LEGO Lambo Construction Part 4 of 6

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LEGO Lambo Construction Part 4 of 6
No, I have not forgotten about (or abandoned) this series. Life has just been a bit chaotic and gotten in the way of photo editing and post composition. I'm also trying to troubleshoot a problem that appeared at the end. More on that in later posts...

Part 4 again has its own box, and all bags within are conveniently labeled like those from the rest of these steps, Several parts that had been left over from part 1 are also indicated in the instructions, too.

![Instructions.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23uQvaPhexREVdvJoEgzVLkhH6aYh7ZeDX12yU12cP2fSbPiAqsCXh72GxWXHwF2tnyE8.jpg)

This step is called "Rear Spoiler," but it also includes the rear fenders and roof. Speaking of spoilers, I'll tell you now that part 5 finishes the rest of the body, and part 6 is just the wheels and tires.

![Part 4 parts.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23uQr58oyYDs7r7RqEFAE4pVaR8nGF3b7tLFMFMWF2TnxdiwnUBf8bfKY6Moos1xxFsEz.jpg)

The first stage of construction is the exhaust pipes and the features around it. I think it's all supposed to be part of the car's aero package. There were a fair few standard LEGO bricks at this stage to build the right contours.

![Exhaust and diffuser.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23u5xpFCUZ31TG9GAzco98agcRBqpcHyCKTmtFLCXUQnEdj2TvhDRL2pGN8NonY7MD7UX.jpg)

For many years, LEGO has been color-coding various Technic parts, and these small 2-brick-wide axles had grooves added even further back to make them easier to grasp. I appreciated the latter change the most as a kid. I found it interesting to see both colors in this step, though, as it indicates an aesthetic preference superseding their usual Technic part color scheme

![20210719_164235.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/Eo8UFPjvZ3WEVwJbZxJDtH8MDwoocMDgaH77pmS8pVp7BtuNAFyLALQ4R9g87v6YDQ9.jpg)

Why? Well, it's time to build the taillights, and we don't want extra red there messing up the look!

We also see a classic 1x6 Technic brick at the core of this subassembly.

![classic technic beam.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/AJegZXjZw1Z3vzfY8PL2tURGYNL1asDjBk83WEkLUWsupknAHBZFeLygykqc6xt.jpg)

The taillights themselves are just red bricks, not transparent elements, but I have no real objections here.

![taillight assembly.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/AK6XTDQVi8XvRYf1b8JjkzXgKaUsEAQQVXJsFJj7nxreLKEiz6CZRnssoDmzUk3.jpg)

Thanks to Technic geometry, the completed assemblies sit at an angle and adds to the sweeping lines of the rear end.

![taillight assembly installed.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23u5y2KMHkRRNP8pfesbVmdAFsghmtrK5x7LcJBooSw9poCd7hrnLy89XaLY5ZbUF1poW.jpg)

Once both taillights are installed and the fenders begin, you can better see how everything flows together. The black bricks breaking the lines are the vertical components of the spoiler.

![fender start.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23vhsGooLfDqZBicffBBZZo2og1iF2BFfnULsZihep7ohiSSEuaiutmjqeVTEQt6QdVSj.jpg)

Where I do have an objection to the quality of this set is the color disparity between parts in the spoiler assembly. As I said before, LEGO is usually quite good at color-matching parts, but it's not right here. I will try to get a picture that conveys the difference. I have seen similar complaints from others as well.

![Color problems.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/AJiuiP6keUn1ophYndsRgVLQ7H45kBtMb9ZbNwaGPDREptE2kYk7kjW2H7fYHtY.jpg)

Still, I went ahead and finished the spoiler and engine cover. Alas, I forgot to take any good pics of this part of the process. The engine cover lifts off the car entirely to allow a look inside, but more work is required to see most of the cylinders themselves. I am tempted to leave off the valve cover on the engine just so the cool mechanical bits are visible.

![Spoiler and Engine Cover.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jacobtothe/23vhyWmGJwB3eAV94PWzcBRALC8rNGkbiykEu1h2bRJwiRbCviXi2TsfYG6Z14nfZ1eRK.jpg)

Stay tuned! There should be one more intensive construction post with pictures and a final post on the wheels and post-construction troubleshooting.
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