dr_spock

Look in model railroading magazines or sites, there are hobby sized lathes, drill presses, routers available for working on small parts. You can probably file a notch into the 1x2 plate with a small hobby file. I don't recall 1x2 plate with notch for garage door. Perhaps you can redesign so that plate is not required.

The cockpit of the 2003(?) AT-AT was also had red and blue parts if I recalled. I guess having different color parts can help children differentiate different pieces in the instruction booklets. I think back then LEGO was experiencing financial difficulties. They might have been told by management to use up whatever colored parts they have sitting around.

^That plane looks more like an American F15 Eagle. Is it Star Scream?

I think you could look at a ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) or DSLR as options. With them you can select the lens best suited to the photography you're shooting. You'll have to factor in the costs of lens. Sensor size may not matter too much for shooting LEGO in controlled conditions (proper lighting, etc.). If you're doing brickfilming, you should look for a camera that can be tethered to and controlled by your computer. It'll make the workflow much easier. I think it is mentioned before, get one that has manual mode for shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure comp., white balance, etc. Do you prefer working with a optical viewfinder, LCD screen or EVF (electronic viewfinder)? I think best bet is to go to a good camera store and try out different models of cameras and see which one fiits you, your style, menu, controls, comfort in your hands, etc. I use a DSLR because I also shoot my kids in action/sports so fast accurate autofocus and response is a must. But it is big, bulky and heavy. And lugging a bag of big lenses around may not be everyone's thing. But it's worth it when I don't miss that "money" action shot. Actually, you can use the LCD in the back of DSLRs to take pictures. Newer ones have Live View mode or something similar. I see parents using it at my kids event. They would be better to hold the the DSLR to their face and use the viewfinder for more steady shooting. The consumer entry DSLRs have many automatic or scene modes. The more advanced DSLRs don't have them and expect you to know what you're doing. Lots of options out there, usually boils down to how much you can spend.

I think you are about 100 km or so close by. At least another engine to balance it.

We like it. Humor, suspense, danger. Looking forward to part 3.

Interesting story. It is a bit like the rebirth of Boba Fett.

41018 Cat's Playground for my girl.

Maybe it is a fondue?

I came across some Blacktron minifigs in plastic bag. Love those old simple smiley faces. This calls for a MOC. How about a Blacktron pod racer? Blacktron Pod Racer by dr_spock_888, on Flickr The pit crew. Who hired that silly Gungan mechanic standing between the power couplings? Day 053 of 365: Blacktron Pit Crew by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

You don't have to be part of Review Academy to post a review here. I posted reviews before that aren't with RA. I don't buy much sets any more. I'm more into buying parts these days. I'm finding people posting more links to their blogs or youtube channels for their reviews. I guess they can get ad dollars from your youtube channel or personal blogs.

Nice. Don't forget to leave room the 2015 Technic sets.

Looks good. I didn't notice the white board in the picture until you mentioned it. It doesn't catch the eyes.

Actually the PCCs I rode to school were green. They had the "T" inside a white circle for MBTA. Toronto still runs its PCC on special occasions I think. I enjoy looking at them but not so much riding them. They aren't as comfortable as modern air conditioned streetcars. A couple of our LUG members built these for the LEGO Store Community window display. TTC Streetcars 2014: Above by calum.tsang, on Flickr

I like boxcabs. Excellent work. I like your chain drive solution. Have you ever considered getting into making Great Ball Contraptions too?

Excellent. Don't you just hate it when a bug gets into your system?

I have lost balls and minifigures. People like minifigures. Sometimes small kids don't know any better and their parents don't watch them like a hawk. May help to keep the figs further back away from kid's reach. It won't stop sticky fingers adults though. I wouldn't display anything rare and hard or expensive to replace. I had the pain of losing a Snow Trooper in display action. He served the Empire well and is missed. missing trooper by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

Don't worry. The first couple of times might be hard but you'll eventually feel comfortable and get used to it. That's my experience shopping for Friends. You can always order online and it comes in a plain shipping box.

Nice haul. There is already a What Did You Get PAB topic http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=27795 Which store did you find the red seats?

Welcome to Eurobricks. Good looking collection of ships. I like the Mist Hunter.

Friendly baby AT-AT. Day 051 of 365: SIC 'EM! by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

I find it fun to mix minidolls and minifigs some times. I have to stretch my imagination and pretend. I think the new elves can add some more variety to the mix.

Sounds about right for USPS. My US sister sent me a Christmas card last year. It went USA -> Jamaica -> Canada. It arrived mid January this year.

Fabulous. I used to ride those PCC streetcars to school and back.

Nice conversions. Who's that blue guy in the back? He's out of uniform, fire him. Track maintenance is important. It saddens me whenever I see someone post a train MOC on tracks with tons of green weeds growing out of the gravel. I have some MOW stuff on my flickr and brickshelf. It's fun adding the small train wheels to CITY sets.