Hobbythom
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Beautiful build! The many details are captured nicely. However I cant help but wonder if the overall balance would benefit from heightening the bottom floor with one stud.
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Hi everyone, Ever since I was a kid I dreamt of owning the metroliner train. When I picked up the hobby a few years ago I finally bought it.. And.. it did next to nothing for me. It is an iconic set but I felt it was to big, to clunky for my city. So I decided to modernise is. Make it a bit more like a regional train. Below are the results. For those who regard the metroliner as a untouchable classic, this might seem blasphemic. Sorry in advance https://flic.kr/p/2mAEyah
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Thanks for the reply. The difference between old and new gray is even less noticable in real life than in photo's. Besides.. when did you last see a pristine looking train? Therefor I don't mind slight disoloring. The base is actually built with plates, no prefab train bases used.
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Hi all, I've been building some small rolling stock. Because my two boys (ages 3 and 6) also play with the LEGO trains, there were some design specifications: 1. Sturdiness When kids play, stuff breaks. So the wagons needed to be sturdy and easily built. This makes it possible for them to repair it themselves. 2. Ease of operation Any moving parts or functions have to be easily accesible and ease to operate to enhance play. No tipping over the wagon to empty it. 3. Interesting silhouette/colors My boys don't care for realism. They care for recognizable and vibrant. Combining these I built these small hopper wagons. They are easily loaded and emptied and very sturdy. And the are buildable in a wide array of colors. I hope you like them! https://flic.kr/p/2mrfRVB
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Thanks everyone for the kind replies!
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Thanks everyone. Indeed, I borrowed the mechanism from 10017. It is nice and simple. I think I subconciously build these!
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So I just bought a 4558 Metroliner for a sweet price (€125 including box) and now I am looking for things that are must-haves when you are starting with 9V and things that one absolutely needs to know. So all you experienced train techs, what are your pro tips? Thanks in advance!
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These are awesome. Would love to see how the twoheaded gentleman/men and the bucket carrier are constructed.
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Perhaps using corner plates on the back of the inverted slopes?
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THE PIRATE BAY IS GOING TO BE AN OFFICIAL LEGO SET!!!!
Hobbythom replied to Another Brick In The Wall's topic in LEGO Pirates
I am glad a pirate set is coming but to be honest, this set does nothing for me. It looks like a big brown mess. I'm curious what the designers are going to make of it. -
[MOC] CP- Sekss - Car Transporter Wagon (with free LDD file)
Hobbythom replied to Sérgio's topic in LEGO Train Tech
thanks for sharing the LDD. Great build! -
What a splendid build! Well done! The hermit crab actually looks realistic enough to be real, having found an actual lego toy ship for a shell. Awesome
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Excellent build! As others have said it is instantly recognizable. Put it on Ideas!
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Happy Hourglass
Hobbythom replied to RoxYourBlox's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
A work of art. Nothing less. The construction is admiravle but the use of color truly outstanding. -
As always a masterpiece!
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REVIEW | 70657 Ninjago City Docks
Hobbythom replied to VBBN's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
It is a great set but imho completely overshadowed by its predecessor. That being said, the construction of the white house in the middle is one of the most satisfying builds I've experienced in an official set. -
Great build. Reminds me of the old Lego catalogues. There must be some sweet flour in that mill for it to be attacked by both factions at the same time!
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Superb. Just superb. Simple yet complex. I love it
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Superb build. I can allmost smell the sweat on him. You make me want to try my hand at one of these type of figures myself.
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Fabulous build! The sheer size is impressive and the details are just right!
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question re: using 9v motors for working crane
Hobbythom replied to Hobbythom's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Thanks everyone for the replies! I'll try my luck with the old 9v motor. If I can get my hands on a polarity switch I can start experimenting! -
question re: using 9v motors for working crane
Hobbythom posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi everyone, I'm planning on motorizing the crane that comes with 7994 harbour. I want to build it as compact as possible. Does anyone have any experience using the motor from 6484 F1 Hauler for a crane like this? I know it is the weakest motor but the compactness is really usesfull and it would only have to lift small loads. Failing that, does anybody know if the older 2838 motor can be powered by the 4760 batterybox? Thanks in advance for any replies! -
MOC of Ninjago Royal Palace & Temple - Updated 1/21
Hobbythom replied to BrianGT's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Such an awesome build, both in size and quality. Great stuff! -
Allright guys and gals. If you could own just one lego set, what would it be and why? For me it would be Ninjago City. I feel like I could build a broad range of things with it and if I get bored I'll just build the original again. Curious as to what your choices would be.
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Lego Highlander a.k.a. There can be only one
Hobbythom replied to Hobbythom's topic in General LEGO Discussion
Good choice. Still regret not buying it when it was on sale.