What are you building right now?

darthdc · April 2018

Using LDD, I've designed a minifig scale model of the Great Pyramid. Designed around 20 different modules, with many required LOTS of times. Doubt I'll ever see it realised - would contain nearly 2 million bricks!

eMJeeNL · April 2018

darthdc said:

Using LDD, I've designed a minifig scale model of the Great Pyramid. Designed around 20 different modules, with many required LOTS of times. Doubt I'll ever see it realised - would contain nearly 2 million bricks!

How long does it take to load the file? If I try to create a file in which i create my town (comprising of Modulars), it already takes ages to load...

darthdc · April 2018

eMJeeNL said:

darthdc said:

Using LDD, I've designed a minifig scale model of the Great Pyramid. Designed around 20 different modules, with many required LOTS of times. Doubt I'll ever see it realised - would contain nearly 2 million bricks!

How long does it take to load the file? If I try to create a file in which i create my town (comprising of Modulars), it already takes ages to load...

The model is divided into modules (of 2500 pieces average) - there is no file for the entire thing. I did try creating a model of Thunderbird 3, but the files got so big, that the software shut down.

However, I can say that the model (if it were complete) would be 660M x 660M x 330 Bricks high, and is designed to split in 2, so that the interior can be displayed. Any minifigs that enter, will have to crawl along the passages, for thats the case with the real thing.

MAGNINOMINISUMBRA · April 2018

@scottdd2 You've built some awesome looking appliances there! I have a feeling I'd be DOUBLY impressed if I was familiar with SAES livery. You also get bonus points for such well optimised pictures. If only more users would take your lead...

monkeyhanger · April 2018

X-Wing 10240. More "rebuild" than "build", it was knocked off a shelf by the little one. She just stood there, looking like "the scream" as it exploded. Look to be missing 3 pieces (DBG 1x2 sloped brick, technic small slotted cylinder and the technic studded pin that goes into it).

Speedman29 · April 2018

Sat and watched Tron:Legacy for the first time whilst building the Ideas set....

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....both turned out pretty well.

OrmskirkBricks · April 2018

Well after looking at the box on a shelf for probably 6 months I decided to get on with it today and put the UCS Snowspeeder together!

A great build, and some clever techniques used. Defiantly learnt from this one!

shame the stand doesn't allow to see the UCS plate when displayed on an angle!

scottdd2 · April 2018

https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottdd2/albums
MAGNINOMINISUMBRA said:

@scottdd2 You've built some awesome looking appliances there! I have a feeling I'd be DOUBLY impressed if I was familiar with SAES livery. You also get bonus points for such well optimised pictures. If only more users would take your lead...

Thanks MAGNINOMINISUMBRA, I appreciate the comment. I do take a few liberties with the livery, especially with the ambulance service. The ones here are completely different on a white back ground.

Here's some samples and the link to my Flickr account if you want to see more.

scottdd2 · April 2018

Some buildings now.

M1J0E · April 2018

Wow those all look great, but my favorite is the middle one with the modern looking townhouse apartments! it looks well setup to have shops on the first floor with the apartments above them.

monkeyhanger · April 2018

Built Yoda's hut (well it's 60% of a hut with a bit of swampland. Think I have a few light tan arches to finish it off as a hinge open build.

GordonEdin · April 2018

GordonEdin said:

(Mobile Crane, yada yada...)

I made a happy discovery this morning. As I said above I'm now building the big Mobile Crane 42009. I've just reached the point with the dummy engine - I love those pistons! As I live in Scotland I've decided that when I build the cab I'm going to make it a right-hand drive, which is easily done. I was thinking about converting the crane cab by putting that on the right as well but that would be far more complicated and I wasn't sure it was even possible. It probably isn't given that the motor controls are on the right and that can't be changed. On top of that I wasn't even sure if a cab on the right was correct for the real world. Then this morning I looked out of my window. For the past month or so they've been replacing the sewer pipes in my street and today they brought in a mechanical excavator. (Not as big or impressive as the Bucket Wheel, alas...) And the cab is on the left! So I can build the crane cab as set out in the instructions with a clear conscience!

scottdd2 · April 2018

M1J0E said:

Wow those all look great, but my favorite is the middle one with the modern looking townhouse apartments! it looks well setup to have shops on the first floor with the apartments above them.

Thanks. The middle one is the first modern one I've tried so thanks, glad it turned out.

scottdd2 · April 2018

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A few more.

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mafon · April 2018

Abominable Snowman !

