LegoHoops Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Been a Lego fan since my younger days. I have a background in Industrial Design, worked in lighting and the commercial furniture industry for about 15 years. Purchased Lego Architecture Studio 4 years ago, while on holiday in New York. A lot of sets don't make their way downunder to New Zealand. Expanded the 'white bricks' with the help of a local Bricklink seller, enjoyed constructing a variety of architectural buildings. I have had a renewed interest in Lego Technic sets since my 7 year old daughter showed an interest in a Lego Technic Excavator 42006 that I had sitting in a bookcase. So we purchased and jointly built the Claas Xerion Tractor 42054, she enjoys seeing the mechanical side of builds come together. We have since brought the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, built it in it's standard form. Then went all out with modifications, the first being a right-hand conversion (we drive on the left-hand side of the road in New Zealand). Earlier in the year the Mack Anthem was added to the collection and we have just ordered the Bugatti Chiron, due in New Zealand in August at NZD$649.99! Looking forward to building another big car and following some of the modifications on Eurobricks. Cheers. Edited July 1, 2018 by LegoHoops adding image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted June 16, 2018 Welcome to Euro Bricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted June 17, 2018 Welcome to Eurobricks, LegoHoops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grum64 Posted June 17, 2018 A warm welcome to you and your Daughter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black_Belt_Titan Posted June 30, 2018 Greetings from the USA! I was just in Christchurch and Auckland a month ago on an academic trip and man oh man do I want to go back! I too am a fan of the Technic models so I hope to see you around in the Technic forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoHoops Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/30/2018 at 3:45 PM, Black_Belt_Titan said: Greetings from the USA! I was just in Christchurch and Auckland a month ago on an academic trip and man oh man do I want to go back! I too am a fan of the Technic models so I hope to see you around in the Technic forum! Thanks, it's a long way rattling around in a kerosene budgie to New Zealand from the US. We went to New York for 3 weeks a couple years ago via Hawaii, glad to get the feet back on the ground. Impressive truck and trailer unit too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black_Belt_Titan Posted July 1, 2018 Thank you! I live an hour west of NYC so getting out to NZ took over 33 hours from the time I left home to the time I got to my hotel room. I didn't get to go through Hawaii but I did go through Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imadcobra Posted July 2, 2018 Gidday Tony, great to meet another Technic fan here in NZ, especially one who likes modding their vehicles. Really like your black roof, bonnet and wing version. I'm half way through the Porsche now and improving the body lines/gaps is high up on my list. I'm replacing all the blue pins with black also, makes a huge difference, and glad to see someone else who fills the seats in. I didnt think of changing mine to right hand drive until the chassis was finished so not sure if I can be bothered taking it apart to do now. It would'nt have been hard from the beginning. I've added all the upgrades from jb70's instructions, really great to work with, he did a great job. Will take some photos when the body work is complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandell Posted July 3, 2018 Welcome! I only joined recently as well, and there's plenty here to keep you occupied, and plenty of inspiration for modding sets! Assuming you've checked out the Technic section, there are some custom stickers for the Porsche you might be interested in too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khouji Posted July 3, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 4:53 PM, LegoHoops said: Been a Lego fan since my younger days. I have a background in Industrial Design, worked in lighting and the commercial furniture industry for about 15 years. Purchased Lego Architecture Studio 4 years ago, while on holiday in New York. A lot of sets don't make their way downunder to New Zealand. Expanded the 'white bricks' with the help of a local Bricklink seller, enjoyed constructing a variety of architectural buildings. I have had a renewed interest in Lego Technic sets since my 7 year old daughter showed an interest in a Lego Technic Excavator 42006 that I had sitting in a bookcase. So we purchased and jointly built the Claas Xerion Tractor 42054, she enjoys seeing the mechanical side of builds come together. We have since brought the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, built it in it's standard form. Then went all out with modifications, the first being a right-hand conversion (we drive on the left-hand side of the road in New Zealand). Earlier in the year the Mack Anthem was added to the collection and we have just ordered the Bugatti Chiron, due in New Zealand in August at NZD$649.99! Looking forward to building another big car and following some of the modifications on Eurobricks. Cheers. One heck of a collection! Welcome to both of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
