LEGO 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	1808
Release year	1996
Piece count	127
Minifigures	2
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Classic Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support, released in 1996 as part of the Town line, has 127 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 83 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 1808

The inventory of set 1808 lists 127 pieces, spare parts excluded: 83 different lots (one shape in one color) for 73 part shapes.

Colors of set 1808

Main color: white, making up 44% of the parts, followed by red (23%) and black (10%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	56	44%
Red	29	23%
Black	13	10%
Light Gray	6	4.7%
Dark Gray	6	4.7%
Green	4	3.1%
Yellow	4	3.1%
Blue	3	2.4%
Trans-Light Blue	2	1.6%
Trans-Green	1	0.8%
Other colors (2)	2	1.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	26	20%
Bricks	19	15%
Plates Special	11	8.7%
Tiles	7	5.5%
Plates Wedged	6	4.7%
Bricks Sloped	6	4.7%

Most common parts in set 1808

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	7
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Red	7
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	4
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Red	3
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	3
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	3
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single 3139	Black	3
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner 6231	White	3
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	White	2
Wedge Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches 2413	White	2

65 of the 73 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 1808

One part shape in set 1808 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 1808-1 170845

Rebuilding set 1808 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1808 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6472 Gas N' Wash Express	41%	474	2001
6335 Indy Transport	36%	403	1996
6337 Fast Track Finish	35%	351	1996
6562 Gas Stop Shop	33%	227	1995
6545 Search N' Rescue	30%	291	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 41%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1808 within its line

With 127 pieces, set 1808 ranks #95 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #62.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Man, Green Jacket, Blue Legs, Blue Cap, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Man, Black Torso, Blue Legs, White Cap, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support have?

LEGO set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support has 127 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 1808 released?

Set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support was released in 1996 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1808?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1808?

The instructions for LEGO set 1808 Light Aircraft and Ground Support can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1808.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1808?

White, with 56 out of 127 pieces, or 44%. Next come red (23%) and black (10%).

How many different parts does set 1808 contain?

Set 1808 has 83 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 73 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 1808 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 1808-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1808?

Set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express, released in 2001: it supplies 41%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.