[jnj2455]

I'm sure many of you have amassed diecast car models like I have over the years. I have countless diecast cars/trucks dating back to childhood stored/displayed between my childhood bedroom and my apartment. Lucky to have parents that fostered my obsession.

Recently, I've reignited my childhood passion of legos and started getting into their Lego Technic line that range from architecture, to automobiles, Starwars, etc. It's a fun way to build a model without the hassle of plastic kit models where you have to fuss with adhesives, paints, tiny little parts, etc. Of course, you lose some of the authentic details w/ legos but good enough for me.

Anyways, aside from cars, I was obsessed with early 20th century ocean liners, airplanes, trains, etc. So I damn near shit myself w/ excitement when Lego announced their Titanic set. I was so obsessed as a kid that I had several books on the matter, used to draw the ship out on several pieces of paper taped together, and would go to the library often to look for books on the ships and whatever history I could dig up. I begged to see James Cameron's film in '97 and my parents awkwardly not knowing how to explain to a child that it was a romance film, not a documentary. Not surprising that I had few friends growing up lol

I got this on pre-order and it cost me a pretty penny, but I can't hide how excited I am about it. I see people reselling them for a massive mark up on the internet but I can't wait to finish mine. Unfortunately EOY has been insane for me with work so this will take time to build, but wanted to share. Over 9000 pieces, and will span 4'6 in length when complete.

[P1]

I still haven't built this one and my son keep threatening he'll do it for me if I don't start on it soon.

[M_Six]

I had WWII airplanes hanging from my bedroom ceiling as a kid. Tanks and other vehicles on the shelves. I was big into models then. Not even sure what ever happened to them.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by P1

I still haven't built this one and my son keep threatening he'll do it for me if I don't start on it soon.

Don't make me fly over to help your son do it.....

[vanguard8]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I had WWII airplanes hanging from my bedroom ceiling as a kid. Tanks and other vehicles on the shelves. I was big into models then. Not even sure what ever happened to them.

I made so many Revel ship (& other) models when I was a little kid.
They all met their death when I got a BB gun.

[spazzyfry123]

What do you do with it when you’re done?

That’s always been my thing. I really enjoy putting it together, but then I don’t know why to do. Especially with something like that ship. Where the heck am I going to put a 4’ boat?

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I had WWII airplanes hanging from my bedroom ceiling as a kid. Tanks and other vehicles on the shelves. I was big into models then. Not even sure what ever happened to them.

There was a hobby store in my town growing up and they had all kinds of war models. I used to love going in there and admiring all them then begging my dad to buy my car models and Matchbox

[BMW550AD]

Originally Posted by P1

I still haven't built this one and my son keep threatening he'll do it for me if I don't start on it soon.

Great Thread. I too have amassed over 50 diecast and revell models over the years and I also recently began collecting Lego Technic and have almost all the models except for this Porsche. You can't find it anywhere unless you want to pay through the nose.

It's going for over $900 on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-...a-406360111578

[3.0L]

Radio control. 69.5 inch wingspan, retractable landing gear, flaps, etc.

[P1]

I had plenty of 1/18 scale cars as a kid, but as an adult, my collection becomes less for playing with and more for looking at. Unfortunately, my kids are as tempted as ever.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

Radio control. 69.5 inch wingspan, retractable landing gear, flaps, etc.

Functioning machine guns?

[F30lolz]

I was heavily into building models back in the 80’s when I was a kid. No pics to show but I’ve made/painted:

Titanic
Apache helicopter
USS Nimitz
Various battleships, cruisers, destroyers and submarines

[Darth One]

Originally Posted by jnj2455

I'm sure many of you have amassed diecast car models like I have over the years. I have countless diecast cars/trucks dating back to childhood stored/displayed between my childhood bedroom and my apartment. Lucky to have parents that fostered my obsession.

Recently, I've reignited my childhood passion of legos and started getting into their Lego Technic line that range from architecture, to automobiles, Starwars, etc. It's a fun way to build a model without the hassle of plastic kit models where you have to fuss with adhesives, paints, tiny little parts, etc. Of course, you lose some of the authentic details w/ legos but good enough for me.

