Posted March 20, 201311 yr Evening All For Christmas I was lucky enough to get a 9398 Crawler from my wonderful family so my Meyra Optimus 2 wheelchair MOC was put on the 'back burner' After many weeks of the now, almost obligatory, huffing, puffing and cursing the Crawler has been completed and, even if I say so myself, it looks great. I very much enjoyed the build & didn't have too many problems. I had to build 'out of sequence' several times & had to employ a few build techniques of my own here and there but got there in the end. I'll not bore you with too many pictures as there are plenty on here already but here's mine. Today I've made a start on my 8461 Williams F1. Having spent a few evenings reading through the instruction book I anticipate several weeks of cursing ahead. Good job Jake's back at school! P.S. Sorry but I forgot to say that I didn't put the stickers on, my Wife had to do them for me. Edited March 21, 201311 yr by grum64
March 20, 201311 yr you sir, amaze me. Sure you take longer, but you use nothing but your mouth. That's worthy of a standing ovation. *clapclapclap*
March 20, 201311 yr Nice post, I lol'd at "I anticipate several weeks of cursing ahead." I'm just curious if you had to/are going to make any adaptations to the controller to make it easier for yourself to use? Have you ever used lego to build assistive devices?
March 20, 201311 yr Author On 3/20/2013 at 8:12 PM, Paul202 said: That's amazing, you are truly skilled. Thank you for your kind words. I'd not say I'm particularly skilled. I'm just very stubborn and loathe to let things beat me!
March 20, 201311 yr On 3/20/2013 at 8:01 PM, Saberwing40k said: you sir, amaze me. Sure you take longer, but you use nothing but your mouth. That's worthy of a standing ovation. *clapclapclap* He build it with his mouth? o.O
March 20, 201311 yr here's the story of grum64. its truly amazing the things he does.much respect for this man. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=67664&hl=grum64
March 20, 201311 yr Author On 3/20/2013 at 8:16 PM, colinrichardson said: Nice post, I lol'd at "I anticipate several weeks of cursing ahead." I'm just curious if you had to/are going to make any adaptations to the controller to make it easier for yourself to use? Have you ever used lego to build assistive devices? Controlling the motorised sets I make is the one thing I'm yet to do with any real success. I have a few goes with each but that's about it. There's light at the end of the tunnel though. I don't know whether you've heard of this, the Upcore G1 It's not available just yet but when it is it'll be the answer to my prayers and those who for what ever reason need or want another way to control their PF creations. It's an amazing piece of kit. You can find more information here: http://coredevelopersteam.com/
March 20, 201311 yr On 3/20/2013 at 8:44 PM, grum64 said: Controlling the motorised sets I make is the one thing I'm yet to do with any real success. I have a few goes with each but that's about it. There's light at the end of the tunnel though. I don't know whether you've heard of this, the Upcore G1 It's not available just yet but when it is it'll be the answer to my prayers and those who for what ever reason need or want another way to control their PF creations. It's an amazing piece of kit. You can find more information here: http://coredevelopersteam.com/ I hadn't heard of this, but now I want one too! Thanks for the explanation.
March 21, 201311 yr On 3/20/2013 at 8:31 PM, Carsten Svendsen said: He build it with his mouth? o.O Imagine trying to build the unimog with that method
March 21, 201311 yr On 3/21/2013 at 12:00 AM, Someonenamedjon said: Imagine trying to build the unimog with that method If there's a will, there's a way
March 21, 201311 yr I really cant imagine building this with my mouth, but as others say where is will there is a way! KUDOS!
March 21, 201311 yr Amazing! Be sure yo check in and let us know how the "several weeks of cursing are going". Your store sure schooled me! Andy D
March 21, 201311 yr Last year you already amezed us with building the Uni Mog and now the 9398 and i can only say a lot of respect :thumbup: I wish you a lot of fun with building the Willams F1 Grum64 Edited March 21, 201311 yr by VFracingteam
March 21, 201311 yr Author On 3/21/2013 at 1:15 PM, Choops said: Impressive job. Has Lego contacted you to discuss some of your techniques. Steve Thank you. I really don't think Lego would be interested in implimenting my building techniques. I tend to 'grab' whatever is in range to help me. Lego would need to add everything from serviette trays to memo spikes, photo frames to mugs to their instruction books. Can't see it happening! Edited March 21, 201311 yr by grum64
April 5, 201311 yr Author On 3/21/2013 at 2:56 PM, Andy D said: Amazing! Be sure yo check in and let us know how the "several weeks of cursing are going". Your store sure schooled me! Andy D On 3/21/2013 at 3:19 PM, VFracingteam said: Last year you already amezed us with building the Uni Mog and now the 9398 and i can only say a lot of respect :thumbup: I wish you a lot of fun with building the Willams F1 Grum64 Williams F1 Progress Report: After a couple of weeks or so building for around 4-6 hours a day (with more than the usual amount of cursing!) page 32 is on the horizon. People have told me that the 3 'F1's' are big when built & they're right. It's going to be very impressive! It's been a bugger at times but very enjoyable none the less? I've got the 8458 Silver Champion to build yet and am on the lookout for the 8674 Ferrari. Should look awesome together!
April 5, 201311 yr They indeed will be a sight. Keep us updated. You should build a LEGO camera rig that allows you to take pictures of your progress very easily. And then a script that uploads them straight to EuroBricks.
April 5, 201311 yr You, sir are TRULY inspirational, and proves that when there's will, anything's possible. I can't imagine being able to build even the most simple sets the way you do, incredible.
April 6, 201311 yr Hats off to you sir, building weeks on end for 6 hours a day with only your mouth .. I am speechless.
April 6, 201311 yr I can't even build for 6 hours a day with my hands, so to see you build with your mouth only really inspires me. Thank you.
April 6, 201311 yr Author On 4/6/2013 at 10:53 AM, Arfman said: Hats off to you sir, building weeks on end for 6 hours a day with only your mouth .. I am speechless. Me too but with a mouth full of plastic!
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