Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60431 Space Explorer Rover
Upon picking this up, I could see what I was in for. I love the aesthetic of it, looking like a cross between Space Engineers and Subnautica. The colour schemes…
Posted inDesign Technology
Life Under Self Power
We are trying so hard to create a sustainable future, technology growing with the progress of engineering. We see fields of large windmills resting on the hills like gathered Spring…
Posted inMedia
May 4th! That Sounds Familar
This day comes around so quickly. I am always bombarded with emails from Lego showing me the latest Star Wars sets. But what does it mean?Is it a commercial grab…
Posted inHand Tools Workshop
That’s No.5
A quick note about a new addition to the Workshop. Late, last week, I was given a fully functioning Roebuck No.5 vice. It’s quite a twee item when placed next…
Find: Joint-Master Mk.II Sawing Jig
It has been a while since I had a decent find, and one has finally come by. I have already mentioned the mitre block that I found, and this a…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Internet – Then and Now
In the early 90s, the Internet was brewing, waiting to be taken on and expanded. I was an early household adopter, having subscribed to Demon Internet in early 1995. I…
Posted inRefurbishments
The Tack Room – Update
There is still much to do on the tack room, with new materials having been bought, today. I have taken some time off of it, but will return with a…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60428 Space Construction Mech
Over the years, I have built many mech suits out of Lego. Much of them were based with the Ninjago world, but it's nice to see them being used in…
Posted in3D 3D Printing Design
Just a Fill-In…3D Scanning
There are times when the writing process is blocked by a lack of ideas. There are times that stop you writing due to tiredness. This is not either of those,…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
Renewable and Ready
In the 80s, I was hot on the idea of recycling tin cans. The systems that are now in place for paper weren't there. One thing that was apparent, was…