Lego

[DJM83]

Thought i posted this in here, but didnt. Hopefully some pics coming over the weekend. I love me Lego trucks, this is next level.
https://www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au...em-lego-build/

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Thought i posted this in here, but didnt. Hopefully some pics coming over the weekend. I love me Lego trucks, this is next level.
https://www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au...em-lego-build/
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That's rather ironic, MACK building a large plastic truck.

[DJM83]

Been a while between drinks for me


Im gonna need another set of shelves for this one once its done. 1.35M long.

[Tonz]

is there a model of the dead submarine?

[Adamz Ghia]

Originally Posted by Tonz

is there a model of the dead submarine?

My fiancé bought me a small Creator 3 in 1 set with a submarine the week that happened. Was a good laugh.

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by Tonz

is there a model of the dead submarine?

You finish by dropping it and ending up with a million small pieces

[DJM83]

Had to buy some more shelving yesty from bunnos.
I want the titanic to stau somewhat dust free once its finished. So not sure what my plan is yet as i intended to put it where the 2 volvos are, but its too tall! But i have time to sort it as its going to take a while for me to build it.
Currently up to bag 9, long way to go! Apologies for the rubbish pics.



Theres some pretty sweet details in it. Boilers for example, clear orange blocks for flame, and a blue block above it for steam, staircase taking shape also!

Still debating the new liebherr crane, but lotta dollars!

[DJM83]

Box 1 of 3 finished.

So many cool details in the build that you wont really see.

Seen this is coming soon.
Definitely getting this one. 1M long

https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/concorde-10318

[73 4V XB]

You’ve got lots of fun ahead of you mate.
Sure some parts are repetitive like the windows and port holes on the sides but over all it’s a real quick build considering the parts count.
I got mine Friday arvo, spent a fair chunk of Saturday and all day Sunday on it. I was left with the last 4 bags which I finished off Monday arvo.
I tend to get lost in building Lego, I don’t notice the time flying bye and nekminute its 12AM

For those considering getting this set I’d recommend getting it. Not only for the fact it’s the biggest but the attention to detail is well worth it. The new crane in the other hand seems way over priced for the block count and I think it will be far more repetitive.
Now I have to get imaginative enough to build a nice display/setting for it. Until then it will live up high out of reach of the grand kids


The first box is the smallest.




I got carried away and miss taking pics of the middle section
This is the stern coming together, the biggest part of the build.




The only parts problem I had was these 2 blocks were packed incorrectly. I need the opposite blocks for it to work under the cargo hull doors circled.



Not a bad effort considering there’s 9090 individual blocks. I’ve had worse problems on smaller sets

It separates in to 3 pieces but once it’s all together locked in place it’s much sturdier than the Saturn V rocket.

Below is a 12 minute YouTube clip showing some of the details and an Easter egg buried in the hull
https://youtu.be/CBfhpMSH4ww

[XD 351 Ute]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Still debating the new liebherr crane, but lotta dollars!

Get it, it looks awesome, can't wait to build it. I found a post on FB the other day where a bloke bought two of them to build the crane bigger and a bit closer to the longer jibbed version.

This is a link to the original real crane, which I found very interesting:

https://www.liebherr.com/en/aus/prod.../lr-13000.html

There's a diagram of the different jib configurations that would make for some fun experimenting.

Ed

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by XD 351 Ute

Get it, it looks awesome, can't wait to build it. I found a post on FB the other day where a bloke bought two of them to build the crane bigger and a bit closer to the longer jibbed version.

This is a link to the original real crane, which I found very interesting:

https://www.liebherr.com/en/aus/prod.../lr-13000.html

There's a diagram of the different jib configurations that would make for some fun experimenting.

Ed

I think i seen the same thing, but theres been a few posts about it so cant remember where i seen it.
Ill probably get it at some point i think.

[roKWiz]

Did someone say they need Lego....

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D

[Fordman1]

I’ve just bought this for my own Christmas present:

https://www.lego.com/en-au/page/lunar-lander-10266

I just love my Apollo stuff

[DJM83]

It's been a while, so whilst I'm on holidays I've built a bit. The lower stern bit is only built on one side at this point.

