Barduck Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 After taking apart my Challenger to harvest the parts to make the cab forward, I really wanted to build a new one. With all the black loco's I allready have I really could use smething in a different color so I picked the UP Challenger #3977 which is painted in gray, something that'll set off quite nicely with the other ones. LDD work still progressing, here's the result after 3 weeks of tampering (yes 3 weeks, getting the chassis just right was a real pain as I'm going for a real Mallet, so fixed rear truck) WIP UP Challenger #3977. by Barduck12, on Flickr Quote
Barduck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 bit more detailed view on the front truck (render just finished) challenger front truck by Barduck12, on Flickr A side view of the train at the point where I am atm is currently being progressed by my pc Quote
Rijkvv Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Really nice work so far. Great use of the Technic panels as smoke deflectors! Quote
Barduck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 render of side view is just finished, here it is: WIP UP Challenger #3977 by Barduck12, on Flickr Quote
Barduck Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 not doing renders for the following, would take to long. Cabin view (do note LDD doesn't let me do everything I want so it's still bare): Then a question, what would look better, the bottom with 3x1 curved slopes or with 2x1? challenger boiler cut by Barduck12, on Flickr Lastly, links to 3 video's of the chassis' proof of concept (small derailment of the front truck in first vid, setting the switch on the battery one step back solved that): https://www.flickr.c...07/16391895580/ https://www.flickr.c...07/16577710071/ https://www.flickr.c...07/16578936975/ Quote
Commander Wolf Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Wow, I wasn't aware that there was an actual Challenger painted in this color scheme with those smoke deflectors. My two thoughts would be: 1) the Technic panel for the smoke deflector is clever, but doesn't really match the profile of the actual deflector that well, and 2) I realize you want to power it, but I think L-sized drivers are too small compared to the rest of your body. Quote
Barduck Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) On 2/20/2015 at 4:19 AM, Commander Wolf said: Wow, I wasn't aware that there was an actual Challenger painted in this color scheme with those smoke deflectors. My two thoughts would be: 1) the Technic panel for the smoke deflector is clever, but doesn't really match the profile of the actual deflector that well, and 2) I realize you want to power it, but I think L-sized drivers are too small compared to the rest of your body. yep they did: http://www.rgusrail.com/neup3977.htmlIn fact, UP had 10 gray challengers: http://utahrails.net/up/ttg-challengers.php I know the technic panels aren't spot-on for the smoke deflectors, but they come close enough and are a much nicer solution than a bulky brickbuild solution. As for the drivers, BBBXL's would indeed be nicer, but like you pointed out,harder to motorize. Also, because I don't have any on hand, I can't test a chassis with them so I don't know if it would work. Remember, the truck under the firebox does not articulate so that might be a problem with the bigger drivers Edited February 20, 2015 by Barduck Quote
Barduck Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 A bit further, actually as far as I can in LDD, now to transfer everything to MLCad but chances are that'll have to wait a bit, really need to a complete clean re-install of the whole pc to get some hickups out first. The latest render (turned a bit darker than expected, but meh): UP Challenger #3977 (WIP) by Barduck12, on Flickr comments, suggestions, etc etc ... all welcome Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 It looks like another great project Barduk ...I simply love the new boiler design! Now I'm waiting for your bricks version! Quote
jtlan Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 On 2/22/2015 at 8:21 PM, Barduck said: A bit further, actually as far as I can in LDD, now to transfer everything to MLCad but chances are that'll have to wait a bit [...] <snip> How come you need to transfer it to MLCad? Are there parts you're missing that aren't available in LDD? Quote
Barduck Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 On 2/22/2015 at 8:54 PM, jtlan said: How come you need to transfer it to MLCad? Are there parts you're missing that aren't available in LDD? more like some things LDD doesn't let me do and with MLcad I can make much nicer instructions (in pdf form even) than what LDD gives me Quote
Barduck Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 On 2/22/2015 at 8:53 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: It looks like another great project Barduk ...I simply love the new boiler design! Now I'm waiting for your bricks version! will be some time still before I can really start building, I've blown the budget last month to make some coaches, will have to wait till april before I can really start ordering. Then again, still have the MLCad work to do so plenty of time. (I work with a strict budget of 150€ a month normally but blown 500 on parts last month so need to compensate or else the wife will have my head) Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 On 2/22/2015 at 9:38 PM, Barduck said: I work with a strict budget of 150€ a month normally but blown 500 on parts last month so need to compensate or else the wife will have my head LOL! I've the same problem ...and my last UP project has been really expensive I will stop my shopping for a while! Quote
Barduck Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) finally done with transferring her to MLCad: Challenger1 by Barduck12, on Flickr I've also made the version that's going to go on my bricklink (instructions). Only some small changes to the trucks: Challenger commercial version1 by Barduck12, on Flickr I'm also going to make a black version of her, with choice between a coal or an oil tender (as these loco's have been made in both coal- and oilburning versions in black. The gray ones were only done in oilburning versions (converted from coal)) Edited March 11, 2015 by Barduck Quote
rcnday Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 You say this will be available on your Bricklink. What is your store name I am very interested in trying this project. Quote
Barduck Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 On 5/29/2015 at 8:20 PM, rcnday said: You say this will be available on your Bricklink. What is your store name I am very interested in trying this project. I think you found it allready, anyway, I've set it in my sig now Quote
lostdriveway Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Beautiful model!! Can't wait to see when you get it built and running!! Quote
Barduck Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 The build is ongoing, but progressing slowly waiting on parts and still need to order the valvegear rods. And wait on a collegue from work to make me something special for it (which I'm not going to elaborate on now, just wait and see). I hope to have her done end of june Quote
Barduck Posted August 16, 2015 Author Posted August 16, 2015 Challenger 3977 by Barduck12, on Flickr Still in WIP mode, some details to do which I can't right now as the parts are to be custom made. And the lettering offcourse Quote
THERIZE Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 lovely! can you show us a video of that baby running? Quote
lostdriveway Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Love the bridges too!! Man so many ideas!! Quote
zephyr1934 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 She's looking great! Can't wait to see her with your fine cars in tow. (I would agree with lostdriveway that the scenery is equally impressive) Quote
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