M_slug357 Posted May 26, 2015 Hey everyone! Been fiddling around in LDD for a few days now, and finally have something decent enough to post. I am working on this project with the intention of proposing it on Lego Ideas, however I would much rather know what you all think first!! This project started as an attempt to place PF components into a model of a Midland 4F. The end result imho looks... boxy and generic to say the least, but that may end up being a good thing...? The dimensions in studs are: 34 long by 10 1/3 tall by about 7 wide, not including the side rods. Front: Midland 4F(v3) by Nick Jackson, on Flickr Back: Midland 4F(v3)2 by Nick Jackson, on Flickr The colored cables are: red= receiver, green= motor, yellow= lights. Below is a close-up of the frame setup. I REALLY like how this turned out, because: 1) it has space to mount an L motor! 2) I can change gear ratios from 5/3 (speed) to 3/5 (torque) manually! Midland 4F(v3)3 by Nick Jackson, on Flickr Please give me some feedback, all are appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSD Jerrys Posted May 26, 2015 Do you know how fast it may run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBarrz Posted May 26, 2015 I like it a lot! (And I barely post!) I've been wanting to build a small engine, and this is inspiring! Boxy and generic isn't bad, especially if that means it isn't overly complex to build/find the pieces, and I'm sure it could be more fleshed out later. I would love to see how this performs in real life! Especially that technic frame built around an L Motor, very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M_slug357 Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Do you know how fast it may run Well, according to Lego's element specs, L motors can get up to 380 rpms unburdened-- In the speed setup, 380 x (5/3) = about 630 rpms, In the torque setup, 380 x (3/5) = about 225 rpms Edited May 26, 2015 by M_slug357 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERIZE Posted May 26, 2015 A 4F! Thts so cool! (It was the only locomotive in trainz that did have functions.) i love it!! Reminds me ipof Edward and Donald and Douglas from thomas and friends (LoL) as for the train itself: the box-shaped firebox (belpaire i believe) looks cool! Although normaly tender Wheels whould not be coloured. But the coloured wheels do give it a funny toy train look. My overal opinion: great build! There are improvements to be done like the buffers but that is not a problem. Masterpiece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 27, 2015 I like it and the frame looks very interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
