Featuring my Lego builds of cars I like and minifigures of characters from my sci-fi book "Playing with Echoes." Every year the PVGP rolls into town, I like to arrange my cars into a little Lego car show and take some photos before I go and check out the real car show in the park.
Every one has a wild side; and for super cars, there are hotrod builds that can make the standard seem tame. My MOCs are based on real life custom hotrods made in recent years, the Espada Hotrod and the Diablo Eccentrica restomod. One is an old school dragster with exposed engine block and chopped bodywork. The other is a restoration fitted with cyber-punk like alterations. I designed and built these models with standard Lego parts and a few custom stickers on the Diablo Eccentrica (ie, windshield and side glass). They are 8w Speed Champion size, though the Espada has oversized wheels outside the body. Compared to my standard builds, they make the latter seem tame indeed.
We are pleased to announce that instructions with parts lists are now available here for the Atomic Locomotive in paperback and Kindle app for smart devices. Inspired by Dr Borst's 1954 concept proposal, this massive 47 inch long train design features four PF L motors with two differentials as well as articulation for standard Lego curve track. Features bonus instructions for a surprise model after the main build.
Got to see the Big Boy rolling through the Waterfront station. It truly is a piece of art and engineering.
Recently had to replace the fuses in a couple of Lego Power Function Battery Boxes. These are the steps taken. If in need of repairing your boxes, you, at your own risk, can follow along.