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08-01-2022, 07:54 AM | #61 | ||
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DJM83 , How about this eh...
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/28448597...3ABFBMns2B5cZf This in perspective and what I do although not in steam shows that Lego can be great value for money . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHrJ8ddx9o .. This is over five years ago too and in U.S. dollars . In Oz this model would be pushing a grand if you could even get it . Athearn Genesis do quite limited model runs and many don't see our shores .. Horses for courses I think Lego is incredible value for what you get . Last edited by roddy1960; 08-01-2022 at 08:08 AM. |
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08-01-2022, 08:09 AM | #62 | |||
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I was pretty excited when this was announced, then i see the price for what you get. Also the looks arent really that good. I think this is a much better proposition https://www.toysrus.com.au/lego-4211...xoC-aoQAvD_BwE I know its a bit more money, but it looks better has a proper gearbox aswell and its roughly the same scale too.
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08-01-2022, 10:04 AM | #63 | ||
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Just clicked on the last 2 links and am amazed by these toys??
The size of the Rangerover was a surprise, I was thinking small, until it was put in perspective with the dude assembling it! |
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08-01-2022, 10:39 AM | #64 | ||
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If you're not a Lego fan you may not have heard of the Great Ball Contraption's.
Fairly mesmerising machines that simply pass balls from one module to another, can be made with enough time, money and patience....(a degree in engineering would help ) This one is somewhat over the top, but you get the idea.
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08-01-2022, 03:17 PM | #65 | |||
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That reminds me of the Lego version, level 500 on steroids. |
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08-01-2022, 08:25 PM | #67 | ||
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09-01-2022, 07:10 AM | #68 | |||
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You might enjoy this about Meccano too .. This is a beautiful piece of engineering from a while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBUJhLlVSXo There also is many quite realistic large scale locomotives that move and an incredibly cool Aston Martin DB 9 built from Meccano components that must have taken ages ..and numerous functioning syncro mesh gearboxes and even a Lamborghini V12 engine made from Meccano. So many great options with Lego though and it's a pure joy to see the Lego stuff you guys do within the Lego community ..Fantastic kits literally for all ages from LEGO especially. We need more LEGO , Meccano , Erector , R/C of all kinds , model making either moving or static , model railways (my thing I guess) , and similar in our lives . Great hobbies like these are really important in these troubling times to provide welcome distractions I reckon . This is a great thread and I hope it remains a really popular one . I'm enjoying it immensely anyway . |
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09-01-2022, 07:21 AM | #69 | ||
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09-01-2022, 07:23 AM | #70 | ||
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Thought these couple might generate some interest.
https://www.manlyminiatures.com/ Also really waiting for them to to a 5L Windsor
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09-01-2022, 07:29 AM | #71 | ||||
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Might be a little dated, but still some super cool facts in there
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09-01-2022, 08:14 AM | #72 | ||
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Am waiting to see the "Flying Scotsman" or similar here in Legoland.
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09-01-2022, 08:53 AM | #73 | |||
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Try Googling it, you may be surprised.
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09-01-2022, 09:37 AM | #74 | ||
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I did google it Gasolane but mainly just "trains" per se, maybe there are models of official lego makers stuff, I think a dude in Australia was made an official registered Lego model maker, and Lego supply all the bits and pieces?.....but could be wrong there, I just remember he made a massive Qantas Jumbo jet from memory, I'm talking large scale models not tabletop!
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09-01-2022, 11:58 AM | #75 | |||
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! Last edited by wodahs; 09-01-2022 at 12:06 PM. |
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09-01-2022, 04:36 PM | #76 | ||
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Spent a few hours on the D11T today.
For some reason i cant get into it but alas ill soldier on, its not a bad build by any stretch. Aussie measurement stick for referance.
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11-01-2022, 12:55 AM | #77 | |||
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This is my latest project, wasn’t going to get it, as I’m not a big motorbike fan, but they had one built in the Lego shop and saw how detailed it was.. BMW M 1000 RR
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11-01-2022, 06:42 AM | #78 | |||
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I might get the BMW yet dunno.
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11-01-2022, 04:28 PM | #79 | ||
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Images were supposed to upload. Bare with me while I figure out how to make it work
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11-01-2022, 04:46 PM | #80 | |||
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11-01-2022, 07:25 PM | #81 | ||
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My collection spans from 1979 to today, I claimed my older brothers Lego when I was a toddler and never looked back. The picture of the half build Colosseum doesn’t do the size justice, it’s absolutely huge, and heavy too. All the tubs are full of more sets that I haven’t put back together yet. We’ll be moving this year so once they have their permanent home then I’ll rebuild everything. Meanwhile the unbuilt sets continue to pile up. There’s more tubs and unbuilt sets that have already been packed up, and more on order, including Titanic. Tell you what though, they’re making the sets more adult and charging adult prices too! |
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11-01-2022, 11:45 PM | #82 | |||
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I've built lego on and off my whole life, ended up with big collections, sold them, started again etc. Mainly build technic now. Found a stash in my cupboard from the 80s, Pirate/Space/all kinds of stuff, might be worth something now. I also build the Architecture Skylines kits - have Singapore and Dubai on the way also. These photos really, are, just terrible. In the background of the group car pic you can see part of the Seinfeld set (and a Godzilla cat). A few 1:18s sitting there awaiting panel beating and detailing also. I have the Land Rover Defender partly made (just gearbox etc as pictured) but have been waiting on one of the part 2 bags they left out of the kit to be sent from Denmark. Time for the worst photos i've ever taken, apologies for that. Also demonstrates my wife's obsession with cookbooks. |
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11-01-2022, 11:51 PM | #83 | ||
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I also want to get the GT500, but it's probably the worst rendition of a car lego has ever made in my opinion. Looks simply astoundingly bad - which makes me want it more.
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Id rather order parts and build a MOC This might be my next truck i reckon. He is a genius. (i love my trucks as you can see.) Only 2 of those trucks are lego kits
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12-01-2022, 08:21 AM | #85 | ||
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you need to improve quality of your shelving mate. seriously
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Diagnosed Legonitis ..Prognosis is managable by regular injections of new kits but deemed incurable .. but what a disease to have . I have the other ailment . Modeltrainitis...similar prognosis , similar treatment .. Associated conditions include R/C Syndrome , Carnuttus/Fourwheeldrive disease , Rod/Reel/Boatitis ,Fordfan Syndrome and several other serious afflictions resulting in prolonged treatments compounded by bouts of enjoyment and achievement to the patient .. Every time I look at my 50 HO locomotives , 300 plus rolling stock , three or four different Analog or DCC control systems etc etc.. I temper the cost financially that it's only as I can afford it , the sheer fun to build and run. ,Been at model rail for about 20 years now , over that time guessing $20,000 so about $1000 per year or roughly $20 a week .. Good mate has the same thing with R/C aircraft but is now also into LEGO . Newest aquisition is the Milenium Falcon .. Go with LEGO .. Can't go wrong . In the meantime if you have any of these conditions a help and support service of great value and assistance is Australian Ford Forums . This online service provides many consultants and specialists for any concerns from whatever of these diseases affect the patient .. Last edited by roddy1960; 12-01-2022 at 09:10 AM. |
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12-01-2022, 09:14 AM | #88 | ||
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Had to get in before you did
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12-01-2022, 09:17 AM | #89 | ||
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You lot are all mad!....fruitcakes......nutjobs.....arrg, save me from these people, help, help, help.....
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