davidmull Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I'd love to build an inspection car but would like some ideas as Iv not much experience yet with mocs and generally prefer official sets. Has anyone seen anything like this in the Lego train world? Quote
Andy Glascott Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 It's not an inspection car as such, but this thread http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=108745#entry2209802 about box cars might help, the shape is basically the same. Quote
davidmull Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks Andy but looking for something a bit bigger. Quote
dr_spock Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I've made a British Pacer railcar last year that has a similar 2 axle layout. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103124 Pacer Railcar by dr_spock_888, on Flickr Quote
davidmull Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) That's nice Spock. But I'm going to try something maybe a bit shorter and maybe try motorize if I can fit both battery and ir reciever in. All suggestions welcome. Also it will have to be yellow :) Edited May 5, 2015 by davidmull Quote
marook Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 As Andy Glascott suggested above, the thread he pointed to has very nice suggestions, and in that thread, look at the 'original' tread: last boxcab - it has a size that better fit your car, but in black (with a lot of details!) Grab the bits and pieces from each design you find useful, and put it together to make the one you want. This tread has some alternative ideas to the battery issue: MOC) The Danish State Railways (DSB) shunter Litra MH ;-) Quote
Duq Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 ... looking for something a bit bigger... ... something maybe a bit shorter... Hey Goldie-locks. It's not the most challenging of shapes. Why don't you just start? Your first attempt will probably suck but that's happened to all of us so then you just try again. Alternatively: http://lmgtfy.com/?q...tenance vehicle After all, we're just giving suggestions. Or were you actually looking for complete instructions in the right colour and everything? Quote
davidmull Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Hey Goldie-locks. It's not the most challenging of shapes. Why don't you just start? Your first attempt will probably suck but that's happened to all of us so then you just try again. Alternatively: http://lmgtfy.com/?q...tenance vehicle After all, we're just giving suggestions. Or were you actually looking for complete instructions in the right colour and everything? Does all ur comment s have to be so rude?ha :) As Andy Glascott suggested above, the thread he pointed to has very nice suggestions, and in that thread, look at the 'original' tread: last boxcab - it has a size that better fit your car, but in black (with a lot of details!) Grab the bits and pieces from each design you find useful, and put it together to make the one you want. This tread has some alternative ideas to the battery issue: MOC) The Danish State Railways (DSB) shunter Litra MH ;-) Thanks marock. Edited May 5, 2015 by davidmull Quote
dr_spock Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 It looks like it could be a 18-20 stud long model with 10 studs between wheel centers. If you want to motorize it there are number of options. It is a small single standalone car so you might be able to get away driving the axles with an elastic band to keep it simple and costs down. Since you're a Technic guy, you probably have lots of M-motors. I don't think the train motor would look right since the spacing between wheel centers is 7 studs. Have fun. Quote
davidmull Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 It looks like it could be a 18-20 stud long model with 10 studs between wheel centers. If you want to motorize it there are number of options. It is a small single standalone car so you might be able to get away driving the axles with an elastic band to keep it simple and costs down. Since you're a Technic guy, you probably have lots of M-motors. I don't think the train motor would look right since the spacing between wheel centers is 7 studs. Have fun. I understand thanks Spock. If u look the the real car the wheel base looks fairly short so the train motor might work? What's the shortest train base plate with center hole? Quote
jtlan Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I understand thanks Spock. If u look the the real car the wheel base looks fairly short so the train motor might work? What's the shortest train base plate with center hole? It'd probably be easier to build directly on top of the studs on the train motor. You're going to wind up with a pretty fast vehicle though. Quote
davidmull Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Ok guys here's my first train moc my inspection car :) parts based off new city set 60035. Go easy on me! Next plan is to motorize it. Edited May 7, 2015 by davidmull Quote
ProducePrincess Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I too bought the new Lego train set. IMG_20150507_201253479 by .The Black Rabbit., on Flickr Quote
davidmull Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 I too bought the new Lego train set. IMG_20150507_201253479 by .The Black Rabbit., on Flickr Great set for train parts :) Quote
pirzyk Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Ok guys here's my first train moc my inspection car :) parts based off new city set 60035. Go easy on me! Next plan is to motorize it. Not a bad first attempt. I like all the accessories/details. How do you plan to drive it? The M motor with gears would the be the best way to go, I think. Quote
davidmull Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Not a bad first attempt. I like all the accessories/details. How do you plan to drive it? The M motor with gears would the be the best way to go, I think. Would this be the best option? Was going to use the train motor but would leave it too high I think if I build on it. Quote
Bricktrain Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 How do you plan to drive it? I hope he has put a steering wheel in it. Quote
davidmull Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 I hope he has put a steering wheel in it. I'm not sure what trains u have been in! Quote
Bricktrain Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I'm not sure what trains u have been in! No Irish ones ;-) Quote
dr_spock Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I hope he has put a steering wheel in it. Like one of these? Quote
ProducePrincess Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 How would a train even use a steering wheel? Is it just a speed control? Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 How would a train even use a steering wheel? Is it just a speed control? Yeah, that pic made me laugh. I really can't imagine why a rail car would have a steering wheel either Quote
cgarison Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Well, they did say this was "Irish Rail." Only folks across the pond or soulless gingers in America that were habitually laughed at by their British co-workers are going to get that joke. Quote
dr_spock Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I don't know Irish Rail but Swiss Rail has nice wheel in the AE 6/6 Quote
detjensrobert Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I've heard of adapted cars turned into rail speeders that had their steering wheel adapted for brake use, e.g. turning the wheel all the way to the right puts the brakes on. Not sure where I heard it though. Quote
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