Awesomeness · April 2018

Just built #60182 with my 4 year old. It was a fun little build, and very happy with the sturdyness of the set. I am impressed with it

mh3490 · April 2018

Just finished this and it was a fun build took me right down memory lane

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mh3490 · April 2018

Had to recreate that scene

Speedman29 · April 2018

Picked up DJ in Tesco the other day. Snapped up the Scarif trooper for a good price on eBay and a couple of SW sets netted the Vader pod....

....the pod is the best one so far for me. From the cool changy image on the front to the brilliant Tantive V corridor build. Love it!

Paperballpark · April 2018

I'm on tour! :)

Fizyx · April 2018

Paperballpark said:

I'm on tour! :)

That build is honestly one of the ones that I am the most jealous of. It's just so freaking good!

Paperballpark · April 2018

The tables here have adjustable legs, so there's no gaps between the sections. Consequently I'm happier with how it is here than I have been at any other show - this is the first show it's been to where there's been no visible gaps between sections :)

gratefulnat · April 2018

@Paperballpark
I think I'm going to have to stop by to see this in person.
Will you be around this weekend and the next as well?
The Brick Live show is from tomorrow 20th untill the 29th, in Basel, Switzerland.

Paperballpark · April 2018

Yes I'll be here both weekends. I might be around during the week as well, but it'll depend on the day.

gratefulnat · April 2018

Wonderful!
Just the excuse I need to go to Basel!

GordonEdin · April 2018

Just finished the big Mobile Crane and I'm delighted (and a bit surprised) to say that everything works as it should. I was convinced that all of those gears would cause a problem (even though I was testing at every step) but all is well. Kudos to the designers!

chrisalddin · April 2018

well last night i built #75187 (look's grate) finished about 1am.... lol
but today i plan on Building #70613 with the open all bag's in to a box build type.
thats right who needs numbered bag's..... :p
i am going old school lego building.
you lot remember them days right. when there was no numbered bag's and no cheat sheet in the top Left of each step...
well i ingor the Cheat Sheet most of the time.
~a building i will go, a building i will go, hi ho and lego go, a building i will go.~ :P

Fauch · April 2018

well, I'm doing big ben and it must have about as many parts per bag. still not a lot. the tan 1x2 plates can still be annoying to find.

Addicted2Oxygen · April 2018

Finished the detective’s office last week. A different build again. Lots of interesting techniques as usual, and especially enjoyed seeing the story unfold during the build. I like this change. I am constantly amazed at how much is packed into such a small space. Lots of lovely architectural details. The use of the CCBS hands was particularly clever. Was confused by the use of the trans cylinders in that section. Thought they were going to be downlights but they ended up being hidden. Can only assume they were used as part was already in set and cheaper/easier than adding a new part.

My modular street is getting more populated. Some rearrangement will have to occur shortly, as well as finding some suitable jumper plates to fix the figures down.

Addicted2Oxygen · April 2018

I am enjoying building a few small sets in between the modulars. Built some battlepacks and #70608.

I got a couple of the master falls for some future pirate moc, but before parting it out I had to build it. Very enjoyable build. Liked the use of the tank tracks for the bridge and the small incidental details. Was surprised that the cage was not hanging from the branch, but instead on the ground. Had not noticed that before.

As I have 2 sets, I am having a go at building a larger structure using only the parts from the sets. First task, figuring out how to build a trap with the available pieces.

This works quite nicely. Next to make it look a lot better.

M1J0E · April 2018

Addicted2Oxygen said:

Finished the detective’s office last week. A different build again. Lots of interesting techniques as usual, and especially enjoyed seeing the story unfold during the build. I like this change. I am constantly amazed at how much is packed into such a small space. Lots of lovely architectural details. The use of the CCBS hands was particularly clever. Was confused by the use of the trans cylinders in that section. Thought they were going to be downlights but they ended up being hidden. Can only assume they were used as part was already in set and cheaper/easier than adding a new part.

My modular street is getting more populated. Some rearrangement will have to occur shortly, as well as finding some suitable jumper plates to fix the figures down.

Looks good! I enjoyed the detectives office enough as my first modular, that it got my modular street going.

Addicted2Oxygen · April 2018

The other thing I am enjoying with the modulars is having a giant pile of pieces to sift through while building. One set of bags for a stage fills my building tray, and I find it fun searching for the parts and watching the pile dwindle.

