Kryptonic

Thanks dude!!! I was looking for them pre-assembled.. i had been through all the books twice looking at the parts required for each step... DOH!!! Progress so far

Quick question @Raskolnikov - the parts list states 10 x LBG hinge plates... so far I've only used 8 and I just cannot see where the other 2 go! 2 used in Book 1 page 312 3 used in Book 2 page 179 3 used in Book 2 page 181 Have i missed something out?! Cheers

I actually didn't struggle too much with the floors - i think it was because I read ahead that they were a bit of a pain so I was prepared for it, but like you, I built the floors in place on the two smaller rooms. Some of the problems just need you to think outside the box a little bit it does go together really really well. There's enough of us now who are building / have built it to over some help anyway. I've also pre-watched the video for connecting the lower panels as I've heard they can be tricky so I am prepared for that step also :)

Look's like I will be raiding the spares box then for a 1x3 tile... at least it's not a crucial part!

I agree the design is just mind blowing - I've been building Lego for years and I still cannot understand how you can plan, design and create the instructions for something this big! @Raskolnikov is a pure genius. The only fiddly bit I have come across is installing the launch control room walls that overlook the hanger bay - there are two - one on each side. It's the wall with the little transparent window in and the control panels. The only way I could get them to fit is to remove a small part of each side of the ship to allow them to slide in. I've probably made it sound worse than it was.... basically, take a couple bricks away and it slides in perfectly then put them back on lol I'm hoping to sink a good few hours tomorrow and thursday into the build so I will keep you posted with any problems!

Great choice! I too was faced with the same thought process - but the more I looked at the 10030 ISD the more I didn't like it - too many studs, strength issues, panel gaps, poor engine detail... oh and not to mention it costs MORE than this set. I'm really enjoying building mine - it's super challenging but looks amazing. I've just finished adding the side greeble's - on to the bridge next! I would also be interested in knowing what those 4 parts are - as I've collected 15310 lol!

21 hours in......just a little update.... all the floors and engine room are in the ISD! I must say this build is absolutely amazing. The detail and design leaves me speechless. I am so so so impressed!!!!

Thanks for that! It was such a tight fit i had to give it a really good "wiggle" to make it fit flush. I am 11.5 hours into the build and this is my progress so far!

Just a quick question...... I am building the internal frame and this is on both sides: Is this "pressure" normal? Have I done anything wrong?? It seems to be on both sides ....if I take one of the 2x1 plates away the problem isn't there.... is there a reason for the really tight fit?

Oh yeah - I actually managed to find a seller on BrickOwl selling them well under the average price so snapped them up! I think in total I've spent just under £850 for everything - which, considering there is 15.3k parts is pretty good!! I've only just re-purchased them so mine are 1.3 already!

Those 2x4 LBG tiles are suspiciously expensive!!! it's going to be amazing when it's built :)

Hi everyone! It's been a long, and expensive process - but i've finally got all the parts for my ISD! 100% new Lego, no substitutions.... I'm using the latest instructions and I am planning on starting this weekend.... before i start... is there any tips??

this is super spooky!! I actually saw a picture of this last night and said to my girlfriend "after we've finished our current project id love to have a crack at this" what an excellent model - now i need to price it up :)