Picked one up for $515. It just arrives. Includes all 3 instructions. I'm also trying to figure out a way to get the box which is in below avg condition for next to peanuts.

Anyway, I decided to start with the upper 3rd part.

With all these dark bley elements, I'm started to go "mad". It is frak-in nuts (so many bags). ...and I thought all the white elements drive me crazy while building 10198 (Tantive IV) last week.

I started grouping all the same elements together.

Can't wait to sell this one. However, I need to build it for pics and make sure it is 100 % complete. The last I sold was in the box and had a few sealed bags so I never checked before selling. Plus that buyer is a pretty good / trustworthy seller. This seller is more "shady" and "aloof". Just getting him to mail it 3 days after payment was a hassle. Then it mails it to greeting house. Oh well.

Anyway, this set is about double in size larger than anything I previously built so tips and tricks to make the build go faster is appreciated. Yes, the beer is already bought.

That is a cool set. As far as your hand goes, it must be the cold. Tomorrow will have a high around 35 where I'm at. We're usually in the 50's where I'm at. Way too cold for me.

It is looking good - I think this set holds the record for the "most wows received" at my house.

How is your 10181 displayed? Can you share a picture?

You should celebrate the build by having some "French" fries.

You should celebrate the build by having some "French" fries.

HA. I think fries started in Belgium.

Lego did an excellent job with the design.

Here are some high resolution pics just taken.