Erik Leppen Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Hello there to all of Eurobricks My name is not hard to guess and I'm a Dutch fan of Lego - actually an SFOL (student fan of Lego), but I'm long enough into Lego to consider myself AFOL I got into the plastic bricks because my brother and I got sets from our parents. How little did they know back then how a hobby could go out of hand over the years Anyhow, we started out with City but soon moved to Technic. First set I still remember is 8853, the wheeled loader. A long time favorite set of mine is 8460 Pneumatic crane truck. Main reason is that it was packed with features, especially the cool steering and the outriggers that really lifted the model. I am also really blessed for having got the 8880 Supercar when it was still in the stores (but I was very lucky, it was one of the last in the stores!), so I didn't have to hunt it down second-hand. My brother had the great 8868 Air tech claw rig. My brother followed the more classical pattern of losing interest in Lego at some age, but I somehow kept interested in playing with the stuff. And at age 23, I still am... Anyhow, I think it was in the year 2004 that I joined LowLUG, the Dutch Lego community, where I got along with the other members. And I'm still active there. About a month ago I started reading around here at Eurobricks - they had reviews of the new 2009 technic sets, so I had to check them out. While reading more through the boards I found some other interesting discussions and I thought, well, why not join the fun If you're into cars and trucks and Technic, you might have seen my Brickshelf before. [shameless advertising] My Brickshelf folder [/shameless advertising] I like mobile cranes. I even try to recreate some of them. My best recreation to date (according to my own opinion) I think is the the Demag AC70 City: Demag AC70 City I also like supercars. Occasionally I try to recreate existing models, like the Pagani Zonda: Pagani Zonda Whenever I buy a set I try to build custom alternative models. I think my best attempt at that is the tow truck from 8421: 8421 tow truck Sometimes I build something without wheels, but this rarely turns out great (in my opinion). Something I really want to make some day is a human-like (upright) biped independent walker. Or a roller coaster. Other things I do besides Lego building is creating 2D computer games and composing music using the computer. And a lot of forum browsing... That's about it for now I think. Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks Erik! Some nice models in your BS folder, especially that Pagini Zonda. Does that have working features? I remember building alternate cars on my 8880 chassis as a teenager, i to got it from the stores on my birthday. Quote
HumanPackMule Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks. Enjoy your stay Quote
Milan Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Hello Erik, I am glad we share another forum! Once again you have great collection of models, especially my favorites, mobile cranes! Keen great work! Quote
Rijkvv Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks! Nice to have another Lowlugger around here! Quote
Ras 74 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Welcome to EB! Nice introduction, and a nice BS gallery. Quote
RileyC Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 hey welcome to EB Erik! You have a nice brickshelf folder and looks like you enjoy technics quite a bit. Now you just have to get yourself a good looking avatar and your set! Quote
Davey Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 Hey Erik! Great introductory post and some really nice MOC's in your BS folder. Glad you could finally make it over here to EB. Enjoy your stay. -Dave Quote
Erik Leppen Posted September 12, 2009 Author Posted September 12, 2009 Some nice models in your BS folder, especially that Pagini Zonda.Does that have working features? Suspension like in 8448, front steer with steering wheel, back drive, gearbox (although the reverse gear is way too large). hey welcome to EB Erik! You have a nice brickshelf folder and looks like you enjoy technics quite a bit. Thanks! And yes Technic is my favorite theme for as long as I can remember building my own creations, although I'm starting to enjoy Creator too. Now you just have to get yourself a good looking avatar and your set! Good point. I think I'll get the same as I have at Lowlug :) Thanks for the warm welcome from the others too, of course :) Quote
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