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  1. Hobbythom
    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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    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 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 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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    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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    These are awesome. Would love to see how the twoheaded gentleman/men and the bucket carrier are constructed.
  8. Hobbythom
    Perhaps using corner plates on the back of the inverted slopes?
  9. Hobbythom
    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.
  10. Hobbythom
    thanks for sharing the LDD. Great build!
  11. Hobbythom
    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
  12. Hobbythom
    Excellent build! As others have said it is instantly recognizable. Put it on Ideas!
  13. Hobbythom
    A work of art. Nothing less. The construction is admiravle but the use of color truly outstanding.
  14. Hobbythom
    As always a masterpiece!
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    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.
  16. Hobbythom
    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!
  17. Hobbythom
    Superb. Just superb. Simple yet complex. I love it
  18. Hobbythom
    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.
  19. Hobbythom
    Fabulous build! The sheer size is impressive and the details are just right!
  20. Hobbythom
    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!
  21. Hobbythom
    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!
  22. Hobbythom
    Such an awesome build, both in size and quality. Great stuff!
  23. Hobbythom
    Good choice. Still regret not buying it when it was on sale.
  24. Hobbythom
    Sounds like a small trauma. What makes it so special for you?
  25. Hobbythom
    Well, you sure have a lot of parts with that one! I've never seen it in person, but a ship is a good choice for display purposes
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