Lotus Lotus

Lotus Lotus 

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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

video

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.

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

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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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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

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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

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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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Computers and Displays: Just a few of my favorite pieces

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Growing up Space was my favorite Lego theme. Spaceships with lots of computers. The more computers and controllers the better 😬🤓

I prefer printed pieces, but quality stickers have grown on me.  This is a few of my computers. 

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Mercedes-AMG Project One: Pirelli PZERO - Pirelli Cinturato

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpeedChampions/s/k9Jmb8qEpa

Lewis Legolton and the Mercedes Race Team love driving on Pirelli tires. Dry track wet track always on track. Also see the progression of race car steering.

The Mercedes-AMG ONE is a limited-production, plug-in hybrid sports car that uses Formula One-derived technology. It has a top speed of 352 km/h and can go from 0–200 km/h in 7 seconds and 0–300 km/h in 15.6 seconds.

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F1 wheels off: Can’t go fast without the proper tires

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Track ready: Pirelli PZERO - Pirelli Cinturato

Since 2022, tires have a wider working range than their 13-inch predecessors, improving the warm-up phase, as a result, overheating is limited, and degradation is reduced. However, innovation never stops: in 2023, a new C1 compound has been created. Pirelli provides three different compounds of slick tire, as well as the intermediate and full-wet tire, for teams to utilise over a race weekend. There are six slick compounds within the range, numbered from zero to five from hardest to softest. These are known as C0 to C5, with the ‘C’ standing for ‘compound’.

FULL WET BLUE

The full wet tires are the most effective for heavy rain, capable of dispersing impressive quantities of water. But if it rains heavily, visibility rather than grip causes issues, leading to race stoppages on occasions. The profile delivers increased resistance to aquaplaning, which gives the tire more grip in heavy rain.

All three use the same engine:

ENGINE PU SPEC

Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance. 1.6L v6 Turbo charged + energy recovery system

2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car 

Set 76919

1. Horsepower. 1,080 HP (805 kW) @ 15,000 rpm.
2. Top Speed. 388km/h (241 mph)

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance 

Set 76909

1. Horsepower. 1,050 HP (780 kW) @ 12,000 rpm.
2. Top Speed. 310 km/h (193 mph)

Aston Martin AMR23 Set 76925

1. Horsepower. 1,050 HP (780 kW) @ 12,000 rpm.
2. Top Speed. 310 km/h (193 mph)

Stepping up the Game with Dynamic Accent Lighting: Speed Champions Display Stage 

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoCreations/s/igOjf6cBaD

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Blade Making Basics: Handles 101 - Built-in-Brick

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/vWKK1ZSKbv

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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Stepping up the Game with Dynamic Accent Lighting: Speed Champions Display Stage

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoCreations/s/3BAatZNrGZ

More Build details to come, but for now see the new upgrades. There is still some adjustments and fine tuning to do, but looks great at this time. It ready for a car show or concert.

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Here are the links to the build progression:

Tri-Level Display - Evolution of a Speed Champions Stage

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoCreations/s/9X3FvVdVE1

MOC Stage Build Lego Display 

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/h7uSUu6krV

How did you make the background/garage look superb?! - Speed Champions display stage

https://www.reddit.com/r/legospeedchampions/s/SJ214RONbF

From My Studio in 2018: Lego Sword Display

Feel free to ask any questions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoDisplay/s/fU3sHaIQdT

The swords

From My Studio 2018: Lego Sword Display

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoDisplay/s/aPZZ37pDRn

#1 - RSS Captain Rogers 001 

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/FDeRhtU687

#2 - RSS  Iron Saber 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/q9HAe0fOqN

#5 upgraded in 2023 to RSS Spider-Man 001 

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/7pjAy9Xuie

The others are more in a prototype phase.

#3 is a Speed Racer Themed 

#4 Ninjago Themed

#6 is a Benny Spaceship Themed

#7 Ninjago Themed 

#8 is Lego Hero Factory Themed *also had a major upgrade in 2023

What was posted:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AFOL/s/NDvmHRwFtz

The swords

1 - RSS Captain Rogers 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/FDeRhtU687

2 - RSS  Iron Saber 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/q9HAe0fOqN

5 upgraded in 2023 to RSS Spider-Man 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/7pjAy9Xuie

The others are more in a prototype phase.

3 is a Speed Racer Themed

4 Ninjago Themed

6 is a Benny Spaceship Themed

7 Ninjago Themed

8 is Lego Hero Factory Themed *also had a major upgrade in 2023

** I have made hundreds of swords, saber, knife like MOC. I chose not to just make regular sword because I was going for a display art effect. Lots of other builders have already made excellent replicas of real swords. The draw back to most of those builds, you can’t swing them around without it falling apart.  All the weapons I make can be swung around.  The next part came the Royal Sword Ship RSS -  I wanted a way to incorporate a minifigure 🤓😬

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Photography: Classic Pentax K1000

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I have always enjoyed being a photographer way more than being the subject. At first I used a combination of classic automatic and disposable cameras of the 80’s 90’s, but in 1992 my uncle gave me my first real camera the Pentax K1000. That would send me on a photographic journey that has been life long. 

