[MOC] Always Stop For A Red Flag Waving

[evancelt]

Thomas' fireman called out to his driver to begin braking. Sir Topham Hatt was just ahead with a signalman, who was waving a red flag.

One of the first lessons Thomas had learned was to always stop for a red flag waving.

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The Thomas model is based on @ScotNick's previous efforts

[Darkkostas25]

Great diorama! Excellent tree and usage of Hulk`s hands as bushes 

[JopieK]

Really nice @evancelt. You have managed to capture the entire "Thomas" theme very there I think. The backdrop also works out great.

Did you use the Duplo face? Was it difficult to remove it from the rest of the Duplo?

[Murdoch17]

Love the MOC! The text reminds me a bit of the Little Golden Book "Tootle", with the "always stop for a red flag, no matter what" line being straight from that book.

Funnily enough, both Tootle and the first book in The Railways Series both came out in the same year: 1945. Now how about that for a coincidence!

[evancelt]

1 hour ago, Murdoch17 said:

Love the MOC! The text reminds me a bit of the Little Golden Book "Tootle", with the "always stop for a red flag, no matter what" line being straight from that book.

Funnily enough, both Tootle and the first book in The Railways Series both came out in the same year: 1945. Now how about that for a coincidence!

Thanks! Yes, the title/story are adapted from Tootle  My kids love that book

[Feuer Zug]

Superb. Thomas is great, and the rest of the scene fits perfectly. I like the scenery shift to the forced perspective. Having the track at an angle to the rest of the diorama gives it a look not often seen in LEGO, but one that makes it stand apart from others.

[evancelt]

12 minutes ago, Feuer Zug said:

Superb. Thomas is great, and the rest of the scene fits perfectly. I like the scenery shift to the forced perspective. Having the track at an angle to the rest of the diorama gives it a look not often seen in LEGO, but one that makes it stand apart from others.

Thanks! The straight track is attached to the base using a swivel plate and lots of tiles. I then put plates down on either side of it to keep it from swiveling once in place.

[evancelt]

4 hours ago, JopieK said:

Really nice @evancelt. You have managed to capture the entire "Thomas" theme very there I think. The backdrop also works out great.

Did you use the Duplo face? Was it difficult to remove it from the rest of the Duplo?

I tried the Duplo face first (removed using a hacksaw), but it was too big! This one is made out of modeling clay and then superglued onto some tiles

Some other earlier prototype heads next to the final one:

 

[MKJoshA]

Your skill with modelling clay is impressive! I too thought you removed the duplo face.

I grew up with both Tootle and Thomas so this hits me with a double wave of nostalgia. Thomas is very well built, and your figs capture the Thomas vibe perfectly. Love your tree and plants. The brick-built background is just icing on the cake! Fantastic work!

[Murdoch17]

33 minutes ago, MKJoshA said:

Your skill with modelling clay is impressive! I too thought you removed the duplo face.

I grew up with both Tootle and Thomas so this hits me with a double wave of nostalgia. Thomas is very well built, and your figs capture the Thomas vibe perfectly. Love your tree and plants. The brick-built background is just icing on the cake! Fantastic work!

I also grew up with these two, along with The Little Engine That Could. Of those three, Tootle was top bedtime reading material, but that waned once I could read for myself - Thomas took over then, as my coverless and well-worn semi-complete collection book can attest. Thank you @evancelt for bringing back fond memories of my youth.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Very cool diorama and amazing bushes, tree and clouds in the background!

[JopieK]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Worked out very well!

[_TLG_]

Very nice, I really like the brick built decoration of Thomas and the background!

[Captain Braunsfeld]

I have seen many fine MOCs of yours but I am tempted to say that this is your best creation!

Thanks for also sharing that clay secret behind Thomas' face.

[Asper]

Wonderful!

[A_Forest_of_Lego]

Beautiful build! I love how the angle of the rails gives some kind of 3d effect!