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Batad Rice Terraces - Philippines 2009

2024-10-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/s/JP5cZI1CdI

Batad is a village of fewer than 1500 people, situated among the Ifugao rice terraces. It is perhaps the best place to view this UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is truly stunning and the nearby waterfall offers a lush swimming point.

https://wikitravel.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Batad&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop

Wednesday • May 6, 2009

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4 MP • 2848 × 1602 • 1.6 MB

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Columbia River Gorge Hood River, Oregon I-84

2024-10-16T13:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday • Jul 20, 2024

Looking at Oregon

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Main Camera — 24 mm £1.78

33 MP • 8794 × 3804 • 6.1 MB

ISO 64 24mm 0 ev ƒ 1.78 1/10989 S HEIF

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East of Hood River and Koberg Beach, west of Mosier. Looking across the Columbia River toward Bingen, WA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hY8yZWbg4zHvWRPh6

Deer in my front yard Colville,WA

2024-10-16T13:16:00.001-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/PacificNorthwest/s/C2rLFk49GQ

Oh! Deer 🦌

Thursday • May 23, 2024

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

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1080р • 1920 × 1080 • 18.9 MB

29.99 FPS HEVC Dolby Vision

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The Fire Knightly Sword

2024-10-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Similar to an Arming Sword

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/KGBRRWaexl

In the European High Middle Ages, the typical sword (sometimes academically categorized as the knightly sword, arming sword, or in full, knightly arming sword) was a straight, double-edged weapon with a single-handed, cruciform (i.e., cross-shaped) hilt and a blade length of about 70 to 80 centimetres (28 to 31 in).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightly_sword

Total Length: 38”

Blade Length: 30”

Blade Width: 2”

Type: Arming Sword

# of pieces: 220

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RSS Capt. Rogers - The Sword of a true American Hero - Full Scale Prop

2024-10-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/cosplay/s/sHhrdP5GXE

My full scale Lego swords are made to be used. While they won’t actually cut, if you are not careful, someone could get knocked out.

The second RSS prototype built RSS Captain Rogers; Captain America themed. I would begin working on the this new project before finishing RSS Iron Saber.

After creating a base look and feel, I then looked for old Captain America sets that I could integrate into what I had created. I picked 2017 set 76076 Captain America Jet Pursuit It was already hard to find in 2018, but it had some key elements that I wanted to include like the Cpt. Rogers name plate and the printed star pieces.

Here are a few of my superhero themed sword I call Royal Sword Ship (RSS)

RSS Iron Saber 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/drSCJDOpOO

RSS Spider-Man 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/I3KfxWoPP6

RSS Captain Rogers 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/f3GbXDORTn

RSS Miles Morales 001

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/43yZG5IBCt

More Edged Weapons:

Hero Factory: Sword of Armor

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/Ro50bjd6zU

Storm Shadow - Wakizashi Japanese Short Sword

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/m5yrfjFzDI

Red Gladius

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/Bxe3Gr83e5

Gray Wolf Claymore - Double Sword

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/IwEGcnnPTF

The Fire Knightly Sword

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/KsXmRwWgqt

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Red Gladius

2024-10-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/DKwoNJ0o9L

Gladius (Classical Latin: [ˈɡɫadiʊs]) is a Latinword properly referring to the type of swordthat was used by ancient Roman foot soldiers starting from the 3rd century BC and until the 3rd century AD.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius

Total Length: 31”

Blade Length: 25”

Blade Width: 4”

Type: Roman Gladius

Approximate number of pieces: 845

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Storm Shadow - Wakizashi Japanese Short Sword

2024-10-10T07:51:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/TiJOoyauaF

The wakizashi (Japanese: 脇差, "side inserted [sword]"[1]) is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihontō) worn by the samurai in feudal Japan.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi

Other similar blades:

Japanese Tanto

Korean Hwando

Filipino Hagibis

Viking Seax

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A-U8 Saw Back Short Sword with Drop Point and Belly

2024-10-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/tOp1BzkdRJ

Name: A-U8 Saw Back

This short sword has excellent chopping ability for cutting limbs or splitting wood.

Total Length: 18’

Blade Length: 12’

Type: Drop Point with Belly

Approximate number of pieces: 300-400

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Green Hornet - Serrated Dagger

2024-10-09T09:11:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/pwjBtAIZQi

With an almost 10’ blade this stabber is a little big for the pocket, but still small enough to hide.

Originally Built in 2023

Approximately 150-200 pieces

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Hero Factory: Sword of Armor

2024-10-07T08:26:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/HRBMtEcr0b

Originally constructed in 2018 as a much smaller sword, then extended and upgraded in 2023.

Length: 30”

Approximately 500-600 pieces.

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Dahlia Pooh - with a Visitor Buzz

2024-10-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/dahlias/s/LvmtOyFoAI

Pooh is a Collerette type Dahlia. It has beautiful orange red petals tipped with yellow.

