New Mannum 2012

[tomdobs55]

Looking good as always LT, for some reason I really like the jackhammer in the last picture.

[lightningtiger]

Looking good as always LT, for some reason I really like the jackhammer in the last picture.

Thanks 'tomdobs55', I haven't finished with that jackhammer yet....needs a small compressor to power it....oops.

Better keep watching (what people notice reminds me to finish things).

[tomdobs55]

Thanks 'tomdobs55', I haven't finished with that jackhammer yet....needs a small compressor to power it....oops.

Better keep watching (what people notice reminds me to finish things).

Hey no problem It's those little things I love in the details, who would have thought it wasn't done because there's no compressor? Can't wait to see more, if I had some to spare I'd paypal you some cash just to see the finished product take form.

[lightningtiger]

Hey no problem It's those little things I love in the details, who would have thought it wasn't done because there's no compressor? Can't wait to see more, if I had some to spare I'd paypal you some cash just to see the finished product take form.

Thanks for your kind offer.....I don't have paypal.....oh, well time to dive into my crates of Lego tomorrow......any suggestions for a compressor unit for the jackhammer ?

[tomdobs55]

I don't know how they do it in the land of oz but here in the states most public works trucks have a trailer with a compressor unit normally pulled by a small dump truck like this http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4650376696564023&pid=15.1&H=160&W=160

Edited December 12, 2012 by tomdobs55

[lightningtiger]

I don't know how they do it in the land of oz but here in the states most public works trucks have a trailer with a compressor unit normally pulled by a small dump truck like this http://ts4.mm.bing.n...5.1&H=160&W=160

Thanks anyway 'tomdobs55', the compressor I have chosen is a small Altas Copco XAS 57.....I have already knocked one up in LDD - time for parts digging......keep watching !

[tomdobs55]

Very similar to what I was thinking lt can't wait to see it in the flesh...errr plastic

[lightningtiger]

Very similar to what I was thinking lt can't wait to see it in the flesh...errr plastic

I'll try today to knock one out in plastic.......cue Aqua's Barbiegirl !

More later today......any more suggestions feel free to post them.......keep watching !

[LEGO Guy Bri]

cue Aqua's Barbiegirl !

Little off topic, but lt referenced it... that song drove me crazy! Few people know, but I can play it, in full, with nails and a chalkboard

Keep up the great work, I'ma keep watchin'!

[lightningtiger]

Little off topic, but lt referenced it... that song drove me crazy! Few people know, but I can play it, in full, with nails and a chalkboard

Keep up the great work, I'ma keep watchin'!

Life in plastic, it's fantastic !

I'll start on that compressor in an hour or so.....totally keep watching !

[tomdobs55]

Can I undress you everywhere?

[lightningtiger]

Can I undress you everywhere?

Now you got me worried dude !

Better get to work I guess......keep watching !

[lightningtiger]

Air compressor done.....

Now you know why I'm called LIGHTNINGtiger eh ?

More to come......keep on watching !

[tomdobs55]

Looks good thought it would be about 2 studs longer but it looks really well done. Now can I undress the tiger? (continuing Barbie girl not sexual harassment)

[lightningtiger]

The length of the compressor I'm happy with....it's only a small unit.

Keep watching !

Edit - we'll just keep to Lego talk.....we don't want to upset 'Ricecracker' below do we.

Edited December 13, 2012 by lightningtiger

[Ricecracker]

Let's keep this to LEGO please...

[lightningtiger]

Let's keep this to LEGO please...

Sorry, just a little humour....no offence intended.

Has anyone tried building any small 4 cylinder cars.....not 4 wide though just doesn't look right with all the buildings.....like the width of a car is the same as a humble front door ?

[lightningtiger]

G'day everyone....no suggestions overnight for a small car......well then I'm going to try for one of these.....

Holden Barina

My only problem is the front end, due to the headlights.....six wide it will have to be otherwise it might not look like a Barina of sorts.

Any suggestions on the front end anyone ?

[lightningtiger]

G'day everyone, I haven't started on any cars yet....but more importantly since I cancel my train set layby I need to design a Aussie shunter.....any ideas ?

[Alasdair Ryan]

One Aussie shunter coming up......

It just happened to be that colour.......

Your compressor looks great unlike the rest of the town.

[lightningtiger]

Thanks 'Alasdair', I saw that shunter on Goggle Images.....though I'm thinking a two axle type so I can use a motor from the high speed train.....dam where are those train guys and girls when you need them. (I've only ever MOC'ed one whole engine before.....not sure where I have stashed it...oops ! ).

Yeah, I like my little compressor too.....now I must also remember to knock up for track signals too....keep watching everyone (any more suggestions ?).

[glendo]

[lightningtiger]

Nice suggestion, but I was looking for a humble small shunter that's cheap but still realistic looking to make......please keep those suggestions coming.

[tomdobs55]

Small little thing but what about some traffic cones or warning signs around the jackhammer guy so he doesn't get run over or anything;)

[Alasdair Ryan]

Small little thing but what about some traffic cones or warning signs around the jackhammer guy so he doesn't get run over or anything;)

Australians don't do health and safety.

Edited December 17, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan