What are you building right now?

Brickfan50

chrisalddin said:

just finished #21013 "baby" Big Ben,
nice little build.
looks great.
this is the 1st of the Architecture theme that i owned/built.
(...) 

i going to try to limit the number of set i get from this theme.

No need to limit yourself. Small Big Ben was my first architecture set as well. Since then I built about 12 and every new one is better (or different) than previous ones. And because they are relatively small you can always put them back in the box if space is a limit. 

JooTog

@chrisalddin I second @dutchlegofan50 on this one. They are all different, include some interesting build, and they all look great.

I started with #21023 Flatiron Building and was going to limit this theme. Got #21013 Big Ben shortly after and suddenly I had more than 5 sets (14 now).

Because they are small and the "serious" tone of the theme, I have them on display in my office at work... OK, I recently added a Mickey CMF to give it an Epcot Center feel ;-)

I just opened #21014 Villa Savoye and starting sorting the pieces; I tend to build these sets at the office during small breaks, so it will take a few days to complete it.

MattDawson

I only own Eiffel Tower, and despite it's simplicity think it's fantastic. 

JooTog

MattDawson said:

I only own Eiffel Tower, and despite it's simplicity think it's fantastic. 

Agree 100%!

I think the picture doesn't do it justice. I was hesitant to get it, but when I did and put it together, it became my favorite of the "towers". Looks awesome in the center of the display with the other buildings around it :-)

chrisalddin

dutchlegofan50
@JooTog
it not that i dont love the look of the theme.
it that i dont have the money to buy all the lego themes/set's i wish to own.

MaffyD

I'm waiting for a London skyline and maybe a Paris skyline. I was quite annoyed I missed Willis Tower - I lived in Chicago one summer...

VorpalRyu

Paris & London skylines... I could go for that...

MaffyD

These:

Actually, my youngest daughter is building one, and my youngest son is "helping" me with the other. I'll let you guess which is which...

MaffyD

And the Quinjet is finished:

My son decided some extra figures were needed.

The Starlight Inn is still a work in progress!

MaffyD

And now the Inn:

"The drone needs a rest, Dad." Apparently...

tallblocktoo

I'm still waiting for more Elves sets!  Still waiting Lego. Not sure when we get to see them here.  Crazy release schedule. 

JooTog

I got more than one #40221Fountain, so I am trying to combine two as to have both female and male statues together in a single, bigger fountain.

Here is my first attempt. Has any body tried to do the same?



The "water" is not continuous in a couple of places; doesn't bother me... yet :-)

First attempt did not had the little bridge and the statues where closer together.

tallblocktoo

I can't see the right side but on the left with that blue piece up against the stairs you would have the appearance of water running underneath at least to me.  Nice!

Aanchir

tallblocktoo said:

I'm still waiting for more Elves sets!  Still waiting Lego. Not sure when we get to see them here.  Crazy release schedule. 

The summer Elves sets are an August release in North America. Same with Nexo Knights and Ninjago, which Europe also got this month.

JooTog

tallblocktoo said:

I can't see the right side but on the left with that blue piece up against the stairs you would have the appearance of water running underneath at least to me.  Nice!

That is the intent: water under the bridge :-) But there are two small bag where the quarter-circle and rectangular plates meets. Might add a couple of green flowers to cover them. Here's a view from the top:
Also realized that if this is placed on a green baseplate, as to include it in a "modular" garden" (been trying to work on that for a while now), the bottom quarter-circle green plates are not needed.

MattDawson

^ What I'd suggest is either increasing the water height under the bridge to two plates, that way it can overlap the fountain water, or replacing the 3x3 curved plate with other plates.

happyskunky

I can never get the dang capes right

Recce

My boy had fixed up this, pretty big model with many figures and play features :)

brumey

thinking of getting a full box of 60 from the dfb cmf'S!

they already sold out, right?

bendybadger

brumey said:

thinking of getting a full box of 60 from the dfb cmf'S!

they already sold out, right?

Sold out at S@H for a long time.  Hard to get anywhere apart from Germany/Austria area.
 

tecjam

Finally got myself the seacow. A good way to spend 2 rainy days off work.

piratemania7

JooTog said:

tallblocktoo said:

I can't see the right side but on the left with that blue piece up against the stairs you would have the appearance of water running underneath at least to me.  Nice!

That is the intent: water under the bridge :-) But there are two small bag where the quarter-circle and rectangular plates meets. Might add a couple of green flowers to cover them. Here's a view from the top:
Also realized that if this is placed on a green baseplate, as to include it in a "modular" garden" (been trying to work on that for a while now), the bottom quarter-circle green plates are not needed.

Were you able to realize this creation?

brumey

my lil fella

JooTog

piratemania7 said:

JooTog said:

That is the intent: water under the bridge :-) But there are two small bag where the quarter-circle and rectangular plates meets. Might add a couple of green flowers to cover them. Here's a view from the top:
Also realized that if this is placed on a green baseplate, as to include it in a "modular" garden" (been trying to work on that for a while now), the bottom quarter-circle green plates are not needed.

Were you able to realize this creation?

Waiting for the second fountain being shipped from S@H. There is always a chance that the box will be crushed/damage, so why open one of the perfect ones I have at home ;-)

It should arrive on Friday, so I will post a picture soon after.

