Technic lego

[Every day a journey]

Ah crap.

Looks like I've just ordered the Volvo 6x6 and 'Dom's Charger'

Bloody hell. Still, cheaper than going to the pub!

[Daveb257]

Every day a journey said:

enjoyed that!

NEXT!!!

Just need to fold down the triangular pieces on the rear fairing, not that clear in instructions

[Every day a journey]

spot on. Nice one. Thank you.

Hadn't noticed that.

[RC1807]

Daveb257 said:

Every day a journey said:

enjoyed that!

NEXT!!!

Just need to fold down the triangular pieces on the rear fairing, not that clear in instructions

No doubt more reliable than the real thing!

[JerseyS2000]

morning all

quick question about the rough terrain crane

i've almost finished book 1, and have noticed that the turntable doesn't currently rotate - should it?

before i put on the circular bits that make up the guide rails, i could rotate it if i removed the small cogwheel outside the large black circular piece

i'm pretty sure i've followed the instructions correctly, but really don't want to finish it, then tear it down again if it is a mistake

many thanks

Ben

[woodysnr]

Not built it myself ,but there was a long thread posted on here about a similar problem and pics showing the fix/ problem ,perhaps some one can point you in the right direction

[The Brummie]

JerseyS2000 said:

morning all

quick question about the rough terrain crane

i've almost finished book 1, and have noticed that the turntable doesn't currently rotate - should it?

before i put on the circular bits that make up the guide rails, i could rotate it if i removed the small cogwheel outside the large black circular piece

i'm pretty sure i've followed the instructions correctly, but really don't want to finish it, then tear it down again if it is a mistake

many thanks

Ben

Yes it should rotate because the actual crane arm itself will eventually sit on the circular piece.

There is a fix, I had issues with mine as well, so trawl back on this thread & you should find the answer.

Lucky you found out now. I didn’t until I had finished book 2 - a complete strip down was needed!!!!

[JerseyS2000]

thanks for your comments, Brum

maybe something hadn't quite engaged properly, but it now rotates as it should, thank goodness.

very impressed with the build and i'm only just starting bag 8. beast of a thing!

[sgrimshaw]

dino_jr said:

There is a rumoured Space Shuttle in April too. It's probably a CREATOR set but I'd prefer a re-release of the Technic one from 1996

I've got one of those, unopened

[Narcisus]

sgrimshaw said:

dino_jr said:

There is a rumoured Space Shuttle in April too. It's probably a CREATOR set but I'd prefer a re-release of the Technic one from 1996

I've got one of those, unopened

Selling for £300 plus on eBay !

[Every day a journey]

I can't be the only one this sad at the start of a build?

Please tell me I'm not

[s111dpc]

Not sure if that’s sad or really dedicated

I just put the bag contents into individual Tupperware tubs and go from there.

[RC1807]

Every day a journey said:

I can't be the only one this sad at the start of a build?

Please tell me I'm not

I sort components by type into small dishes so they're easier to find with each step.

[Dyl]

Every day a journey said:

I can't be the only one this sad at the start of a build?

Please tell me I'm not

Not quite so neatly, but yes I sort out each bag and tend to try and complete a bag in one sitting.

[Funk]

s111dpc said:

Not sure if that’s sad or really dedicated

I just put the bag contents into individual Tupperware tubs and go from there.

Same. Makes pausing and moving for later easier too.

[sherman]

I just tip each numbered section into a tray and sort through. Its part of the fun fishing through the bits to find what you need.

[vaderface]

Every day a journey said:

I can't be the only one this sad at the start of a build?

Please tell me I'm not

Its called Knolling apparently. Very popular on the lego reddit site.
So no, you're quite normal

[Mannginger]

vaderface said:

Its called Knolling apparently. Very popular on the lego reddit site.
So no, you're quite normal

In the context of complex Lego builds!

[Bobberoo99]

s111dpc said:

Not sure if that’s sad or really dedicated

I just put the bag contents into individual Tupperware tubs and go from there.

Same, but bought these for Mrs Bobbers who's a jigsaw fan, thought they were perfect for lego so bought some for myself, and they are really handy as they stack, i do have a couple of deeper cardboard boxes for the larger parts though!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jumbo-Puzzle-Mates-Sortin...

[Welshbeef]

Every day a journey said:

I can't be the only one this sad at the start of a build?

Please tell me I'm not

You don’t have kids and pets do you.... that would last all of 5 mins before it’s knocked and then finding bits is harder.