legoman666 Posted April 6, 2015 This locomotive has been planned for a long time, but I never started construction until a few days ago due to my lack of parts in dark blue. I had been slowly accumulating pieces for many months and I finally decided it was time to start. It is meant to be paired with my first CSX locomotive, as it is the same model, but it will not be identical. For reference, here is the original: I've been taking photos as I go along. I like to start with the hardest parts first. Those small brackets make this easier. Need to visit the LUG's HQ to grab some pieces. I'm out of yellow cheese. Also out of 1x1 dark blue tile. Had trouble with this part. I think I matched every angle and offset in the prototype (#61). I made a "purchase" from the LUG HQ. The currency accepted is straight 9V track. Looks better with the holes filled in. Need some damn 2x3 wedge plates in dark blue! Angled and sloped windshield, a first for me. Held in place by pressure. Top of the hood was more difficult without 2x3 wedge plates in dark blue (they don't exist), but I think I made it work. Some cheating going on to get this photo, need some pieces in dark blue that don't exist yet. Happy with the back so far, but stumped on the top grill. For reference, here is the prototype: That's all for now. Out of town for the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted April 6, 2015 Oh wow, that is really nice. Great colors for this already great MOC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoxtane Posted April 6, 2015 I'm totally stealing that windscreen design. I'll probably steal some other design elements, there's some real fancy stuff going on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorkan Posted April 6, 2015 This machine is The Real Beauty, it is third time this morning I am looking at it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefaneris Posted April 6, 2015 The windscreen makes it look very nice. It's great to see how you captured all these angels on the nose of the locomotive. However the top grill looks a bit to wide for me, maybe 8 wide would be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) The windscreen makes it look very nice. It's great to see how you captured all these angels on the nose of the locomotive. However the top grill looks a bit to wide for me, maybe 8 wide would be enough. Thanks! An 8w grill would be difficult to center on the 7w body, which is why it ended up 9. I'll look in to it, but in order to implement it I would have to rebuild the rear. I'm totally stealing that windscreen design. I'll probably steal some other design elements, there's some real fancy stuff going on here! Be my guest! It'll be easier to finish with the 2x3 wedge plates that are available in most colors. I had to do weird things with jumpers and tile that are 'illegal', and I'm not entirely happy with it. Edited April 6, 2015 by legoman666 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgarison Posted April 6, 2015 This is a beautiful model with lots of nice detail. You have done an excellent job capturing the look of that CSX livery. It'll be easier to finish with the 2x3 wedge plates that are available in most colors. I had to do weird things with jumpers and tile that are 'illegal', and I'm not entirely happy with it. I am very thankful that 2X4 wedge plates are available in the appropriate color for my latest build, but I really think that your solution looks better than what I am about to build on the back of my locomotive. And having built a couple of models with Technic beam/liftarm construction then finished the model with a covering of System parts, I am thoroughly comfortable with illegal part combinations using jumpers and various hinge pieces. As long as I have proper clutch holding things together and no "gravity" connections, I am fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted April 6, 2015 What a fantastic building technique for a great model! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted April 6, 2015 AWESOME engine......Brick On 'legoman666' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I'm totally stealing that windscreen design. I'll probably steal some other design elements, there's some real fancy stuff going on here! Be my guest! Here's my first attempt (I used the 1 x 1 x 1 Corner panel piece): Edited April 6, 2015 by pirzyk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoxtane Posted April 7, 2015 I suspect it's more like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Dino 500 Posted April 7, 2015 That's a really good design. I'll have to try that out, maybe try to build it legal with some hinges and SNOT plates. The funny thing is, I just saw a BNSF consist of 4 EMD AC4400CW and about 100 TTX Intermodal cars a few days ago. Can't wait to try this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucasLaughing Posted April 7, 2015 Wow - that looks great! Thanks for the WIP pics and showing how you pulled off some of the trickier bits ... if I try my hand at a locomotive I'll definitely have to use this as reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted April 7, 2015 I suspect it's more like this: Exactly so. The 1x2x2 slope probably isn't necessary, I'm not sure if my glass is even touching it anywhere other than the bottom, so you could probably replace it with something less conspicuous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted April 7, 2015 Exactly so. The 1x2x2 slope probably isn't necessary, I'm not sure if my glass is even touching it anywhere other than the bottom, so you could probably replace it with something less conspicuous. I did use a Bracket 1 x 4 - 1 x 2 (the yellow part) to hold the top inside the cab. I wanted to be able to have the sides open and not replaced with the clear wall panel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScotNick Posted April 7, 2015 You're doing some great work there, with good techniques to make this as realistic as possible! The angled windshield looks superb and I like it's smoothness Now I'm really interested to see how this keeps improving... if there is even space for improvement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted April 8, 2015 Very nice. It looks pretty good compared to the reference pics on your laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UrbanErwin Posted April 8, 2015 It already looks great Thank you for posting some shots about the inner structure, there were some new techniques and constructions there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted April 11, 2015 Worked on the fuel tank and railings. Stole the trucks off of my other locomotive. Stairway will be yellow on final version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelozzie Posted April 11, 2015 Looking good. The bogies are well put together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgarison Posted April 12, 2015 Very nice work. I really like the angles on the fuel tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted April 12, 2015 Top grill. Wedged in there. Looks okay, about a plate too tall though, but not sure if I can get it any shorter. Wish they made 1x3 tiles in dark blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanesteele240 Posted April 13, 2015 Legoman. Your work is awesome and inspiring. Please Keep you the good work. Please include more wip photosif you dont mind. I may try to emulate your techniques oneday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legoman666 Posted April 13, 2015 Legoman. Your work is awesome and inspiring. Please Keep you the good work. Please include more wip photosif you dont mind. I may try to emulate your techniques oneday Thanks! I've posted all of my WIP shots of this particular model. Other models I didn't really take any more than are posted in their threads. Here are some more I took of it last night more or less finished: The decal set I need to finish it is out of stock everywhere :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoxtane Posted April 13, 2015 The front end is missing a piece. Did it run into a moose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
