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Master intricate mechanics and embark on imaginative aerial adventures with this detailed 333-piece model, perfect for aspiring engineers and pilots.

🏛 Technic
Set #42198

Bush Plane

The Bush Plane is a surprisingly detailed Technic set for its size.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for kids aged 8+ who are new to Technic building and enjoy aircraft. ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 333 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.3 from 4 reviews

Fans appreciate the unique zebra stripe design and functional features, making it a fun build for younger Technic enthusiasts. Some find the engine cover a bit flimsy, but overall it's considered a good value for the price.

📝 Our Take

The Bush Plane is a surprisingly detailed Technic set for its size. The zebra stripe design adds a unique visual flair, and the functional features like the spinning propeller and adjustable ailerons provide engaging play.

This set is perfect for younger Technic enthusiasts and aviation fans. The build is challenging enough to be rewarding but not overly complex, making it a great introduction to Technic principles. The compact size is also ideal for display.

Skip this if you're looking for a large-scale Technic model with advanced functionality. Consider larger Technic airplane models for more complex builds and features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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333
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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14cm × 25cm × 29cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Assembly of the 4-cylinder piston engine
  • Functionality of the spinning propeller
  • Adjustable ailerons on the wings
  • Sturdy construction for play

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Bush Plane is an entry-level Technic set, and its investment potential is limited. While the Technic theme generally holds value, smaller sets like this one don't typically see significant appreciation. The unique zebra stripe design might appeal to some collectors, but the relatively low piece count and widespread availability will likely keep prices stable. It could be a decent investment if purchased at a discount and kept sealed, but don't expect substantial returns.

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📖 About This Set

Let imaginations fly with this fun aircraft toy for kids aged 8 and up. Boys and girls can enjoy building the LEGO® Technic™ Bush Plane (42198) before trying out its exciting features. Push the lever to activate the spinning propeller. Adjust the ailerons on the side wings and the rear wing. Then open the engine cover to admire the 4-cylinder piston engine. This kids’ toy plane features a fun zebra print design to reflect the role that bush planes play in wildlife conservation.

LEGO Technic vehicle sets feature realistic movement to introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering. This set makes a great gift or treat for kids who love toy planes and LEGO vehicles. See kids develop their building skills as they play with their bush plane toy.

Give kids an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

  • Aircraft toy for kids aged 8 and up – Build and explore a fun LEGO® Technic™ Bush Plane toy with spinning propeller, adjustable ailerons and 4-cylinder piston engine
  • Toy plane with working features – Kids can play creatively as they swoop theirLEGO® plane and imagine endless conservation missions with their bush aircraft
  • Zebra print design – This LEGO® airplane toy comes with a cool zebra print design to reflect the role that bush planes play in wildlife conservation
  • A great gift for kids– Send kids’ imaginations skyward with this small gift for kids, which delivers big play value as young pilots build and explore their bush plane model
  • An introduction to engineering toys – LEGO® Technic™ buildable toy vehicle sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms to introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering
  • Measurements – A 333-piece set with a LEGO® aircraft model measuring over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) long and 11.5 in. (29 cm) wide

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Technic sets in this price range, the Bush Plane offers a unique aesthetic and focus on aviation. Alternatives might include smaller Technic vehicles or motorcycles, but this set stands out with its distinctive design and play features. It's a good choice for those specifically interested in airplanes.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 324 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 42198-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10110642 [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Red
Tile Round 1 x 2 Tile Round 1 x 2
Part #: 1126 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 11478 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11946 White
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11946 Yellow
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11947 Yellow
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11947 White
Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1 Technic Panel 3 x...
Part #: 15458 White
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Yellow
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 White
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Black
Technic Panel Fairing #7 3L Very Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2387 White
Technic Panel Fairing #8 3L Very Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2389 White
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 2391 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 2391 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 Yellow
Technic Disc 3 x 3 Technic Disc 3 x 3
Part #: 2723 Black
Technic Engine Crankshaft Technic Engine Cr...
Part #: 2853 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 16× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32063 White
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32291 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 White
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 White
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Black
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Technic Connector Beam 3 x 3 Technic Connector...
Part #: 39793 Yellow
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges, with Anti-Roll Notch Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 39888 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 White
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 16× White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole [Reinforced] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 42135 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove Wheel 11 x 8 with...
Part #: 42610 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 42924 23× Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 10× Blue
Technic Crank Disc Technic Crank Disc
Part #: 4368 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Piston Technic Piston
Part #: 4369 Yellow
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Yellow
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Small Squared Pin Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 44874 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Tyre 14 x 6 Solid Smooth Tyre 14 x 6 Solid...
Part #: 50951 Black
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Yellow
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 57585 Light Bluish Gray
Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR Solid Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR...
Part #: 58090 Black
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Tan
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 White
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 White
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 60484 White
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 37× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 White
Technic Panel Fairing #6 Long Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64393 White
Technic Panel Fairing #5 Long Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64681 White
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 65304 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 65304 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Square Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 65487 16× White
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6612 White
Technic Gear 12 Tooth with Axle Hole Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 69778 Blue
Technic Gear 20 Tooth with Axle Hole [+ Opening] Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 69779 Dark Azure
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 3 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 71682 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 73507 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 80286 Black
Technic Gear 20 Tooth with Clutch on Both Sides Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 81346 Green
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 White
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 7 with Axle and Pin Holes Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 87761 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Red
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 1 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 89679 Yellow
Technic Gear 16 Tooth Reinforced [New Style] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 94925 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Rotor Blade Small with Hole and Axle Connector End Technic Rotor Bla...
Part #: 99012 Dark Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of Technic pins and beams, useful for smaller MOC projects. No particularly rare colors are present, but the quantities are decent for expanding a basic Technic parts collection.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots (37x) $1.85
Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot (23x) $1.15
White Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin (16x) $0.80
White Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Square Holes] (16x) $1.60
Red Technic Axle 2 Notched (16x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Floatplane variant with pontoons
🚗 Vintage biplane with modified wings
🚀 Small rocket or drone design

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Bush Plane Instructions
BI 3101, 132+4, 42198 V29
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Charts Inventory Statistics

85
Unique Parts
324
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1