Not what you would expect from the first build of the year at this website!

[Pete J.]

Ok, here is the story.  I got nothing build or even started in 2022.  I had some major health issues that involve losing sight in one eye, lost of fine motor skills and a heart that just doesn't want to behave.  I am looking at open heart this year, so I am just happy to still be here

  My kids knew how much I missed my time with my models, so they decided that this should be my Christmas present!  The thought brought me to tears.  I finished it yesterday and really got back some of the pleasure.  

  Before you blow off lego models, know this.  The expert kits are very complex with a lot of parts that have to go on just right.  Imagine if you will a kit with almost 1,800 parts (the largest has 10,001).  I had more than one instance where I had to disassemble parts because I didn't follow the instructions(390 pages) precisely.  It was great fun and really helped my mental outlook.  Perhaps I will get to back out to the bench in 2023!  I can only hope.  

[espo]

First of I hope everything goes well with your heart surgery. I have heard a little about the Lego car kits but have never seen one. Interesting to see something like this, and the way it has been detailed. I like the way they molded the different components and what looks like the Banana power source.      

[Miatatom]

I'm hoping your surgery goes well. Modern doctors and medical procedures are very advanced and should give you a new lease on life. Your kids are great. Keep hope alive and stay positive. Best wishes to you and your family.

[happy grumpy]

First , I wish you a healthy new year and the best of luck in your medical procedure. Your kids had a brilliant idea. That's a great way to start the new year. ?

[Bullybeef]

Having been a lego fan for most of my life, I can agree that these can be difficult, well done on your children for getting you something to build. Hope to see you back working with styrene again this year. 

[PappyD340]

Looks great and here's hoping you have a much better and healthier 2023!!

[charlie8575]

Legos are probably very good therapy for your motor control issues, so this was a great idea from your kids.

I had no idea these were so intricate. Looks pretty good when done, too.

I hope this year treats you kinder medically, and in any other way you think 2022 fell short, Pete.

Charlie Larkin

[NOBLNG]

Wow, Legos ain’t what they used to be! Nice job on it.? I too would like to wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery Pete.

[slusher]

Pete, May the Lord help you through your operation and other health problems!

[Dave Van]

LEGO is my son's (40) main hobby. He has a big city he is working on. Yet to build one of the big cars. 

I do a little lego.....just for fun. I like Mad Max and very few kits.....so....

 

[Mattilacken]

Great that you are hanging in there and I hope everything turns out well for you! That’s a thoughtful gift! We have had similar gifts for some time, the 5 year old made Elsas’s ice castle this year and the son a Star Wars figure. So I get what you mean with Lego models! 
Glad you liked the danish gift!