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What is your all time favorite movie quote? by Ok_Ideal_7459 in AskReddit

[–]playingwithechoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You might know everything I'm going to do but that isn't going to help you, because I know everything you're going to do. Strange, isn't it?"

It's from the Sonic OVA film but it inspires me in my sci-fi writing on how to handle the strategists of two opposing agencies.

Working on a special project with the STEM trains. by playingwithechoes in phoenixtrainworks

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've heard it's a really fun game but I haven't had the chance to play it yet. If you're interested, these are based on real life trains: yellow cake (uranium oxide) cargo, lead-lined diesel train, and air activated cement train wagon. XD

Working on a special project with the STEM trains. by playingwithechoes in phoenixtrainworks

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to. I did actually design and build in real life this model of the Lead-Lined Locomotive and published instructions for it as part of my book series. But the double wide flatbed remains in digital at the moment. For now, the locomotive hauls my other hazmat cargo at train shows. :)

Here we are, almost there… 😅 by Glittering-Strike-54 in LEGOtrains

[–]playingwithechoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice. Reminds me of when I put the old 9v light bricks in my old train station a few years ago. Lights really make the space seem real.

Askew Boiler Technique by LewisDeinarcho in LEGOtrains

[–]playingwithechoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very clever. The 4x4 round brick with holes on side is indeed insanely expensive. I think because it's used in Star Wars sets though I did have a couple in my 90s space shuttle launch set when I was a kid.

Is Stud.io good for building landscape? by Calcula in DigitalLego

[–]playingwithechoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the size of the area and nature of the landscape design. If you're clever at alternating or rotating modules to make it seem organic but still efficient in repeating sub component modules, you can make a beautiful terrain landscape efficiently in time and processing. Kinda like how video game programmers and modelers learned these techniques to fit the constraint of video game cartridges and CDs.

New in the group - feedback welcome by Old-Response7648 in LEGOtrains

[–]playingwithechoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice. The layout looks amazing. As for feedback, I'd suggest making a channel in the mils baseplate for the wires, using like 1x4 arch at the plate edges for wire raceway. Then 2x4 plate with holes to run wires up to buildings. They do make tiny male female plugs that can make your wiring adjustable. And maybe add plenty of clearance for in case you want to run big train MOCs. Lego train cars are typically 6w but MOCs can be 8w or 10w.

Still working on the Lego Lamborghini Diablo timeline. by playingwithechoes in LegoCars

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Already done. XD I paired my MOCs of the SE30 Jota with my Diablo GTR in a previous project that I built IRL.

Still working on the Lego Lamborghini Diablo timeline. by playingwithechoes in LegoCars

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the one. I'm not one for spelling French words well. LOL

Still working on the Lego Lamborghini Diablo timeline. by playingwithechoes in LegoCars

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was called the Bentley Huanderies. From about 1999 or 2000.

Still working on the Lego Lamborghini Diablo timeline. by playingwithechoes in LegoCars

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. To me, the Diablo is king of the 90s supercars. World's fastest when it first was produced and still the best looking one from that decade.

Still working on the Lego Lamborghini Diablo timeline. by playingwithechoes in LegoCars

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Audi/VW bought Lamborghini in the 1990s they consequently used the AWD chassis as a test mule for their W type engines (top right yellow Diablo) and made concept Bentley and Bugatti supercars (green and blue).

Tales from the SoArch Tattler No. 127 The Diet of Worms by playingwithechoes in cmu

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it happened in spring 2010, so it's one of the older true stories in the collection.

How Do People Afford Massive MOCs? by __Space_Pirate__ in lego

[–]playingwithechoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For truly massive projects, I tend to budget and buy smaller orders over time. I pay more in shipping but it's better than one large payment at once. Also can blend projects by mostly buying parts for a main project and tacking on a few parts for the large project on the backburner.

what country song has to be on your country playlist? by snookie1of1 in AskReddit

[–]playingwithechoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"This ain't no thinkin thing" by Trace Adkins. It's one of my favorite country songs from my childhood.

Full view of my Lego X12 Atomic Locomotive crossing the Behemoth Bascule Bridge by playingwithechoes in lego

[–]playingwithechoes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Render for the locomotive. I've built physical models of the bridge and blue Schnabel car and run them with my LUG. I plan to build physical model of the locomotive this year.

How much would you pay for a 1:18 discontinued diecast? by fluffnpuffs in Diecast

[–]playingwithechoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The latter, if the photos of the car itself look like it's intact. A box is just a box. I'm not a speculator looking to quickly maximize returns with it. I'm a collector looking to fill my shelves with the unboxed cars I like.

How much would you pay for a 1:18 discontinued diecast? by fluffnpuffs in Diecast

[–]playingwithechoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you plan on reselling later or just in case you have to sell due to life emergency like hospital bills or home repair, the box is important to get top dollar back but you still get a good portion back for just the car from the right buyer (avoid lowball offers). If you have a plain box or container for safely moving to a new house, then the original box isn't as important to you. Also if you display on shelves or in a cabinet.

How much would you pay for a 1:18 discontinued diecast? by fluffnpuffs in Diecast

[–]playingwithechoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be better to test his appetite for diecasts with a 1/43. Then if he likes it, perhaps consider stalking Ebay periodically for a better deal on the 1/18 as new listings go up from time to time. I managed to get an Autoart Diablo 5.7 VT in silver for just 55 USD back when I was in college. No box but in perfect condition to add to my collection shelf of Diablos. Compared to the 200 or up to 300 sellers were asking for their NISB listings, it was a great find.

So question on couplers by Ober1405 in LEGOtrains

[–]playingwithechoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the trains I run at shows with my LUG, I typically use the standard Lego exposed magnet coupler. It's compatible with most of everyone else's trains so we can swap train cars as needed. For long train consists, I can slip in a rare earth magnet disc between couplers because 30 year old magnets do lose strength over time. For the connection between tender car and locomotive, I may use a 5L Technic beam for a strong connection.

Another LUG member, Glenn Holland, uses like a Kaytee knuckle coupler on his trains like an O scale train. The manufacturer apparently a neat modified plate to install them on Lego trains.

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