visa_broke

keep up the good work kev!

I will at some point get some more lego, just no idea when.

Minirotty

It is massive Glenn bid

Will do mate.

More parts arrived today for trailer build...





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I also finally got the controlla for the cab to where I'm happy with them, as in instructions they were set up very weird.

Minirotty

I keep upsetting Lego purists on Facebook by painting Lego pieces chrome

bassboy

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!

Minirotty

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.

Here it is atm...

bassboy

That's great man! Ill go pick up the model and get it torn down and start building by the weekend I think!

Another question, I'm VERY interested in finding out whats needed to build the big Truck (your black one)...where can I find the info on whats needed?

Ive just ordered the Camper Van, and two truck models as well
https://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...2372b57auloeFz

https://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...56454e01TnOKf2

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

Minirotty

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

visa_broke

that trucks going to be epic once finished

bassboy

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!

Minirotty

Exactly what I did mate, downloaded instructions for the lorry 18 months ago and when I saw what was needed I left it lol

I was in love with the design and what I knew Incould donto it though so was determined to make it, you have to be to make it lol

If I was more clever on PC's I'd share the instructions with you, but don't know how to?


Yeah mate its unreal! Done some more today but again ran out of pieces I need!

Minirotty

bassboy

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

Let me know buddy!

Minirotty

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

jonfoc

That is bloody epic mate. Are you still messing with full size cars too?

Minirotty

Thanks mate and no man not able to atm but I will get back to it one day!

Bassboy the truck and trailer measures 180cm / 1800mm nearly 2 metres lol

bassboy

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

My email address is support@teamspb.co.uk

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!

Minirotty

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

bassboy

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

Minirotty

Haha I wish mate! Jag got some leccy grwmlins I think as all window motors bar one packed up now too lol

I've sent you an enail with onedribe link as file to big to attatch I think it ahould work but Imve never sone it before ket me knownhow you get on

callums

where is the best place to order from I am looking for the death star and gost busters building .

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!!!

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

Minirotty

Aliexoress

Ahh nice one it worked! Wasnt sure i done it right lol
Massive enit lol


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

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

The mk1 Golf sounds interesting matey. The lights look well.

You will have to put marker lights down the side of the trailer.

bassboy

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

bassboy

Some pics...







Heres the Mk1 I was talking about that you can build from the Mini kit

Minirotty

Looks much better with no stickers on tbh.

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.

bassboy

Damn! WTF is that and where do I get one from...more to the point...can I get it in a Chinese copy version LOL!!!

Minirotty

AliExpress mate it is a china one too, £180 ish

Search Lepin 23011

Minirotty

Some pics I took for you show sizes lol also random ones I have in my man cave

robrs2

Any tips on buying from aliexpress or china. i.e. import tax, shippers handling fees?

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

That's amazing Kev, proper divorce material there

Minirotty

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.

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.

bassboy

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?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Fook me Kev thats massive.




Im not talking about the truck either ha ha. Only joking.

That new 8 wheeler looks good. What features do that have.

Minirotty

I think its 8 wheel drive and 8 wheel steer but I haven't got it yet, cannt afford it for a while yet.

Done some more to trailer tonight.

robrs2

What value are you buying up to? See that under £15 there is no chages anyway but over £130 there can be tax plus duty added.

Minirotty

The sells always mark packages worth less or as gifts as they want to make sure you get it or they don't get their money.

bassboy

Initial order was £70ish, but was sent in 3 separate pacakages/deliveries..I have been stung with customs before, just not via AliExpress...yet!

GeoffreyTheSeahorse

Great builds! Where did you get the car transporter? I have not seen that one.