legonerd54321
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Hello all! It's been a while since I've posted, I haven't had much to share. I've been working on this caboose for a few months now and working on instruction booklets for it to be on Brick Train Depot. It's 1:48 scale, but with an extra stud added in length to allow better interior (a must have for cabooses). I've modeled five roads for this, all with road specific details. I'll only be sharing the Southern Pacific one as it's the only one I have built in brick. Decal artwork is by me and printed by the ever wonderful OKBrickWorks
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Here is my latest creation, a 1:48 scale LEGO model of the Frisco’s 4-8-4 Northern locomotive in its “Meteor” paint scheme. The Frisco “Meteor” ran from St. Louis to Oklahoma overnight from 1902 to 1965. Frisco-class 4500 locomotives, and specifically locomotives No. 4500, 4501 and 4502, being three of twenty-five Northern class Baldwin 4-8-4s built for Frisco during World War II, were later designated for use on the Meteor. These locomotives were delivered in a distinctive zephyr blue, white and gray paint scheme with "Meteor" spelled out across the tender in bold red lettering. I’ve been working on this model the past few months, right up to the last day that my daughter was born. It was a great distraction to help with the anxiety of becoming a father, and now that she here I can say this model is “finished”. I say that with quotations because I still need to build it in brick and with corresponding passenger cars!
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[MOC] Frisco 4-8-4 Northern in "Meteor" scheme
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
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Boxcars don’t have to be boring! This is a Pullman Standard 60’ ft ”Waffle” boxcar I created for Monty's Trains . This design was challenging to get right, especially with the upside-down build. The decals were a pain to put on, but in the end it was super worth it. I am super pleased and proud of how this model turned out, I really do believe this pushed and challenged myself as a builder.
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Looks very nice, SteamSewnEmpire, errrr, I mean ShrikeArghast... or ProvenceTristram? Hopefully you won't get too upset again if somebody uses similar techniques
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Brick Train Awards 2022 - a global competition for LEGO train fans
legonerd54321 replied to BricksMcgee's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Awesome, so glad it's back! I don't have anything to submit this year, but if you need another NA judge, I'll volunteer -
Sorry to bump an old thread, but is there any update on this software update? I’ve been looking forward to it the first time I read it, and haven’t seen the update live yet, or I just haven’t seen it on the website.
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Thanks guys for all the kind words. It's all rigid hose
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Here’s my most recent creation, although very basic. It’s a 36’ steel sided caboose. Not much history is known with this specific livery, and can only be seen on a few real examples. It comes with a full interior and hopefully lighting as well in the future. I had fun with this caboose and figuring out what livery to choose. https://frisco.org/mainline/2017/01/29/caboose-1108/ Link to one of the prototypes.
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[MOC] Frisco #1501 (4-8-2 Mountain Type)
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
There's one last thing I had up my sleeve for this model, and I wanted to wait until the Brick Train Awards is almost over to post it. I added crew talk to my model on top of the bell/whistle sounds. I really wanted to do something that I haven't seen that many people do with their model, which is crew talk. I had a buddy of mine record sound bites for it, and although it really isn't accurate (as most steamers didn't have a radio) but I feel like it just makes the model feel more alive. -
Hello, all! Today I bring you my latest creation, a 4-8-2 mountain type based off of Frisco's 1500 class. I have been able to fall more in love with Frisco locomotives as I've been helping take part in cosmetically restore the Frisco 1501 located in Rolla, Missouri. Not only that, but my great grandfather was one of the engineers of the 1501 before it was retired. Some history of the locomotive: “Steam locomotive 1501 was once part of a proud stable of thirty such engines on the Frisco Railway system. Built in 1923, the handsome modern machine was the pride of the fleet until dieselization of the system in the late 1940s. The 1501 was part of an initial order for fifteen locomotives placed with the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone, Pennsylvania in 1923. The order was the Frisco's response to delays in passenger service due to the tortuous Ozark territory west of St. Louis. The oil-buring locomotives were a type nicknamed "Mountain", which has a wheel arrangement of four lead or pilot wheels, eight driving wheels, and two trailing wheels under the cab (4-8-2).” Down below you can see the progress of the locomotive from the very beginning. I decided to update this as to help show the final product.