The "modular" garden is a different story. I am still working on it in LDD; every time I go back to it I take two steps back with new ideas; the latest being the fountain. This probably won't see the light of day until year's end.

JooTog

@kiki180703 requested the LDD file for the double-fountain, so here it is in case anybody else is interested:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlBtLwttapBPlJ0jakh2N_-6MxD2kQ

Please, notice that the file includes two other configurations I was playing with; the one in the center corresponds to the pictures I shared before.

Enjoy!

flord

tecjam said:

Finally got myself the seacow. A good way to spend 2 rainy days off work.

I love that you are reppin' Abba. I wouldn't think many people do.

Stand up +46!!!

mmozzano

#6950 Rocket Launcher from 1982, a bargain from eBay and just as awesome as I remember as a kid! 

A couple small parts have been replaced with different pieces so I'll be putting a Bricklink order in to get the correct parts. 

piratemania7

^still if you say you got it for a bargain even having to obtain a few new pieces isn't a big deal - good job!

msanders

Built the Black knight mech. It's huge! It's pretty nice. I know it's not all black but it would be pretty bland for a Lego set if it were. Some great new pieces! Plus the minifigures are great. 

msanders

I love the black printed torso of Robin (shame it's for him and no leg prints!)

SprinkleOtter

Wow! Does it have moving knees?

mmozzano

piratemania7 said:

^still if you say you got it for a bargain even having to obtain a few new pieces isn't a big deal - good job!

Absolutely, some of the pieces are slightly yellowing but overall for a 34 year old set its in great condition. God, I feel old! 

JooTog

Well, the double-fountain takes way too much space in the modular garden I had in mind :-(

I will keep the fountain in it's original design and finish working on my modular on LDD. Maybe something else will come to mind as I work on it.

Wait! Double-decker-fountain! It'll have cup holders... ;-)

msanders

SprinkleOtter said:

Wow! Does it have moving knees?

I presume you're talking about the Black knight mech? No unfortunately it doesn't.  Not sure why this design decision was made - probably stability. The main body torso of the mech is VERY heavy. It's difficult to pose in a number of positions because of this. 

It was a fun build and fun to play with despite some flaws.

JooTog

Behold the Double-Decker Fountain! ...with cup holders :-D

tamamahm

We just built the mixer. This was a set I was pretty sure I was going to pass, had a negative reaction to the set initially, but decided I would go with an amusement park theme and include this.  

I have to say I am glad we bought it. My kids  had a blast putting it together, and I am really liking the mixer action. The small games are fun as well. I am definitely glad we did not pass it up. 

I love the fountains next to each other. I may try to implement something similar for an area in the amusement park. 

brumey

tecjam

flord said:

I love that you are reppin' Abba. I wouldn't think many people do.

Stand up +46!!!

haha, thanks. It was actually an in-joke x-mas present a few years back. But even so, I have no problem reppin' ABBA.

I actually thought about taking the picture some place else rather than the top of the piano, but then I thought ... "I wonder how many people will actually notice ABBA's picture in the background!". At least one person did! =)

piratemania7

JooTog said:

Behold the Double-Decker Fountain! ...with cup holders :-D

LOL classy.

brumey

William_Townsley

Bag 1 of Big Ben is complete. Starting to take shape 

JooTog

The S@H parts for my expanded #60050 Train Station arrived today. Here's the final model with all the correct colors.


Also extended #7937 Train Station bridge to also accommodate two trains and enlarged the second second platform a bit. Could not find all the parts to add a third light on the overpass, so improvised with some "floor-level" lights. Thought I had spare yellow grills... used white until I get my hands on some. Also added a couple of seats, but they do not match the original blue on the main platform.

habs72

Just finished Vacation Getaways set #31052.  Great set. 

ecmo47

Starting Mortesv's USC Nebulon-B. Going through my parts to see what needs to be ordered. Plans here:

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=135698

KingAlanI

#21302 The Big Bang Theory. Been in my queue for a few days, people who came over today are fans of the show, so I got it together in time to show them.
Great but not perfect set, as a fan of both the show and LEGO. About to write a more detailed review for the main site.
I was tempted to put another minfigure in Sheldon's spot. ;)
This is the first time in awhile I've actually built a set rather than broken it down for BrickLink inventory. Feels weird, but also feels good to be back. I happened to start by connecting Bernadette's torso and legs.

samiam391

ecmo47 said:

Starting Mortesv's USC Nebulon-B. Going through my parts to see what needs to be ordered. Plans here:

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=135698

@ecmo47 - Neat... that's a project I'll be putting on the back burner in case more space opens up around here.

JooTog

#10251 Brick Bank bags 1 done. Enjoy a home-made frozen watermelon margarita before I open bags 2.

KingAlanI

Drinking away the thumb pain? Just don't spill anything on the pieces, and stay sober enough to build right. :)
When handling such things, I keep my hands and work surface clean and dry, and place any beverages on a lower surface.
Food and drink or not, finishing a bag often makes for a good break point.

Thoughtsonblocks

I got my hands on 40221 Fountain and 60134 Fun in the Park and wanted to build them together into a Park scene for my City and Train layout using the Modular Building sidewalk design:

Rainstorm26

^Looks A little crowded in the park but cool.