MOC: BR Seacow Wagon

[flat_four]

Here is my first completed MOC. I finished the design for this a few weeks ago but it has taken some time to collect all the parts in the correct colours. Ive finally realised using Bricklink is essential when building MOCs, its an amazing resource for gathering parts but can see already im going to have to keep a close watch on what Im spending!

Im quite pleased with the way the model has turned out, I think that it's at least recognisable to its prototype. what do you think?

I'd like to improve the hand rails to make them a little more realistic. I have a few ideas but does anyone know if this part http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=59230 is available but with the hand bits lined up the same way?

Photos here

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/106619505290570050141/LEGOSeacow#

Ive included a picture of the prototype for those not familiar with the real thing.

Any compliments or criticsms greatly recieved.

Ben

[lightningtiger]

What an excellent SNOT wagon 'flat_four' - I had to look real close to see but dam, good designing there !

I'm a conformist! 'flat_four' I'm a conformist! !

[MightySlickPancake]

Hi,

This is a very nice wagon, I do like the snot. Its good to see more british wagons. I think for the handrails you may have to use one of these or get flexi tube and minifig hands.

Either way keep up the good work.

Thanks, CB

Edited October 13, 2010 by crabboy329

[SavaTheAggie]

Great SNOTwork, well done. It's deceptively complex and really cleanly done. Personally I think the handrails are fine as is, but I am one to understand the pursuit of perfection. I just may have to build me one of these.

--Tony

[andythenorth]

Pretty awesome technique :)

[flat_four]

Thanks for all your comments guys.

Crabboy329 - Ive got a few of the parts your link shows but not happy with any of my efforts with them. Hadn't thought about using flexi hose for the rails, might give it a whirl next time i order some parts. Thanks for the ideas.

Ben

[MightySlickPancake]

flat_four - I know what you mean about the hand rails, I personaly am addiced to using flexi tube now and use it for alot of things like this. I was also intrested about, if you where going to make the ladders that go to the top?

Good luck with the model anyway.

Thanks, CB

[flat_four]

flat_four - I know what you mean about the hand rails, I personally am addiced to using flexi tube now and use it for alot of things like this. I was also intrested about, if you where going to make the ladders that go to the top?

Good luck with the model anyway.

Thanks, CB

I would like to represent the rails and ladders in some way but so far am struggling to find a compromise between form and function.

Will keep trying, maybe flexihose will hold the answer

Ultimately I would like to do an 7/8 wide version. After seeing some 8 wides in the flesh at swindon, I was blown away, they just looked so.... Right! This is the direction i'd like to take with my train MOCs. Although a lot more bricks are required, to me the scale looks loads better and I think it would allow for a bit more detail too.

Ben

[johnny cogs]

YES!!! yesyesyesyesyes!! excellent design and build..... Don't feel so bad about selling my 00guage stuff now!!! Nice work flat_four!

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

This MOC is amazing!

It's nice to see how it looks real ...I like the colors too!

[Legoless]

Excellent MOC- are you going to do a rake of departmental wagons?

Like the user name also.