Nathanaël Kuipers's Built-it Book

[Sariel]

In case you missed it: http://nostarch.com/builditvol1

The LEGO® Build-It Book, Vol. 1 contains step-by-step, full color building instructions for 10 LEGO vehicles. With just one group of LEGO bricks, you'll be able to build any of the 10 models included in the book—from the easy-to-build Go-Kart to the intricate Rescue Truck. Other models include a dump truck, a bucket loader, a hot rod, and a classic racecar. As you follow the crystal clear instructions for each model, you'll also learn handy tips and advanced building techniques that will help inspire you to create even more amazing LEGO creations!

Edited February 25, 2013 by Sariel

[Conchas]

It looks promising, as usually any work from Nathanaël!

[legolijntje]

Looks good. Reminds me of the "alternate" models Nathanael made (which can be seen on brickshelf or mocpages). A few months ago, I wanted to create LDraw models of them and create good building instructions... Thank god I haven't done that

I think it's a bit expensive at $20 for 136 pages, but often Amazon has these Lego books on pre-order sale.

[Sato]

Looks good. Reminds me of the "alternate" models Nathanael made (which can be seen on brickshelf or mocpages). A few months ago, I wanted to create LDraw models of them and create good building instructions... Thank god I haven't done that

I think it's a bit expensive at $20 for 136 pages, but often Amazon has these Lego books on pre-order sale.

I've succeeded in building the Le Mans Prototype & Rescue Truck from the photo's on brickshelf and make LDD models of them.

I also managed to build the Vintage F1 Car a while ago but didn't make an LDD model of it.

With the release of this book (That slightly disappoints me because its only ten models while Nathanaël did twenty in total based on that Lego Set.)

I don't see a point in continuing this sidetracked project, And will keep the LDD files for my private collection. (I'll still give the models I really like a go but won't go for the full set as I planned to do.)

[Jetro]

A nice initiative. Not Technic or Model Team though. I'd say Creator. I like the idea of a book that inspires creativity, reusing the same set of parts and taking people by the hand to do so. In the past I have tried to recreate several of Nathanaels alternates by just looking at the pictures and occasionally the challenge has been a really tough one. I have always immensely enjoyed it.

[Meatman]

I had seen a link to this book at crowkillers site and was just about to make a thread for this.

[DLuders]

I got this e-mail from No Starch Press (the publisher of Nathanael Kuipers' new book):

"40% Off The LEGO Build-It Book"

"For the next 72 hours, get 40% off

The LEGO® Build-It Book, Vol. 1. Build 10 incredible vehicles with one collection of LEGO bricks!

Use coupon code BUILDITBABY.

Coupon good on print or ebook purchase. Print purchase includes DRM-free ebook (PDF)."

[Sato]

Shipping cost to the Netherlands come in at $23,95, I'll just wait and hope for the same offer on both Volume 1 and 2 when Volume 2 comes out. (Sent them an email to ask about it, Will share the reply if anyone is interested.)

Edited June 12, 2013 by Sato