How many pieces are in Nighthawk / Sky Wasp?

The set has 287 pieces, 71 of them different. It contains no minifigures.

Can I build both models?

The name refers to two models, Nighthawk and Sky Wasp, which can be built from the same bricks, though not at the same time.

Which theme is it from?

It belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 1995.

Technic

LEGO® Nighthawk / Sky Wasp

Nighthawk / Sky Wasp is a 1995 Technic set made of 287 pieces. As the double name suggests, the same bricks can be built into two different aircraft.

Set number: 8412
Year: 1995
Pieces: 287
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

Parts list 78

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 (2)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

8412 modified B-model 244 pieces by johnny.tifosi

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What can I build with it?

Description

Two builds from one box

The double name gives it away: the same bricks make either the Nighthawk or the Sky Wasp. Alternative models are a familiar feature of the Technic theme. You build one aircraft, take it apart, and assemble the second from the same stock. That gives you two building experiences from 287 pieces, and the switch shows nicely how identical components can take on a completely different shape when they are put together another way. It is especially nice to compare the two variants side by side.

Technic without minifigures

There are no minifigures in the set, which is perfectly normal for Technic. The emphasis here is on construction rather than role play: beams, connector pegs, axles and plates lock together, and the finished model shows how it holds itself together from the inside. If you enjoy tinkering and exploring mechanisms, it suits you well. You can still play with it, since aircraft of this size usually cope with being carried around and swooped through the room.

Light grey, black, dark grey and yellow

The colours are mainly light grey, black and dark grey, lifted by yellow. That gives the sober look of a military aircraft, while the yellow parts add accents. Only 71 of the 287 pieces are different, so most components appear several times. That makes sorting easier and explains why so many bricks can be reused directly when you convert one model into the other, without hunting around for individual elements all the time. The yellow also stands out more, because it appears in small amounts and has been placed with care.

Parts list and building on

This page has the complete parts list with colours and quantities, handy for checking a second-hand set or replacing individual axles and connectors. The What can I build? tool shows which other models your bricks could make, even if you mix in several Technic sets. Grey and black in this quantity make a solid base for your own aircraft, vehicles and machines. Over time a single set like this turns into a toolbox for many ideas, which is where the real value of Technic parts lies.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Nighthawk / Sky Wasp?: The set has 287 pieces, 71 of them different. It contains no minifigures.
Can I build both models?: The name refers to two models, Nighthawk and Sky Wasp, which can be built from the same bricks, though not at the same time.
Which theme is it from?: It belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 1995.

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