Originally taken: Wednesday • Sep 15, 2004

Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park

Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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Binondo - Manila Chinatown - Barangay 291

2024-10-05T14:24:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/pp7tOrgPxH

Taken: Tuesday • Mar 12, 2024

Location: Manila, Philippines

With: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Ultra Wide Camera — 13 mm f2.2

8 MP • 2688 × 3024 • 2.3 MB

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Dahlia - Mikayla Miranda

2024-10-05T10:06:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/pA1qYaIt1q

A decorative dahlia with white flowers that gradually transition to a lavender-pink color.

Originally taken: Wednesday • Sep 15, 2004

Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park

Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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Speed Champion: Stickers

2024-10-04T07:01:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/n0s6FnF0Sd

Long time ago I started taking a pictures of stickers before I start a build. Can’t exactly remember why, there was a time I didn’t even like putting stickers on, but I took a picture anyway.

Here are a few from recent sets:

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance & Mercedes-AMG Project One - Set 76909

McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM - Set 76918

2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car - Set 76919

Porsche 963 - Set 76916

Racing Le Mans Daytona Hybrid

Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision GT Super Car - Set 76923

Ferrari F40 - Speed Champions - 76934

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Miles Morales 8-057 Chopper - the Hatchet Man Choice

2024-10-03T16:52:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/s/TKDqaACrHp

Slim Simple Versatile

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Minifigure Storage - 36 Grids Plastic Organizer

2024-10-03T16:49:00.002-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/osfw5FRS5z

I like the 4 Pack 36 Grids Clear Plastic Organizer Box Storage Container with Adjustable Divider, Tackle Box Organizer Bead Organizer Art Crafts Jewelry with 400 Label Stickers - I get them on Amazon, but they can be found at your local Walmart or craft store.

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Lotus Lotus

2024-10-02T18:45:00.000-07:00

Lotus Lotus

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmateurPhotography/s/0mC6bQDyAT

Taken in 2004 at the Conservatory of Flowers: Botanical garden in San Francisco, California

Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

Dahlia Jessica: Medium Semi-cactus

2024-10-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

Dahlia Jessica: Medium Semi-cactus

San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park - 2004

Jessica is a Medium Semi-cactus Dahlia. It has yellow base petals with tips that are rose red.

Taken using the FujiFilm FinePix S7000

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Blade Making Basics: The Hilt 101 - Built-in-Brick

2024-10-02T18:35:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/7tJJGIkRSs

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There are many methods for building blade handles out of Lego brick. Over the years I have developed a combination of techniques for making handles and blades that can be easily customized once you know how to build that base structure. It’s most important to have a strong core and handle that will hold under stress from torque when swing it.

I like this method of sword/knife handle because it looks similar to a Japanese Katana in how it breaks with pieces being held in place with an end cap. This adds to the simulation of it being like a real sword. With simple modification other components could be added such as a ferrule, spacers, a peg/rivet, or lanyard hole.

Guard - Handle - Pommel

I have included a basic build guide on how to make the handle. Unfortunately the pictures are not perfect, but should get the job done. In the future I’ll work on image angle and order.

For this example I have taken a, prototype sword using this handle, apart and rebuilt it to be similar in size to the knife that I had previously posted using the same handle style. Along with step instructions for base components.

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Wheels and Tires: Just a few samples from the worlds largest tire manufacturer

2024-10-02T18:31:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/RAlSbO2oQ4

LEGO produces around 306 million rubber tires annually. This is equivalent to over 870,000 tires per day.

This makes them the largest tire manufacturer in the world.

Tire 43.2 x 14 Offset Tread

Item No: 56898

Wheel 30mm D. x 14mm

Item No: 56904 Alternate Item No: 98821

Tire 49.5 x 20

Item No: 15413

Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm Reinforced Rim

Item No: 56145

Tire 37 x 22 ZR

Item No: 55978

Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm Reinforced Rim

Item No: 56145

Tire 94.3 x 38 R

Item No: 92912

Wheel 56mm D. x 34mm Technic Racing Medium, 6 Pin Holes

Item No: 15038 Alternate Item No: 51150

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Lego Mosaic Tiles: Printed and Sticker Pieces

2024-10-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/y5MdMzLcvP

I like to arrange printed and sticker pieces on plates. This helps with arrangement ideas and to quickly find these pieces when I am working on a build.

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Chima Hangs With The D&D Gang: It’s a Magic Thing

2024-10-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/GVnR1LDxBm

They mix well, they were born to be friends!

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The D&D Gang: Just Magical

2024-10-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/X8Am662daK

How it’s going so far, assembling the crew of mystic and magic.

Just a few more to go.

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AT-AT Attack! Get the AT-AT Hulkbuster online ASAP

2024-10-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/af8jlijbV4

Tony Stark, David Banner, Shuri, Beast, and Peter Parker working hard to use the power from the Flux Capacitor to energize the upgraded AT-AT Hulkbuster.

Shield your eyes this can get bright!

Iron Man Hulkbuster versus A.I.M. Agent

Set 76164

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Computers and Displays: Just a few of my favorite pieces

2024-09-26T23:18:00.000-07:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/s/poqpn2N6AL

Growing up Space was my favorite Lego theme. Spaceships with lots of computers. The more computers and controllers the better 😬🤓

I prefer printed pieces, but quality stickers have grown on me. This is a few of my computers.

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