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Is this the model which is also a race car or a V8 dodge or something like that? If so I have that for my other half but shes built the main model...time to rip it down and build the hot rod me thinks!
Could I pick your brain a moment...where did you get the supercharger from and the chrome spray?
I was REALLY into Lego when I was young but I want to get back into it so just ordered 3 new models to build! But me being me, I want to customise them a little so would like to know where to buy such 'hop up' parts so to speak
Thanks for the inspiration and kick to get me back into it! Cracking builds and hope you keep building!
It is mate yeh, the super charger is just a Lego M motor I mounted on the engine, the chrome effect spray I just order from eBay at the cheapest I can find at the time lol
I'm just about to start stripping down this model and remake with more mods as I need a good 1;10 car for my truck trailer. I'll keep you updated on it bud.
Ive gone for the fake stuff, judging by your reports, theres no point buying the real stuff just yet lol!
How do you make things motorised? I'm really interested in the pneumatic and motorized side of things as back when I was a kid, it was all manual and you had to push things along while making engine noises
Good sets you've picked to start again wirh man, I've got the van in Lego and the race truck in Lepin enjoyed them both.
The instructions for the big lorry I'm building are made by a bloke named Lucio and if you youtube Lucio Tractor Truck itll also have links to where you can buy instructions. IMO don't entertains any thoughts of building it lol not untill you have a rediculous amount of spare parts. As to start from scratch it'd cost you thousands in parts man it is absolutly rediculous and I couldn't even guess how many I've used, I will try and find out
The power and pneumatic functions you'll get your head around the more you build again some are simple and some are very complicated.
Here's where I'm at on the build so far and waktimgbgor some more parts to arrive lol
I can imagine the costs are going to be astronomical...maybe in a few years time or something...but I think ill get a copy of those instructions and then take it from there...worst case I have bought a book for a tenner or there abouts lol!
Ill put up some pics once everything start turning up...for now, I'm sat like a big kid at Christmas for some new wheels, seats, speedo etc to turn up!
Looking great! Whats the dimensions of the truck with the trailer on it?
Would you be able to email the instructions? I only wanna have a quick look as I don't think I will be able to build it for a long time yet...maybe looking at the parts list will be enough to put me off LOL! Ill happily send a fiver your way to cover some costs for you
Don'5 want no money mate I'll happily share them if I can figure it out
Whats ya email? You will build it if you fall for it maye lol
Thanks Kev...really appreciate that...the offer is always there if you a contribution to the instructions If I can help you out in any way please just ask...you may know what sort of work I do lol
1.8m long....geez! That's some going! Now what you need to do is get that transport vehicle loaded up with the camper van, Caterham and mini, load that onto the BIG trailer, and see what else can fit lol!
On a side note, my first kit turned up yesterday! Really impressed with the timing! Only ordered it last week and its here already! So now I'm part way to building this
Nothing as exciting as yours but something to get me going!
No worries man I'll get it sorted for you
I came on forum earlier to get your wmail using my laptop but as soon as I cam onto the board my laptop got corrupted with a virus, taken my mate all evening to fix so wont be doingbthat again.
I'll try again tomorrow. I also have that truck your building, was one of my first and loved it.
Yeh I know you do big stereo builds? You'd laugh at my Jag, one door speaker and thats it lol
No worries man I'll get it sorted for you
I came on forum earlier to get your wmail using my laptop but as soon as I cam onto the board my laptop got corrupted with a virus, taken my mate all evening to fix so wont be doingbthat again.
I'll try again tomorrow. I also have that truck your building, was one of my first and loved it.
Yeh I know you do big stereo builds? You'd laugh at my Jag, one door speaker and thats it lol
Sweet! I look forward to having a read!
I have an old truck as well...proper Lego/Technics one before they changed their look...used to have a trailer to, but I dismantled that and used the bits to modify the truck itself...must get some pics of that...it was a kool project that I did around 15 years ago and its still built today...I hope!
The Jag install...don't worry, that can soon be sorted out lol
Thanks a lot Kev! I'm just downloading it now! Damn it is a big old file isn't it...no wonder it doesn't work as a normal attachment LOL!
Got more done on my race truck as well...only another few pages left and its complete...but my camper van turned up today so got the next project lined up and ready to build...
Next on the order is the Mini after the last truck turns up...but ill have to buy 2 as I have recently found out you can make one in to a Mk1 Golf Convertible :O!!!
porches look tiny compared to it... looks like you're gonna need another showcase just for it, lol awesome build... love the chromed details, they make it look more realistic to me.
still keeping an eye on this...
keep us posted kev
where is the best place to order from I am looking for the death star and gost busters building .
Aliexoress
Originally Posted by bassboy
Thanks a lot Kev! I'm just downloading it now! Damn it is a big old file isn't it...no wonder it doesn't work as a normal attachment LOL!
Got more done on my race truck as well...only another few pages left and its complete...but my camper van turned up today so got the next project lined up and ready to build...
Next on the order is the Mini after the last truck turns up...but ill have to buy 2 as I have recently found out you can make one in to a Mk1 Golf Convertible :O!!!
Ahh nice one it worked! Wasnt sure i done it right lol
Massive enit lol
Originally Posted by rooos
porches look tiny compared to it... looks like you're gonna need another showcase just for it, lol awesome build... love the chromed details, they make it look more realistic to me.
still keeping an eye on this...
keep us posted kev
Tfanks mate yeah Porsche is 1/8 tho and tbh I think the truck is 1/10
Added some head lights today and got servo's working on rear wheel steering
Kev, just thought I would let you know, I managed to download the file...over 1gb in size...woah! No wonder it was taking ages to load on my phone haha!
Really appreciate that pal!
My race truck is finished now...ill get some pics up of it! Didn't like the stickers so left them off in the end
I'll get a picture of mine by the big truck later, can't believe you downloaded to your ohone lol
The GTi is cool, you can also make the mini into a truck cab, a cobra and a Jag iirc
The big truck has kind of ruined me for smaller models now, once you start to build the massive stuff smaller ones don't seem as interesting but also its harder to afford to build the bigger items all the time.
This is the next one I'd like but going to be saving a while for it.
Any tips on buying from aliexpress or china. i.e. import tax, shippers handling fees?
Any sellers ade good as no sellers get money untill you give feedback that you have it, any issues and Aliexpress give you money bacl and theyre always on buyers side.
Originally Posted by RichieST
That's amazing Kev, proper divorce material there
Cheers mate, my wife don't mind as it keeps me busy!
Fitted a 2nd set of head lamps tonight, 1st were Lepin and fitted great! These were Lego and fit crap lol fall out and wont hold on tight.
Any tips on buying from aliexpress or china. i.e. import tax, shippers handling fees?
Ive just bought my first 3 kits from there...not had any issues, all 3 sets were meant to turn up between 4-6 weeks, but they all arrived within 2...my last one turned up 2 days ago...wont start building the last 2 for another 2 weeks yet though
So far my experiences have been great with AliExpress...haven't been hit with any import duties or anything....im not sure if Kev has?