Ska 2D2 Posted January 27, 2015 This model was inspired by the 'Schienenzepplin' or rail zepplin. It was developed by the German aircraft engineer Franz Kruckenberg in 1929. My version is military rather than civil. Thanks for looking! Loco by ska2d2, on Flickr Loco by ska2d2, on Flickr Loco by ska2d2, on Flickr Loco by ska2d2, on Flickr Loco by ska2d2, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted January 27, 2015 Cool design 'Ska 2D2'......interesting concept, looked it up and found they were actual trains prop driven ? Brick On 'Ska 2D2' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 2D2 Posted January 27, 2015 Cool design 'Ska 2D2'......interesting concept, looked it up and found they were actual trains prop driven ? Brick On 'Ska 2D2' ! There sure were! Even more recently than 1929. Check out the 'Aerotrain'. Cheers!;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuftedDuck Posted January 27, 2015 Great work. Like the exposed engine as it all looks functional, no pointless greebles. There was a prototype aerotrain built in Glasgow i believe but the project...err...didn't get off the ground... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 27, 2015 Another good design from your side. Yepp, defininitely military - and well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred67 Posted January 27, 2015 Cool... wondering if it could actually work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 2D2 Posted January 28, 2015 Cool... wondering if it could actually work. The original concept in Germany did but was eventually scraped. The danger to passangers stood on station platforms being one of the reasons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred67 Posted January 29, 2015 The original concept in Germany did but was eventually scraped. The danger to passangers stood on station platforms being one of the reasons! Yeah... I understand why it's not the greatest concept in real life... just thinking out loud. I think it could work in LEGO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docmikeb Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Brilliant and original design!! Edited January 29, 2015 by docmikeb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 2D2 Posted January 29, 2015 Brilliant and original design!! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtof Posted January 29, 2015 This is wicked of wicked !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missing Brick Posted February 3, 2015 Nice. If you put power functions in that prop do you think you could actually make it move? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 2D2 Posted February 4, 2015 Nice. If you put power functions in that prop do you think you could actually make it move? Unfortunately no! I thought about how to power it and I think I would have to alter the front a little to allow a coupling, then build some sort of wagon to put the power pack in! If the blades were altered so that there was a slight angle on them maybe then they would turn as the model moved forwards. Next time maybe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted February 6, 2015 Really cool looking, has a sort of airboat vibe to it also. Love the base with the snow and tracks too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
