grum64

Thank you for taking the time to review these sets. Although I do like these sets I can’t say I any of like them enough for them to be day of release purchases.

I’m building the Pimped version of the GT3 and I'm curious to know if I need parts from bags 2, 3 or 4 before I'd need them if building as per the original instructions. I just don't want to have masses of parts out if I don't need to.  Hope that makes sense.  Any help would be appriciated.

I'm curious to know if I need parts from bags 2, 3 or 4 before I'd need them if building as per the original instructions. Hope that makes sense. I just don't want to have masses of parts out if I don't need to. Any help would be appriciated.

I’ve never been one to get demoralised about anything but those bands, now they came close . As for enjoying my ramblings. You’re very kind. Thank you

Give me a break. I’ve only just built this one

Thank you. It's getting there, slowly, but I'm quite pleased with progress so far. It's been interesting to compare the stages of this build with the original instructions and see the differences between the two versions and how the improvements have been made. In doing so I came across something unusual (to me anyway). In the screenshots below the parts indicated by the red arrows aren't fixed onto anything from below but rather 'float' and are secured by the pieces above as indicated by the blue arrows. Other than steering racks & Outriggers I'm pretty sure this is something I've not come across this before. I'm pleased I chose to build this version. If I'd have built the set in its original form I think I'd have regretted it. A lot of people put a great deal of time and effort into coming up with the various Mods so I reckon the least I can do is build it. Between them they've made the GT3 what it should have been in the first place, not just a display piece but as you say, a more playable set that our Grandchildren can have a great deal of fun with (especially when the Chiron gets built). Apologises for my pictures not really showing the changes very well. It's a tad difficult to take pictures as I'm back to building on my laptray while my shed is being used by Santa as a temporary place to store presents.

Build Day 3 - Building time 4hrs 35mins - Total build time 12hrs 30mins None of those pesky rubber bands to hold things up today so I’ve made decent progress. As you can see, the gearbox is together. Bear in mind that I’m not particularly aufait with these things but looking at it against the original instructions the Pimped gearbox does look less ‘fussy’. That’s about as technical as you’re going to get from me. Yes, no rambling. Call it an early Christmas present. One thing I’ve been careful to ensure is that all axles, gears etc have a some slack, just a little, to allow as friction free rotation as possible. The last thing I want is to complete the build and find something not working as it should just because something’s been fitted too tight. The next major assembly to build is the improved paddle shift unit by Didumos69 which I’m really looking forward to. All being well it should be tomorrow. Here’s today’s pictures.

This is one big build. Watching with interest

I've not seen Blade Runner since its original cinema release in '82 but this being so recognisable takes me straight back. Great work Jeroen. You certainly know how to produce the goods. I look forward to seeing it in the brick.

Very nice. Those doors are awesome

As I can't rely on you to properly cock up even one of your photos I guess it's down to me to fly the flag for bad photography. It's a burden I know but one I'll just have bear

Another great review Jim but I'm afraid I'm disappointed with your photos. They're all of your usual very high standard but where's the badly framed/over exposed/out of focus pics you promised me? I've got feelings you know .

Build Day 2 - Building time 4hrs 15mins - Total build time 7hrs 55mins Despite having over 4hrs to build today I’ve not made anywhere near the progress I had in my mind to make. The reason for the lack of progress can be summed up in just two words. Rubber bands! Trying to get those two innocuous little white bands over both of the 2L liftarms with half pins that make up the gear block took nigh on 3hrs! Using my clamps I’d get one side on, gently turn the assembly over and stretch the band up and over that sides part. I’d turn the the assembly back over to do the next one only to find the first had come off and that’s how it continued. That and, while stretching the bands, catapulting the whole assembly every which way. Now, I’m not one for bad language, don’t get me wrong I’m no Mr Righteous, I just don’t like it and very, very rarely use it but today, with three quarters of my building time spent trying to stretch those bands into place (and with my clamps somehow cutting though 5 along the way), there were a few times when the air was turned a very dark shade of blue indeed. Today’s Pictures.

Yes. Sorry about that Although I’m not a big Porsche fan I bought the 42056 shortly after it was released. After reading the reports of it’s ‘flaws’ and then seeing the Pimped version coming together I decided to hold off building it until the MODs were complete. I’m using my iPad to take the photos as it seems to take brighter, clearer pictures than my mobile so the differences between original and Pimped build should be easier to see. I say should. It is good to be back building as the sort out took much longer than I thought but selling a few boxes did speed up the process. The thing I’m really enjoying about the Pimped build is the ‘old style’ instructions where you have to observe and think rather than there being four pages showing how to assemble 6 pieces as seems to be the modern way.

What an amazing build. The biggest compliment I can give is that I went through the photos muttering about there were too many pictures of your source material. Wondering where your build was I started scrolling back up and then the penny dropped

Build Day 1 - Building time 3hrs 40mins - Total build time 3hrs 40mins Having spent the last few weeks sorting through boxes of spare parts to get them into some semblence of order there's been no time for building but with four 50L boxes done and another nine 80L boxes of assorted parts sold, the job was done so I can get back to builing. All this time I've been trying to decide what to build next. The list was long but after much deliberation the choice came down to the 42056 GT3, 42083 Chiron, 42043 Actros, 42078 Mack and 42069 Extreme Adventure. Not being able to decide it came down to which set was easier to get to and that was the GT3. Having been through the pages of this forum, reading just about everything there is about the set, it's obvious it's a terrific set but flawed. With that in mind I'm going to have a go at jb70's Pimped version as it addresses most of the critcisms. A big thank you to jb70 for making the instructions and to all those whose ideas he incorporated. With the big sort out completed it was quick & easy to collect together all the necessary extra parts and today I was able make a start so, although there's not much progress, here are todays pictures.

Magnificent!

Anyone in the UK and wants this set should head over to Asda. It shows as £147.97 but add it to your bag then view the bag and a further discount of £29.59 will be applied bringing the price down to a very acceptable £118.38. You can find it here.

I've not found a satisfactory way to open LDD files on my iPad but if you have an Android tablet or mobile (with a decent size screen) you should give Buf3d+ a try. You can find it in the play store. It can handle LDD & LDraw files, has a lot of features for an app and is updated fairly often.

Jake & George think this is very, very cool and I see no reason to disagree but as good as this is, and I think it’s teriffic, I have to say I like your cars more and look forward to seeing your next project

My flabber is well and truly gasted!!!

I think this a great Ideas entry so gets my support. I’ve shown it to Jake & George and it gets theirs too. 3 votes to help it on it’s way.

Fantastic! It'd be great to see LEGO build a life sized version of this Chiron

5 : 10 8 : 6 17 : 4 14 : 3 15 : 2 2 : 1 Good luck to all.

I could have done with something like this as I’ve spent over 5hrs a day for the last 3 days sorting out two 2 litre plastic tubs each almost full to the brim of mixed pins. Moving them one pin at a time from one tub to another. You’ll understand then my having a tear in my eye at 4:15pm today when the last pin, a lowly black 2L, landed in it’s designated tub. I’m sure I’ve never been so glad to finish something in all my life!!!