Paperballpark Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) I've just finished this, my MOC of a 4-6-2 steam engine. The shape is loosely based on the Constitution, but how it's put together (especially the lower half) is quite different. It's not my first train MOC (you can see that in the background), but it's the first substantial one I've done. The front bogie is attached in a similar fashion to the Constitution, but the extra axle at the rear required a different arrangement for the main wheels. It goes around curves pretty well, although it's a bit tight through switches. The Tender is an almost exact copy of the one I built for my Constitution. It fits all the PF gubbins in it, and I like the design, so saw no reason to change it. :) I'm thinking of getting the 2x4 plates on the side of the cab etched with 'GNLR' at some point too (for Great Northern Lego Railway). Or I might get that etched onto the 1x6 plates on the tender instead, and put a number on the cab... Full size photos are on my Flickr. Any and all feedback is welcome! :) Edited December 19, 2013 by Paperballpark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 19, 2013 Very nice model! I like the color scheme and the shape of the boiler! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El H Posted December 20, 2013 Really nice, simple colours and good use of some pearlescant gold to simulate brass. If I was to make one tiny suggestion, considering the the tender, the cab of the locomotive and most of the boiler have a SNOT look, maybe SNOT-ify the front plate and the top of the boiler for a cohesive look? It looks very good but my feeling is it would look sleeker with it. Overall though, it looks the right size and some really nice techniques in there. It's superior to the constitution express. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted December 20, 2013 Nice. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kieran Posted December 20, 2013 agree with other comments, this is very nice, I like black and the accent colours used really shine out against the mostly single colour background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grymg Posted December 20, 2013 Wow, I will have to try that with my spare Constitution set. Love harpoon on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperballpark Posted December 21, 2013 Looking good! Thanks! I'll be looking at getting some of your custom rods in the new year. Would you do rods that are 13 long, with 3 holes? (Gap of 5 between each hole) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks! I'll be looking at getting some of your custom rods in the new year. Would you do rods that are 13 long, with 3 holes? (Gap of 5 between each hole) Sounds good, just let me know. Meanwhile, I have fabricated up to 17 stud long rods. I'll drop you a PM and we can discuss the details further. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus Posted December 24, 2013 Not bad I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted December 25, 2013 Looks good so far, always nice to see a big steam engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
