choose then wich version you want to make...

[@BestNameCouldThinkOf]

Would only need the logos for the nose and the tail markings if it went for the final BA livery for Concorde, otherwise both just plain white