I would take hundred of photos with this Pentax camera maybe 600-700 that were developed. That 20+ rolls of film. Development would become less expensive, but I remember paying $7-8 for back Kodak T-Max Film 24 or 36 exp.  Not really knowing how good the shots were, it would cost about $15 to get development. Then you have to select the ones you like and have the printed larger. This would quickly get expensive.

In 2003 I would get my first digital camera the Nikon Coolpix 4300, I believe 3-4 MP. Now I could take as many pictures I wanted without buying film and printing individual images had become way more reasonable. I would take thousands of images before I would get a new digital camera about a year later. My next camera would be the Fuji Finpix S 7000 6.3 MP (12.3 MP interpolated). I would take thousands more before eventually moving to my iPhone as my main camera where I have taken over 30,000 pictures and videos.

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McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM - Set 76918 with 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car - Set 76919

McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM - Set 76918 with 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car - Set 76919

 Extremely fun build for any McLaren fan!

The classic F1 LM model from the 1990s and the latest Solus GT are now yours to build, display and role-play races.

Celebrate the McLaren Racing team's 60th anniversary with the 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car - the sleek and dynamic race car that competed in the Formula One World Championship.

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Link: Tri-Level Display - Evolution of a Speed Champions Stage https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoCreations/s/Rdnbk444ht

MOC Stage Build Lego Display https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/DL159Lzp6M

How did you make the background/garage look superb?! - Speed Champions display stage https://www.reddit.com/r/legospeedchampions/s/2yhmbziAIq

Spider-Man: RSS Miles Morales 001

 

Spider-Man: RSS Miles Morales 001

RSS Miles Morales 001

In 2023 I combined a sword I originally made in 2018 with three different Miles Morales Spider-Man sets.

2021 Miles Morales Mech Armor - Set 76171 2022 Miles Morales Figure - Set 76225 2023 Miles Morales vs. Morbius - Set 76244

More build details to come. I have built hundreds of other saber, knife, and sword like weapons. Feel free to ask any questions.

For more information about RSS (Royal Sword Ship) Also see: RSS Spider-Man 001 https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/LRf0SEs0YH

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Audi S1 e-tron quattro and Pagani Utopia

 

Audi S1 e-tron quattro and Pagani Utopia

Audi S1 e-tron quattro Race Car Set 76921 Inspired by the iconic model from the 1980s, this has been redesigned into a futuristic, high-performance electric race car that you can now create from LEGO® bricks.

Pagani Utopia Set 76915 Experience one of the world's most amazing hypercars -- the Pagani Utopia.

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Star Wars Microfighter Party

 

Star Wars Microfighter Party

Captain Rex Y-Wing Set 75391 The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter set 75363 Boba Fett’s Starship set 75344

Lead your own epic Star Wars: The Clone Wars adventures.

Join The Mandalorian and Grogu on a bounty-hunting mission in the N-1 Starfighter Microfighter.

Build Boba Fett's iconic starship and join forces with the legendary bounty hunter!

Link: Tri-Level Display - Evolution of a Speed Champions Stage https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoCreations/s/Rdnbk444ht

MOC Stage Build Lego Display https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/DL159Lzp6M

How did you make the background/garage look superb?! - Speed Champions display stage https://www.reddit.com/r/legospeedchampions/s/2yhmbziAIq

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Tri-Level Display - Evolution of a Speed Champions Stage

 

Tri-Level Display - Evolution of a Speed Champions Stage

Originally I constructed a single level display with a range of background options to stage Lego Speed Champion to be photographed. Eventually the stage grew to allow for multiple models, but felt crowded. That is when I up graded to the new Tri-Level Display.

The foundation was started with a White Baseplate 32x32-stud 11026 Dark Gray Base Plate 16x32-stud

Then I build an outline foundation with three separate levels. Next covered them with road plates for LEGO® City Road Plates set 60304. Next I looked at some of the design features from the old stage to include or build on.

Eventually I would work on floor patterns and color combinations that worked with the pieces that I had. Once the back wall was established I worked my way out keeping a sense of cemetery with both side walls. Even though the two wall are made with different pieces I use color and shape to creat lines of consistency.

Making large MOC builds can be challenging to have all the correct pieces on had. When I am working an idea, sometimes I will places other pieces in as temporary substitute, so I can move forward that idea. Sometimes substitutes become the new idea.

In this new model same as in the old, I wanted a way to customize it quickly for different models placed on the display. You can see the white trim around the floor and the color on the walls are all strategically placed studs for holding these elements.

For examples of the earlier versions:

MOC Stage Build Lego Display https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/0EvC0qgPFi

How did you make the background/garage look superb?! - Speed Champions display stage https://www.reddit.com/r/legospeedchampions/s/xrNsJdlcrU

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