Roadmonkeytj
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Chances of an Emerald Night re-release?
Roadmonkeytj replied to Eaglefan344's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I think this is the main thing here... The "toy train craze" where everyone had to have a train has passed kids these days aren't into trains like we were. Maybe because today's trains became boring they all look the same no one really "has a connection" to trains any more unless it's subways, metrolinks, or trams (fill in the European equivalent). Most people that ride these don't enjoy them lol. It makes sense that tlg still offers them but not as a main stream. Superhero cartoons have replace comic books, Harry Potter has replaced the castles an knights, who didn't love playing with dinosaurs? I think the thing we AFOL's forget is they are a marketing company selling toy blocks. Yes we have a small niche in their market but the vast majority is still kids who will play with Lego's and forget about them as they grow. -
Chances of an Emerald Night re-release?
Roadmonkeytj replied to Eaglefan344's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Personally I think after 12v and 9v they tried to get away from the "special use parts" and more toward parts that can build any type of model/design -
Chances of an Emerald Night re-release?
Roadmonkeytj replied to Eaglefan344's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I can speak from personal experience.... The EN while pretty is the worst running train I've ever come across. I bought it late last year from a friend. It ran so horrible it became a shelf display. Then I decided I was going to make it run. I've reworked the chassis reworked the trucks reworked the boiler/motor configuration. Redesigned the tender. Then reworked all of it again when I finally ran it at a show. The set it's just not a good stock set but a great looking set... I would rather they develop a great new steam engine on thepu platform than re-release the EN -
Even if it sat in a yard at a show it's still a beautiful engine and I would be proud of it were mine
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[COR - FB] Official schooner Concord - Class 4
Roadmonkeytj replied to Flavius Gratian's topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
Very nice ship indeed sir! -
This is a great looking delivery truck!
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MOC Mechanic's garage warehouse with Speed Champions influence
Roadmonkeytj replied to MTBingNinja's topic in LEGO Town
Great "shop filler" can't wait to see it all in one place! -
You got some sharp looking equipment there!
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[COR aMRCA] A Diplomatic mission
Roadmonkeytj replied to Bregir's topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
I really like the shutter treatments on this! -
Our pair of smugglers has made yet another stop in the Brick Sea's at an undisclosed island. These local Authoritarian Types had no qualms about where this cargos origins lay just saw profits in discounted product.
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Nice little house... The door is my favorite
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Who said the rum was for them? Lol thanks for the compliments! Thank you.... I've been on a rock kick lately lol Or is it....? Glad you like it! The idea was calm water. If you like this build you will love the next two parts! Keep your pen well inked....
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At an undisclosed location in the Brick Sea's a pair of smugglers unloads some Stolen Rum to some local Authoritarian Types for a shiny sack of Silver. Also: Silence is GOLDEN Mama doesn't know
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@Daedalus304 She's even more amazing in motion! How often did you refill the smoke?
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If you ever find someone who has please share with me how they did it!
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[WTCM] WTC Monthly - Issue 12, November 618
Roadmonkeytj replied to Darnok's topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
Does the faith allow padre to display a pistol? This might have to be a knife fight lol -
Thank you very much! Might just have to make the ladder wagon now lol
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So I'm not sure if this fits most of y'alls idea of Town... But it does mine lol. So I build a burnt cottage and wanted to have a fire engine to go with it. However a modern engine just wouldn't do as it would look out of place with my horse drawn carriages. I have always loved the old steam pumpers ever since I saw them as a kid. So I took to recreating. This isn't based off a specific model... More loosely based what I thought looked good in Lego. This has few fragile connections so it's not a playable moc but it's purpose will be to display in a layout once built so it should be OK. Also I intent to use the newer horses to look like they are running. Comments and criticism welcomed thanks for viewing!
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I thank you greatly sir! I hate when they make software changes then decide you don't need the program anymore. You might check with IT .. I scored a copy of AutoCAD back in the day when they updated to the newer version this way.
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I absolutely love the cobblestone... Would you be willing to share the image files for the cobble via pm (or here if inclined)
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Small layout on a door - now completely custom!
Roadmonkeytj replied to sed6's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Perhaps just a series of facades to give the perception of depth? -
That is quite the compliment thank you. Perhaps a mod to include stalls and a sign that says Hose #1 above the door.
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Small layout on a door - now completely custom!
Roadmonkeytj replied to sed6's topic in LEGO Train Tech
@sed6 I love all the movement in such a small space of your last video! Do you have plans for an elevated station for the monorail... Any other scenery? -
The front plow looks very low... Does it clear the track? I like how you've accomplished alot of the details in this. As far as the tanks... Yes they should be there... But... Most nonsteam fans would not know they are missing. . . Honestly If I had not seen the proto photos I may not have realized they were missing! Another great build