[73 4V XB]

Got me first semi the other day Dallas.



But wait, it’s more than meets the eye.




Comes with a jet pack.



Ion blaster, energon axe, the auto bot matrix of leadership in his chest/cab and a energon cube.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by 73 4V XB

Got me first semi the other day Dallas.

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But wait, it’s more than meets the eye.

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Comes with a jet pack.

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Ion blaster, energon axe, the auto bot matrix of leadership in his chest/cab and a energon cube.
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Cool, here's a 1.1th scale one. Was for sale recently.

[arm79]

I have a dilemma...

When I first saw the Lego Titanic I got an instant chubby and had a profuse drooling problem. Everytime since it continues 5o have the same effect on me. It combines some of my favourite loves.

Soooo..... Dad gave me $1000 for Christmas with the proviso I either buy a Titanic or a goog roller tool cabinet for all my tools.

I jumped straight online only to find the Titanic all out of stock and on back order with no ETA. I'd resigned myself to worrying about it later and the tool cabinet being the smarter choice.

But I'm at Brisbane airport seeing off my sister and nephews and we went for the obligatory look at the Lego shop... And there it was. They have one.

So that is my dilemma. Do I do the smart thing and buy the tool cabinet... Or do I let the inner child take over and walk out with a very expensive box of plastic.

For those who have bought one or drooled over one... It it worth the buy?

[Giant Cranium]

Buy both

[arm79]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

Buy both

Don't say that... It wasn't one if the options.

[mad2]

Originally Posted by arm79

Don't say that... It wasn't one if the options.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by arm79

I have a dilemma...

When I first saw the Lego Titanic I got an instant chubby and had a profuse drooling problem. Everytime since it continues 5o have the same effect on me. It combines some of my favourite loves.

Soooo..... Dad gave me $1000 for Christmas with the proviso I either buy a Titanic or a goog roller tool cabinet for all my tools.

I jumped straight online only to find the Titanic all out of stock and on back order with no ETA. I'd resigned myself to worrying about it later and the tool cabinet being the smarter choice.

But I'm at Brisbane airport seeing off my sister and nephews and we went for the obligatory look at the Lego shop... And there it was. They have one.

So that is my dilemma. Do I do the smart thing and buy the tool cabinet... Or do I let the inner child take over and walk out with a very expensive box of plastic.

For those who have bought one or drooled over one... It it worth the buy?

Whilst its a bit of money, i think its pretty good value with 9k parts.
Ive enjoyed it and i think its a good challenge also, ive buggered up a few bits and had to fix it.
Only thing is a lot of the detail you cant really see once its finished (i still have half of the last box to go)
But the detail you can see is incredible i think.
I only have a couple of creator sets as i prefer technic but i had to have the Titanic once it was released.

Also- its big, very big!

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by arm79

I have a dilemma...

When I first saw the Lego Titanic I got an instant chubby and had a profuse drooling problem. Everytime since it continues 5o have the same effect on me. It combines some of my favourite loves.

Soooo..... Dad gave me $1000 for Christmas with the proviso I either buy a Titanic or a goog roller tool cabinet for all my tools.

I jumped straight online only to find the Titanic all out of stock and on back order with no ETA. I'd resigned myself to worrying about it later and the tool cabinet being the smarter choice.

But I'm at Brisbane airport seeing off my sister and nephews and we went for the obligatory look at the Lego shop... And there it was. They have one.

So that is my dilemma. Do I do the smart thing and buy the tool cabinet... Or do I let the inner child take over and walk out with a very expensive box of plastic.

For those who have bought one or drooled over one... It it worth the buy?

The way my life works and what we believe in is to buy the Titanic and someone will offer you a beaut tool cabinet shortly there after.

[arm79]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

Buy both

I decided I was foolish thinking otherwise and decided to take your advice, as bad an uneconomical as it is.

It is done and home!

Originally Posted by DJM83

I only have a couple of creator sets as i prefer technic but i had to have the Titanic once it was released.

