Grum's Shed

[Pvdb]

Nice work Grum.

Having had the pleasure to visit your so called "shed" I can confirm that it is way nicer than the average British garden shed and that is before considering the lego inside. I think I need something similar in my garden. Then I might get some peace and quiet when trying to build.

[grum64]

Nice work Grum.

Having had the pleasure to visit your so called "shed" I can confirm that it is way nicer than the average British garden shed and that is before considering the lego inside. I think I need something similar in my garden. Then I might get some peace and quiet when trying to build.

Thank you Paul.

I'm of the opinion that my shed would look so much better had you left your Koenigsegg One:1. It'd look really good on my shelves

You're only a few miles away so you can drop it off if you like. It'll give it a really good home

Edited March 14, 2016 by grum64

[Jim]

Your pictures look fine. They are bright and pretty sharp, so don't worry about them.

I'm still in love with this set

Great progress so far!

[grum64]

Your pictures look fine. They are bright and pretty sharp, so don't worry about them.

I'm still in love with this set

Great progress so far!

Thank you Jim. My phototography set up is a bit haphazard consisting as it does of a laptray and a Galaxy Note 3.

I had an area set aside for photography but since Jake & George moved in to the shed the area I'd allocated is no more. Never mind, I'd rather have them in there with me

Edited March 15, 2016 by grum64

[grum64]

After a couple of days with no building I'm pleased to say that normal service was resumed today.

No real problems today, frustrations than anything else. It's been a pretty good day.

The last stage of the days building was the cause of said frustrations. Trying to fit the 4 x 3L Blue pins through the 9L Liftarms in front of each side door and into the 3L axle & pin connector Perpendicular was a 'nightmare'. Took over an hour to get the little blighters in place but they went in.

Anyway, enough of all that, here's pics of today's progress.

Build Day 4 - Days build time 3hrs 30mins / Total build time 13hrs 50 mins.

Edited March 17, 2016 by grum64

[grum64]

Build Day 5 - Days build time 4hrs 40mins / Total build time 18hrs 30mins

Had a good few hours building today which included the most difficult part of the build so far, the rotor head.

...I'm curious to get your opinion on the rotor. For me, it was a difficult build full of small parts and intricate connections...

After sorting out all of the pieces needed for the rotor head I was  surprised at the size of the pile, 103 parts. All those pins!

The complexity of the rotor head made building a very slow process indeed which wasn't helped by my fastidious checking of each stage before going on to the next. I didnt relish the thought of having to dismantle it to correct a mistake.

This part of the build has been, without question, more difficult than anything I've built previously. The whole thing tested me but the hardest part was Stage 15 on page 7 of Book 2, the fitting the Axle and Pin Connectors 2L (6536) and 3L (6536). Being recessed they were a job to get to but after what seemed like an eternity they were done.

The rest of the build went relatively smoothly.

Pictures of todays progress.

Edited March 20, 2016 by grum64

[BusterHaus]

Fantastic work, Grum. You may want to look into getting an assistant to dab your forehead while you build such complex assemblies, much like a nurse that wipes the sweat off a surgeon during an operation.

[RohanBeckett]

have you posted a picture, or video of yourself building a few steps at all?

I'm amazed at what you do, but at times, it's still hard to fathom HOW you do it! :)

[grum64]

Fantastic work, Grum. You may want to look into getting an assistant to dab your forehead while you build such complex assemblies, much like a nurse that wipes the sweat off a surgeon during an operation.

Thank you Bart.

Thankfully one of the many 'joys' of my condition is that I don't sweat unless there's something very wrong but if I did I'm not too sure there'd be many takers for the job of mopping my brow

Edited March 21, 2016 by grum64

[grum64]

have you posted a picture, or video of yourself building a few steps at all?

I'm amazed at what you do, but at times, it's still hard to fathom HOW you do it! :)

Thank you for your kind comments.

No, there aren't any photos or video of me building. I've been asked to be filmed building several times over the last few years but have always decined because I really don't see what I do as anything film worthy. Like everyone here, I love my LEGO. I just build it differently to most.

[Edwin Korstanje]

I have deep respect for you Clive.

The patiënt what you must have for a such complex assemplies is amazing :thumbup: .

[grum64]

I have deep respect for you Clive.

The patiënt what you must have for a such complex assemplies is amazing :thumbup: .

Thank you Edwin but respect both ways. The ships you build are fantasic.

As for my building, it's not so much patience as those who know me will atest, I'm just too stubborn to be beaten by a pile of plastic pieces

Edited March 21, 2016 by grum64

[RohanBeckett]

Thank you for your kind comments.