Anyways, aside from cars, I was obsessed with early 20th century ocean liners, airplanes, trains, etc. So I damn near shit myself w/ excitement when Lego announced their Titanic set. I was so obsessed as a kid that I had several books on the matter, used to draw the ship out on several pieces of paper taped together, and would go to the library often to look for books on the ships and whatever history I could dig up. I begged to see James Cameron's film in '97 and my parents awkwardly not knowing how to explain to a child that it was a romance film, not a documentary. Not surprising that I had few friends growing up lol

I got this on pre-order and it cost me a pretty penny, but I can't hide how excited I am about it. I see people reselling them for a massive mark up on the internet but I can't wait to finish mine. Unfortunately EOY has been insane for me with work so this will take time to build, but wanted to share. Over 9000 pieces, and will span 4'6 in length when complete.

Hot damn, there's a Titanic set! I think I need that. Keep it away from kitchen freezer icebergs

I have a small collection of 1:18's that are the same thing as the actual cars I own. I also built a Lego Technic Defender a few months ago

[HFW003]

I do Lego, primarily Star Wars, a couple of Batmobiles as well. Starting when my Son was born 21 years ago. There’s also a Panigale in there somewhere.

I have some 1:18 Diecast, all Australian Touring cars of the ‘70’s. Majority are Allan Moffat’s, a Canadian who moved out here way back when and all are signed by him.

[BRAKE!]

2 more to build! And new releases coming next year

Wife still makes fun of me...

[///d]

I've done a lot of models. When I was a kid I did quite a few military jets, planes, lots of cars. Last year I did a Datsun 720 truck. I've got a '75 620 truck at home waiting to be built, but I want to find a way to 3d print a VQ35 engine to drop in it because I have a real 620 in my garage getting a VQ35 turbo swap.

Lego is releasing a technic BMW M1000RR that I'm super stoked about.

https://brickset.com/article/67947/t...00-rr-revealed!

[RMachuca3d]

Some of my latest additions... its a bit eclectic but I've decided to focus on 1\64 scale for now, particularly the Tomica Limited Vintage Neo line, as the build quality, detailing, authenticity and smooth rolling with rubber tires and working suspension is just too much for me to stay with other brands.

[///MPhatic]

I built hundreds of models as a kid. My son likes Lego's, so we have built a few of those together.

[Bruuuce]

Originally Posted by BMW550AD

Great Thread. I too have amassed over 50 diecast and revell models over the years and I also recently began collecting Lego Technic and have almost all the models except for this Porsche. You can't find it anywhere unless you want to pay through the nose.

It's going for over $900 on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-...a-406360111578

good news for me. I bought 2 911 GT3 kits, built one and saved the other. I also have the Chiron unopened as well.

but, toy speculation is like car speculation. I should sell the one unopened one now and make the others free.

[jnj2455]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

What do you do with it when you’re done?

That’s always been my thing. I really enjoy putting it together, but then I don’t know why to do. Especially with something like that ship. Where the heck am I going to put a 4’ boat?

I will let you know once I am done with mine lol, currently about halfway done with it. I have only so much space in my apt, but I am thinking I could stage it on the credenza since my TV is wall-hung. Though I may need to elevate the TV up a bit.

Originally Posted by Bruuuce

good news for me. I bought 2 911 GT3 kits, built one and saved the other. I also have the Chiron unopened as well.

but, toy speculation is like car speculation. I should sell the one unopened one now and make the others free.

This makes me sad, akin to all the garage queens that don't get driven and enjoyed enough in the world. There was a split second where I realised I could make a buck off this Titanic set, but I decided to pursue joy instead of $.

Originally Posted by ///d

I've done a lot of models. When I was a kid I did quite a few military jets, planes, lots of cars. Last year I did a Datsun 720 truck. I've got a '75 620 truck at home waiting to be built, but I want to find a way to 3d print a VQ35 engine to drop in it because I have a real 620 in my garage getting a VQ35 turbo swap.

Lego is releasing a technic BMW M1000RR that I'm super stoked about.

https://brickset.com/article/67947/t...00-rr-revealed!

I'd love to see this if you can get this to work. I've done primitive 3D printing when I was in undergrad and it took patience and skill to model it the way you want it to be. What scale is it? 1:18?

I'm thinking I'll get the BMW technic model too, purely because I've never had a motorcycle model before.

[BRAKE!]

Originally Posted by jnj2455

This makes me sad, akin to all the garage queens that don't get driven and enjoyed enough in the world. There was a split second where I realised I could make a buck off this Titanic set, but I decided to pursue joy instead of $.

100% agree, there are better avenues to make more money than hoarding toys and reselling them on ebay

[Chick Webb]

Damn you guys. I saw this thread and now I've got a Lego 911 RSR on the way, along with the light kit. As if I need another thing to throw $$ at!