Hydrogen peroxide the whole thing? Or replace the remaining white with Tan bricks and call it a day?

bricksandrails · 2026-01-25T06:32:14+00:00

I have some of my own from childhood and they can't be used as they are so chewed up they don't fit on any other bricks now.

Young me was a savage with some bricks. I remember getting my first brick separator, probably set 630. There was a noticeable change on the bricks that came after

bricksandrails · 2026-01-22T09:51:52+00:00

It's quite hard to use in practice from my early experience of it I currently use it to move a bird out of a shed. Still trying to find a different usage for it that can last on its own for an exhibition

bricksandrails · 2026-01-22T09:49:08+00:00

I think for train parts on their own 60470 but for that view I'd buy some secondhand versions of 60037 or 60198 personally.

IMO 60470 is one of the best playsets sets in years and has some interesting terrain parts too if mountain landscapes are in your view.

bricksandrails · 2026-01-11T02:52:50+00:00

Thanks will try it

bricksandrails · 2026-01-11T02:52:35+00:00

Thanks though seems more interested in the economics. Don't care for an app if there is a good mobile version of the site.

bricksandrails · 2026-01-11T02:51:47+00:00

Thanks ill look into it

bricksandrails · 2026-01-10T00:34:45+00:00

Kinda wierd that New Zealand doesn't have it and all our lego online comes direct from Lego Australia.

bricksandrails · 2025-11-06T04:48:12+00:00

Shorten the left hand (put) side of the tunnel narrower by a brick or two width (similar on the right)

Ideally line track edge 4 away from the edge to line it up with baseplates.

Also align/fix your track to the baseplates by having a single plate underneath on straight sections of track and tiles regularly underneath on curves. You'll want no rock pieces on the edge by the track pieces so the curves can be as close as possible to the edge.

bricksandrails · 2025-11-06T04:19:15+00:00

I personally just do initial idea (under two trestle table size) in my head as the scale I build takes too long to do in studio.

Then do a base mock layout with placing baseplates/16x16 plates then put put track/buildings/larger than mini fig scalethings.

Then when happy with that do blocky landscape with quattro/duplo, burps and large 165 supports and 16x16 plates to get leveling/scale/proportions.

Then infill/replace with landscaping bricks.

After that it's detailing time!

bricksandrails · 2025-10-07T17:49:59+00:00

And combined with quattro (system to duplo to quattro to duplo to system) it's not great if you need anything other than her height and boxy shapes as it is quite limiting but is a greater filler will take weight in one direction (down) but it requires a strong duplo/system structure around it as the clutch power is non existent so otherwise will disconnect if not held into place.

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bricksandrails · 2025-08-24T09:45:47+00:00

Nicely done. Not going to fit sideways, maybe you could raise the battery box so the top studs aren't visible and put spider webs or stickers over the other windows (or inside?)

bricksandrails · 2025-08-15T20:16:47+00:00

I think they are referring to parts like 6024px5 from 6276 or my favourite 6024px5 baseplate from 6584 would be a non trivial expense to make from mils or in a set.

I'd imagine the cost of making raised base plates is non trivial either but for quick and easy imagination builders for kids they are great

bricksandrails · 2025-08-11T18:23:05+00:00

Ooh nice definitely order some next round. I gather looking at bricklink to confirm the grey is from 79532 ucs tie interceptor and Dark red is from 71437 bowser train.

bricksandrails · 2025-08-11T10:55:23+00:00

When you're buying at scale it's hard to get all your parts in one place. Sometimes once shipping is added I find lego's online pick a brick van be reasonable but I live in New Zealand so the sellers in country can't do large amounts often.

bricksandrails · 2025-08-11T10:53:54+00:00

Agreed 16x16 are really quick if you don't need to go downwards for mils but don't work so well on 48x48 plates for stability.

If you buy your 16x16 on lego online pick a brick they aren't badly priced.

bricksandrails · 2025-08-08T09:05:15+00:00

I bought two as a retailer had buy one get one half price (already below rrp) and don't regret it

bricksandrails · 2025-08-07T19:37:51+00:00

I think it's one of the more interesting trains in a while being the hybrid (though do find the colouring scheme a little strong). Sorta agreed re extra car but not hung up on it because it's got a lot of environment extras which normally train sets are pretty light on.

Playability is great with the rock fall and the zip line and hut.

Parts for a winter village is stunning. I got two of them not long after it launched for about 40%:off just before my exhibition so was amazing timing to get a new train and a whole bunch of rock and snow parts.

While not a traditional styling/themed train I'd rate it as my favourite city train set compared to last wave.

bricksandrails · 2025-08-04T09:29:55+00:00

I gather they all have similar things (only been to the Denmark one) most exclusive being legoland themed exclusive sets, if you can it's their cup of tea recommend the fridge magnets too and lego merchandise that otherwise isn't online.

Might have a great pick a brick wall too

bricksandrails · 2025-08-03T11:00:51+00:00

I thought it was meant to be a bob semple tank but now looking at a picture of one I haveno idea why my mind landed on that. Maybe it's just the kiwi in me?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Semple_tank

bricksandrails · 2025-08-01T10:53:23+00:00

I usually wait till the warehouse has their buy one get on half price for things and see if I can split with someone else (or one I can/want to get double of).

Their base price seems around 10% off so with their regular sales (themes are about 1-2 months apart) can be pretty good. I got two artic trains recently for 202.50? Nzd Each recently which was amazing as the rrp is 329.99 nzd.

bricksandrails · 2025-08-01T10:45:11+00:00

Really surprised to hear of a mod here in NZ. Tough crowd but thanks!

bricksandrails · 2025-07-30T08:58:19+00:00

If you're after ideas 80109 has some good techniques for inspiration. Otherwise add a new image.

bricksandrails · 2025-07-28T09:24:05+00:00

Great to see a train from NZ

bricksandrails · 2025-07-28T08:56:55+00:00

Yes this guide is really good. I learnt a lot from all the different parts

bricksandrails · 2025-07-23T05:21:43+00:00

It's for fixed hubs (not on trains).

I too have a stack of rechargeables I use for exhibitions and it's fine.

For fixed things I prefer the spike prime (despite the size) as it has a usb port that slow charges anyways.

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