Which I as well think was my motivator in the end. Once I first saw it I knew I had to have it if I could. It's been a long time since I've played with Lego outside of helping my nephews with their ones, but it brings together a couple of long held passions of mine. Lego and Titanic.

As I said previously, its on backorder online with no ETA. The only available kits are from third party sellers (who obviously bought up all of Lego's stock pre-christmas) who are selling it a fair markup over RRP. So to find it sitting there at the airport would be considered serendipitous and a fate not to be trifled with.

It was meant to be I suppose. And I figure you only live once, take the chance when it presents itself.

Originally Posted by DJM83

Also- its big, very big!

Bloody oath it is. Even the box is impressive in scale. Got lots of interested looks carrying it through the terminal, there's no hiding it. The bloke in the elevator, his eyes nearly popped out his head.

Originally Posted by roKWiz

The way my life works and what we believe in is to buy the Titanic and someone will offer you a beaut tool cabinet shortly there after.

Also following on from the case of serendipity, the tool cabinets I had my eye on at the local Trade Tools have fallen off special. They were only on special for $400 while stocks last and are now all gone. New ones are back to $650. But I was assured they are dropped to $400 at least once every quarter, so I will see them up for sale again soon.

Originally Posted by mad2

Cheers Big Ears!

[arm79]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

The way my life works and what we believe in is to buy the Titanic and someone will offer you a beaut tool cabinet shortly there after.

Ahhh... **** me... Somehow the cabinets are back on special. They weren't on Thursday, but have appeared again... But I can't call them tomorrow to confirm.

https://www.tradetools.com/renegade-...-box-rtbrc65v2

Looks like it might be an expensive week.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by arm79

Ahhh... **** me... Somehow the cabinets are back on special. They weren't on Thursday, but have appeared again... But I can't call them tomorrow to confirm.

https://www.tradetools.com/renegade-...-box-rtbrc65v2

Looks like it might be an expensive week.

My old man always tells me.
'Its only money' they still make it'

Congrats on the Titanic.
I wont say much but theres a tile in the build with some reference behind it.
One thing i will suggest, use the instructions online, because its so big id imagine its a pain. I never use the intructions in the box!

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by arm79

I decided I was foolish thinking otherwise and decided to take your advice, as bad an uneconomical as it is.

It is done and home!

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Which I as well think was my motivator in the end. Once I first saw it I knew I had to have it if I could. It's been a long time since I've played with Lego outside of helping my nephews with their ones, but it brings together a couple of long held passions of mine. Lego and Titanic.

As I said previously, its on backorder online with no ETA. The only available kits are from third party sellers (who obviously bought up all of Lego's stock pre-christmas) who are selling it a fair markup over RRP. So to find it sitting there at the airport would be considered serendipitous and a fate not to be trifled with.

It was meant to be I suppose. And I figure you only live once, take the chance when it presents itself.



Bloody oath it is. Even the box is impressive in scale. Got lots of interested looks carrying it through the terminal, there's no hiding it. The bloke in the elevator, his eyes nearly popped out his head.



Also following on from the case of serendipity, the tool cabinets I had my eye on at the local Trade Tools have fallen off special. They were only on special for $400 while stocks last and are now all gone. New ones are back to $650. But I was assured they are dropped to $400 at least once every quarter, so I will see them up for sale again soon.



Cheers Big Ears!

thinking about it now you probably should have bought it...

[Polyal]

You guys are mad. I love my models but Im ok buying ones that are built for me.

In saying that I too saw the Concorde the other day and that is cool.

I did get one of my sons (11 yo) the McLaren Senna for Christmas so ill see how it go's with that.

[arm79]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

thinking about it now you probably should have bought it...

But I did buy it...

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by arm79

But I did buy it...

damn auto correct, should have said shouldn't have

[DJM83]

Pretty much done, need to build the engines now, i believe they just slide in also.
Bit of a poo moment joining the 2 stern bits together, it kinda fell apart. Partly builder error, partly it is a little flimsy. You wouldnt want to move it too often.