JayCal Posted May 8, 2022 I already had posted my "nose job" mod of the new 60337 in the 2022 topic, but thought you might be interested in my reworked 60197 too. After the release of 60337 I thought that design would look fine on the 60051 which you can all see below. The models integrate seamless with their original power sources and cars. Reverse engineering the builds shan't be too difficult from this LDView shot and it is not all that parts intensive to have a go yourself. Cheers! Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted May 8, 2022 Very nice ideas! I think LEGO should have better considered the color/design combination and you give some very interesting suggestions. Their current scheme could work but with a different design like yours on the right. Luckily are we AFOLs often not that limited in modding, so already some great suggestions to make a much nicer version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted May 8, 2022 Nice job on the plastic surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOTrainBuilderSG Posted May 9, 2022 Infinitely better than all the previous versions! Good job mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 9, 2022 Excellent work! Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCal Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/8/2022 at 12:45 PM, JopieK said: Very nice ideas! I think LEGO should have better considered the color/design combination and you give some very interesting suggestions. Their current scheme could work but with a different design like yours on the right. Luckily are we AFOLs often not that limited in modding, so already some great suggestions to make a much nicer version. On 5/8/2022 at 5:11 PM, dr_spock said: Nice job on the plastic surgery. 12 hours ago, LEGOTrainBuilderSG said: Infinitely better than all the previous versions! Good job mate. 3 hours ago, zephyr1934 said: Excellent work! Thanks for sharing Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted May 9, 2022 Nice new versions ...the green train is my favorite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted May 9, 2022 the green looks sooo much better than the lego version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, XG BC said: the green looks sooo much better than the lego version I add to the chorus on this: this MOD is 100% better than LEGO version. I understand what TLG were attempting to do, but there are better ways to do it, as the first post has demonstrated. Keep up the good work, @JayCal! Edited May 10, 2022 by Murdoch17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted May 10, 2022 Your brick built fronts for these three passenger locomotives are great. They all closely resemble the real trains, but still retain the LEGO feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/8/2022 at 6:27 AM, JayCal said: Looking again at 60197, I would say the MOD would benefit with a 6x28 baseplate instead of the 6x24. Increasing the front slope shortens it a little too much in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCal Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) Thanks everyone! My goal was indeed to keep the lego feel without making a specific copy of existing real life models. 12 hours ago, zephyr1934 said: Looking again at 60197, I would say the MOD would benefit with a 6x28 baseplate instead of the 6x24. Increasing the front slope shortens it a little too much in my opinion. You are absolutely correct. My goal was to modify the existing sets without too much cost (and just get rid of the single use big nose pieces). If you should add a longer base, slightly modified windows and jacobs bogie... you'll get a reasonably cheap eurostar/tgv/horizon express. Here's an example: Edited May 13, 2022 by JayCal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted May 13, 2022 Extending 60197 to the 28-stud long baseplate really makes this power car the proper dimensions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 13, 2022 9 hours ago, JayCal said: You are absolutely correct. My goal was to modify the existing sets without too much cost (and just get rid of the single use big nose pieces). If you should add a longer base, slightly modified windows and jacobs bogie... you'll get a reasonably cheap eurostar/tgv/horizon express. Here's an example: Now that looks sharp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCal Posted May 13, 2022 Thanks! Maybe I should have a go at one in the flesh Final one to clutter this forum: full on mod of the roofs, added doors and many other smallmods. Now it's not really a simple mod of the set anymore but fun nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 14, 2022 23 hours ago, JayCal said: Thanks! Maybe I should have a go at one in the flesh Final one to clutter this forum: full on mod of the roofs, added doors and many other smallmods. Now it's not really a simple mod of the set anymore but fun nonetheless. Excellent work! Whether you build it yourself or not, I would encourage you to share the design for this, and for the 60337 (free or for sale). We need more MOD's like this for folks new to the hobby wanting something a little bit more than the City trains but who are not quite to the point of doing their own MOD's or MOC's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCal Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, zephyr1934 said: Excellent work! Whether you build it yourself or not, I would encourage you to share the design for this, and for the 60337 (free or for sale). We need more MOD's like this for folks new to the hobby wanting something a little bit more than the City trains but who are not quite to the point of doing their own MOD's or MOC's. Thanks for the great feedback! It was indeed a test for me to see how you can cheaply mod an existing set for novice builders. I can offer the files (LDraw) for free to anyone who is interested. Just contact me through DM. I don't feel the need to embark on the laborous task of creating instructions... maybe there are people here who love making them? If so, send me a DM. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerry2000 Posted January 23 Perfect job, I really love the windows! How did you built them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkkostas25 Posted January 25 Dham! Those alternatives are rocking! Love horizon "alternative" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites