The Reader
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1950s dark red tow truck for my town layout - real world 75972 MOD
The Reader replied to Murdoch17's topic in LEGO Town
That's great. I like the dark red colour and especially the hood/front part. -
@lifeinplastic Thanks - and sorry, I forgot the crocodiles when I took the photos. @Feuer Zug Thanks a lot!
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Action and Adventure Themes Discussion
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
I'll give it a try ... -
Action and Adventure Themes Discussion
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Regarding set 60424 - what about swapping that ugly balloon tires against the classic wheels (part no. 30155) which were used in the Adventurers' sets: -
I go for the classic fireman. I loved that torso when I was a kid and I still do today:
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Hm, that's a task for the next MOC!
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Adventure Supplies: Parts from other themes for Adventurers!
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Ok, this point goes to you - the dark tan torso acually looks more like a house jacket. Well, I have to get it and then I will see ... -
Adventure Supplies: Parts from other themes for Adventurers!
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
@Murdoch17 Great minds think alike! Regarding the station master from the Orient Express: I prefer the tan suit to the blue one as it has more "safari" vibes. But we can be salomonic: tan for the day, blue for the evening ... -
Adventure Supplies: Parts from other themes for Adventurers!
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
... and no obvious reason why ... The third minifig from right in the bottom row seems to be an useful adventurer (from set 71814): -
@SlegengrThank you very much for your kind words and your detailed feedback. Yes, it's quite difficult to fit details in that small boathull. I know that some guys over in the Pirates forum make great sailing vessels with that boathull but steamers are seldom. TLG did only rowing vessels, a few sailing vessels and the flying boat in set 6494 "Mystic Mountain Time Lab" - and the aforementioned set 7410 which is apparently the only steamer with that boathull made by TLG. I love set 7410 but the boiler and stack are a bit massive and lack details. I will try the bandana for Humphrey and I will add some black 1x1 plates. Actually inside the black "post box" aka the boiler are some trans red 1x1 round plates as fire. So thanks again!
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Action and Adventure Themes Discussion
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
The tires of the truck in set 60426 are too blocky. The ones of the truck in set 60161 are far better. And I think the helicopter in set 60437 is too big and ugly. But anyway I think I will get the three smaller sets, the polybag and the adult gorillas from PaB. Totally agree. I think the challenge for TLG was to combine 1924s Adventurers with 2024s CITY vehicles. TLG just didn't meet our expectations (at least mine). But modern Johnny is great! The small hydrofoil in set 60437 reminds me of a modern version of set 5912: -
Action and Adventure Themes Discussion
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Have a look here - simple but classic (like set 7410): -
[MOC] Señor Palomar‘s trading post (inspired by set 6377)
The Reader replied to The Reader's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Not at all. No worries. Thank you very much! -
Nothing great, just a small MOC - when I saw the classic boathull in white for the first time I knew I had to use it as a little river steamer. So I built the African Queen piloted by Humphrey Breese. I hope you like it. Critics and comments are welcome! Background story to Humprey Breese:
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Action and Adventure Themes Discussion
The Reader replied to Peppermint_M's topic in LEGO Action and Adventure Themes
Regarding the first photos of the new 2024 CITY jungle sets I‘m a bit disappointed at the moment. The jungle structures are a bit lacklustre and the vehicles are too mighty. But I‘ll wait for more pictures for my final judgement.