HenrikLego Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) The last few months I've been working on a Lego-model of my local train station (Fredrikstad station in Norway). It's the first time I'm working on such a large project and I've learned a lot in the process. The most difficult aspect of this build was to recreate the curved platform. Edited October 18, 2012 by HenrikLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinkopf Posted October 18, 2012 Very nice work there HenrikLego, I especially like how you have done the curved platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted October 19, 2012 What a delightful design 'HenrikLego', excellent layout and detailing too ! Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogstudio Posted October 19, 2012 Lovely work!!! Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harton Posted October 19, 2012 It is really wonderful. I agree with that the curved part have must been difficult to made but here's the result! I hope you have contact your train station to show them and/or try to expose it?! Your front door and your waiting display are great. The thing is I've never went to your train sation, but I can feel it like I've been there by those details! Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted October 19, 2012 That's an impressive build! It really looks like a decent sized station. You have some nice detail likes the entrances and the benches. But the way you worked out the curved platform is perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AncientDayz Posted October 19, 2012 Now with the rumored palace cinema as the next modular, I have scratched my plans for a theatre, and have started looking at stations. This one is really nice. I love all the fine details, especially the curved platform. I would never need one, but my curiosity still makes me ask, how did you do that (it looks great!)? I was just curious (don't feel the need to disclose if its a trade secret). Anyway, nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alainneke Posted October 19, 2012 This looks very nice. You did a great job on the curved platforms! I don't think I've ever seen long curves in a LEGO train station before... Regards, Alain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieJimbo Posted October 19, 2012 Great work, HenrikLego. Beautiful station and I'm also very impressed with the curved platform. :classic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted October 19, 2012 Very nice work! I also like the train very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikLego Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Many thanks for all your nice comments! The station will be part of a big layout by Brikkelauget (norwegian LUG) on Lego Norway's 50th anniversary in the start of november. I love all the fine details, especially the curved platform. I would never need one, but my curiosity still makes me ask, how did you do that (it looks great!)? I was just curious (don't feel the need to disclose if its a trade secret). It's no secret! I have placed 1x2 bricks overlapping each other to build the platform "wall" (in lack of a better word). When placed like this the wall becomes flexible to a certain point. Then I've placed 2x8 and 2x16 plates on top of this with tiles on top. The end of these plates (which then also has been curved has been hided underneath the station and elevated platform. Oh, and btw, here are some pictures of the station itself: Edited October 19, 2012 by HenrikLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cimddwc Posted October 19, 2012 That's indeed an amazing build, not just because of the curved platform. The train looks a bit small in comparison, though – but maybe that's just because typical Lego stations are smaller. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenorPenny Posted October 19, 2012 It has a wonderful European feel to it. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted October 19, 2012 I thought that train station is really nice! Massive, clean and BEAUTIFUL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kieran Posted October 19, 2012 Very nice work, can it be taken appart in sections to make transport possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikLego Posted October 19, 2012 Kieran: I hope so! I will be working on how to take it apart in sections the next couple of days as I need to transport it to Oslo. It's of course also important that the process of setting it up dosen't take to much time. I have been thinking a bit of it while building but I have some real challenges here. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted October 19, 2012 This is a beautiful train station. I love the curved platform! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duq Posted October 19, 2012 Great station! Well done on the curved platform, it looks great. All it needs now is a little more life on the platform ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted October 19, 2012 Very nice train station HenrikLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anticyclone Posted October 19, 2012 Beautiful job, it's huge! My favorite part is the curved platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted October 19, 2012 Fantastic work :thumbup: The curved platform is impressive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted October 19, 2012 Wonderful station build and a nice train to go with it. Does the train need some overhead wires though to finish it off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 19, 2012 What a magnificent masterpiece! The curves with large-radius are amazing, the teutonic style of the station is superb and the choice of colors is perfect too. I like the details, in particular the lights on main wall This work would deserve the first page! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asper Posted October 19, 2012 That's wonderful creation! Very close to the original building. Beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites