SeaKing61 Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) A Class 08 Shunter operated by British Rail that I built using mainly bricks from the Hobby Train set. This is my first MOC based on a real train and I'm pretty pleased with it. I chose it cos it's pretty plain without the need for decals and because it looked like it would fit in well with my current trains. The real deal Brickshelf folder Thanks for looking, Laurie Edited February 22, 2009 by Hinckley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5150 Lego Posted February 20, 2009 Very nice engine. Good portrayal of the rear thing. Is there any way you could add red down by the hitch and bumpers? It would help break up all the black as well as add realisim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 20, 2009 I was thinking of making a custom buffer and hitch, not sure if I could get the bumpers to scale though, they're bigger than 1 stud, but not as wide as 2 studs. There aren't any round pieces that I know of that fit that size. I'll have a go once I've finished my current MOCs Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AgentRick Posted February 20, 2009 I always liked this type of train, it's very devious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted February 21, 2009 A very neat little engine indeed, charming in size and simply sweet and original in shape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks Rick and Asuka. That's actually where I got the original idea from, Rick, then a little research to discover what sort of train Diesel was based on. I assure you my model is perfectly well behaved. Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freddie Posted February 21, 2009 Really? Does it tolerate corners? Diesel, and the locomotive he's based on, is such a unique and memorable shape. My only gripe with your MOC is the all-blackness of it - something I've told both Cale and Sava as well. Please break up the color with some red, because this MOC deserves better. Pleeeaaase! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 21, 2009 It does tolerate corners, I've not had a derailment yet. I'm gonna add some red in the buffers and a dash on the side. I'm thinking about adding some yellow like this one too. I'm just looking through trains on brickshelf to find some custom buffers. I'm not sure how to add the magnet. Thanks, Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keetong Posted February 22, 2009 Very nice, though I have to admit it very bland. Hope the colour yourtrying to add to it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wouwie Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Wow! It looks great! It reminds me of the Dutch train called the ''Hippel'' I'm just looking through trains on brickshelf to find some custom buffers. I'm not sure how to add the magnet. You could use this part: Edited February 22, 2009 by Wouwie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted February 22, 2009 I was gonna use that part in red with a red plate turned vertically but in the end it looks better using red bricks to build the buffer. It's still a WIP, I'm just about to order some more red bricks and some yellow and black 1x1s so that i can do the striping on the front Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKing61 Posted March 15, 2009 Well here's the plan for the final adjustments, yellow striping on the front and maybe the back and custom red buffers. The buffers will be red 1x1 cylinders with black round 2x2 plates with rounded bottoms. Not too sure about the striping at the back, don't like the windows in the way. I'm gonna order the bricks soon to finish it, it's half done at the moment, but ran out of 1x1 yellow n black plates. Thanks for looking, Laurie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickthus Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Really? Does it tolerate corners? Diesel, and the locomotive he's based on, is such a unique and memorable shape. My only gripe with your MOC is the all-blackness of it - something I've told both Cale and Sava as well. Please break up the color with some red, because this MOC deserves better. Pleeeaaase! I think black with red buffer beams is the original real colour scheme (around 1950). Yellow warning ends and other liveries came later. Mark Edited March 15, 2009 by Mark Bellis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites