The 42029 Customised Pick-Up Truck is a 2014 set and another older kit in the Brick Club library. The name tells you what it is. This is not a standard workhorse truck. The lowered stance, wide wheels, two-tone black and orange colour scheme, and the bed winch all say modified. It is a relaxed afternoon build at 1,063 pieces, good for four-wheel drive fans who want the suspension and opening panels without the complexity of the bigger off-roaders.
Full suspension, opening doors, and a bed winch in 1,063 pieces
All four wheels have independent suspension, which you can test by pressing down on the corners of the finished model. The doors open, the bonnet opens to show the engine, and the winch in the truck bed operates on a working drum. The customised look comes from the lowered ride height and the wide-set wheel arches rather than any single standout mechanism.
At 1,063 pieces it is an approachable build at two to three hours. The instructions are well-paced, and the suspension geometry is satisfying to put together. Good entry-level kit for anyone who wants a four-wheel drive build before stepping up to the bigger sets.
An afternoon build with good suspension geometry
The suspension is the highlight here. All four corners are independent, which makes the build process satisfying as the geometry comes together. Each wheel assembly clicks into place cleanly, and the finished model has a genuine amount of travel when you push down on it.
The rest of the build is straightforward. Doors and bonnet are simple panel work. The winch drum in the bed is quick to build and operates well. Two to three hours at a relaxed pace covers it. The alternate model on the box is a different vehicle if you want to go back in and build again.
The 42029 is a good starting point for anyone who wants four-wheel drive suspension and working panels without the piece count of the larger off-roaders. The Extreme Adventure (42069) and the Zetros (42129) are the natural next steps when you are ready to go bigger.
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This is exactly why I like putting member builds on the blog. The official images tell you what a kit is supposed to look like. Member photos show what it feels like once someone has actually sat down, opened the bags, and worked through it.
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