182, SQ7, Trafic
Well this is all from seeing one at a customers house a couple of months ago. I then looked over prices and saw that it was quite expensive but an epic bit of kit.
My girlfriend asked me if I wanted it for Christmas, and I said no as was quite expensive.
She then surprised me and this morning I unwrapped this;
So like anyone getting Lego for Christmas I had to open it straight away and get building until I was finished! After unwrapping, I saw the epic task ahead of me 2 books to guide me through and 1,300+ pieces!
First started off by building up the rear subframe and chassis
And also an awesome mini air cooled engine
Then added the rear bumper
After this I started building up the rest of the chassis and sills
The chequered floor was laid
Then started to build up the rear corners. Front bumpers were also fitted along with the boot
I then got a bit grumpy, but we had to go and do family stuff apparently so when getting home I got right back on, starting to fit out the interior and side doors
I then started to get the cabin into shape, the bench seat looked a little hard
And then some seats and foldaway bed in the back
I then got the nearside panels up and a foldaway table, complete with glass
It was starting to take a better shape
And as you can see plenty of pieces left to go
I then started to hit a problem. I got the offside door on and built
Then, as always with something like this, a part was missing, so my door has a hole in it
the part has been ordered from Lego though 
also got the pedals and steering column in place
I then got some glazing in, complete with curtains, and the bedroom area built up with some shelves, posters and a plant
Then all the panelling to bring that shape a little closer
Now, it had to be special, so it came with safari split windscreen. I got the front part of the roof section and these all made up
I then built the rest of the roof section up, including a roof that raises
And then in place
It was finally time to build up the piece-de-resistance, the front that this bus has became known and recognised by
And a fitted picture
I then had the wheels fitted and finished it off!
I ended up with one missing piece but had all these extra bits left over
So, here it is, the final product of a day of hard work
Probably the best present from the missus as its awesome! I bought my Dad one for Christmas too as he loves a nice bus. I don't imagine he'll rush to finish like I did.
Sorry the pictures were a bit crap, but I hope you enjoyed the read
My girlfriend asked me if I wanted it for Christmas, and I said no as was quite expensive.
She then surprised me and this morning I unwrapped this;
So like anyone getting Lego for Christmas I had to open it straight away and get building until I was finished! After unwrapping, I saw the epic task ahead of me 2 books to guide me through and 1,300+ pieces!
First started off by building up the rear subframe and chassis
And also an awesome mini air cooled engine
Then added the rear bumper
After this I started building up the rest of the chassis and sills
The chequered floor was laid
Then started to build up the rear corners. Front bumpers were also fitted along with the boot
I then got a bit grumpy, but we had to go and do family stuff apparently so when getting home I got right back on, starting to fit out the interior and side doors
I then started to get the cabin into shape, the bench seat looked a little hard
And then some seats and foldaway bed in the back
I then got the nearside panels up and a foldaway table, complete with glass
It was starting to take a better shape
And as you can see plenty of pieces left to go
I then started to hit a problem. I got the offside door on and built
Then, as always with something like this, a part was missing, so my door has a hole in it
the part has been ordered from Lego though also got the pedals and steering column in placeI then got some glazing in, complete with curtains, and the bedroom area built up with some shelves, posters and a plant
Then all the panelling to bring that shape a little closer
Now, it had to be special, so it came with safari split windscreen. I got the front part of the roof section and these all made up
I then built the rest of the roof section up, including a roof that raises
And then in place
It was finally time to build up the piece-de-resistance, the front that this bus has became known and recognised by
And a fitted picture
I then had the wheels fitted and finished it off!
I ended up with one missing piece but had all these extra bits left over
So, here it is, the final product of a day of hard work
Probably the best present from the missus as its awesome! I bought my Dad one for Christmas too as he loves a nice bus. I don't imagine he'll rush to finish like I did.
Sorry the pictures were a bit crap, but I hope you enjoyed the read
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