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Nice work there young fella. I just might have to build me one of these. No need for thanks, always happy to help.

I know this probably isn't the right place for this but hey ho. UK buyers wanting a(nother) 42054 go to Tesco Direct they have it for £90. Use code TDX-TNMP and save another £10. http://www.tesco.com/direct/lego-technic-claas-xerion-5000-trac-vc-42054/310-9532.prd?skuId=310-9532&pageLevel=sku Hope this helps some of you.

I agree Glen, LHD shouldn't be legal but, for reasons best known to themselves, parts of this big wonderful world we live in think it right and proper to drive on the wrong side of the road. Strange, yes but I guess that's their prerogative :classic:

Instantly recognisable. Great work.

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WOW! Can't wait to see this 'in the brick'

Thank you. I think

Ah yes, remiss of me to forget the title. Thank you for pointing that out O' esteemed multiple badge holder :classic:

I've only got one badge and all that does is tell everyone I'm an old fart Jealous. Yes.

Or better still this, it's much cooler cousin, the brilliant Bond Bug.

Thank you for your kind comment. I agree with you about pricing, I've seen 8880's selling for silly money. I was lucky and bought my 8880 very cheap. As I said, I'd not come across them before so don't know much about them. Looking on Bricklink it seems they were only ever in a few of the smaller Technic sets.

Thank you. It's s really intetesting build especially using these 'old style' instructions where building is as much about observation as much as anything else.

Thank you Edwin. It's coming on nicely. Thank you Bart. I've seen the hubs etc., before but didn't know what they were so it's interesting seeing how they're used. Thank you. Unfortunately the photos aren't as good as I'd like them to be. I'll try getting some closer ones next time.

Build Day 3 - Days build time 7hrs 10mins / Total build time 14hrs 30mins After several days with no building being done it was great to get back to the 8880 today. Having a good few hours free I got stuck in and looking at it I'm really pleased with progress. I'd have progressed a little further had there not been two diffs to assemble but thankfully (by more luck than anything) they didn't take quite as long as usual. The rest of the build was very straightforward. The 'frame' I'd made to 'level' the underside of the chassis thus allowing me a firm base when fitting pieces wasn't quite up to the job so I've ditched the idea. Without it I'd be back to breaking parts of the chassis every time I pressed a piece in place so I've fitted plates along the underneath the length of the chassis, again to level the underside. I don't know why I didn't think of it before, it's a far simpler idea and works a treat. The 2905 Thin blue Liftarm Triangles have still not arrived so the black one used at the rear of the build to replace the broken blue will remain in place. Today's build pic.

What! And deprive us of seeing your amazing builds! No. No. No.

Brilliant! Just brilliant!

Those black rims make me really want to use these tyres on my 9398. Bricklink here I come...

I think this looks great. Yes there's a little colour issue but I think I may add these bad boys to my 9398 when I get round to rebuilding it.

Another excellent review. Thank you very much for all your hard work Sariel. Seeing this really makes me want to buy another 42055 so I can display the A & B models together.

Yep, truly a masterpiece in the making.

Brilliant. The level of detail you've attained is amazing.

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Incredible build.

Another masterpiece in the making.

Thank you. It's good to be building something bigger than my last few builds.