'LEGO Creator Expert' 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van - build photos

This mini-site has three pages: Tips/home - Build photos - Lighting kit photos

LEGO Camper build process

Starting out - note the way each mini-bag's contents are kept separate - see the main tips page.

LEGO Camper build process

Starting the build - the LEGO instructions are beautifully clear and almost every step is spelled out. Just the occasional intuitive leap needed, but then this is part of the 'Creator' series and it's expected that you know what you're doing 8-)

LEGO Camper build process

Look at the attention to detail, here in the engine, which is only ever seen if you open up the tailgate!

LEGO Camper build process

Adding the longitudinal pieces starts to give an idea of the size of the finished camper...

LEGO Camper build process

Starting to build the sides and place the floor...

LEGO Camper build process

Another shot of the engine, lit by flash inside a completed engine bay, complete with hinged tailgate...

LEGO Camper build process

Above the engine bay is a bed section and joints on which the rock'n'roll bed will fit...

LEGO Camper build process

Starting to add unit detail, in this case the sink and some shelves...

LEGO Camper build process

Building up detail in the cab, starting with the footwells and accelerator pedal, which actually depresses!

LEGO Camper build process

Attaching the main rock'n'roll bed - it swivels in two ways and you can actually make it up as a bed or fold it back in sofa mode. Amazing design. Note the little plant in the alcove, by the way...

LEGO Camper build process

Some more detail, just inside the opening doors (still at half height here) - the sink now has water taps...

LEGO Camper build process

With the rear-facing seat (which also adjusts) in place too, here's the clip on and folding table, complete with wine glass!

LEGO Camper build process

The cab doors go on, along with steering wheel...

LEGO Camper build process

Just to prove the concept, here's the rock'n'roll bed rocked and err... rolled, for possible night time mode...

LEGO Camper build process

Starting to build up the lift-off roof section - this is the sophisticated cantilevered rising roof mechanism. Which has to be used to be appreciated - it's amazing.

LEGO Camper build process

With cloth surround in place and with the rising roof cap, along with roof rack for surfboards and bikes...!

LEGO Camper build process

Working now on the clip-on front of the camper. Yes, I know I intended to add real lights, but I opted to finish the camper as LEGO intended, take my photos, and only then start taking some bits off to fit the lights - just in case I messed up!!

LEGO Camper build process

Woohoo, the curtains are up! Building up the van's sides and nearing completion now...

LEGO Camper build process

Fitting the main tailgate with 'glass'...

LEGO Camper build process

Fitting the wheels is the last action in the main build, along with some wheel surrounds...

LEGO Camper build process

Eh voila! Done and looking pretty fine. And thankfully identical to the picture on the box!! 8-)

Note the small pile of leftover bits - these are from a few of the packs of very small bits and are presumably common to some other models, which do use these.

LEGO Camper build process

With the main windscreen sections folded up. You can't do this on modern campers!!

LEGO Camper build process

A side view and with the rising roof pushed down - all ready for the open road!

LEGO Camper build process

That roof - it rises and falls so smoothly - great mechanical design from the LEGO team.

LEGO Camper build process

An interior view, you can imagine yourself living in it. Well, almost!

LEGO Camper build process

Some detail from the galley area - note the frying pan and washing up brush!

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