How does the Hovercraft move?

Instead of running on wheels, the model glides on a simulated cushion of air generated by a fan inside the hull, just like a real hovercraft.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the set does not include any minifigures, since the focus is entirely on the moving Technic mechanics of the vehicle.

What colours define the model?

Black forms the technical base, light bluish grey adds detailing, blue provides maritime accents and red supplies contrast on warning markings.

Technic

Hovercraft

The Hovercraft from the LEGO® Technic range recreates a vehicle that glides over water and land on a cushion of air instead of running on wheels. With 1,020 pieces and no minifigures, the technical function of the model is once again the clear focus.

Set number: 42076
Year: 2018
Pieces: 1,020
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 140

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 140

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 (11)

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

Description

A vehicle without a conventional chassis

Unlike most Technic vehicles, the Hovercraft has no wheels at all and instead relies on a fan that recreates the characteristic air-cushion effect. That makes the build interesting for children and adults who have already put together a few Technic vehicles and want to explore a less conventional way of moving. As with many larger Technic sets, the same pieces are likely to build an alternative second model, which noticeably extends the set's value well beyond the first build and gives builders a reason to keep the instructions handy.

Function over role play

With no minifigures included, the focus sits entirely on moving elements such as the fan, steering and detail functions across the hull. That sets the set clearly apart from City or adventure sets built around figures, and it appeals to fans who prefer engineering and working mechanisms over character-driven play, whether building together with older children or tackling it as a solo project as an adult with some prior Technic experience.

Colours for a water-ready look

Black forms the technical base of the hull and connector pieces, light bluish grey adds structural detailing across the body, blue provides accents reminiscent of water and the sea, and red supplies visible contrast on warning markings or detail panels. That colour combination is common on Technic watercraft and makes the model instantly recognisable as a hovercraft at a glance, even while sitting on a shelf rather than gliding over water.

140 part types for Technic projects

Across 1,020 pieces, the set spans 140 distinct part types, with the usual Technic emphasis on beams, pins and connectors that repeat many times over. Anyone after specific pieces for their own builds, such as fan components or particular hull elements, will find the full parts list with colours and quantities further down this page, making it easier to recreate individual functional groups. It also helps confirm how many pins a particular connector setup actually requires.

FAQ

How does the Hovercraft move?: Instead of running on wheels, the model glides on a simulated cushion of air generated by a fan inside the hull, just like a real hovercraft.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the set does not include any minifigures, since the focus is entirely on the moving Technic mechanics of the vehicle.
What colours define the model?: Black forms the technical base, light bluish grey adds detailing, blue provides maritime accents and red supplies contrast on warning markings.