Roadmonkeytj

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  2. Posted

    1 hour ago, Pdaitabird said:

    Nice! The cab shape is instantly recognizable as a Model T variant. I like how you've used fences as bed railings.

    Thanks my thought was make it work with what you have available.  Many of the yardmen were great at turning junk into something workable and usable. 

  3. Posted · Edited by Roadmonkeytj

    Just a couple links in my searches for "what's already been done"

    And I was going to post the one @Andy Glascott already posted lol.   

    @AlmightyArjen has a lot of programming involved but it makes for a neat display I'm not sure your looking for a programmed method...  From the sounds of it you want a static point that you have to drive across? So you have more physical control? Am I thinking correct?

    Edit: a couple GBC that might be more your style...  Not sure if it can be modified to "coal studs/bricks" but I don't see why not. 

    This may be more your mechanism 

     

  6. Posted · Edited by Roadmonkeytj

    Marooned with a Mission

    Main Characters in this episode:

    Lt. Donley Harris - Head of Expedition 

    Chief Timone - Leader of the Natives 

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    As the masts of the fleet disappeared on the horizon Lt. Donley pulled the missive from his rucksack and preceded to read it. 

    "To the Chosen one:

    If you are reading this then you have been chosen as a trusted and competent man in good standing of Captain Mason.  The mission we have is imperative to the success of men free from imperial rule.  With the push for future expansion I realize the importance of a resupply hub on the way to the New Haven Sea region.  I’m sure your aware of the strong arm taxes implied on ports in the old world.  Our goal is to keep a free port in line to the newly discovered worlds.  Years ago I had the pleasure of hiding out on this island.  I made friends with the natives, in particular: Chief Timone.  He always admired my pistols – this is why you will give him my pistol as a gift.  He and his tribe will aid you in setting up your outpost.  It is imperative that you make contact with Chief Timone  prior to construction as he will show you a pre-chosen location for the outpost.  It is well guarded and the bay is deep.  I realize this is a lot to take in, but I trust that you will succeed in your endeavors.

    Signed 

    The Phoenix"

    After reading it he called the men over and unfurled a map.  There was some misguided talk about fortifying themselves there on the beach but Donley was focused on his mission. Lt. Donley spoke to the men:

    We have the location of two villages. One to the north and one to the south.  I have on good faith that the natives will assist us in our mission here.  We need to make contact before beginning construction as the native chief knows the right location.  I say we head to the temple as that is where he resides. 

    The men were in agreement and they set out for the temple at day break.  They had been warned of the boars on the island: they could be quite vicious.  By mid-day the men reached the temple village.

    Pig Statue village.lxf

     It was a sight to see.  None of them had ever seen a 40-meter-high pig statue before.  The villagers all stared at them … as if looking for a familiar face that was not among them.  Donley approached one of the Tribes men and asked: "Where can I find Chief Timone?"  The tribesmen pointed towards the mouth of the Pig and made a motion for them to go up the stairs that ascended the stone beasts internals.

    Once inside the Temple walls they could see a courtyard with another grand structure on top of a lush hill.  They made their way to it and were greeted by the chief.  "Come, come my Friends sit tell me your stories!" The chief exclaimed.  The men gathered round and Lt. Donley explained that they have brought gifts to gain the chief’s’ good favor.  The men presented the gifts, but when Lt. Donley asked considering the man who referred to himself as 'the Phoenix', the Chief became very guarded. He then said: "I know nothing of such name, perhaps you have mistaken his presence here on my island!"  To this Donley pulled the engraved pistol from his coat and presented it to the chief.  "Perhaps this will refresh your memory … he said you were quite fond of his pistols during his stay here.  He wanted you to have one for your own.  Donley replied with a smirk as the chief’s eyes widened and he rubbed his fingers over the finely carved pistol butt.  "He said, someone would come! But its been years I never thought this day would arrive!" Cheif Timone replied, "We will feast then I will show you what you seek!"

    Meeting the Chief 1

     

    After they feasted on some roasted Pig they hiked a short way through the interior until the jungle gave way to the sea.  It was just as the letter described.  The bay was very defendable and the water deep enough even for a Man-O-War to make berth.  Donley turned to the men and stated:  "We will move camp and begin construction of a dock first thing in the morning!"

    Beach Micro.lxf

    OoC: we visited the old village to see the chief and discovered the location of the future outpost. 

