Sérgio Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Hello another (unfortunlly only virtual) atempt to make a Replica of a Portuguese Diesel in 7wide, - More than 1300parts - Power functions, two M Motors - Middle axle slides to take curves easierLEGO - Whitcomb CP1300 by Sérgio Batista, no Flickr LEGO - Whitcomb CP1300 by Sérgio Batista, no Flickr Edited June 5, 2019 by Sérgio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted June 6, 2019 Nice creation, even though it is only virtual. And really like the brick built colour scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raised Posted June 6, 2019 Looks like a great beast. Any plans to build in IRL? I would however (after my own experiences with M-motors) recommend to switch to L-motors. They are just a lot stronger and more versatile. But then again, that might be a problem since you only have a 5 stud wide hood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sérgio Posted June 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, raised said: Looks like a great beast. Any plans to build in IRL? I would however (after my own experiences with M-motors) recommend to switch to L-motors. They are just a lot stronger and more versatile. But then again, that might be a problem since you only have a 5 stud wide hood... Thank You! I don't know what is IRL :( L Motors can be done, sacrificing the side grills and using Panels insted, however it will make the design (white stripe) looks bad, maybe if i build another color scheme version, like this, it can be done, i will need to simulate the grills with stickers/decals. 39 minutes ago, Man with a hat said: Nice creation, even though it is only virtual. And really like the brick built colour scheme. Thank you! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheL390Man Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Very nice build @Sérgio! 37 minutes ago, Sérgio said: 1 hour ago, raised said: Looks like a great beast. Any plans to build in IRL? I would however (after my own experiences with M-motors) recommend to switch to L-motors. They are just a lot stronger and more versatile. But then again, that might be a problem since you only have a 5 stud wide hood... Thank You! I don't know what is IRL :( I was going to ask the same question as @raised - it means "In Real Life". I too would love to see this in real bricks! 13 hours ago, Sérgio said: by Sérgio Batista, no Flickr By the way, I think you've made a small typo! Edited June 6, 2019 by TheL390Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sérgio Posted June 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, TheL390Man said: Very nice build @Sérgio! I was going to ask the same question as @raised - it means "In Real Life". I too would love to see this in real bricks! By the way, I think you've made a small typo! The "no" its in portuguese, means "at" :P Oh, real Life... Maybe, but I have a lots of virtual trains on the line I want to do first :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 6, 2019 Very nice new project! I like the three axle bogie and the amazing way you've hidden all the PF components Another masterpiece from you Sérgio! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheL390Man Posted June 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Sérgio said: The "no" its in portuguese, means "at" :P Ah, sorry, I just assumed it was ‘on’ backwards! It makes sense now! By the way, your Flickr is excellent; you’ve got such a variety of trains! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijkvv Posted June 6, 2019 Nice locomotive! Clearly recognizable as a Whitcomb (though this type was new to me). I'm not sure about those blades on the front though. I assume you used those to get the colours without relying on stickers? I think they disrupt the shape too much, and would use nothing at all or stickers myself (and I'm a sticker hater). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sérgio Posted June 7, 2019 17 hours ago, Rijkvv said: Nice locomotive! Clearly recognizable as a Whitcomb (though this type was new to me). I'm not sure about those blades on the front though. I assume you used those to get the colours without relying on stickers? I think they disrupt the shape too much, and would use nothing at all or stickers myself (and I'm a sticker hater). Thank You, I´m not sticker hater, i use them a lot, actually this is my second version of this model, the first one isn't motorized and its supposed to used stickers, I know its a compromise using the blades, but i just try do use some unsual parts, sometimes works, sometimes not, if i Build this in real life and dont feel right about those blades, I will use stickers. The first version:Sem título by Sérgio Batista Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivanlan9 Posted June 7, 2019 This engine is a real charmer. Whitcombs (note correct spelling re your picture) are usually denoted by weight; what are the specs on the prototype? Would it be 130 tons, perhaps? I vote for stickers, by the way. Sorry, but those blades stick out and place emphasis on a detracting feature. Sergio's a master, no doubt about it. Always such impressive builds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raised Posted June 11, 2019 @Sérgio Yeah I meant 'In Real Life'. Internet slang. Fair enough regarding the L-motors, I indeed don't think that changing the grills for panels will make it any better. It's just a thing to keep in mind; M-motors are just not as strong as you would expect them to be, definately when compared to L-motors. L-motors have double the torque with the same RPM. Very interesting to see. You do need to gear them properly though, but that's something you already did with your M-motors as well ;) Anyways, have a look here for some more info on the differences between both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sérgio Posted June 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, raised said: @Sérgio Yeah I meant 'In Real Life'. Internet slang. Fair enough regarding the L-motors, I indeed don't think that changing the grills for panels will make it any better. It's just a thing to keep in mind; M-motors are just not as strong as you would expect them to be, definately when compared to L-motors. L-motors have double the torque with the same RPM. Very interesting to see. You do need to gear them properly though, but that's something you already did with your M-motors as well ;) Anyways, have a look here for some more info on the differences between both. Nice Article! After looking better to the L motors, they are 3x4studs, I think I could fit them in there without remaking the outside of the model. I will try, and in the future, no more M motors on big(more than 1000parts) locomotives :) Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
