Lost instructions for Hogwarts Express Collectors Edition — any tips?
I bought the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Collectors' Edition (76405) second-hand and it came without the instruction booklet. This set has over 5,000 pieces and the digital instructions on LEGO.com are 500+ pages. Has anyone found a good way to follow such long digital instructions? Any tips for organizing the build? I'm feeling overwhelmed just looking at the bag count.
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Set #76405 · Harry Potter · 2022 · 5,129 pieces
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Answers (2)
The trick with massive sets like the 76405 is to use a tablet for the digital instructions — way easier than scrolling on a phone. LEGO's Building Instructions app has a great 3D view feature that lets you rotate each step. Also, sort your bags by number first (each numbered bag corresponds to a section of the build). Take it one bag at a time and it becomes much more manageable. I built this set over a weekend — it's an amazing build!
Suggested: Hogwarts Express — Collectors' Edition (#76405)Pro tip: Download the PDF from LEGO.com and use a laptop with dual screens if you have one. One screen for instructions, one for the build. For a set this size, you'll be building for 15-20 hours total, so take breaks. The Hogwarts Express is one of the best builds LEGO has ever made — enjoy the journey!
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