April 2026 – TheSTEAMEngine

Set Review – 60498 Tractor

For this week’s review, I am attempting to build a bigger set. I’m not up for making a Build with G episode any longer than 50 minutes, so wanted to…

Machinery

Fixing the Chipper – Part One

It has come to my attention that my magnificent chipper, the one I was given, has been sat waiting for TLC, for far too long. What's the first thing I…

Health

The April ’26 Update – Health and Fitness

The Cheshire Triathlon is getting ever closer, and I have stepped up my training. As I write this, the weekend of weighing will see me run a 5k for the…

R2-Review

Set Review – 42675 Unicorn Delivery Car

This week’s review is for a small set. The box shows a simple build, but it is for the 4+ market, and therefore, a ‘Learn to Build’ set. I like…

TSE

Creating the Logo

Back when I was forming the idea for this site, I was coming off the back of my original idea. This was called BeingSTEM. I created that site in a…

R2-Review

Set Review – 75448 Clone Shock Trooper Mech

What can I say? I just love to build these mechs. They are all built in the same way, with a few expanding on the idea. Luke Skywalker's X-Wing mech…

Environment

Bee Helpful, Bee Caring

A quick journal about the bees that are showing up in this new Spring season. I noticed that Bumbles are flying around us and there are even butterflies showing up.…

Fitness Kit

Kit Review: ASICS Noosa-Tri Running Trainers

Look at these bright beauties. Steph found these for me, and they are a cut-above the others. You may feel that these are garish, but I love them and the…

R2-Review

Set Review – 40639 Bird’s Nest

Looking through my older sets, that are stored in a rather chaotic fashion, I found this one and thought it would be perfect for the Easter Monday post and Build…

Vyvyan

The Vyvyan Diaries – Home and Running!

I suddenly realised that I hadn’t added an update on Vyvyan’s fate. She came back, after her clutch and pedal box had been changed. It took five weeks and £1251…