Posted inReview
Tool Review: First Looks – Spoke Driver
Taking my road bike out for the first time saw an issue with two spokes. At first, I thought they had snapped, but they had actually just come loose. So,…
Posted inLego Ideas
The Subtle Art of Digital Lego Creations
Years ago, there was only ever the raw grip of Lego peices to test out what you could build. The fun of gathering different shapes to make a basic outline…
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…