LEGO Technic 42154 Ford GT detailed building review - smaller means better?

The LEGO Technic 42154 2022 Ford GT is the first set of the March 2023 wave I review on the channel. It is smaller than the usual branded 1:10 scale Technic cars but on paper it has all of their features and even more, can it be the winning combination?

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[RacingBrick]

As you pointed out I made a building mistake, there should be an additional pin holding the 2 main assemblies together at 5:43, so it's not the cross axle only. Still, a single pin is not the safest connection in my book so I think a different building sequence would have been better.

[matzebob]

I remember the Ferrari got its fair share of criticism in terms of holes in the bottom and flex, so the smaller scale with its complexity is much appreciated. Kudos to Milan for this great build, cannot wait to see what people will MOC out of it :)

[arnoldnemeth]

I hope LEGO makes this one a standard size/complexity in the following years. I would love to collect 1 to 12 scale sport cars with this amount of functionality more than anything currently in their sports car line-up.

[StuntpilootStef]

I think this is a much better value than the 1/10 scale models with their vast emptyness inside.

[danieldoughty]

Just finished building this set (that was a gift for Christmas), and I'm stunned by those doors! A really glamorous feature! Having built the 488 GTE last year, I must say that this was just as thrilling. Prehaps more so! To anyone watching this review wondering whether or not to purchase this set, do yourself a favour and get it immediately! Yes, technic can be annoying, but that feeling of accomplishment at the end is priceless. This video is a credit to the set and has given it the spotlight it deserves. Happy building!

[nanorex_designs]

Ever since ~2010, I've wanted so badly for those 5L double CV joint parts to exist so I could build Technic RC cars properly at this scale. And now, over ten years later, my dream has finally been realized 😍I think it's time to get back into Technic!

[SkrittleCubing]

Really great details, technic is getting better than system














We just won't talk about that price

[pewpewdragon]

Looks like a great build overall, the 1/12 scale seems ideal in my non-technic fan opinion. Unfortunate for collectors though for the lack of consistent scaling.

[verios]

I was already thinking of pre ordering this one and your insights sealed the deal. Thanks!

[mssm]

A brilliant set. Lots of crazy angles made in weird ways, that match perfectly with other strange assemblies to amazing effect. The designers must have spent ages working these out. An economy of parts usage while providing lots of detailed beauty and functionality. This is perhaps the "speed champions" of technic. We need more like this.

[Targetstrike]

I really like the color scheme, and it should be about the same scale as the Lego Technic Batmobile

[repapeti]

I like your presentation much more than Sariel's. You're straight to the point, move at the right pace, highlight interesting building steps and don't waste time with such nonsense like writing "Cons: My hamster can't fit in it".

[ToaMeikhaal]

Oh yes! I have been waiting for this one. I'm excited that it's so functionally dense; that's one of the most important things to me when choosing a set. I'll be getting this one for sure!

[darwinfernandez]

This build wasn’t necessarily difficult, it’s more like the instructions were lacking in showing where and how to connect certain sections. It’s not like the Lego app where you can move the model around and see it from another angle to get a better idea of what to connect where. These instructions felt like they either could have used better angles or added an extra picture with arrows pointing to the connecting points. Instead it just shows the piece connected on the model, you then have to find out what pins/axels went into where before attaching it and normally that wouldn’t be a problem but with this set it could have definitely benefited from an extra little red circle or something! But other than that this was an amazing build. 9/10 final build and 9.5/10 building process. Super engaging, not repetitive, and definitely a challenge but a doable challenge. Great job Lego.

[fluffy]

First time here, I cannot believe how well you are explaining the build and your observations, my hats of for you mister!

[johnnewell]

One of the better Technic vehicles, this one checks a lot of boxes: build process, technical design, finished appearance, functionality, color, and value. Everyone involved should congratulate themselves, and then get to work on more models like this. I think the scale is both pleasing (in this model) and promising (for future models) so I'd like to see more in this scale.

[ConsciousAtoms]

I'm really impressed by the model. I found building it rather challenging with all the weird angles and details. And it looks stunning!

[BusaNZ]

Looks like a nice set overall. 1/12 scale allows for just as much detail and mechanical functions as the bigger 1/10 scale cars but at a much lower pricetag. Nice of the designer to make the chassis mostly black/grey to accomodate MOC builders too.

But Lego really needs to sort out their sticker sheet packaging. Sets like this and the 10304 Camaro have stickers loose in the box, while similarly priced sets like Thor's Hammer and the Galaxy Explorer have no stickers at all yet the instructions were still wrapped in plastic bags.

[coffeeinhandproductions]

I'm all for this scale, and functionality moving forward. Looks fantastic beside the Ford Raptor. Don't mind a bit of a challenge, however the troubleshooting involved to build this is somewhat intimidating as I've never been great at technical models. Definitely on the pick up list though because despite some inaccuracies it's a structurally dense model that's looks fairly complete from all angles unlike a lot of the larger scale models of similar piece count like the Ferrari or even Rally car from a number of years back. Definitely excited to see the bat bike, and fire plane, and commentary.

[leonkool]

Love the clear engine design!! I’ve always wanted a full size technic model with everything clear but gears so that the complex mechanism can be appreciated