Houston, I have a problem gray gear - McLaren P1
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The LEGO community is abuzz with a building issue encountered while constructing the McLaren P1 set. A builder, /u/SnooMaps5089, has reported a problem with the gray gear, which is preventing the pistons from moving correctly.
The builder is currently on bag 15 of the build and is seeking advice on how to resolve the issue. The primary concern is the inability of the pistons to move unless the gray gear is manually turned. The user is specifically asking for guidance on the best way to perform a partial teardown to fix the problem at this stage of the build.
This situation highlights the importance of careful construction and attention to detail when building complex LEGO sets. It also underscores the value of the LEGO community in providing support and solutions to common building challenges.
For anyone encountering similar issues, consider using brick separator tools to help disassemble the set safely.
The only way the Pistons move is for me to manually turn the gray gear. I am about to start bag 15. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially best way to do a partial teardown at this point to fix the problem. submitted by /u/SnooMaps5089 [link] [comments]
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