I love it when things go according to plan, even when there isn't so much of a plan as a nostalgia-painted ethereal idea bolstered by some random Google Images action.  This older-style, externally braced design isn't intended to replicate any one specific real-life hopper.  Rather, it takes inspiration from as many of them as needed to extract something semi-believable out of the very limiting proportions (and color selection) of LEGO parts I had on hand.Video: LEGO Covered Hopper Rail Car MOCI was able to make two of these before running out of 1x2 mod plates.  I wouldn't mind having another couple of 'em eventually.  For now, though, I'll be turning my attention to something different.Original linkOriginal author: theJANG

As promised, here's another LEGO body for a fully functioning 4WD radio controlled drift car, with more shells to come in the future.  I hope to push still farther away from the original design with the next one, but it's oh, so tricky!Video: RC LEGO drift car body #2 in action! ?Original linkOriginal author: theJANG

I started working on this building over five long months ago, and at last it's able to contribute to New JANG City.  Of course it's not complete yet, but it really alters the empty/populated space ratio in this city. Video: LEGO city update - Octan Factory MOC is in! Mar. 31, 2017With this off my building table, I can divert focus over to some other projects for awhile.  Big sigh of relief here.Original linkOriginal author: theJANG

Here we go, something more properly "vintage."  I'd never seen the inside of this one before, but it still managed to trigger a lot of nostalgia for me with its contents.Video: A look through a LEGO Idea Book from 1985Original linkOriginal author: theJANG

Happy Flashback Friday, if you're into that sort of thing :)  This is a short video calling a small set from early this millennium.  What's up next will be none of those!Video: LEGO Island Xtreme Stunts Air Chase from 2002! set 6735Original linkOriginal author: theJANG