Does set 42068 include any minifigures?

No, like most Technic sets, the Airport Rescue Vehicle has no minifigures and focuses on the chassis and functions.

How many pieces does the set have?

The model is made up of 1,106 pieces, including 145 unique part types.

What does the structure on the roof do?

The roof holds a rotating water cannon that can be aimed in different directions.

Technic

Airport Rescue Vehicle

Set 42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle recreates a firefighting truck built for emergencies on airport runways. With 1,106 pieces, it's a mid-sized Technic set from 2017. With no minifigures included, the focus sits entirely on the chassis, water cannon and other moving functions.

Set number: 42068
Year: 2017
Pieces: 1,106
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 145

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 145

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A fire truck built for airports

The model depicts a sturdy, multi-axle vehicle with a large chassis typical of airport emergency vehicles, complete with a rotating water cannon on the roof. At 1,106 pieces, the build has decent length, with the chassis, cab and superstructure assembled in stages before the finished vehicle comes together. Building it in stages makes it easy to see just how much engineering sits in the chassis of a vehicle like this.

Functions instead of minifigures

As with many Technic sets, minifigures are left out, with the water cannon instead able to move and aim in different directions. Anyone wanting to know exactly which specialised Technic pieces make up the steering and chassis can check the full parts list on this page, covering all 145 unique part types, listed individually by colour and shape. That makes it possible to judge in advance how extensive the steering and drive mechanics are compared with other Technic vehicles, and exactly which axles and gears they rely on.

Red as a signal colour

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey define the chassis, while black dominates the tyres and technical fittings. Red provides targeted accents on the cab and superstructure, echoing the warning colours of real emergency vehicles. This clear colour split makes the truck easy to recognise as an emergency vehicle even from a distance. Compared with many all-grey Technic sets, the model feels livelier and easier to place at a glance.

Parts for other emergency vehicles

With 145 part types across 1,106 pieces, the set includes several specialised Technic connectors that transfer well to other vehicle projects, such as different rescue or utility trucks. The parts list on this page shows exactly which specialty pieces are included, useful to check before deciding to buy. The axles and steering elements in particular suit other heavy vehicle builds well beyond the airport theme, such as cranes, lorries or other construction vehicles.

FAQ

Does set 42068 include any minifigures?: No, like most Technic sets, the Airport Rescue Vehicle has no minifigures and focuses on the chassis and functions.
How many pieces does the set have?: The model is made up of 1,106 pieces, including 145 unique part types.
What does the structure on the roof do?: The roof holds a rotating water cannon that can be aimed in different directions.