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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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    Thursday, September 26, 2024

    Computers and Displays: Just a few of my favorite pieces

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/poqpn2N6AL

    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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    Monday, September 23, 2024

    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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/1GhXBH0KJ5

    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

    Sunday, September 15, 2024

    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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/pW6uGKZXKe

    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.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K1000

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024

    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

     



    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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