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The car is comprised of 320,000 original lego bricks of various […]","datePublished":"2019-05-06","dateModified":"2019-05-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Life-Sized-100-LEGO-Honda-Civic-Type-R-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Life-Sized-100-LEGO-Honda-Civic-Type-R-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/lego-honda-civic-type-r\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":617,"keywords":["Honda","honda civic type r","Lego Honda","Lego Honda Civic Type-R"],"articleBody":"An amazing 1:1 scale Lego Honda Civic Type RWe\u2019ve seen life-sized Lego cars before but that doesn\u2019t make this Lego Honda Civic any less incredible! This creation took over 1,300 working hours which is equivalent to roughly 54 days of Lego-building effort and concentration. Everything from the spokes on the wheels to the \u2018H\u2019 of the Honda logo is recreated in original Lego bricks to a 1:1 scale.The car is comprised of 320,000 original lego bricks of various shapes, colours and sizes and with the hefty price of Lego, it probably costs more than the real Type R! The talented team went so far as to include transparent bricks for the front and rear lights. All-in-all, the plastic toy car weighs a whopping 1,300 kg meaning that for each hour of work put in, one kilogram of the Lego car was completed. Also, the 1,300 kg weight is almost the exact same as the real Honda Civic Type R, which weighs in at approximately 1,320 kg! So not only is this Lego replica accurate in terms of proportions and scale, but also in weight.Although it may not be roadworthy, or capable of moving at all, the model does feature working lights. The headlights, daytime running lights, hazard\/indicator lights, brake lights and reversing lights are all functional and can be controlled by an iPad. The lights shine through the transparent bricks which house the components, which is another testament to the builders\u2019 great attention to detail and clever techniques. The usage of clear bricks can also be seen in the Lego scale replica of the McLaren Senna, but the Lego Honda does something that the Lego McLaren failed to do. As you can see, the wheels of the McLaren are ordinary, real-life wheels whereas the Lego Civic features wheels that are 100% Lego, including the tyres, alloys, brake discs and callipers. This small detail is what makes this recreation that little bit more impressive than others we have seen. That being said, most of the interior of the Lego McLaren was recreated in the famous toy brick, something that the Civic lacks.This Civic Type R was built by a team of 9talented Lego experts and led by Ryan McNaught, who had this to say: \u201cWe\u2019ve loved the challenge of this project.The car is shaped with a considerable amount of curved lines, making it a toughbut interesting build. From the working lights and indicators to intricateLEGO\u00ae Honda logos, the detail on the model has been a fun one for us to workon\u201dThe team had particular trouble when creating the windshield wipers, due to their thinness and fragility, and the rear spoiler, which had to be built with supports. The car was built layer by layer from the ground up and the bricks are glued together and underneath the build, the pieces are supported by a steel frame.This astonishing achievement was built incelebration of the Lego Masters event which happened a couple of days ago. Theshow includes a building competition between 8 skilled Lego builders and washosted in Australia. Honda Australia Director, Mr Stephen Collinssaid, \u201cHonda is a company that is all about creativity and innovation so it\u2019sgreat to support a family show that mirrors these ideals so well. Through LEGO\u00aeMASTERS we\u2019ll see some of the dreams of the contestants, and also fans, come tolife \u2013 we\u2019re proud to be helping drive that.\u201d The amazing 1:1 scale Lego Civic Type R willbe shown off throughout the month around Australia and if we\u2019re lucky, it mayend up in the UK one day! Let us know what you think of this ridiculous Legofeat in the comments! 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