ProvenceTristram Posted December 7, 2018 I figured I should start doing cars. Since heavyweight trainsets by Pullman were (almost) interchangeable between roads, all that should be required to switch from railroad to railroad is a livery change. Just four more to go (baggage, sleeper, obs/lounge and diner). Proto: Model: The roof lifts off and there is an interior (although given that it's a coach, it's kind of boring - like 25ish seats and a bathroom at one end). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted December 7, 2018 Looks great - you've captured the overall look very well. Seems like it could use just a little more detail/texture on the sides, but that might simply be a couple of livery/line stickers. Looking forward to seeing the other cars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProvenceTristram Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Just now, deraven said: Looks great - you've captured the overall look very well. Seems like it could use just a little more detail/texture on the sides, but that might simply be a couple of livery/line stickers. Looking forward to seeing the other cars! I'm not sure what else I could do with the sides. Because it's an older car, the sides aren't fluted (like they might be with a theoretical 1940s streamliner) - they're riveted. And there really isn't a good way to mimic that in Lego. Ultimately, I think it's just going to have to have stickers. Edited December 7, 2018 by ProvenceTristram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurkusCircus Posted December 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, ProvenceTristram said: I'm not sure what else I could do with the sides. Because it's an older car, the sides aren't fluted (like they might be with a theoretical 1940s streamliner) - they're riveted. And there really isn't a good way to mimic that in Lego. Ultimately, I think it's just going to have to have stickers. Maybe snot some plates on the sides, with the studs being rivets? Besides that I have no idea. Great build regardless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted December 8, 2018 13 hours ago, ProvenceTristram said: Ultimately, I think it's just going to have to have stickers. Yeah, I do think that's all it needs. Just a little something to break up the flat expanse above and below the windows. This is one of those cases where it looks like it's too simple, but that's actually how the real-life inspiration is (minus the rivets). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 9, 2018 Very sleek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Very sleek! Not sleek, "heavy", sleek came with the streamlined cars that replaced these riveted heavyweights (grin) Seriously though, no matter what the adjective of choice might be, very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, zephyr1934 said: Seriously though, no matter what the adjective of choice might be, very nice. I agree, the three axle boogie is impressive and the roof looks "heavy" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCal Posted December 9, 2018 Very very nice! To "lighten" the heavy roof, perhaps lower it by one plate? Or does that ruin the scale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
