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    Tuesday, October 15, 2024

    The Fire Knightly Sword


    Similar to an Arming Sword

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/KGBRRWaexl

    In the European High Middle Ages, the typical sword (sometimes academically categorized as the knightly swordarming sword, or in full, knightly arming sword) was a straight, double-edged weapon with a single-handed, cruciform (i.e., cross-shaped) hilt and a blade length of about 70 to 80 centimetres (28 to 31 in).


    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightly_sword


    Total Length: 38”

    Blade Length: 30”

    Blade Width: 2”

    Type: Arming Sword

    # of pieces: 220

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    RSS Capt. Rogers - The Sword of a true American Hero - Full Scale Prop

    https://www.reddit.com/r/cosplay/s/sHhrdP5GXE

    My full scale Lego swords are made to be used. While they won’t actually cut, if you are not careful, someone could get knocked out.

    The second RSS prototype built RSS Captain Rogers; Captain America themed. I would begin working on the this new project before finishing RSS Iron Saber.

    After creating a base look and feel, I then looked for old Captain America sets that I could integrate into what I had created. I picked 2017 set 76076 Captain America Jet Pursuit It was already hard to find in 2018, but it had some key elements that I wanted to include like the Cpt. Rogers name plate and the printed star pieces. 

    Here are a few of my superhero themed sword I call Royal Sword Ship (RSS)

    RSS Iron Saber 001

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/drSCJDOpOO

    RSS Spider-Man 001

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/I3KfxWoPP6

    RSS Captain Rogers 001

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/f3GbXDORTn

    RSS Miles Morales 001

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/43yZG5IBCt

    More Edged Weapons:

    Hero Factory: Sword of Armor 

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/Ro50bjd6zU

    Storm Shadow - Wakizashi Japanese Short Sword 

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/m5yrfjFzDI

    Red Gladius

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/Bxe3Gr83e5

    Gray Wolf Claymore - Double Sword

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/IwEGcnnPTF

    The Fire Knightly Sword

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/KsXmRwWgqt

    Let me know if you have any questions.

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    Friday, October 11, 2024

    Red Gladius

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/DKwoNJ0o9L

    Gladius (Classical Latin: [ˈɡɫadiʊs]) is a Latinword properly referring to the type of swordthat was used by ancient Roman foot soldiers starting from the 3rd century BC and until the 3rd century AD.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius


    Total Length: 31”

    Blade Length: 25”

    Blade Width: 4”

    Type: Roman Gladius

    Approximate number of pieces: 845


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    Thursday, October 10, 2024

    Storm Shadow - Wakizashi Japanese Short Sword

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/TiJOoyauaF

    The wakizashi (Japanese: 脇差, "side inserted [sword]"[1]) is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihontō) worn by the samurai in feudal Japan.


    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi


    Other similar blades:

    Japanese Tanto

    Korean Hwando

    Filipino Hagibis

    Viking Seax


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    Wednesday, October 09, 2024

    A-U8 Saw Back Short Sword with Drop Point and Belly

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/tOp1BzkdRJ

    Name: A-U8 Saw Back

    This short sword has excellent chopping ability for cutting limbs or splitting wood.


    Total Length: 18’

    Blade Length: 12’

    Type: Drop Point with Belly

    Approximate number of pieces: 300-400


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    Green Hornet - Serrated Dagger

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/pwjBtAIZQi

    With an almost 10’ blade this stabber is a little big for the pocket, but still small enough to hide.


    Originally Built in 2023

    Approximately 150-200 pieces 


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    Monday, October 07, 2024

    Hero Factory: Sword of Armor

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/HRBMtEcr0b

    Originally constructed in 2018 as a much smaller sword, then extended and upgraded in 2023.

    Length: 30” 

    Approximately 500-600 pieces.


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    Dahlia Pooh - with a Visitor Buzz

    https://www.reddit.com/r/dahlias/s/LvmtOyFoAI


    Pooh is a Collerette type Dahlia. It has beautiful orange red petals tipped with yellow.


    Originally taken: Wednesday • Sep 15, 2004

    Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park 


    Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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    Saturday, October 05, 2024

    Binondo - Manila Chinatown - Barangay 291

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/pp7tOrgPxH

    Taken: Tuesday • Mar 12, 2024

    Location: Manila, Philippines 

    With: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Ultra Wide Camera — 13 mm f2.2

    8 MP • 2688 × 3024 • 2.3 MB


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    Dahlia - Mikayla Miranda

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/pA1qYaIt1q

    A decorative dahlia with white flowers that gradually transition to a lavender-pink color.

