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There was no 8868 manual - just the "flyer" - as it happens, I do have 8868 from my origonal collection as a youth, but need to replace the hoses before it is rebuilt. It looks like there might of been that kit in the haul (but no manual) as the white air tank rings were present along with many blacj beams. Lawrence

Thank you for sharing my joy, I'm please to of triggered your memories. Yes, the car transportor is the B model to the fork lift transporter - the two cars are from the yellow fork lift parts. 241A0287 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr My own Lego (collected from my Parents) is of this ere: www.loz.pics (241A5719) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5722) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 850 Fork Lift by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Helicoptor by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Allthough, it really started much earlier: www.loz.pics (241A5696) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr It was interesting to note that in my era (the first season of Technic models), engines were the big 4x piston (as in the blue go-kart) and operations were by large pully wheels. These later models are the era of the small piston engines and the use of that small crank for operation handles. The rod system also came into play (although short lived i belive) Yes, the dinosaur will be made, althought the l'm awaiting the Bricklink delivery with the rods in it - the origonals have gone brittle and some are missing the ends. Lawrence

A few weeks back I received a surprise gift from an Aunt, who had received it from a neibour - all because by 80 year old Father had mentioned to his Sister that I had collected the family Lego from my parents house and was reliving my childhood rebuilding the old sets: The haul: 20160417_182616 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 20160417_182128 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr The Control Centre really caught my attention. Having got it home, a new set of batteries revealed it still works... that week, after work the following took shape: IMG_5418 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr It was not complete, but it worked :-) What else could nbe found in the depths of that big green box ? over the next week or so, other models began to take shape but it was apparent that a number of bricks were missing - most of the Technic elements were present but it was mostly the plates that were missing. An account was set up on Brickling and a few days later, other models began to take shape: 241A0169 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr IMG_5350 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr IMG_5410 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0166 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr IMG_5393 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0271 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0276 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0274 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0278 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0281 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0282 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0268 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr 241A0288 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr I'm awaiting one more Bricklink order to be delivered then the above can be completed where required, then the B models built and documented. It's been a few good weeks of classic Technic Lego therapy. Thanks for sharing my Joy :-) Lawrence

I've been using Brickfactory with some success, although the instructions are presented as JPG's 6541 - Intercoastal Seaport is listed. Lawrence

This made me chuckle: www.loz.pics (1) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (2) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (3) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Lawrence

I first played with Lego in the late 60's, 70's and 80's and from what I recall, with a limited number of bricks, built a lot from "ideas booklets". I also recall the frustrations of not being able to work out the contruction method from finished illustrations, but managed as best I can. Now, with access to the internet, I can find instructions listed for some of those models I wanted to build 40 years ago (and also thanks to the internet, we can share them with each other): www.loz.pics (241A8685) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A0067) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A0043) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A0023) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Share some of your retro builds and maybe give each other some inspiration. Lawrence

Just to offer my two-penneth I am an "enthusiastic amateur" photographer, who has accumulated a few "toys", BUT, they are not always needed... The above photo is in no way perfect, but is acceptable (I believe) in showing a finished model. Here's a few pointers: 1. I accidentally shot this in JPG mode (a RAW file would of allowed be to post process it more aggressivly) - so this demonstrates what most JPG cameras might be able to reproduce. 2. Taken indoors, with natural light from a single window. 3. The light is difused through a cheap 5-in-1 reflector (Ebay) - note the round catch light in the eyes (not a reproduction of my window) 4. The background is a pop-up two-sided (black/white) framed material thing found on Amazon - it's 2m x 1.5m but could be some material from your local market Post processing. I use Adobe Lightroom (which I think still available as a 1 month free trial. There are other free software packages available too. With lego having flat surfaces that often reflect light creating hi-light spots, I usually reduce the hi-lights. I also reduce shadows to reveal the dark area detail. I might also increase the blacks A little bit of Clarity helps too. As I say, not perfect, but acceptable ? Lawrence 241A7888 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr

