Commissions
Since appearing on Lego Masters Australia, interest in some of the other things I can build has increased. It's true - I'm more than just a train guy! Recently I completed a large figure for a birthday present. I was tasked with the challenge of making it look as much like him as possible, which I believe I achieved! I've also produced other bits and pieces for people from decorative mosaics to large buildings and themed builds, such as LEGO Batman.
All commissions are based around parts costs and the hours required to design and assemble your build and as such are quoted individually. If you've got a project in mind that you think I could help you with, feel free to drop us a line on our Contact page.
All commissions are based around parts costs and the hours required to design and assemble your build and as such are quoted individually. If you've got a project in mind that you think I could help you with, feel free to drop us a line on our Contact page.
LEGO MASTERS
Wow, what a ride! To be selected from the thousands of applicants is one thing, but to make it to the finale with my fantastic partner Gabby was just amazing! Sadly, I can't post the photos of our builds here, but I can post a link here. What's more, you can see our finale build and a review from host Hamish Blake and judge Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught here too.
Our journey has been well documented in the show and on other websites, but here's a few fun facts that may not be as well known!
1) Gabby and I are the only team who built in every episode of season 3. Due to being eliminated in episode 7, but then coming back in the very next episode as part of the mid-season twist, we were able to take part in one build the other remaining contestants did not. Add to that the fact we never won immunity, we managed to be a part of every build, and every episode.
2) In addition to that, we've clocked up the most hours globally of any contestant in any series of Lego Masters. 14 episodes, 17 builds and a total of 186.5 competition hours. I wonder how long we'll hold that record for?
3) We actually managed to get 4 wins in before getting to the finale, which was one more than Scott and Owen (who came second). That said, they had won immunity 3 times which meant they missed 4 challenges and therefore 4 additional opportunities to win a challenge, so not so much a fun fact as a curious observation!
4) Gabby and I met over Zoom about 6 weeks before recording started. Thankfully, we built a rapport quickly and the little challenges we set each other based around where we felt our 'gaps' in experience were really helped us in our journey. So much so that two of the ideas we used were actually based around this planning we did.
5) My wife was heavily pregnant during the latter stages of the show and gave birth to our son less than a month after filming wrapped. Given that his sister arrived 6 weeks early, it's fair to say that his imminent arrival was an additional stress on top of the already rather intense environment!
Lego Masters was an absolute blast. It was unbelievably challenging, stressful, intense, insane and difficult, but it was also rewarding, exciting, educational and inspiring. To have walked away with a podium finish is more than Gabby and I could have ever hoped for, but we are so pleased we were able to experience every challenge and really develop and share the whole Lego Masters journey with each other and the world!
Our journey has been well documented in the show and on other websites, but here's a few fun facts that may not be as well known!
1) Gabby and I are the only team who built in every episode of season 3. Due to being eliminated in episode 7, but then coming back in the very next episode as part of the mid-season twist, we were able to take part in one build the other remaining contestants did not. Add to that the fact we never won immunity, we managed to be a part of every build, and every episode.
2) In addition to that, we've clocked up the most hours globally of any contestant in any series of Lego Masters. 14 episodes, 17 builds and a total of 186.5 competition hours. I wonder how long we'll hold that record for?
3) We actually managed to get 4 wins in before getting to the finale, which was one more than Scott and Owen (who came second). That said, they had won immunity 3 times which meant they missed 4 challenges and therefore 4 additional opportunities to win a challenge, so not so much a fun fact as a curious observation!
4) Gabby and I met over Zoom about 6 weeks before recording started. Thankfully, we built a rapport quickly and the little challenges we set each other based around where we felt our 'gaps' in experience were really helped us in our journey. So much so that two of the ideas we used were actually based around this planning we did.
5) My wife was heavily pregnant during the latter stages of the show and gave birth to our son less than a month after filming wrapped. Given that his sister arrived 6 weeks early, it's fair to say that his imminent arrival was an additional stress on top of the already rather intense environment!
Lego Masters was an absolute blast. It was unbelievably challenging, stressful, intense, insane and difficult, but it was also rewarding, exciting, educational and inspiring. To have walked away with a podium finish is more than Gabby and I could have ever hoped for, but we are so pleased we were able to experience every challenge and really develop and share the whole Lego Masters journey with each other and the world!
Youtube - How Did you Build THAT?
Okay - so I've FINALLY committed to putting together some YouTube content. I've decided to call the channel, "How did you build THAT?" as it's been one of the most popular and relevant questions I've been asked both in relation to the builds we did on the show, but also around our trains and the layout.
I've started with a technique review (and general commentary) around the amazing Titanic build, but will be venturing into the clever techniques and mechanisms we used in our builds on the show alongside some tutorials on HOW things work and how YOU can integrate them into your builds.
Make sure you like and subscribe as I'm planning on getting a fair bit of content up very soon!
I've started with a technique review (and general commentary) around the amazing Titanic build, but will be venturing into the clever techniques and mechanisms we used in our builds on the show alongside some tutorials on HOW things work and how YOU can integrate them into your builds.
Make sure you like and subscribe as I'm planning on getting a fair bit of content up very soon!
