grum64 Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by grum64 Quote
Saberwing40k Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 you sir, amaze me. Sure you take longer, but you use nothing but your mouth. That's worthy of a standing ovation. *clapclapclap* Quote
colinrichardson Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 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? Quote
grum64 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 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! Quote
Carsten Svendsen Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 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 Quote
Johnny P Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 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 Quote
grum64 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 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/ Quote
colinrichardson Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 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. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Amazing work and good luck with the 8461 . Quote
camaudio Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Great job, and thanks for that new product link, it looks awesome! Quote
Someonenamedjon Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 He build it with his mouth? o.O Imagine trying to build the unimog with that method Quote
CisFran Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Imagine trying to build the unimog with that method If there's a will, there's a way Quote
Choops Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Impressive job. Has Lego contacted you to discuss some of your techniques. Steve Quote
Zerobricks Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I really cant imagine building this with my mouth, but as others say where is will there is a way! KUDOS! Quote
Andy D Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 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 Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by VFracingteam Quote
grum64 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by grum64 Quote
grum64 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Posted April 5, 2013 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 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! Quote
Bzroom Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 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. Quote
Someonenamedjon Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 what if he programs it wrong and it sends 10 photos every second Quote
legomuppet9 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 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. Quote
Arfman Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Hats off to you sir, building weeks on end for 6 hours a day with only your mouth .. I am speechless. Quote
cgg199 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 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. Quote
grum64 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 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! Quote
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