Having collected my old Lego from my parents over Christmas, I finally have it cleaned and am going throught it. This caught my attention: www.loz.pics (www.loz.pics (241A7176)) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr I have no box or instructions, but I did spot the two white 1x1 windows and the "Y" & "3" 1x1 printed studs - I therefore assume we had the 1963 Lego System Set 315 (European Taxie) - curiously, I (being the oldest) was not born until late 1964, so I guess my Father was an AFOL back in the 60's ;-) Lawrence

Heres one of those flexi links in use: www.loz.pics (241A5699) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Appoligies for tuning up late to the party, but saw the above post and thought I had something relevant :-) Lawrence Just to add, I think these are possibly the oldest (rather than rarest) elements in my collection: www.loz.pics (241A5724) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr We have 4 of the 8x4 round corner plates, but all of the same hand. We (my sister and I) also had the family set 200 from 1974 ? - although we appear to be missing a bit (sons head & shoulders and a bit of Mothers arm) :-( [ url=https://flic.kr/p/DRUNup]www.loz.pics (Lego People)[/url] by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Lawrence

I too want to take mine out doors for a few photos - I want to try forced-perspective, having worked out it's approximatly 1:18 scale. www.loz.pics (www.loz.pics (IMG_2085)) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (www.loz.pics (IMG_2078)) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Lawrence

I use a "pop up background" - reversible black/white - if it is far enough away behind your subject, any creases should be out of focus. This was taken on a circular smoked-glass coffe table, with a black cloth background. It's a long exposure with the light coming through a window: www.loz.pics 241A5942 by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Lawrence

Greetings form the West Midlands in the UK I guess being a child of the 60’s, I’m a AFOL. My Lego introduction started as a babe in arms… my Father was a Salesman for a pneumatics company and received a lead at Lego in Wrexham. After many weeks of design and negotiation, the company won a contract to supply various machines (one of which inserted the steel axel pin into the 4-stud wheel. On a couple of occasions, my Father was invited to empty the paperwork from his briefcase (into the boot of his company car) and have it filled with a random selection of Lego bricks. www.loz.pics (241A5724) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr As I grew up, birthdays and Christmas’s would bring other sets: www.loz.pics (241A5714) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5708) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5696) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Pocket money would then allow me to further add to my collection: www.loz.pics (241A5706) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr I (as well as my sister) used to do a lot of "freestyle" building, taking ideas from the ideas books, and whilst our colour set would not always match the the illustrations, it kept us quiet on many rainy summer holiday afternoons: www.loz.pics (241A5712) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Then the forerunner of "Technic" appeared, or the sets with the red, blue & yellow cogs, white axels and red bushes - I was hooked. Then Technic made an appearnace - I really wanted that big red car, but had to settle for the Go Kart: www.loz.pics (241A5722) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Interestingly, I left school with O'Levels in Technical Drawing and Woodwork (as well as Computer Science & Physics) and became an Indentured Apprentice at Lucas Electrical. Having also spent a few years in IT, I have returned to engineering in the guise of a CAD Design/Estimator - I wonder if Lego influenced my career path? As an AFOL, I have a few other Technic sets (Pnematic Digger, the big red car with the pop-up headlights & Pnuematic Claw Crane) and have most recently (two weeks ago) "invested" in Mindstorm. Hobbys include 4x4 competition (must get the truck fixed) and photography www.loz.pics (241A5554) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr Over the Christmas break, I visited my parents and returned with our old Lego. Even though I soaked it overnight to try and clean 50 years of grime from it, it is still in a pretty poor state. I was also dissapointed to find many pieces broken (flags, streetlights, baseplates etc) and many peices have teeth marks [embarrased]. Still, I did enjoy building the models above over the last couple of days. Oh, BTW - Lawrence - Lorry - Truck - Trucker - Trugga :-) I trust this introduction is found interesting and in the spirit of the AFOL community. Lawrence

Greetings all - first post. Having read through many of these posts, I was inspired to take the following snaps: www.loz.pics (241A5563) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5559) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5555) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr www.loz.pics (241A5554) by Lawrence Fowler, on Flickr I hope you approve. Lawrence