BusterHaus Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm wondering if there's such a thing as bumper OCD? I believe I just developed it. Quote
grum64 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 I believe I just developed it. You'll be pleased to know that the Mini's bumpers now appear slot free Quote
grum64 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 Build Day 2 - Days build time 2hrs 25mins / Total build time 6hrs 55 mins Not as much progress as I'd have liked due mainly to time constraints rather than anything else. In fact, today was thankfully problem/frustration free which is something of a rarity for me. Im pleased to say that the build is still every bit as enjoyable as the Mini. I think it'll only get more enjoyable as I build in more of the details and details is one thing the set isn't short of. I'll not go into lengthy and boring descriptions of them, it'll be best to see them as the build goes on. Today's Photos Quote
Dafgek81 Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 Do the Mini en VW Camper have no steering at all??? Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 Nope Dafgek, only drive straight on Quote
grum64 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) As you know the 5571 Black Cat was on the list of sets I asked for requests to build but it has been removed as late last night I received an offer for it. I've had to think very long and hard about whether or not to sell it but the money being offered is far more than I paid and is too good to refuse. If the offer wasn't so good I wouldn't even consider selling it but doing so will enable me to buy more sets in the future. Apologies to those of you who requested the 5571. Edited April 14, 2016 by grum64 Quote
BusterHaus Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 For some reason I expected a lot more SNOT in this model. It looks like you're getting used to snapping together regular bricks, these builds seem rather quick. Quote
grum64 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) For some reason I expected a lot more SNOT in this model. It looks like you're getting used to snapping together regular bricks, these builds seem rather quick. Like you I was expecting more SNOT building on these sets. There's a few places where it's used on the Mini and so far only a couple on the VW. As for the speed of the build, I'm just as surprised as you are Edited April 15, 2016 by grum64 Quote
grum64 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Posted April 15, 2016 Build Day 3 - Days build time 3hrs 15mins / Total build time 10hrs 5mins Todays building has again been straight forward with no problems so there's not much to say other than here's todays pics. Quote
grum64 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 Build Day 4 - Days build time 5hrs 45mins / Total build time 15hrs 50mins After a few days away in the care of the NHS I'm very pleased to be back home and building. Today's been a good day with nearly 6 hours of building time so I've managed to get a good bit done with no real problems, just the odd frustration but nothing worth writing about. As you can see from the photos of the build so far, the interior of this model has some great details. Recline seats, one that turns into a bed, the sink with cupboard underneath and the 'shelves' mounted to the inside of a door. Personally, I think the designer surpassed himself with this one. Today's Photos Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Looks good so far Clive . Now comes the fun part of the build. Quote
grum64 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 Looks good so far Clive . Now comes the fun part of the build. Thank you Edwin. It's really good to be back building. I've just an hour or so going through the instruction book planning tomorrow's building and noticed a few areas where it looks like it could get a bit frustrating or as you put it, fun. Quote
BusterHaus Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Good progress, I was wondering where you disappeared. I like the lava lamp and all the other decorations. Quote
grum64 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Posted April 21, 2016 Good progress, I was wondering where you disappeared. I like the lava lamp and all the other decorations. I too wondered where I was for a while This set has got some nice details the lamp being my least favorite as I keep knocking it off! It's off now until the build's finished. Quote
grum64 Posted April 22, 2016 Author Posted April 22, 2016 Build Day 5 - Days build time 6hrs 45mins / Total build time 22 hrs 35mins Evening All Progress has been good and, considering how difficult I anticipated some areas would be, surprisingly swift today. It's been one of those days when everything went as planned, well mostly everything. Suffice to say I'll not be applying to be a LEGO curtain fitter any time soon. Boy O boy they were tough to fit. After trying most of the building 'tools' in my ever increasing arsenal it took a cake tester (the long thin wire type used for checking whether cakes are properly cooked) to ease them on, took an hour to do all six. More of the sets details have become apparent today. Besides the cupboard under the sink, plant, drinking glass, lamp etc., today cubby holes, a poster and t-shirt hanging in the window have appeared. There should have been a mirror above the towel rail but my set, although brand new, had no mirrored sticker. I've contacted LEGO for a replacement. I think it's going to be a job to fit though as the window it's to be stuck on is quite heavily built around. If the next building day goes as well as today I might, just might get this finished. Today's Photos Quote
Boulderer Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 This is proving to be almost as interesting as building the set myself. I'm beginning to realise that I don't take anywhere near as much notice of things I'm building as I should. Quote
grum64 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) This is proving to be almost as interesting as building the set myself. I'm beginning to realise that I don't take anywhere near as much notice of things I'm building as I should. Thank you. I never thought I'd hear anything I wrote described as interesting. You've made my day If the truth be told I'd guess a good many builders are guilty of not taking notice of what they build. I'm lucky, not being able to build quickly gives me time to take in and enjoy the work of the designer. Edited April 23, 2016 by grum64 Quote
Andy D Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 Thank you. I never thought I'd hear anything I wrote described as interesting. You've made my day If the truth be told I'd guess a good many builders are guilty of not taking notice of what they build. I'm lucky, not being able to build quickly gives me time to take in and enjoy the work of the designer. What you are saying is that we should stop and smell he roses... Errr LEGO. I have to force myself to slow Down and really study the intentions of the designer. When I do I enjoy the build so much more. In that respect, Clive you are really teaching all of us something valuable. Thanks ever do much. Andy D Quote
grum64 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) What you are saying is that we should stop and smell he roses... Errr LEGO.... Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. In that respect, Clive you are really teaching all of us something valuable. Thanks ever do much. That's the second time today something I've written has received 'praise' . Thank you. It's been a very strange day! Edited April 23, 2016 by grum64 Quote
grum64 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Posted April 29, 2016 Build Day 6 - Days build time 4hrs 30mins / Total build time 25 hrs 45mins Do to a spell in hospital it's been a few days since I last was able to do any building so it's good to be able to get back too it today. As you can see from the pictures, the VW Camper's finished and, in my opinion, looks very good indeed. The only small criticism I have is the gap under the wedge piece on the front of the windscreen frame, it's a bit too obvious. This build, like that of the Mini, has been relatively straightforward with thankfully only a few frustrations along the way but in all,it's been never anything but very enjoyable. Anyway that's enough from me, here are today's photos. As I've gotten to the end of the VW build it's time to have a count up of the requests for my next build. Thank you to those of you that submitted a request. If my counting up is correct this is the tally: 42043 3 8880 3 8258 2 42042 1 8109 1 8274 1 As it seems we have a tie I guess it's down to me to choose which of the tied two I'll build next. I think I'll build the... Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Great work buddy . Please build the 8880 first Quote
Beard Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 I already submitted my vote (8880), but I have enough patience to wait for it if you choose the Arocs :). I have never built 8880 myself, but am really considering getting it. I've read such good things about it. Quote
AkiyamaWataru Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Well I didn't vote and i'd like you to build the AROCS (42043) Quote
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