Find: 5509 – Duplo 45
Looking through the books and games at the local charity shop, I found this rare item. I don't mean the set, itself, just that there was Duplo still in its…
Posted inR2Lego
Bag Not Box – The Lego Minifigure Annoyance
I began collecting the 'Series' Minifigures, from number 18. Since then, I have gotten many of the previous releases via Bricklink. I am somewhat annoyed at the boxes that they…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Meaning of SMART!
Have you noticed that the word 'SMART' is splatted onto many products. We have become entwined with the use of this word, and I believe that we have lost what…
Back to the Gym
So, I have made it back to the gym, and it went far better than I would have thought. I even managed to do 30 minutes on the cross-trainer, something…
Set Review – 6912 3-in-1 Super Soarer (Find)
It‘s another found set. The 3-in-1 range is quite familiar, now. It allows the builder to have a choice of pre-arranged models. This set is from 2012, but you can…
Find: Unknown Battle Crawlers
I got these from a friend that sells for a local charity, and they reminded me of Zoids from the 80s. These are cell powered, rather than wind-up, and seem…
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…
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 inEngineering Thoughts Tools
The Perplexity of Tools
Despite the need to use the word in the title, just because... I want to ask a perplexing question: Is it possible to be able to fix anything on your…
Posted inHand Tools Vyvyan
Another Day, Another Fix
The creaking on Vyvyan has gotten so bad, it couldn't wait the last week before the MOT is done. Upon inspection, I have found a problem with one of the…