What did you build over Christmas 2020

[Lofty1984]

If its the ones I've looked at previously then, lots is the answer, makes lego look cheap.

was hoping it wasn’t the case I need a building fix

 

[Andrew]

This thread needs a warning on it. Just about managing to control my Milwaukee and Lego addiction. Now I must have one of these Tamiya truck models.

Luckily they don't do a Scania 143 otherwise I would be in trouble

 

[Fraserb]

I don't know why but I fancy a go at one of these.

Wilesco D3 Live Steam Engine

Wilesco D3 Live Steam Engine, part of the Wonderland Models range. Shop now with fast, hassle-free delivery.

www.wonderlandmodels.com

 

[Phil P]

This thread needs a warning on it. Just about managing to control my Milwaukee and Lego addiction. Now I must have one of these Tamiya truck models.

Luckily they don't do a Scania 143 otherwise I would be in trouble

You mean like this one

 

[Steevo]

I don't know why but I fancy a go at one of these.

Wilesco D3 Live Steam Engine

Wilesco D3 Live Steam Engine, part of the Wonderland Models range. Shop now with fast, hassle-free delivery.

www.wonderlandmodels.com

I’ve got the traction engine version....planning to fire it up in the next few days.

 

[Fraserb]

Right I'd better leave for a while, almost committed to buying the welding bench but now I'm wanting a bloody steam engine

 

[Andrew]

You mean like this one
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Nice try I know about that one, and the 6x2, but they haven't got the same gadget appeal as a remote control!

 

[Andrew]

Right I'd better leave for a while, almost committed to buying the welding bench but now I'm wanting a bloody steam engine

Buy the welding bench and use it to make a BIG steam engine?

 

[Phil P]

Nice try I know about that one, and the 6x2, but they haven't got the same gadget appeal as a remote control!

Let me see what a can find

 

[Fraserb]

Buy the welding bench and use it to make a BIG steam engine?

Dont give me ideas, I mean it really don't, me and Ben are easily swayed while watching Colin furze.

I wonder how thick steel I'd need for a steam boiler?

 

[Andrew]

Let me see what a can find

Honestly you don’t need to. I’ve just ordered the Volvo dumper to add to the collection.....

 

[Lofty1984]

Dont give me ideas, I mean it really don't, me and Ben are easily swayed while watching Colin furze.

I wonder how thick steel I'd need for a steam boiler?

Fred dibnah vids are your go to for that one

 

[Fraserb]

Honestly you don’t need to. I’ve just ordered the Volvo dumper to add to the collection.....

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I like the trailer for the back of the big red rig, I've got the lorry might need to knock up a trailer for it

 

[melted welly]

How much was it? Looks a cracking build so far

£320. not something I’ll be buying a lot of.

thought be nice hobby as our boys grow up. Can change and modify them. Eldest is 6 and very interested, come up with some interesting
colour schemes and he’s made a Lego trailer t go behind it already. Scales a bit out tho

From what I’ve built so far, it’s made like a tank. Double drive, proper diffs, working suspension and a 3spd gearbox (which I put together wrong 4 times ).

thought I’d struggle more than I have, but instructions are very good.

really recommend one to anyone with a Tamiya truck itch t scratch.

Tonight’s progress:

 

[Phil P]

£320. not something I’ll be buying a lot of.

thought be nice hobby as our boys grow up. Can change and modify them. Eldest is 6 and very interested, come up with some interesting
colour schemes and he’s made a Lego trailer t go behind it already. Scales a bit out tho

From what I’ve built so far, it’s made like a tank. Double drive, proper diffs, working suspension and a 3spd gearbox (which I put together wrong 4 times ).

thought I’d struggle more than I have, but instructions are very good.

really recommend one to anyone with a Tamiya truck itch t scratch.

Tonight’s progress:

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Looking good , I always use to love a tamiya build when I had rc cars. Have the bug for Heli’s these days but they get mega expensive, especially if you crash one

 

[melted welly]

Looking good , I always use to love a tamiya build when I had rc cars. Have the bug for Heli’s these days but they get mega expensive, especially if you crash one

Thank you

I think the rc off-road cars will be good fun and a bit simpler to do with young interested kids. Might do the Tamiya lunchbox next.

Wife got me a wee rc plane, made out of polystyrene. It was good fun, but didn’t like the wind, plus controls froze if went out of range, meaning throttle stayed open. Took off 1/4 mile across ridged tattie field with a 6yr old in hot pursuit one day .

 

[Fraserb]

Well we've got a situation here, got the big lorry and hiab out for a run and we've a major breakdown, cabs had to come off, half the engine is in bits, the other half's in the kitchen, it's not looking good.

 

[Nearly]

Just ordered this set.

 

[Fordson1]

Went looking to see how much of the train track from all those years ago is still in the Lego box. Santa Claus brought it about 50 yrs ago. Only one train wheel remains!

 

[Andrew]

Build started!