Stepwise
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These are fun. The M:Tron one is my favorite - thanks for posting the Rebrickable link for that one.
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UPDATE: (MOC) TRANSFORMERS: Convoy/Optimus Prime's Trailer! (Transforming, with Roller, Repair Crane, etc)
Stepwise replied to Mandalorianknight's topic in LEGO Licensed
I have no idea where to start on pricing for instructions - I've only bought instructions once or twice, and that was from the Build Better Bricks site. -
UPDATE: (MOC) TRANSFORMERS: Convoy/Optimus Prime's Trailer! (Transforming, with Roller, Repair Crane, etc)
Stepwise replied to Mandalorianknight's topic in LEGO Licensed
This is fun. Any plans to share the instructions? I can see how some parts come together, but I'm still trying to figure other things out. Last little thing - I like the color blocking on the ramp going up into the trailer. -
I'm seeing a fair amount of Futuron influence in this with the curves and the color scheme. There was a lot of back-and-forth between late Classic Space and Futuron - there was a point where both series used black and white. Your rocket is like a cross between the one from the Cosmic Laser Launcher and last year's City Space theme. The coolest part for me is a little thing - I love the doorway leading into the rock. I've had something like that in mind, but I've never sat down and made it work like you did.
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Hi everyone, My wife and I bought 10313 Wildflower Bouquet for my mom for Mother's Day. My daughter and I put it together a couple days ago, and we bought a vase for it, but it doesn't seem to sit 'right.' The flowers want to turn and lean at funny angles. I'm not sure if we need a narrower vase, or if we should put aquarium-style rocks in the bottom to hold everything in place. Anyone have ideas on how to make it look nice?
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How do you display 10313 Wildflower Bouquet?
Stepwise replied to Stepwise's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Oasis - the green foam blocks? That could work with a different vase. (ours was clear.) Thanks for the idea - my mom really liked these, so we're buying her another set for Christmas. -
How do you display 10313 Wildflower Bouquet?
Stepwise replied to Stepwise's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Hi, thanks for all the replies. It was a really full week, so I apologize for not getting back to this sooner. We went with a clear vase with a pretty wide base - we wanted something sturdy so that it was less likely to get knocked over. My wife and my daughter put in clear glass aquarium beads, and it looked really good when they were done. Thanks again. -
That's fun. Just the side that's visible in that photo would be fun to have on a shelf - you could display any minifigures you wanted out there.
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How do you display your Speech Champion cars on a wall or bookcase?
Stepwise replied to MTBingNinja's topic in LEGO Town
I really like the rack you built for your cars. Mine are lined up on track shelving. I use clear plastic trading card boxes as 'risers' - some people use pantry risers for the same purpose. -
Well . . . some people only build in black. Or sometimes very dark grey. So did you build the 'insides' in all black, too, or did you throw in some color to make it easier to see when you were connecting things? (Not the cockpit or the cabin, I'm thinking of the wing structures, etc.)
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This is great. Curvy Futuron shaping - check. Giant white barrier right down the middle of the canopy just like the auxiliary patroller - check. Weapon-shaped scientific apparatus on the wings reminiscent of the Stardefender 200 - check. I love the rover with the Speed Champions wheels, too. I'd never get anything done if I had one of those on my desk, and I'd probably get some weird looks during Zoom meetings.
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T-frames! That's so cool. There was a whole group of these on Flickr at one point. Is there any way to work in tool storage for the mechs somewhere?
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Building with your son - that's cool. Have fun with it for as long as you can. I miss building with my daughter - she's currently "too old" for Lego.
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Hey, this is really nice. I like the overall shaping, and it's cool how you snuck the hoverbike in there, too. Did you use the Galaxy Explorer style connections for the sides of the ship?
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This is great. Love the big-city feel with the gas station built out in front of the older buildings.
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What are some of your favorite themes/sets?
Stepwise replied to Legomind3000's topic in General LEGO Discussion
Space Police and M:Tron were my favorites, and while I liked Futuron, I only got a few of the smaller sets. I never went all-in with castle, but I really liked the Camouflaged Outpost. -
This is sweet. It's cool how you kept the original profile. I like how you shaped the cockpit - it isn't too blocky. The framework around the rover is neat, and the sideways-built transparent red wings look great, too.
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Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it. I see what you're saying about the balcony - the projects that I've experimented with since then had railings made out of bars. I don't remember if I could do an overhead shot with that one - I may have been hiding plates up there instead of tiles.
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Cool project. There used to be a theme-by-theme chart like this at Fibblesnork (https://www.lugnet.com/fibblesnork/lego/guide/), but you had to click through to see subthemes w/in space, town, castle, etc. That one didn't include anything outside of Legoland/System, and it hasn't been updated in years, so it's cool to see the idea get picked up again.
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This caught my attention - the comment about building things too solid and then having things crumble - I also saw the comment after that about not turning this into an "endless academic discussion," but I've been building small-scale things for years and haven't run across this idea. Can you elaborate a little bit, or, can you point me in the right direction to get more information?
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[MOC] Music Hall - Concert room with orchestra
Stepwise replied to dutchmadebricks's topic in LEGO Town
This is cool. Nice job on the pianos, too. Is the current stage setup permanent, or are you going to swap it around every so often? Have you thought about floor panels on the stage? It looks like your foyer and other floors are smooth, so would it be possible to put studs in the stage where they're needed for a specific display, and then a smooth stage everywhere else? All the different minifigs give you a great chance for some fun sight-gags, too. Statler and Waldorf are right where they belong. -
I like how the nose reminds me of the 2336p35 from the Mobile Command Trailer and the Cosmic Fleet Voyager. Different color pattern, but somehow it feels like it's 'implying' that shape.
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Feels like the opening scene in a movie. Nice job with everything you built and with how you set up the pictures.
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Carbohydrates's Speed Champions Scale Cars and Mods - Updated 30 Mar 2023: Pagani Zonda C12-S
Stepwise replied to Carbohydrates's topic in LEGO Town
Thanks for posting these - it's really fun to dig through and see what you've built. -
This is fun. The house (and the piano) and the bridge are great on their own, but adding in some some Sherlock and some Clue makes it even better. Some sort of collectable "game/story cards" that went along with the set could be fun, too, but whoever owns Clue might raise an eyebrow at the idea.