The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys...
LEGO Endurance
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
I had looked at a few of the Star Wars big kits, and decided no room or cash$. But if my kids wanted to buy it for me, I wouldn't turn one down.
I understand what you are saying about no room and the expense. This was a Xmas gift from the the same source that gave me the Constructo Enterprise as a birthday gift some years back. Never having done any ship modeling led me to discover SOS seven years ago.
Jan
Todays result.
Bag #3
One third of the hull done.
Jan
Next up Bag #4
Jan
Bag #3
One third of the hull done.
Jan
Next up Bag #4
Jan
The build continues with bag Bag #4
OOOPS, the first "Do Over"
I noticed this error after taking a photo of the build result.
The SB and P sides deck planking aren't the same. An easy fix before starting Bag #5, no ungluing, etc. involved.
Jan
OOOPS, the first "Do Over"
I noticed this error after taking a photo of the build result.
The SB and P sides deck planking aren't the same. An easy fix before starting Bag #5, no ungluing, etc. involved.
Jan
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I was going to ask you whether you soaked it thoroughly with hot water!
OH NO, I don't think the Admiral would appreciate that since I'm working at the Dining room table. Working with the LEGO blocks is like the old Rice rispies cereal. "SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP.I was going to ask you whether you soaked it thoroughly with hot water!
Jan
Update after Bag #5 is completed.
First the decking fix.
A little bit of rearrangement of blocks and it's done.
Closing in the hull on both sides
Jan
First the decking fix.
A little bit of rearrangement of blocks and it's done.
Closing in the hull on both sides
Jan
Bag #6, more foredeck fixtures and the ship stand.
Lots of little bitty pieces
And the stand
The arrow points to the 2nd missing block so far. I'll have go through my LEGO stash to see if I have something that fits, though with the ship in the stand I doubt anyone would notice the gap.
Lots of little bitty pieces
And the stand
The arrow points to the 2nd missing block so far. I'll have go through my LEGO stash to see if I have something that fits, though with the ship in the stand I doubt anyone would notice the gap.
Jan, it looks like you are having fun and I'm enjoying your build! Magic Mike
Their Customer Service is really good. You can ask them for the part and they will quickly mail it to you at no charge.
I've built several of their larger Technics cars: Porsche 911, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. ( in the cars, there are moving pistons, etc., but they are hidden from view.) Lots of fun to build.
The Titanic model is huge and very expensive, but hard to get. It sells out immediately.
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I have a friend in the Washington Ship Model Society who scratch builds WWI battleships out of Legos. Next time He brings one to a meeting I'll take and post some pictures. His work is amazing!
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Well if someone is gifting these to you, then it makes the build even "Mo Better" as they say in the south.
Keep up the building and enjoyment and you never know what else may show up at the workbench some day.
Keep up the building and enjoyment and you never know what else may show up at the workbench some day.
Bag #7
Start of the mid section Keel
Bag #8
Adding the hull plates to the Keel
Bag #9
Start of the deck structures
Jan
Start of the mid section Keel
Bag #8
Adding the hull plates to the Keel
Bag #9
Start of the deck structures
Jan
You're having way too much fun with this build Jan 
No sanding.
Thought of the day: "Wooden model ship builders use Lego blocks to align/clamp the frames. What do Lego ship builders use".
No sanding.Thought of the day: "Wooden model ship builders use Lego blocks to align/clamp the frames. What do Lego ship builders use".