I have started opening all bags in one go on smaller sets. I am tempted to get another tray so I can have more pieces out, but I wonder at what point I will find their are too many pieces and searching becomes tedious. I have also seriously considered opening all the bags in one go on the UCS Falcon when I eventually build it....

snowhitie · April 2018

Compared to @Paperballpark mine is a bit smaller, but I had fun nonetheless ;))

Thought to combine it with some nano-figures. The nurse is asking the 'bobby' for the time (but the bell isn't there yet...) while someone is taking the water-route to sneak up on them!

mathew · April 2018

TheOriginalSimonB · April 2018

Inspired by others I had to get this...

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And yes, I did harvest some parts from the Mountain police while I was at it!

CaptainLego · April 2018

Jaguar XJR 15

Speedman29 · April 2018

Decided to build #75209 on Sunday evening, then parked it in my modular street. Cool build, love the non symmetrical style and the under "bonnet" area.

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I think the pair of 2x2 round tiles with the fan print on are my new favourite printed piece!

TheOriginalSimonB · May 2018

First stab at me and the mrs.

Speedman29 · May 2018

Right now I'm sat in the sunshine in the garden with a beer, post BBQ. Building these two polybags we got for free in Smyths.

SamJ · May 2018

Starting the Disney Castle with the girlfriend, think she was more excited to get into the box than I am!

Bowie1979 · May 2018

Half way through Arkham Asylum. Poison Ivy has something growing in the background!

Paperballpark · May 2018

Just finished building #10260. I think I can honestly say it has easily the most advanced building techniques of any of the modulars. I also think it looks pretty good next to the Parisian Restaurant!

JudgeChuck · May 2018

I completed building the Balrog Battle MOC from Build Better Bricks and I'm really pleased with the results. The Balrog isn't quite as impressive as some, far more complicated, MOCs that I have seen, but I think it's a really good representation, given the number of parts required:

JudgeChuck · May 2018

Odd, my edit didn't seem to work. It must have expired.

I was going to add that I especially like the "collapsing bridge" feature, the SNOT work on the sides and the trans-orange features, which are lit up with a light brick, for that realistic flame-effect.

The only part which is a little annoying is the tops of the archway, which needed a jiggling to extend the centre Technic axles up slightly, so that the "Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends" would grip on sufficiently but, otherwise, the model is very robust and possibly isn't too far off what LEGO might have designed themselves, if they had made this set.

I'm looking forward to receiving the final BL order, which contains the remaining parts for The Prancing Pony.

pxchris · May 2018

This is what I was building (and tearing apart and rebuilding) most of last week and the weekend:

https://forum.brickset.com/discussion/comment/577131/#Comment_577131

monkeyhanger · May 2018

Just done bag 1 of #75181 UCS Y-Wing. Seriously underwhelming following the epic build of the UCS MF, each bag seems tiny as I see them unopened, and the built result of bag one looks pretty unsubstantial, taking me 10 mins. Hoping I like it more as I get through it. The completionist in it told me to buy, although I wasn't too impressed with the built one on display. I think it's because the system build ones don't look that much smaller.

TheBigLegoski · May 2018

Lost track of this thread (like so many other topics) with 457 new posts I have not yet read/looked at, and hence some five months worth of likes to dish out. There are so many cool, fun and nice photo's posted on this thread here of what you are all building!
Almost posted this in 'What is your Lego statis today?' topic, and then I thought: 'nope! isn't there an other designated topic for that!?'
Anyway this is a small set that just arrived, and I immediately build just now:

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I love the minifigs, just wish TLG would give the troopers different faces for a change. The angry clone trooper face is sooo tedious, besides I find it difficult to believe that all troopers are human. Also no proper minifig SW blasters are included in these little battlepack sets which is a pity.
The speederbike is actually a really nice little good looking build. Only thing I changed are the way the handlebars are attached. Now the minifig piloting the swoopbike can actually hold on to them. I also used some tiny extra pieces lying around on the table to pimp it a little further.
All in all a nice little set, and i might buy a second copy for both the figures as well as the repulsor-lift bike.

monkeyhanger · May 2018

Looks like a Zamboni for polishing the Hoth environment.

Just finished bag 5 of the UCS Y-Wing and still feeling a bit "meh" about it.

Muftak1 · May 2018

TheBigLegoski said:

I find it difficult to believe that all troopers are human.

I believe in the the world of the Star Wars novels somewhere that it was mentioned that the Empire was extremely xenophobic - apart from Thrawn, the Empire is human (I'm lumping Correllians and others into this classification)

monkeyhanger · May 2018

Bag 8 of the Y-Wing done and now it's starting to look like a Y-Wing rather than a heavily greebled grey stubby T-piece. Body and cockpit done, just need the engine build and stand to do. My enthusiasm is up.

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