Ahhh that's a shame but don't Legoids break them up and stuff everything into one big box and try and invent new stuff to build? I never realised you collectors kept them as a kit just to build one model?
Our little 11 year old house guest get quite a few little sets, mainly fake ones but has some real Lego starter sets and I've always encouraged him to mix it all together after he's built something!
If ever reads your post, he could hate me forever!
That Land rover is stunning by the way.
Best wishes :-)
I never mix my Lego Technic sets, ever, there's too many set-specific parts. Of course, I've never taken one apart either, so it's a moot point. This will be the first time and I'm not keen on it, but I have to, just to create more room. I have another house, one I don't live in, and most of my Lego stays there, but it's getting crowded. 😁