No, there aren't any photos or video of me building. I've been asked to be filmed building several times over the last few years but have always decined because I really don't see what I do as anything film worthy. Like everyone here, I love my LEGO. I just build it differently to most.

oh...but this is where I think you're wrong! I'd be fascinated to watch a timelapse of you building something... it'd give Sariel, and the others a run for their money! ;)

I built this Heli last year, and very much enjoyed it.. and only just last week - finally built the white cargo plane - also an interesting build... and LOTS of fun for kids to play with!

do you have any custom tools to assist you?

[grum64]

oh...but this is where I think you're wrong! I'd be fascinated to watch a timelapse of you building something... it'd give Sariel, and the others a run for their money! ;)

I built this Heli last year, and very much enjoyed it.. and only just last week - finally built the white cargo plane - also an interesting build... and LOTS of fun for kids to play with!

do you have any custom tools to assist you?

I think we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.

As for Sariel et al, that's hallowed ground I'm not worthy to wheel on.

I'm on the lookout for a cheap 42025. It looks an interesting build.

What tools do I use? I'm a big fan of 'if it helps get the job done, use it' so have used everything from a coaster to wooden kebab sticks and Play Doh to an apple (an axle pushed into it held in place nicely while I cojoled an assembly onto it. Sorry Gilly ).

I have things that I always keep on my build table as I use them a lot.

I have 4 different sizes of these.

And recently bought one of these which has proved very useful.

Edited March 21, 2016 by grum64

[MacKaiwer]

Great progression Grum Rotor head and gearing/gearbox, those were my favourite parts of building this wonderful set and you are building them great, keep up the good work " I'm just too stubborn to be beaten by a pile of plastic pieces" <------ That's so cool, reminds my attitude when I'm building my MOCs, they will be ready and solved, no matter what

Edited March 21, 2016 by MacKaiwer

[grum64]

Great progression Grum

Thank you.

I'm just too stubborn to be beaten by a pile of plastic pieces" <------ That's so cool, reminds my attitude when I'm building my MOCs, they will be ready and solved, no matter what [/font][/color]

It's the only way I've ever known. Life's far too fragile to be stopped from doing what you love to do. There's a way to beat anything life throws at you, to overcome any obstacle that stands between you and your dreams. It's there, you just need to find it.

Edited March 21, 2016 by grum64

[grum64]

Build Day 6 - Days build time 4hrs 10mins / Total build time 22hrs 40mins

A good spell of building today with I feel good progress. No problems or any particular difficulties, all went very smoothly.

Today's progress.

[BusterHaus]

Looking good! I checked rebrickable and apparently I have all the parts to build this set, so that's scheduled for the near future. By the way, how do you tie knots on strings? It seems almost as challenging as threading a needle.

[grum64]

Looking good! I checked rebrickable and apparently I have all the parts to build this set, so that's scheduled for the near future.

Thank you Bart.

I have to say this is a really enjoyable build, much more so than I thought it was going to be. You have the parts, I recommend building it asap. I assure you, you won't be sorry.

...By the way, how do you tie knots on strings? It seems almost as challenging as threading a needle.

The easy answer is very slowly.

The more detailed answer is:

1. Wet about 3" of either end of the sting.

2. Using clamps, thread one end of string through hole in hook

3. Use clamps to grip string about 2" from the end and lay it over the string to form a loop.

4. Grip long bamboo kebab stick in teeth and with it tease end of sting under string & into middle of loop.

5. Holding one handle of long clamps in teeth and right hand thumb through the other, grip end of string and pull it through the loop while pressing knuckle of little finger on other hand hard on string above loop to enable first part of knot to be tightened.

6. Repeat these steps to form tighter knot.

7. Repeat these steps to attach string to winch drum.

I hope this makes sense. Reading it back to myself it did but in all honesty, that's no guide

Edited March 22, 2016 by grum64

[BusterHaus]

Your description makes sense, although it still sounds incredibly slow and challenging. Glad to hear not even knots can stop you! :thumbup:

[grum64]

Your description makes sense...

Thank heavens for that. I do tend to babble on a bit and over complicate things sometimes.

...it still sounds incredibly slow and challenging. Glad to hear not even knots can stop you! :thumbup:

It all adds to the fun

[grum64]

You'll no doubt have noticed that the name of this topic has changed.

After consultation with our esteemed leader I've decided to use this topic for all future WIP's rather than starting a new one each time.

I'd be interested to know what you think.

[Jim]

Might be useful to add that you will be building some Creator sets next (VW Van and Mini), which are Technically not Technic, but do feel like Model Team. So having a dedicated WIP topic slightly bends the rules when it comes to placing topics in the right forum.

[grum64]

Might be useful to add that you will be building some Creator sets next (VW Van and Mini), which are Technically not Technic, but do feel like Model Team. So having a dedicated WIP topic slightly bends the rules when it comes to placing topics in the right forum.

Thank you Jim. I couldn't have put it better myself.

Edited March 23, 2016 by grum64

[Grosse Kind]

This will never do. You left out a vital component in that first pic thats gonna ruin the whole build Clive.