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The Something Awful Forums > Archives > Comedy Goldmine > The Goodmine > The Traveling CCircus Showcase Of Wonders Show!
 
Somewhat Heroic
Oct 11, 2007

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 I struggle a lot creatively and self deprecate about how I am not an artistic person at all. I don't play musical instruments, I can passably get by carrying a tune. I can't draw/paint etc. The closest I have gotten to is photography which I am approaching beginner status. I do enjoy building RC trucks and I have been pushing myself to paint the bodies better. These come clear and you paint the inside so you need to think in reverse for painting. It is weird. Typically this is done with masking tape cut, sometimes vinyl masking and just special formulated spray paint.


You can see the post where I show some of the process of painting it here.

Here is my most recent finished body. It is truly so dumb and it brings me such joy.
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Somewhat Heroic
Oct 11, 2007

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Carbohydrates posted:

And this one's kind of my big magnum opus right now, a build that I'm currently trying to gain support in order to have it made into an official LEGO set through the LEGO IDEAS program. It has all kinds of cool features like an exploding wall, a wagon with steering and suspension, a locking safe, etc. Check it all out here, including animated gifs of the action features, and maybe support the project if you'd like to help me out!



One last thing, I've also started streaming the design process of making LEGO models on my Twitch channel. I typically use a digital design program called Stud.io, and the streams are super chill and conversational. See how a model gets designed, hang out and chat about my cat who loves crying in the middle of every stream. I'm told by people who didn't know anything about LEGO before that this poo poo is somewhat fascinating, so give it a shot! We go at 7PM CST every Friday, and I really appreciate any and all support - I need 10 more followers to make affiliate!

Flickr which I use largely as a portfolio
Insta run and photographed by my partner, totally different / more casual pics than my Flickr
These are all crazy and I love the bank vault. One of my most favorite sets I received as a kid (and still have) is this one:

It was the best to 11 year old me because it had a similar little "explosion" that launches a wall of the jail to spring the bad guy.

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I also make cutting boards. This is the ones I made for my sister's birthday and the DIY Secret Santa.

I picked up some iron handles from Etsy, I think it turned out good.



Very cool penrose steps vibe. I like it!

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