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Lego Ideas 90th Anniversary Fan Vote
legonerd54321 replied to Calanon's topic in General LEGO Discussion
I think everyone is taking this vote wayyyy too personally. It's just a single 18+ set, and probably will stay as a single set. As for the whole Bionicle debate, I know that it's a lot of voter's childhoods, but so is castle/pirates/trains/etc. We shouldn't try to diminish people's opinion on something based off of whether they do like something or they don't. Do I think the probability of LEGO pulling out old Bionicle molds if it does win is high? No, no I don't. It'd probably just be a regular LEGO set. But I do know that it is adored by many, some because of memes, some because of their childhood. I'd be happy with whatever wins, I'd prefer trains, but a single person can't choose. -
I honestly wouldn't mind if they included the iceberg. Was it a tragedy? Sure, it was. But it's not gonna offend me if they include the iceberg.
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LEGO Creator 2021 - Rumors, Speculation, and Discussion
legonerd54321 replied to Digger of Bricks's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Is it another football/soccer stadium, or another sport?? And an 18+ Titanic?/ That'll be huge. -
[MOC] Frisco #1501 (4-8-2 Mountain Type)
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Thanks! The rope for the bell is a detail that I feel that goes unnoticed when it comes to modelling, it really helps tie models together. -
[MOC] Frisco #1501 (4-8-2 Mountain Type)
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Well, this update took quicker than I thought. The model is pretty much done, I'm waiting one one last brick order, rods order (unless I change up the rods again ) and one last decal order. I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with this model. The little details like the rope for the bell, minifig hands on hoses, etc all just tie it together for me. I may re-do the motor to do a dual motor setup, but that's way down the line. I'm not touching this until next year. The valve gear isn't perfect setup isn't perfect, but it gets the job done. -
[MOC] Frisco #1501 (4-8-2 Mountain Type)
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Thank you! I will definitely look at that piece, and I've also seen this technique which uses sauce pans and is in-between 1 stud and 2 studs wide. They seem to curve a bit when stacked, but nothing a bit of sandpaper cant fix. Thank you! -
[MOC] Frisco #1501 (4-8-2 Mountain Type)
legonerd54321 replied to legonerd54321's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Well it's a New Year, which means it's time for a new update. I wasn't sure if it was okay to make a new topic or bump this one, so I'm going to bump this one just to be safe. The locomotive has been rebuilt (again) from the wheelbase up. It looks prototypically accurate, from the smokebox door to the roof, and the firebox. The boxpok wheels are temporary though, as the original wheels are currently getting white-walls. I'm also waiting for replacement decals for the tender. the only thing that I'm personally not happy with is how far the pistons are set out, so I'll be playing around with a proper design for those as well as trying out valve gear really soon. I may also find a new design for the air tanks on the side of the locomotive, as they are very fragile, as well as the connection they use to the locomotive (currently just two studs). I'll be back in a few months for another update -
Flawed - Mouldking 12001 Qinghai–Tibet Railway Train
legonerd54321 replied to legotownlinz's topic in LEGO Train Tech
This is amazing. Can these be purchased individually, and are they compatible with PF? -
Flawed - Mouldking 12001 Qinghai–Tibet Railway Train
legonerd54321 replied to legotownlinz's topic in LEGO Train Tech
If they somehow made a PF-compatible smoke unit it may be a purchase for me. That's the only thing I want. -
It's from @coasterover at Bricktracks
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Yes, the PFx brick capable to produce sounds based off of the engines speed if it's a steam locomotive. You'll have to download the steam locomotive preset from their website. They also have several diesel ones that allow compressor sounds to play when stationary. https://www.fxbricks.com/resources/profiles/
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
legonerd54321 replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
He might be a crook wearing different attire holding a donut on a stick?? -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
legonerd54321 replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Along with a reveal on black Friday, apparently -
I think the main reason why it's expensive is probably due to A) the piece count (it's almost at 3,000 pieces) B) The custom minifigures and C) the fact that this isn't for the average consumer. Hell, I don't think any of these large kits offered by anyone is for the average consumer. I'm not gonna sit here and nag at coaster about the price for advertising a product that he didn't produce (don't shoot the messenger). I don't even think we should nag or harp anyone who produces these. Think about the time spent designing, the time spent gathering and sorting the pieces, producing custom pieces, etc. Like I said, this isn't meant for the average consumer like you and I, and I think it's great that they've already sold out.