    Additional photos:

    Meeting the Chief 3Meeting the Chief 3

    Again special thanks to all involved behind the scenes! 

     

  7. Posted

    While not "automatic as the car passes" car tippers are really neat to see in action...  Would take some engineering in Lego but would be neat to see.  

    the other option would be simply designing a slide ... Perhaps with the spring suspension parts that catches a latch to push it open during a section of track the once off the latch the slide snaps shut. 

     

  8. Posted

    3 hours ago, Reaper said:

    I mean switching the bricks to yellow :grin:

    So it would look something like this:

    Image result for yellow diesel train

    Although I'm not sure if all the colours are avaliable.

    I honestly couldn't say as I was specifically looking for blue or dark blue.   Most of the parts are pretty common I don't see why you couldn't do that livery but it would just be a matter of checking parts avalibility Vs the parts list. 

  9. Posted · Edited by Roadmonkeytj

    5 hours ago, Reaper said:

    I do remember I used to have one, the Maersk train is indeed a great set. How about repainting it yellow?

     

    I did not check the availability of all yellow...  You thinking chesie paint?...  

  10. Posted

    6 minutes ago, zephyr1934 said:

    Indeed, the Maersk set is ripe for repainting (and usually a lot cheaper to do so). If you do not care about the PF, the long hood can easily be done in bricks instead of the large tiles too.

    I intend to keep the mock motor in the "towed unit" but the other unit I pulled the motor for the powered up hub and replaced one of the trucks with the train motor.  

  11. Posted

    track inspector.lxf

    So I got some inspiration from a model on MOC pages...  Apologies I lost the link to give proper credit but I feel safe not knowing it as about the only element that is the same in my version is the running boards lol.  Model T trucks were used for just about anything some were even sold as the cab engine and frame  with nothing mounted.  In the 30's and 40's it was not uncommon to see them modified into track vehicles.    

    This is powered by an M motor (the mic page model used an old 9V motor but was taller because of that. The gearing is 16:1 and I plan on powering this direct from a 9V battery.   The only part that is not shown it a bit of tan embroidery cloth to simulate a canvas tarp draped over the load.   This will hide the battery and gear housing (the black over the motor to prevent the cloth getting in the gears) and part of the M motor.   I chose an m motor because it resembles an old generator motor so it could be something they would haul.  This will not be remote controlled...  Or controlled at all for that matter (that's why it's geared) just will go in forward till its pulled off the track or the battery dies.  

    Comments and criticism welcomed 

  12. Posted · Edited by Roadmonkeytj

    So I finally laid eyes personally on the 10219 Maersk Train set when a LUG member brought the unpowered unit to our last show.  Now while it's a great looking set ... I'm not fond of Diesel ... let alone modern equipment(anything after the 50's that's not steam) ... However saying that, I saw some real potential in this model.   There seems to be an army of these rolling around my part of the country with CSX paint on them and I said what the hell I love the motor detailing for a "B" unit and our local yard rarely runs single units (aside from the yard dog)  So I borrowed the instructions and assembled it in LDD.   Then I took to the task of verifying if the parts are available in CSX livery.  Turns out they all were.   The only parts I changed were the seat detail in the cab.   The side 6x12 plate for a full stud plate to mount the car tiles to.  And instead of the 2x4 tile that had the stripe decal on it I changed that (on both sides)  to 2x3 blue tile and 1x2 yellow tile.    All of the parts are available in the New livery although I have not priced this yet It will be built in brick in 2019 sometime.  I plan to use the PU hub and motor so I also swapped a 2x4 tile into where the IR sensor would have mounted. 

    So without further adieu here is my recolor.

    CSX.lxf

     

  14. Posted

    On 10/25/2018 at 12:54 PM, JopieK said:

    I'll try to push my newest app version, I did work on it but lack of time. It also allows to reverse the motor and use two motors in tandem.

    Is this powered from both ports on 1 hub or do you need to place 2 hubs and sync them to one remote?...  Or are you installing a splice and running off 1 port? 

  21. Posted

    I can say this...  The 9 v is great for response and control but your limited in trains running and parts upkeep.  

    Pf is nice for its no fuss electrical but it's frustrating to run in a city layout due to line of sight.   

    I personally would wait for PU.  Which I would have told you is a waste two weeks ago.   I got to play with the control and it's the way to go line of sight isn't an issue and it's so much easier to control speed on this.  Mind you they have a long way to go its a good move for Lego.