    Originally taken: Wednesday • Sep 15, 2004

    Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park 

    Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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    Friday, October 04, 2024

    Speed Champion: Stickers

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/n0s6FnF0Sd

    Long time ago I started taking a pictures of stickers before I start a build. Can’t exactly remember why, there was a time I didn’t even like putting stickers on, but I took a picture anyway.

    Here are a few from recent sets:

    Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance & Mercedes-AMG Project One - Set 76909


    McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM - Set 76918 

    2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car - Set 76919

    Porsche 963 - Set 76916 

    Racing Le Mans Daytona Hybrid

    Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision GT Super Car - Set 76923

    Ferrari F40 - Speed Champions - 76934


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    Thursday, October 03, 2024

    Miles Morales 8-057 Chopper - the Hatchet Man Choice

    https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/s/TKDqaACrHp

    Slim Simple Versatile 

    Feel free to ask any questions.

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    Minifigure Storage - 36 Grids Plastic Organizer

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/osfw5FRS5z

    I like the 4 Pack 36 Grids Clear Plastic Organizer Box Storage Container with Adjustable Divider, Tackle Box Organizer Bead Organizer Art Crafts Jewelry with 400 Label Stickers - I get them on Amazon, but they can be found at your local Walmart or craft store.


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    Wednesday, October 02, 2024

    Lotus Lotus

    Lotus Lotus 

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/0mC6bQDyAT

    Taken in 2004 at the Conservatory of Flowers: Botanical garden in San Francisco, California


    Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

    Dahlia Jessica: Medium Semi-cactus

    Dahlia Jessica: Medium Semi-cactus

    San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park - 2004

    Jessica is a Medium Semi-cactus Dahlia. It has yellow base petals with tips that are rose red.

    Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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    Blade Making Basics: The Hilt 101 - Built-in-Brick

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/7tJJGIkRSs

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    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/Y1QrWigL0o

    There are many methods for building blade handles out of Lego brick. Over the years I have developed a combination of techniques for making handles and blades that can be easily customized once you know how to build that base structure. It’s most important to have a strong core and handle that will hold under stress from torque when swing it.


    I like this method of sword/knife handle because it looks similar to a Japanese Katana in how it breaks with pieces being held in place with an end cap. This adds to the simulation of it being like a real sword. With simple modification other components could be added such as a ferrule, spacers, a peg/rivet, or lanyard hole.


    Guard - Handle - Pommel 


    I have included a basic build guide on how to make the handle. Unfortunately the pictures are not perfect, but should get the job done. In the future I’ll work on image angle and order.


    For this example I have taken a, prototype sword using this handle, apart and rebuilt it to be similar in size to the knife that I had previously posted using the same handle style. Along with step instructions for base components.


    Feel free to ask any questions.


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    Wheels and Tires: Just a few samples from the worlds largest tire manufacturer

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/RAlSbO2oQ4

    LEGO produces around 306 million rubber tires annually. This is equivalent to over 870,000 tires per day.

    This makes them the largest tire manufacturer in the world.

    Tire 43.2 x 14 Offset Tread 

    Item No: 56898

    Wheel 30mm D. x 14mm 

    Item No: 56904  Alternate Item No: 98821


    Tire 49.5 x 20

    Item No: 15413

    Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm Reinforced Rim

    Item No: 56145


    Tire 37 x 22 ZR

    Item No: 55978

    Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm Reinforced Rim

    Item No: 56145


    Tire 94.3 x 38 R

    Item No: 92912

    Wheel 56mm D. x 34mm Technic Racing Medium, 6 Pin Holes

    Item No: 15038  Alternate Item No: 51150


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    Tuesday, October 01, 2024

    Lego Mosaic Tiles: Printed and Sticker Pieces

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/y5MdMzLcvP

    I like to arrange printed and sticker pieces on plates. This helps with arrangement ideas and to quickly find these pieces when I am working on a build.

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    Chima Hangs With The D&D Gang: It’s a Magic Thing

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/GVnR1LDxBm

    They mix well, they were born to be friends!

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    The D&D Gang: Just Magical

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/X8Am662daK

    How it’s going so far, assembling the crew of mystic and magic. 

    Just a few more to go.

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    AT-AT Attack! Get the AT-AT Hulkbuster online ASAP

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/af8jlijbV4

    Tony Stark, David Banner, Shuri, Beast, and Peter Parker working hard to use the power from the Flux Capacitor to energize the upgraded AT-AT Hulkbuster.

    Shield your eyes this can get bright!

    Iron Man Hulkbuster versus A.I.M. Agent

    Set  76164


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