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patw Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 1,021	LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 2, 2022 15:04:16 GMT -5 41chevy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by patw on Apr 2, 2022 15:04:16 GMT -5 Second day on the Vespa. The first photo shows the rear light unit and number plate. The second shows the front and rear seats. As a 16-17 year old I had a Lambretta and some of my 'MOD' mates had Vespa's.

Dave from Pleasanton Skill 3 "im good" Posts: 247	LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 2, 2022 22:10:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Apr 2, 2022 22:10:16 GMT -5 I never did Lego's, I first saw them when I was well into my teens. Pretty cool.
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LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 3, 2022 2:09:01 GMT -5

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Yes Dave, LEGO have come a long way. When our two sons had the small kits 440 years ago, I used to pinch various bits and make all manner of things, but in those days they on had one type of wheel now they have about a dozen different designs and tyres!

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LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 3, 2022 17:17:12 GMT -5

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Post by jbwelda on Apr 3, 2022 17:17:12 GMT -5

Well kool on the Vespa! I always thought the mods were more partial to Lambrettas, so you must have been in like Flynn back then! I don't imagine you have any photos of your old ride or the scene in general?

I have never built any LEGOs but I did see something mindblowing a while ago. Back in the 70s the Grateful Dead practically bankrupted themselves with this massive Owsley-designed "Wall of Sound" sound system they tried to take on tour with them. Totally impractical but it was ground breaking in sound system technology mainly because Bear used Macintosh hi fi amplifiers rather than "pro" equipment, which possibly contrary to what you might think, was a huge upgrade in sound quality, though they proved way too fragile for everyday touring use.

With that in mind, a LEGOs "wall of sound" replica. Man I wish someone sold something like this in kit form!

patw Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 1,021	LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 4, 2022 16:39:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by patw on Apr 4, 2022 16:39:49 GMT -5 Wow jb that is something else! As well as photo's go of 'the old days', we never carried camera's as they were very expensive or complete rubbish. And of course colour tv and colour film was unheard of!

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LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 4, 2022 16:40:09 GMT -5

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Post by patw on Apr 4, 2022 16:40:09 GMT -5

Well it's been an interesting build, but it's not quite finished. First picture is the engine and the second is very close to the finish, with side panels, steering, stand and headlight fitted.

A few bocks just need a squeeze up.

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LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 5, 2022 16:24:15 GMT -5

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Today I've done everything to finish the Vespa 125 build. Fold up luggage rack, spare wheel cover, brake lever below it, front wheel suspension, kick start lever, helmet and helmet with goggles.

See finished build in the completed section.

jbwelda Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 1,233	LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 6, 2022 11:26:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jbwelda on Apr 6, 2022 11:26:29 GMT -5 very nice, I am going to keep my eyes open for one of these kits, looks like a great intro to the world of legos! jb

patw Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 1,021	LEGO Vespa 125 1960's Apr 8, 2022 16:33:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by patw on Apr 8, 2022 16:33:22 GMT -5 Thanks jb. The finished article is on the completed section.

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