dr_spock

Nice render of the tram.

I had the set since June and made a little Friend coaster for a July Brickfete event. It was madness getting things to work and the chains to motorize it didn't arrive. The fun part was there was no instructions and you do learn a lot from experimentation. I noticed the clutch power of my wheel set was not that strong. A hard change of direction can send Mia to her death. The wheel set continues to follow the track while the passenger car goes crashing to the ground. A bit of white glue helps.

Costs and limitations of the available parts. Since Lego is a kids toy, I don't think consistent scale is that important in that target market audience. Technics is more function over form (size). Lego is not like HO scale model railroading. You could build everything to the same scale but then you're MOCing and not buying official sets.

Cool idea.

You could get away with one if you remodel it like the TGV La Poste. I think the postal train could run with one engine in half-set configuration.

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Vintage Trouble http://youtu.be/7XyUcJiXOi4

Smart move. I was really tired and sleepy today. At least I got the train built. Horizon Express engine with the 7710 MOD I did 30 years ago.

Should look like this with 6L axle.

Stayed up past midnight building Horizon Express.

1. Thor vs. Wonder-Woman Wonder-Woman would hog tie Thor with her golden lasso and make him spill the beans. 2. Captain America vs. Batman Batman will probably knock him out with the Bat gas.

10. Monster Van by Yaktuu - 1 15. VAN-VAN by Trooper10 - 1 29. Funicular Railway by eurotrash - 1 31. Camper Coloniser by Bricksy - 1 43. Yellow Submarine by Sebeus1 - 1 56. TNMT Party Wagon by midi - 1 57. Zurg's Evil Camper by Oky - 1 107. Quinn Camper by Harley Quin - 1 160. Friendly Butterfly Camper by Kristel - 1

Do you mean these wheels? http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=55423 You can order from Bricklink.

Updated my avatar for Monster Fighters Halloween month in Action Themes.

Good review. I picked a few of them for more letters. They are useful for a classroom. I wonder if you can add a poll to the review for the "how do you rate this set?"

Welcome aboard, Robert.

Here's before and after.

Thanks for the review. I think this pack is good for those who don't already have pirate minifigs.

Looks great. Will you be building a real brick version?

Tried to build something with a travis brick before the weekend LUG meeting. Thanks. I thought about a technic plate but I don't have one in white. I do have a lot of regular white plates. One made the ultimate sacrifice for the fridge.

I bought two of them too but not at the same time. I always liked the TGV trains ever since they first entered service in the 1980s.

What's the blood in blood out rule? Maybe at least one LUG member should know first aid and CPR in case emergencies happen at your LUG events. I believe the South Korean LUG has 20,000+ members throughout the country.

Excellent MOC. Nice swing out outriggers.

Awesome. Let the insurance claims begin.

I am a little confused with difference between the Creature Lair and Monster Bash instructions. Are the both the same hanging out and having some tunes and fun? Creature Lair Every swamp creature has his pad, every vampire his coffin and the mad scientist would be nothing without his lab! Build your favourite monster a classy crypt they can retire too after a long night a-scaring. The Monsters and the Fighters don't always have to battle. Some nights they all agree to just kick back and relax. Build those groovy ghouls and funky fighters getting down to some cool tunes, hanging out or just having some fun! Prizes will be announced later. Monster Bash The Monsters and the Fighters don't always have to battle. Some nights they all agree to just kick back and relax. Build those groovy ghouls and funky fighters getting down to some cool tunes, hanging out or just having some fun! Prizes will be announced later.