Potential Technic Group Buy - Porker & Excavator

[Podie]

I'm leaving the Porsche till winter...

[curlyks2]

Thanks Russy!

Big box arrived and rather than jumping straight into the deep end, started with 42053 the Volvo EW160E...

[russy01]

curlyks2 said:

Thanks Russy!

Big box arrived and rather than jumping straight into the deep end, started with 42053 the Volvo EW160E...

That was a nice warm up! I like the Volvo...

Believe it or not I am not going to make any of them this time round, I really cannot be bothered! Bit sick of LEGO if truth be told

[Podie]

russy01 said:

Bit sick of LEGO if truth be told

Part of me is disappointed there is no B-model on the Porker, but then perhaps for the first time I'll actually put the stickers on...

[Eddw86]

Guys,

I've somehow completely missed this Group Buy thread and am now utterly green with envy! I'd love to get a Porker set - 30th Birthday present to myself to combine my love of Porsche and Lego - and I appreciate I'm too late for this group buy but could anyone advise the best place to order from/ best price? Is it best to contact Russ?

Thanks in advance!

Loving the pictures of the semi built Porsche with the gearbox linkage!

Ed

[troc]

Eddw86 said:

Guys,

I've somehow completely missed this Group Buy thread and am now utterly green with envy! I'd love to get a Porker set - 30th Birthday present to myself to combine my love of Porsche and Lego - and I appreciate I'm too late for this group buy but could anyone advise the best place to order from/ best price? Is it best to contact Russ?

Thanks in advance!

Loving the pictures of the semi built Porsche with the gearbox linkage!

Ed

PM Russ and flutter your eyelashes

[Eddw86]

Ha ha, I've registered via the link, and will put mascara on for full eyelash fluttering!


I assume everybody is happy with the Porsche? I've been looking at the posts on some of the other products too.. Incredible. I've probably saved myself a fortune by being unaware of these group buys!

[Stig]

I just made the mistake of looking at the bucket loader B-Model. Now I need another one!!!

[richtea78]

Stig said:

I just made the mistake of looking at the bucket loader B-Model. Now I need another one!!!

Yeah, it does look good!

[V8 Animal]

Not sure why the Porsche is a Technic model.

[Podie]

V8 Animal said:

Not sure why the Porsche is a Technic model.

Under the skin it looks quite complex

[356Speedster]

Podie said:

V8 Animal said:

Not sure why the Porsche is a Technic model.

Under the skin it looks quite complex

I've nearly finished mine, it's possibly the best Lego model I've ever built and very deserved of being the Technic flagship, IMO The mechanics are fab and there's very few repeated sub-components in the model, which keeps it interesting too.

[buckline]

Just finished the bucket excavator, an outstanding model; with bag(s) 6 being the highlight for me. I had an issue with the lowr conveyor belt but that was resolved with a couple of minutes tinkering. It boggles my mind how these designs are conceived but I am delighted with the end result.

Not sure if I will attempt the Porsche or just leave it for sometime in the future.

[MBBlat]

Finished the Porker - put on top of the Pocher Lambo for comparison
gosport 16_99_4 by MBBlat, on Flickr

gosport 16_99_5 by MBBlat, on Flickr

Those who are especially eagle eyed will notice that its the ultra rare RHD version
gosport 16_99_7 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[Podie]

MBBlat said:

Those who are especially eagle eyed will notice that its the ultra rare RHD version

I was going to do that

[ecsrobin]

Podie said:

MBBlat said:

Those who are especially eagle eyed will notice that its the ultra rare RHD version

I was going to do that

Is there much involved in swapping sides? I start my build tomorrow night and would prefer RHD

[aspender]

ecsrobin said:

Is there much involved in swapping sides? I start my build tomorrow night and would prefer RHD

Read the instructions in a mirror

[Collectingbrass]

ecsrobin said:

Podie said:

MBBlat said:

Those who are especially eagle eyed will notice that its the ultra rare RHD version

I was going to do that

Is there much involved in swapping sides? I start my build tomorrow night and would prefer RHD

I was going to do this but went with the book for the first pass. I would say build it to the end of box 1 as the book, then you can see what you have to change. It's the gear selection axle line that needs the work, from under the steering wheel / paddle box back to the main gear box. It should be relatively simple to do.

Although having said that it's easy I suspect I will get half way through and wish I'd spent a thousand times as much for one built right hand drive at the factory

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1105/porsch...

[jms1]

Russ and Podie,

Many thanks gents! This is the first group buy I've been involved in and it's been great. Excellent comms and professional service.

One very satisfied customer :-)

[sjwb]

Russ and Podie,
Another 'thank you' from a satisfied customer.
I was amazed at the packaging and quality of the presentation. Lego has certainly put the effort in!
Did I miss something; is there an option to motorize?
I am (resisting) keeping mine for the cold dark winter nights. Well, that and the crane 42009.