Rockets and Diggers

[leon]

Well I am a little pleased with myself as yesterday I was able to pick from the Toys World Shop my Saturn V Rocket Lego build.
It looks very impressive indeed.

They had put one away for me and rang when ready however they did have 10 more on the shelf, but when i went back to buy what i will show you now they only had four left, all on the same day. Impressive Model i expect.

Any way I went over board and bought this thing with 4969 pieces

What a challenge. it will probably take me weeks to complete, maybe i had better hire one of the grand kids.

Leon

[torana68 (Roger)]

how tall will this be?

[julianh72 (Julian)]

This is the worst part of only having grown up kids, but as yet no grand-kids - I can't think of a valid reason to explain to SWMBO why I had to buy one!

(I work in the mining sector - perhaps I can get together with a few guys at work, and we can write it off as a business expense?)

[leon]

Roger it stands one meter tall and is 150mm in diameter, it has 1969 blocks, a bit ironic as this was the year it was launched, it is a beauty and i will start it tonight.
Now about that other thing i might need the help of some grand leggo kids.

Leon

[torana68 (Roger)]

wow

[xelasnave]

Hey Leon
That is huge.
That will keep you busy.
Alex

[leon]

Your not wrong Alex, i just do it in the evenings as i don't really what much TV.
Now that Terchnic one with 3960 pieces will take some doing

Leon

[leon]

Hi Guys
Well I have to say that Lego Saturn V Rocket that i bought and am assembling, certainly passes the time in the evening and is so precise, cleverly designed, and with incredible accurate detail.
Very enjoyable indeed, I have only got to stage one

What is the hurry, I haven't done Lego stuff since my kids were little and that is some time ago i can tell you.

Leon

[torana68 (Roger)]

so is it still in the box or is there photo of all this work you claim?

[leon]

No Roger it is in the process of assembly, i will post a progress pic shortly.
It may look pretty plain from the outside but the inside bits are just amazing,

Leon

[leon]

Here ya go Roger, see i was not just saying.

Leon

[torana68 (Roger)]

well doesnt that look good, are you flying it to the moon over on the other table?

[julianh72 (Julian)]

Originally Posted by leon

Here ya go Roger, see i was not just saying.

Leon

I'm impressed that you started with the first stage - I would definitely have jumped straight to the CSM and LEM!

[sharpiel]

Hey Leon.

Looks awesome.

I see it's hollow. Does it include the internal fuel tanks and stage dividers as well as the externals?

[leon]

No Les it certainly is not hollow, and includes everything to the last detail of all the inside workings as well, as the fuel tanks etc.
Nealy 2000 pieces in all.

Leon

[sharpiel]

Wow. Great project. Have fun. I bet it's going to get very heavy!

[leon]

Les it is done, I will post a pic of it tomorrow, it certainly was a nice challenge

Leon

[torana68 (Roger)]

is it tomorrow yet?

[leon]

I haven't taken a pic of my build yet but will, however this may be of interest to you and Les..

https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/LEGO-NAS...Saturn-V-21309

Leon

[leon]

Here ya go Roger and Les.

Leon