LEGO SET 42198 - Alternate build | Bush Plane

April 29, 2025

Unlock the untapped potential of the parts in set 42198 and transform them into entirely new brick-built wonders. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:

Amphibious Airboat Explorer
• Use the angled struts and wing supports as a sturdy hull frame.
• Swap the propeller hub for a large fan assembly at the stern.
• Mount buoyant pontoons with curved slopes and boat hull elements.
• Add a tiny control cabin with clip-on steering yokes and transparent panels.
Rugged Dune Buggy
• Reconfigure the landing-gear wheels as oversized off-road treads.
• Build a tubular roll-cage from thin Technic liftarms and pin connectors.
• Repurpose the yellow and red panels as body panels for a striking color scheme.
• Integrate shock-absorbing Technic shock absorbers for real suspension action.
Mountain Rescue ATV
• Combine the boat hull halves upside-down to form a reinforced chassis.
• Attach stud-shooters and tile-mounted tool holders to mimic rescue gear.
• Use clip-on rifle holders or bar elements to secure stretchers or supplies.
• Create folding side-panels with hinge bricks for quick-access compartments.
Compact Cargo Helicopter
• Transform the central fuselage boom pieces into a tall tail rotor shaft.
• Mount a mini-propeller assembly perpendicular to hinge plates for dual rotors.
• Fashion skid landing gear with curved slope bricks and rounded tiles.
• Design a rear cargo hatch using panel tiles on swivel clips.
Portable Workshop Trailer
• Link the float pontoons to Technic beams and wheels for a rolling trailer.
• Build a fold-out workbench with hinge plates and tile-mounted tool racks.
• Store extra fuel-tank elements, handheld tools, and pipe sections inside.
• Top it off with a removable canopy of curved slopes for on-the-go shade.

By isolating one standout element—be it the tubular struts, bright accent panels, or the versatile wheel assemblies—you’ll find dozens more combinations. Challenge yourself to mix and match hinges, clips, and curved panels until you find a design that truly soars. With set 42198’s rich assortment of parts, the sky (and beyond) is just the beginning.

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