LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 1, 2016 E444-044 Hi everyone, this is the second MOC for my project of Italian locomotives that will affect the period from 1930 to 2015. It's time for the sinuous E444, also called "Tartaruga" that means "Turtle" for its rounded shapes, in exercise from 1967. After seeing the beautiful model made by Helos http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/61979-moc-e444-the-turtle-electric-fs-locomotive/ I've made my own replica with some minus differences like the air intakes on the sides and other pieces not previously available in blue. This locomotive became the official engine of the “Gran Confort” coaches As usual I made this model employing the PF system, using the IR receiver in upside down position and realizing my usual lights Enjoy the pictures... Now what's next? ...stay tuned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 1, 2016 That is a very nice train LEGO Train 12 Volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks a lot JopieK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo57 Posted November 1, 2016 Very nice, and, at the same time, concise and very detailed locomotive. The cars are worthy of respect separately. Excellent passages with width of 6 to 7 in many places. The signal receiver is very well disguised. Overall impression of the model is only positive. This perfect combination of model and, in fact, the very style of Lego trains. Especially I want to note the excellent smooth and rounded shape of the locomotive. Nice to look at it from all sides. And thanks for the history of the country in the locomotive building your Lego beautiful presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Again, you’ve created a beautiful train MOC! Always amazing how much functionality you manage to squeeze into your models. I love the design of the front skirting below the buffer beam. And that little turtle sticker… As I might want to copy your (clever!) idea to hide the IR-receiver upside down: May I ask how well it is working in that position? And I hope that you don’t mind if I make one suggestion: Looking at the prototype photos, I found it a bit unsatisfactory that your model has a one-piece front window, so I messed around a bit with LDD and came to this solution for the front end: (lxf here) It might look a bit wobbly, but I tried out and it’s actually quite stable. Edited November 1, 2016 by Tenderlok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex cinno Posted November 1, 2016 Oh my God, I have my own E444 moc ready on the shelve and I cannot present it because i missed one piece from my bricklink order and to-day you published your. Well, i am a very unlucky man. Anyway your Loco is beautifull as ever and your passenger coaches too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSupercars Posted November 2, 2016 Really lovely train and great work from both Helos and LT12V. Lovely shapes. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 2, 2016 Very nice job on the train. Looks great. Funny, they are called turtles when they have a top speed of 200 km/h. What's next? Maybe an E444R? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capparezza Posted November 2, 2016 Sleek train and an interesting design for the pantographs. I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 2, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:05 PM, Nemo57 said: The signal receiver is very well disguised 22 hours ago, Tenderlok said: (clever!) idea to hide the IR-receiver upside down: May I ask how well it is working in that position? And I hope that you don’t mind if I make one suggestion: Looking at the prototype photos, I found it a bit unsatisfactory that your model has a one-piece front window, so I messed around a bit with LDD and came to this solution for the front end: Thanks Nemo 57 and Tenderlok the IR receiver works surprisingly well. Tenderlok thanks for the hint but a prefer to apply a sticker to split the windscreen (like the effect of the Horizon Express) 18 hours ago, Ex cinno said: Oh my God, I have my own E444 moc ready on the shelve and I cannot present it because i missed one piece from my bricklink order and to-day you published your. Well, i am a very unlucky man. Anyway your Loco is beautifull as ever and your passenger coaches too. Not a problem Ex Cinno, my E444 is a replica so we'll be glad to see a new interpretation of the same locomotive! 17 hours ago, MaxSupercars said: Lovely shapes. 17 hours ago, dr_spock said: Very nice job on the train. Looks great. 9 hours ago, Capparezza said: Sleek train and an interesting design for the pantographs. I like it Thanks to you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Tenderlok thanks for the hint but a prefer to apply a sticker to split the windscreen I didn't dare to propose that, in order not to offend the purists... One more question (well, two, actually): Do I have it right that the motor is powered by the 9V block battery, while the AAs (AAAs?) feed the lights? If so, how long does the 9V block last when the train is running? Thanks for your patience with me asking such things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 2, 2016 You're always welcome Tenderlok ...about the question the 9 volts battery feed just the lights; as you can see in the seventh picture I use n. 6 batteries AAA to power the motor. In any case it's possible to use the 9 volts battery but just for little shunter because the power last fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the immediate reply! 20 minutes ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: the 9 volts battery feed just the lights; as you can see in the seventh picture I use n. 6 batteries AAA to power the motor. Oh... I thought it were only 3 AAAs. Seems as if I need new glasses... That Köf is also very cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted November 3, 2016 Nice, very nice! Some clever techniques for the front of the locomitive and the front buffer. I like that. And those passengers cars look really great as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks Man with a hat, you're always kind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) This is a quality build. Nice building techniques and smooth transition from 6 to 7wide near the windscreen. I'll use this as a source of inspiration for a couple of future projects of mine. Tenderlok's suggestion for brickbuilt windscreen was equally interesting, but all respect that you keep your own design. Edited November 3, 2016 by Selander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capparezza Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) How does the bottom mounted IR receiver work out? Does it work flawlessly or do you have to keep the remote a bit lower for it to work? Quite a nifty idea to hide that ugly receiver window. Nevermind... this has been answered before, Thanks LT12V. Maybe I should refresh the page before commenting Edited November 3, 2016 by Capparezza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 3, 2016 12 hours ago, Selander said: Nice building techniques and smooth transition from 6 to 7wide near the windscreen. I'll use this as a source of inspiration for a couple of future projects of mine. This technique is not mine ...I have just copied so feel free to take your inspiration ...like me! 12 hours ago, Capparezza said: How does the bottom mounted IR receiver work out? It works fine! I suggest this solution as often is possible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helos Posted November 6, 2016 Well my dear friend, nice to see again this reproduction and some enthusiasts who appreciate it and share interesting suggestions. I think for the next step the Gran Confort coaches might be increased in lenght up to 56 studs and a more updated solution for the on board devices low cowling. For the turtle some studs more and might be checked the proposed new windshield and front I'm longingly waiting for TLG prints this in dark blue so this loco might be built in DB, a more proper color . We pretend that this loco in Lego standard blue is a weathered version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asper Posted November 7, 2016 Great model, interesting prototype (I'm learning a lot about real trains across the world just by reading this forum...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 7, 2016 On 6/11/2016 at 7:24 PM, helos said: I'm longingly waiting for TLG prints this in dark blue so this loco might be built in DB, a more proper color . We pretend that this loco in Lego standard blue is a weathered version. I think it could happen soon ...but I like the standard blue color! 30 minutes ago, Asper said: Great model, interesting prototype (I'm learning a lot about real trains across the world just by reading this forum...) Thanks for the compliments and I'm glad for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted November 10, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 3:58 PM, Tenderlok said: And I hope that you don’t mind if I make one suggestion: Looking at the prototype photos, I found it a bit unsatisfactory that your model has a one-piece front window, so I messed around a bit with LDD and came to this solution for the front end: I feel like this would work best if there were blue under the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted November 10, 2016 4 hours ago, gotoAndLego said: I feel like this would work best if there were blue under the windows. This is what I originally intended, but the brackets don't exist in blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrisonBrick Posted November 14, 2016 Great MOC and great solution to hide ir receiver! Beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 26, 2016 Thanks PrisonBrick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites