The LEPIN "LEGO" for non sensitive types
Discussion
AshVX220 said:
FAO trustmeimadoctor and Grant666UK
If it's new and in number bags, then the only major issue I had was getting confused by what was supposed to be bag 6 or bag 9. In the main I ended up with loads of spares after completing bag 6 which obviously turned out to be bag 9 parts. Also had a few bags without any numbers on, which I opened when I found I didn't have the needed piece.
Also, the usual Lepin issue of certain parts not clutching well, mainly the thin poles that go into the grey "binoculars" to form the bits on the back of the upper and lower hull.
Also, yes, it's delicate and a few times you need to be working on the underside, and anything on the top side (main gun seat) will come off a few times. When turning it over, I used the side pieces, I don't think holding it anywhere else would have survived the turn!
And the other poster is right, it's so big and takes so long, that there were times it felt like a chore, I took well over a month to do mine, doing a bag every other night or so (I was away for a week in the middle of the build).
All that said, when it's finished it really does look fantastic!
Yea been through all my bags and they are all numbered and they have replace the number 9 with a B so it would seem they have updated it a little.If it's new and in number bags, then the only major issue I had was getting confused by what was supposed to be bag 6 or bag 9. In the main I ended up with loads of spares after completing bag 6 which obviously turned out to be bag 9 parts. Also had a few bags without any numbers on, which I opened when I found I didn't have the needed piece.
Also, the usual Lepin issue of certain parts not clutching well, mainly the thin poles that go into the grey "binoculars" to form the bits on the back of the upper and lower hull.
Also, yes, it's delicate and a few times you need to be working on the underside, and anything on the top side (main gun seat) will come off a few times. When turning it over, I used the side pieces, I don't think holding it anywhere else would have survived the turn!
And the other poster is right, it's so big and takes so long, that there were times it felt like a chore, I took well over a month to do mine, doing a bag every other night or so (I was away for a week in the middle of the build).
All that said, when it's finished it really does look fantastic!
grant666uk said:
I have a ton of tubs from the Death star and Ghostbusters HQ, Was yours not in numbered bags ? I thought only doing a stage at a time would cut down on tub usage ??
No - mine is the original UCS version, so no numbering on the bags! Took ages just to sort the pieces....
I see you have Deadpool overseeing the build... good decision!
Looking good so far.
I haven't started on the Star Wars kits yet I'm on the others. Finished the BMW GS 1200, 10 wheeled crane, white 911 and few King Steerer kits. Touch wood none have had any missing or damaged pieces.
Just ordered the Mercedes and the one which looks like a Scania with a HIAB.
Looking good so far.
I haven't started on the Star Wars kits yet I'm on the others. Finished the BMW GS 1200, 10 wheeled crane, white 911 and few King Steerer kits. Touch wood none have had any missing or damaged pieces.
Just ordered the Mercedes and the one which looks like a Scania with a HIAB.
It's very impressive.
This is a link to an Ebay sticker shop which will have the Star Wars MF and the stand if needed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ultimatecollectorsticke...
I also use a Dutch printer (brickstickershop) To replace the Lepin copies of the trucks.
This is a link to an Ebay sticker shop which will have the Star Wars MF and the stand if needed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ultimatecollectorsticke...
I also use a Dutch printer (brickstickershop) To replace the Lepin copies of the trucks.
Trustmeimadoctor said:
i seem to be missing two bricks from my fire house where is the best place to get replacements from? i could have them but can i find them can i FXXX
Just contact Your Lepin dealer from whom You got it from, if it's not second hand.So far all of them have provided me missing/broken parts as requested.
Dervishi said:
Trustmeimadoctor said:
i seem to be missing two bricks from my fire house where is the best place to get replacements from? i could have them but can i find them can i FXXX
Just contact Your Lepin dealer from whom You got it from, if it's not second hand.So far all of them have provided me missing/broken parts as requested.
but will contact them anyway. Annoyingly it's the two 6x1 black bricks above the door arch
Jonno1103 said:
The finished Volvo.
Loads of extra pieces, quality clutching, smooth piston action and the powered crane works smoothly. I highly recommend it.
That reassures me as I’ve just ordered the 20004 crane for my lad’s 8th birthday, hopefully we’ll have the same good experience Loads of extra pieces, quality clutching, smooth piston action and the powered crane works smoothly. I highly recommend it.
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