2021 Year In Review!
2021 is coming to an end and I’ve created a total of two models this year, the a380 and the 777. However, this year was by no means boring or lack luster.
The first build to be completed in 2021 was the Emirates A380-800. This Goliath consumed 10 months of building spanning from September of 2020 to June of 2021. The a380 is by far the largest model that I’ve ever made and most likely ever will make. This build featured many firsts for me such as motorized flaps, and a seven foot wingspan to name a couple. This model also gained the attention of multiple LEGO blogs such as the brothers brick, which in turn led to the Robb Report featuring my model which eventually led to Emirates themselves taking interest. This culminated in Emirates flying me to Dubai on their a380 in business class which was an absolute blast! I’m still working with Emirates on whether we want to officially display this model in Dubai, but regardless this has got to be one of if not my favorite model to date.
The second model to be built in 2021 was a British airways 777-300ER. The 777-300 is one of the largest passenger jets currently in service today of course with the A380 and 747 beating it out. My model featured everything that you would expect such as retractable undercarriage as well as a full interior. I was also able to finish this model in just about 3 months which has to be some sort of speed record for me when it comes to building wide body jets.
I was also able to attend multiple LEGO shows this year. The largest was Brickfair Virginia where I was able to display my Air Force One and meet with fellow LEGO military builders. In addition, I was able to attend a couple of local shows this year and display some of my smaller models there such as the 737.
Even though I only* built 2 models this year I feel satisfied with what I’ve done. This will probably be the last year I build any kind of jumbo jet though. With upcoming school obligations and a shrinking portfolio of large jets that I’d actually WANT to build it’s looking like 2022 may be the year of narrow body jets. Expect less builds next year, especially during the school year, as I just won’t have time to build stuff. I still have models that I’d like to build just not at the same rate as I’ve done before.
I hope you’ve had a good 2021 and I wish everyone a happy new year!
2021 Year In Review!
2021 is coming to an end and I’ve created a total of two models this year, the a380 and the 777. However, this year was by no means boring or lack luster.
The first build to be completed in 2021 was the Emirates A380-800. This Goliath consumed 10 months of building spanning from September of 2020 to June of 2021. The a380 is by far the largest model that I’ve ever made and most likely ever will make. This build featured many firsts for me such as motorized flaps, and a seven foot wingspan to name a couple. This model also gained the attention of multiple LEGO blogs such as the brothers brick, which in turn led to the Robb Report featuring my model which eventually led to Emirates themselves taking interest. This culminated in Emirates flying me to Dubai on their a380 in business class which was an absolute blast! I’m still working with Emirates on whether we want to officially display this model in Dubai, but regardless this has got to be one of if not my favorite model to date.
The second model to be built in 2021 was a British airways 777-300ER. The 777-300 is one of the largest passenger jets currently in service today of course with the A380 and 747 beating it out. My model featured everything that you would expect such as retractable undercarriage as well as a full interior. I was also able to finish this model in just about 3 months which has to be some sort of speed record for me when it comes to building wide body jets.
I was also able to attend multiple LEGO shows this year. The largest was Brickfair Virginia where I was able to display my Air Force One and meet with fellow LEGO military builders. In addition, I was able to attend a couple of local shows this year and display some of my smaller models there such as the 737.
Even though I only* built 2 models this year I feel satisfied with what I’ve done. This will probably be the last year I build any kind of jumbo jet though. With upcoming school obligations and a shrinking portfolio of large jets that I’d actually WANT to build it’s looking like 2022 may be the year of narrow body jets. Expect less builds next year, especially during the school year, as I just won’t have time to build stuff. I still have models that I’d like to build just not at the same rate as I’ve done before.
I hope you’ve had a good 2021 and I wish everyone a happy new year!