admira Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 So after four long years, I finally completed Tonytown at the weekend. This is the Lego town that resides in my lower attic that comes in at 80 Sq Ft and 130,000 pieces. I think I underestimated the interest that there would be in it as so far this week, I have turned down a radio interview on BBC Radio Suffolk, offers to appear in newspapers, a local teacher asking whether she could bring all her school kids round and then the chance for it to appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. As things stand, the video has just passed 90,000 views on Twitter. I'm shunning the publicity as don't want parents knocking on my door at all hours asking if their little darlings can traipse through our house! Anyway, I have added a short video onto YouTube if you would like to take a look. Tonytown on YouTube Admira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 And to think all I've done in lockdown is constantly refresh dcfcfans.uk. Amazing work! How many times did you step on a piece doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, admira said: So after four long years, I finally completed Tonytown at the weekend. This is the Lego town that resides in my lower attic that comes in at 80 Sq Ft and 130,000 pieces. I think I underestimated the interest that there would be in it as so far this week, I have turned down a radio interview on BBC Radio Suffolk, offers to appear in newspapers, a local teacher asking whether she could bring all her school kids round and then the chance for it to appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. As things stand, the video has just passed 90,000 views on Twitter. I'm shunning the publicity as don't want parents knocking on my door at all hours asking if their little darlings can traipse through our house! Anyway, I have added a short video onto YouTube if you would like to take a look. Tonytown on YouTube Admira No PP half fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Spanish said: No PP half fan? This is Tonytown, so the home of Tonytown FC. If you look on the left, there is a game going on against Brickston United on their small floodlit pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, JoetheRam said: And to think all I've done in lockdown is constantly refresh dcfcfans.uk. Amazing work! How many times did you step on a piece doing that? You’re one of my favourite members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, admira said: So after four long years, I finally completed Tonytown at the weekend. This is the Lego town that resides in my lower attic that comes in at 80 Sq Ft and 130,000 pieces. I think I underestimated the interest that there would be in it as so far this week, I have turned down a radio interview on BBC Radio Suffolk, offers to appear in newspapers, a local teacher asking whether she could bring all her school kids round and then the chance for it to appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. As things stand, the video has just passed 90,000 views on Twitter. I'm shunning the publicity as don't want parents knocking on my door at all hours asking if their little darlings can traipse through our house! Anyway, I have added a short video onto YouTube if you would like to take a look. Tonytown on YouTube Admira It’s impressive, saw it on your Instagram, I’m just thinking though, you’ve signed up to a life of dusting. I did the Lego Porsche over lockdown, kinda rushed through it in 48hrs but now it’s just a dust magnet so the missus bunged it away in a cupboard out the way ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Ram Raider Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, David said: It’s impressive, saw it on your Instagram, I’m just thinking though, you’ve signed up to a life of dusting. I did the Lego Porsche over lockdown, kinda rushed through it in 48hrs but now it’s just a dust magnet so the missus bunged it away in a cupboard out the way ? I find the best way to remove dust is to stick them under the shower. Works a treat, removes all dust and dry in a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 52 minutes ago, David said: You’re one of my favourite members Some people would say anything to get a visit to Tonytown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 56 minutes ago, 1977 Ram Raider said: I find the best way to remove dust is to stick them under the shower. Works a treat, removes all dust and dry in a couple of hours. Is this like the tip to dry your iPhone on full power in the microwave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 And it took for ages to paint one warhammer model ? Excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, David said: It’s impressive, saw it on your Instagram, I’m just thinking though, you’ve signed up to a life of dusting. I did the Lego Porsche over lockdown, kinda rushed through it in 48hrs but now it’s just a dust magnet so the missus bunged it away in a cupboard out the way ? It’s in the attic so has little human throughput. Remarkably low dust up there but I use one of the Mrs old make up brushes which works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 We are planning on moving from Suffolk to Derbyshire in a couple of years so getting it down a ladder and transporting it 180 miles without breaking it is gonna be a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 What do the local council think they are playing at? ? That roof top car park (c. 40 secs in) has no perimeter wall or handrail, and there's even a raised barrier to make drivers assume that it leads to a ramp... it doesn't! Terror Town, more like! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eddie Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Simply stunning. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 @admira did you celebrate your birthday at Legoland by a chance? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 8 hours ago, admira said: So after four long years, I finally completed Tonytown at the weekend. This is the Lego town that resides in my lower attic that comes in at 80 Sq Ft and 130,000 pieces. I think I underestimated the interest that there would be in it as so far this week, I have turned down a radio interview on BBC Radio Suffolk, offers to appear in newspapers, a local teacher asking whether she could bring all her school kids round and then the chance for it to appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. As things stand, the video has just passed 90,000 views on Twitter. I'm shunning the publicity as don't want parents knocking on my door at all hours asking if their little darlings can traipse through our house! Anyway, I have added a short video onto YouTube if you would like to take a look. Tonytown on YouTube Admira Great effort fella. I could have built something similar out of the ring pulls from the extra drinking ive been doing instead of wasting my time like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 13 hours ago, David said: @admira did you celebrate your birthday at Legoland by a chance? ? The Mrs did take we to the one in Denmark for a birthday a couple of years ago where we stayed in a proper Lego room with free kits etc. I did wear an 'it's my birthday' badge all day which worked great when blagging a jump to the front of the queue for rides. The most embarrassing incident was after Mrs Admira popped to the in-house restaurant to book a table for two for dinner. When we arrived at the table later, one of the place settings had a little colouring book and some pens. They're not used to adults visiting without children apparently so assumed it would be her and a child! I didn't even go over the edges. PS - 36, thanks, I'll take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looks great, can’t help but think the hippo roaming the streets is going to reek havoc. Looking forward to seeing the aftermath of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 01/04/2021 at 13:16, admira said: So after four long years, I finally completed Tonytown at the weekend. This is the Lego town that resides in my lower attic that comes in at 80 Sq Ft and 130,000 pieces. I think I underestimated the interest that there would be in it as so far this week, I have turned down a radio interview on BBC Radio Suffolk, offers to appear in newspapers, a local teacher asking whether she could bring all her school kids round and then the chance for it to appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. As things stand, the video has just passed 90,000 views on Twitter. I'm shunning the publicity as don't want parents knocking on my door at all hours asking if their little darlings can traipse through our house! Anyway, I have added a short video onto YouTube if you would like to take a look. Tonytown on YouTube Admira In all the well deserved praise for your efforts @admira I am surprised that no one has mentioned that you have a lower attic. I suspect that most of us only have one attic at best. What do you keep in the upper attic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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