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Set 5591 Mach II Red Bird Rig
Model Team

LEGO® Mach II Red Bird Rig

The Mach II Red Bird Rig is a Model Team lorry from 1994 with 1,173 pieces and no minifigures. It is aimed at builders who like to spend an afternoon on one detailed vehicle.

Set number
5591
Year
1994
Pieces
1,173
Minifigures
0
Theme
Model Team
Different parts
268
What can I build with it?

Parts list 268

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (13)

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

Description

A display truck first

Model Team was the line for vehicles meant to be admired as much as played with, and this rig fits that idea. A red cab unit gives the model its character, while light grey and black cover the chassis, wheels and technical detail. There are no figures to sit in the cab, so the lorry stands on its own. If you enjoy a focused build with plenty of repeated sub-assemblies, this one offers real hands-on work rather than a quick set-up for play.

Reading the numbers

With 1,173 pieces made up of 145 different elements, the average part appears around eight times. That points to a vehicle with large flat panels, several identical wheel groups and lots of repeated plates. It also tells you what to expect from a second-hand copy: a missing piece is usually a common one, so the list below helps you spot exactly which element and how many are needed to finish the job.

Grey, black and a splash of red

Light grey and black dominate the palette, with red and white as accents. This is typical of technical vehicles from the early nineties, and the colours mix easily with almost any collection. Grey and black bricks are among the most useful in any box, so many of these parts will serve in your own lorries, garages or industrial scenes. The red then works as a deliberate eye-catcher that you can place wherever a model needs a bit of life.

Keep it or take it apart

A set of this size can sit on a shelf once finished or be broken down into a useful parts pool. This page lists every element, and the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models become possible with your own stock, including this set's pieces. For older sets that check is worthwhile, because many standard parts from 1994 still fit today and blend into newer collections without any trouble at all.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Red Bird Rig have?
It has 1,173 pieces, including 145 different element types.
Does it come with minifigures?
No, this is a pure vehicle model without any minifigures.
What year and theme is it from?
It was released in 1994 as part of the Model Team theme.

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