P.E. Drum Set

Hey Paul, I was sad to see Neil pass on as well.

He was a misucal genius and his talent will leave an unfillable void. 

Ben

I think it’s incredibly cool you and your son share a love of drums.  Most of the the rock bands I listen to have legendary drummers.  Led zep, The Who, and Rush.  I was crushed early this year when my hero, Neil Peart, passed away.

Cheers

Paul

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I would like to say it was an enjoyable build, but the thickness of the metal and the rather large tab and slot assemble method make it a challenge to come out resembling what it is suppose to be. Its also nice to see so many muscians that are also modelers.

I started playing drums around 8 years old (mid-late 60's). Played in all years of school from 5th to 12th. Started playing out professionally at 14 and taught percussion at a music store from 16 to 18. My time in the millitary pulled me away from music some, but I still found time to play while in garrison. In 1982 I was stationed in West Germany and played in a GI band called "Neptune". We played in a Battle of the Band contest during an Octoberfest celebration in Darmstadt which we won. The reward was an offer to go on a USO tour through Europe. Unfortunately, my Commander would not release me from my regular duties. After the military I played in three bands over 20+ years.

I retired from performing when my youngest son was diagnosed with severe birth defects. As he grew I remember many happy times sitting him on my lap, putting a stick in his hand while I helped him play to some top 40 rock, pop, country, R&B, and soul. My son also took music during school starting in 5th grade. I retired before his senior year which allowed me to go to band camp with him. That year we got to march with the band both at parades and on the football field. I built a custom mount for his wheelchair, mounted his base or tenor drum, and pushed him during the field drill at halftime shows while assisting him in playing the music too. 

Building this little drum set reminded me of some of the good times mentioned here. Thanks again for the comments.  

Ben, a.k.a. "DRUMS01

Great job.  If I tried that kit the finished model would look like Keith Moon just finished a concert with it.

Man Ben, you did a fantastic job on that!  I gotta get one of those kits and try to make a minature of my kit.  Maybe use some PE gas pedals for the ones missing on the high hat and base.  Some new heads made from clear acrylic to simulate my Evans hydraulics would be a cool effect as well.   Yet who am I kidding, I haven't taken the time to re-skin and do maintanence on my full scale drumset.

Hey CapnMac!

       The bad part of this? They came out with a Thirty Buck set that's a TANKER and Offshore Platform. Gotta have it. BUT, Where the heck am I going to put it? And they have some Locomotive kits as well as a steam Engine, for that fellow that was looking. Lot'sa ways ta git yer munny, rite?

 The other thing is this.I am waiting for them to come out with a good Acoustic Classical Guitar and Case. I don't play Electric. The Drums, well I can play the Kettles and the Marching Snare. I am waiting for the Classical Baby Grand. LEGO now has one that you can play! It's only $ 349.95 !

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DRUMS01

it is not very realistic.

Maybe, but it sure looks neat in the pics.

I like it, and think you did a good job with it too.

Agreed... the high-hat only has the top cymbal and no foot pad. Likewise, you mentioned it is missing a base drum pedal too. I think I could file down some toothpicks or plastic rod for some sticks,.....wait!,... didn't I say this was for a quick ice breaker between models? 

And then there's this guitair thing. Next I would have to add drum mikes and a monitor (old school). How about an auxiliary percission tree? 

Anyhew... glad you all enjoyed it.

Ben

Front of that bass needs a decal reading "The Bongos"

Almost surprised they did not include foot pedals (like you needed more bending and fussing )

You going to whittle out a set of 5As?

Probably out to have the bass player's amp and the mixing board jammed in on one side, too

Aha! MetalEarth.(Fascinations.)

 These are addicting though. I already have all of the first year's releases. I have to argue with myself that I don't need more. Good practice for learning how to fold and roll P.E.Though!! Oh, and that said,Nice job. They look so much better painted!

That is delightful!

And the color you added really 'brings it to life.' Very nicely done.

Best guess would be 1/20 to 1/24....

That's pretty  cool.  What scale would you say it is?  I was just looking at some printed fender guitars the other day.