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tomhoward
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Did you get one @tallpaul?Still showing as available to buy for me?
Yes, thank you. Logging on at 07:30 was probably unnecessary 😆
So, although I think the Ferrari is ugly, I just bought it! First time I've ever bought a model on release day - I feel like a proper Technic groupie now! Not allowed it til the end of the month as it's a birthday present, but that's ok, can't wait to build it and add it to the collection... 🙂
Saw the transformer in store today, a lot smaller than I expected. Saw the Ferrai as well, bit like Cougar, not sure I like it. I just bought some pick and mix.
I was in two minds about the Ferrari, but there’s just something about the way the sides are built that I can’t get past.
Am in two minds about that Ferrari. It’s nice but I reckon another model would have been better. Not for me at £350.
Never really was a Transformers fan. Lots of friends were and I had a version of OP. I think the Lego rendition is a solid build, but doesn’t do anything for me.
The Delorean arrived a few days ago and is tucked away for a rainy day. Also picked up the NASA shuttle 1/2 priced BNIB
Where did you pick up the shuttle for 1/2 price, that’s one I’ve been on the lookout on a deal for a while?
I was in two minds about the Ferrari, but there’s just something about the way the sides are built that I can’t get past.
I know what you mean. I like it from some angles but let so from others. I think it was RacingBrick who ripped it apart in one of his vids. If I could throw money around I'd get it, but I can't justify £350.
Where did you pick up the shuttle for 1/2 price, that’s one I’ve been on the lookout on a deal for a while?
FB Marketplace last week. I got lucky with the timing because it had only been posted 15 minutes prior so I was first to ping her. AFOL who admitted she'd never have the time to build it.
How do people not have time to build kits? I have to slow myself down and make them last a few days.
How do people not have time to build kits? I have to slow myself down and make them last a few days.
I’d love more time to potter around with Lego, but it has to compete with so many other commitments. As for this particular seller, she’d started a new job and no longer had any spare time.
How do people not have time to build kits? I have to slow myself down and make them last a few days.
Two young kids, (currently) 3 busy jobs, and general life admin (shopping, cleaning, bills, maintenance/repairs, exercise, career, etc) mean that on an average week I have about 7-10 hours free. I'm currently sat on:
UCS A-wing,
UCS Landspeeder,
UCS Tie Fighter,
UCS X-Wing Red 5,
UCS Imperial Shuttle,
UCS(~) Guardians ship,
UCS(~) Space Shuttle Discovery.
...and probably a host of other things I've forgotten!
The last kit I built was the Technic Defender with my son.
No still dont get it.
That is cool.
Loving this idea
https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/v5qcaq/the_new_friends_theater_is_perfect_for_the_muppets/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Using the lego friends theater and the muppets minifigs.
Going to go shopping soon
Hi I want an LED light set for the Lego Lamborghini Sian 42115, can anyone recommend a good quality light set, or has anyone made their own LED lights?
Briksmax, Light My Brick, or Lightailing. All much of a muchness from what I can tell.
My latest creation is getting close to completion, star wars themed obviously, appears in 2 films, ground based, lots of wheels, can you guess what it is yet?
Jawa crawler?
Juggernaut? But I thought it was only in one film?
Daffy has it, was in Rogue One as well, I'll get some pics up once it's done, been quite a quick build, only about 6 months so far, wheels took a couple of months, think there are about 150 pieces in each one.
Hi I want an LED light set for the Lego Lamborghini Sian 42115, can anyone recommend a good quality light set, or has anyone made their own LED lights?
General consensus is that they're pricey, and not always easy to fit, especially if retro-fitting, but the quality is top dollar as is durability and longevity.
PSA Amazon Prime Day today so there are quite a few 30% or so deals on Lego. I snapped up some Star Wars set as jnr and I are getting more into MOCs.
Lego's now added a Camara Z28 to their list. 1458 pieces, £150 - so is that a bit of a bargain, or an oversimplified con?
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/general-pistonheads/lego-launches-new-camaro-z28-set-160-/45934
10p/brick seems about the going rate.
There are two new trains and a station for those Lego railroaders as well.
A fully built mini-figure scale (1:40) Airbus A380 with working landing gear and flaps...
I'm always amazed people have both the time and bricks to do these things...
I promised some pics of my latest MOC and build process.
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Pile of bits and build, no forward plan generally.
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Some reference images as a guide
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Spent this evening removing the slope from the cab section after misreading the image and reworking the turret.....
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Getting close now, waiting for some pieces to turn up.
@sweaman2 it's like any other hobby couple hours here, couple hours there, I can go months without touching the stuff (i can kick the habit whenever I want). Ebay is a good source of cheap pieces, had 1.6Kg of grey pieces delivered today, cost £12 plus postage.
Light My Brick
Thanks for the reminder. I’ve got an F40 (40th bday present - ahem - 5 yes ago) and a Saturn 5 that I guess really belongs to the kids that would both benefit from some cool lighting. I think I now know that this years Xmas / bday present requests will be.
whatgoesup
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a Saturn 5
LEGO Optimus with his older (original G1) brother:
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Really is awesome that one. TIL ALL ARE ONE!
It's looking like the Autumn (Fall) Star Wars UCS release will be a 6000+ piece Razors Crest from the Mandalorian. 75331.
Possibly something like this MOC.
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Anyone need a 42096 Porsche 91 RSR? Boxed, with instructions. Nice little technic project I built with my boy. Will come fully dismantled ready to build. Currently £120 on Amazon (cheapest I could find) but I got it a few months ago for less than that. The going rate seems to be about £70-90 on Ebay. £55 inc postage on here?
Finished the Juggernaut.
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Just had a email saying I've been at my company for 5 years and to click here to redeem my gift; I thought it would be a pen or something similar but no. 550pts to buy from a very very long list of goods including Lego.
Just ordered the new Lego Technic Batmobile....nice. best ever long service award (not the 5 years is that long!).
I would have gone for Dom's Dodge Charger but my boy wants that for his birthday.
Lego Ford Raptor 42126 currently £69.99 less 10% with code LEGO10. Plus £1.99 postage.
Amateurs! I've just completed The Great Gonzo With His Chicken
Rich_S, thanks for the heads up - just ordered a set with birthday money. Wanted this one for a while.
LL928 reboot is ace. God I loved that thing first time around.
Having just completed building the Ford F-150 and Batmobile I’ve really got a taste for Lego building again.
Just found quite a few videos on YouTube on how to motorise the cars and I love the idea for the F-150; that would be really cool.
I’d also like to improve the front steering as the wheels just deflect outwards, needs a front stiffener to the axle connector.
Jsut found this lighting & motorisation kit whilst looking for the light kit for my Defender. Do I take a punt on it?
The likelyhood is it'll be very slow. The LR model is heavy. I've motorized the similar sized rally car from a few years ago with two L motors and a buwizz. This model is much lighter and it's still very slow. Also had to do a significant about of work to minimise wind up in the transmission.
Not a want of the day, just recommending the Brick Experiment Channel on Youtube. Famous for the GOOGOL:1 reduction gear lego build posted here before.
Liked this latest video that came up in my suggestions, some of them I knew, some I didn't, but great to show children about mechanical principles: