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    During the seventies, in the United States, an unusual car trend spread: the "Show Rods". This kind of cars, built from the ground up, were distinguished by an unconventional design, brilliant colors and amazing craftsmanship. Their engines were extremely powerful, yet they rarely touched the road. In other words, these cars were meant to be looked at, not driven. Yes, Show Rods were paradoxical. One of the most famous "Show Rod" designer was Tom Daniel who in 1967 designed the “Beer Wagon” for Monogram, the well known scale models manufacturer. Here my LEGO replica of the "Beer Wagon" based on antique Mack Bulldog chain drive rear end. My "Pilsner" yellow machine features: - fat drag tires on the rear; - chrome dog dish hubcaps; - eight chrome pipes thru the hood; - beer keg gas tanks; - beer keg between the seats; - wooden load compartment. Below the outline... Tom Daniel's Beer Wagon is for sure the wildest beer haulin' drag machine all around You can read the story of my "Beer Wagon" and my other Hot Rods, included many pictures, on the 2016 February issue of Brick Journal (# 38). All the best! Andrea Lattanzio - Norton74
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    Thanks Pat Many thanks Ingmar... Thanks Thanks, smooth design is what I'm looking for when I build my models. I'm happy you like it
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    Take a classic '32 Ford Hot Rod, paint the whole machine in bright yellow, add a crane on the back and you've got the weirdest Tow Rod ever created! My latest work is based on my previous Ford Roadster cutomized with a classic LEGO crane from early era. I love using old pieces to build my models and the "string reel winch with metal handle and crane arm complete with string and metal hook" fits perfeclty on this crazy Tow Rod. Below the back with the vintage crane and the custmomized license plate The Green "T" seems having some troubles...the yellow machine tows the "T" at the Speed Garage for mixing up, soon it will be back fit. If you have a problem with your car, now you know who to call: Norton74 24 hr Towing Service. You call, we haul! Cheers Norton74 @ Facebook
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    Thanks Ingmar...
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    Many thanks Toby, please stay tuned...soon new builds...
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    Hello, today I show you my latest MOC: the "Green T". Even if I don't live in "The Golden State" I love the strange vehicles called "T- buckets". Seeing these Buckets moving from a beach to another is very usual in California, where I live a little bit less... Anyway, the "Green T" is my last MOC and it's my pride and joy (especially photographed in my Speed Garage). This genuine T-bucket has the two-seater body of a Model T roadster with a little turtle deck in the backside. A full chromed Model T-style radiator is fitted. The big V8 sends power to the oversized rear wheels, with the typical dog dish hubcaps, through the strong drivetrain. A big charger is fitted on the top of the engine. This time I've used many chromed bricks and I think they look great on the "Green T". I love also the white-green color combo. Here few pictures: The front with the typical Model T-style radiator The back with the custom plate... Enjoy the "Green T" and discover the new equipments featured in the "Speed Garage" The "Green T" has been blogged by: The Brothers Brick Brick Nerd The Lego Car Blog More pictures and details on flickr Thanks for your attention. All the best and happy building! Norton74 - Andrea Lattanzio Norton74 @ Facebook Norton74 @ LEGO IDEAS
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    Many thanks for your kind words and for your support! I'm working at new builds, stay tuned Thanks BusterHaus, actually at times I must take them apart because I need pieces for new builds, and you know how expensive LEGO is (especially chrome bricks... ). But the "Green T" will live forever... especially now that has been spotted on the index page of Brick Journal # 38 (February 2016)...
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    Hello folks! Few weeks ago I presented my version of the VW T1: the canvas covered pick-up for Volkswagen Service. Now I show you my last MOC, an Oldtimer workshop for Volkswagen "Bulli family". The right place for my T1 (and not only...). Here some pictures: In order to build the internal of the workshop I watched my real garage where I used to spend a lot of time restoring and repairing old motorcycles and bicycles. There are many tools and details in the workshop. [ Last winter I spent many nights to build this workshop and I'm very satisfied with this MOC. Soon probably others Transporter will be recovered in this garage… For more pictures, details and informations: flickr MOCpages
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    Thanks, I like the smooth design too. Thanks mate :) Thanks. At the moment I'm not working on other classic Scania, maybe one day... ;) :thumbup: many thanks Ingmar :thumbup:
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    Ah ah...many thanks Edwin Ah ah ah...ok, there will be other updates Thanks :classic:
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    It's the same for me, the more I look at my garages the more I discover new details... Thanks for your comment! Thanks Pat, your friendship is very appreciated Many thanks Ingmar, and I think this is the final update
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    Volkswagen Workshop "update" A new equipment has right arrived in the Oldtimer VW Garage: the car lifter. Now it's easier to check the Vee Dub. Soon the T2 will be back fit. Cheers!
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    Thanks Pat Many thaks Ingmar! And congratulations to you too! Thanks Steven
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    At last I got my copy of "The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling", the coffee table book displaying the most beautiful and detailed scaled LEGO vehicles, edited by Dennis Bosman and Dennis Glaasker (No Starch Press). I'm honored that my Volkswagen Workshop is featured in this fantastic book, so a special thanks to Dennis Bosman and Dennis Glaasker for this great opportunity. Here the book with my VW workshop: Don't miss the book, it's a treat! You can read my review of the book on Itlug (Italian LEGO Users Group) web site: The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling review. All the best! Andrea - Norton74
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    Pirates: LEGO vs Playmobil

    Norton74 posted a topic in LEGO Pirates

    Hello pirate fans, I enjoyed photographing the well known first LEGO pirate ship (set #6285 Black Seas Barracuda, realesd in 1987) close to the first Playmobil pirate ship (set #3550 released in 1978). When LEGO launched the "pirate ship" I was already a teenager inside my dark age, so I bought it a few years ago at a flea market for a few euro. It was a bargain: it was almost complete and the bricks were like new and not played. The Playmobil ship instead is mine: Christmas 1980, my parents gave me the set 3550 that I have kept to this day. I've spent hours and hours playing with this pirateship when I was a child and I'm so happy to still own it! What do you think about these two toy masterpieces? Here few shots: More pictures and info: Norton74 @ flickr
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    Hello Ingmar, as I've already told you many times, the Torpedo looks great! I love the well designed shape and the color combo. It has the deserved place in "The art of LEGO scale modeling" Keep it on!
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    Great work! Your Kisses, large and small, are aces! The big one fits perfectly in "The art of LEGO scale modeling", congratulations! I hope one day to meet you and the other dutch builder.
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    Many thanks for your kind words Ingmar. And congratulations for your Torpedo featured in "The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling" :thumbup: Thanks a lot and congratulations for your Kiss featured in "The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling" :thumbup: Thanks Graham for your feedback! I love chrome too :wink: Thanks Thanks!
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    Thanks Pat for your kind words.About the red canister...it's an unconventional trick...
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    Thanks a lot VFracingteam Many thanks GREG998! All the best! Norton74
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    Hi folks, Blocks September issue features the complete story of my Volkswagen "love affair". You can discover why and when I decided to build the VW Garage, and the custom campers, and others interesting informations about these MOCs as well. I’m honored to be part of this September Blocks issue. A special thanks to Richard Hayes (Blocks consultant editor) for this great chance. Blocks is now available online. Don’t miss it! Below the pages A short Norton74's profile The cover of September issue All the best and happy building! Andrea Lattanzio - Norton74
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    Hello, today I show you my latest MOC: The Roadster. My ’32 Ford roadster is probably one of the most classic and iconic “old school” Hot Rod around. Recently people has discovered again the old school Hot Rods with their smooth design, classic colors and without frills. Original and vintage Hot Rods are considered today as a treasure to conserve and preserve indeed they are sought after and very expensive. I'm fascinated by classic Rods and for this I built this Ford ’32 Roadster with the body of a Ford Model B, released by the American manufacturer from 1932 to 1934, painted in total black. The Roadster fits the V8 flathead with three carburettors and wheels are "oversized" respect to the original ones that were narrower (I didn’t find LEGO wheels that fitted well, at least to me). I used few chromed parts that I think look great on the car. I especially like the big rims with the chromed dish 4 x 4 inverted (Radar). The engine is made of light grey bricks with a touch of chrome. I like to imagine this Roadster racing at Bonneville Speedway in the fifties. Racing number: 74, of course! Below few pictures The Roadster in my garage, the engine has been overhauled and ready to be placed into the car The back: refined and graceful. The racing number on the doors The Roadster has been blogged by: The Brothers Brick The Lego Car Blog More pictures and details on flickr Thanks for your attention. All the best and happy building! Norton74 - Andrea Lattanzio Norton74 @ Facebook Norton74 @ LEGO IDEAS
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    Less is more... thanks for your comment! Grazie, mi fa molto piacere ricevere commenti in italiano.Sei sul forum di Itlug?
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    Thanks to all of you mates! All your comments are very appreciated :classic: