[MOC] NS Beneluxtrein Plan D Driving cab

[gvb2003]

Here is my first MOC to be posted on Eurobricks (After I joined half a year ago ). This is a NS Plan D with driving cab. This train was made for the Benelux service between Amsterdam and Brussels. I have all parts in the cart ready to be ordered at Bricklink. I'm planning to make a full set with NMBS I4 coaches, NS Plan W's and the NMBS HLE 25. 

 

 

[JopieK]

Very nice, wouldn't it be more realistic if the driver stand would be a little more rounded? Although it already looks quite like the original like this:

[gvb2003]

I actually have no idea where I should start with that.... I don't have a lot building skills for that.

Other details are fine(with the amount of windows excluded)?

 

(If someone can give me ideas for a rounder cab)

Edited June 25, 2020 by gvb2003

[gvb2003]

Plan D driving cab, Plan W, I4 and NS 1100

[gvb2003]

Plan W coach

 

NMBS I4 

[zephyr1934]

On 6/25/2020 at 7:51 AM, gvb2003 said:

I actually have no idea where I should start with that.... I don't have a lot building skills for that. 

Other details are fine(with the amount of windows excluded)?

 

(If someone can give me ideas for a rounder cab)

 

The first measure and really the only important measure is, "are you happy with it?" This model looks like it is prime for small revisions after it is build as you stumble on "the right part". Probably the best way to develop building skills is in editing your models. Many people do this by upgrading their existing models as inspiration strikes, either virtual or real models. Still, it doesn't hurt to ask for tips.

Anyway, I think it looks pretty good. The windshield on the prototype looks REALLY difficult to do much better than you've already done. However, for the cab roof, one of these two parts might work,

 

 

 

[Phil B]

This part might be useful for getting to a better window shape: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44676&name=Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid&category=[Flag]#T=S&C=12&O={"color":"12","ss":"US","rpp":"500","iconly":0}

[Duq]

1 hour ago, zephyr1934 said:

The first measure and really the only important measure is, "are you happy with it?"

 

Instantly recognisable model! I can just about remember seeing them in the 80s.

You might be able to do something with yellow bars for the shape that windscreen but then you wouldn't have glass.

In the seventies there was a slightly curved windscreen: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x453#T=C&C=12

That might be the best fit with the overall style of the model.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Lovely locomotive and great livery

The whole train looks fine!

[gvb2003]

3 hours ago, zephyr1934 said:

 

The first measure and really the only important measure is, "are you happy with it?" This model looks like it is prime for small revisions after it is build as you stumble on "the right part". Probably the best way to develop building skills is in editing your models. Many people do this by upgrading their existing models as inspiration strikes, either virtual or real models. Still, it doesn't hurt to ask for tips.

Anyway, I think it looks pretty good. The windshield on the prototype looks REALLY difficult to do much better than you've already done. However, for the cab roof, one of these two parts might work,

 

 

 

I was just going to order the parts, the left one looks very nice to use. Thanks for your reply!

[gvb2003]

2 hours ago, Duq said:

 

Instantly recognisable model! I can just about remember seeing them in the 80s.

You might be able to do something with yellow bars for the shape that windscreen but then you wouldn't have glass.

In the seventies there was a slightly curved windscreen: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x453#T=C&C=12

That might be the best fit with the overall style of the model.

Thanks! I think I'l stick with the current window but thanks! Did you really saw that one in real? I think the only way is to use yellow tape. But maybe I'l leave it the way it is. I will for sure make the NS logo.

3 hours ago, Phil B said:

This part might be useful for getting to a better window shape: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44676&name=Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid&category=[Flag]#T=S&C=12&O={"color":"12","ss":"US","rpp":"500","iconly":0}

Looks nice! But looks hard to make something with it.

2 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Lovely locomotive and great livery

The whole train looks fine!

Thanks!