Selander

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  1. Thanks for sharing your experiences. One immediate comment: I concider technic liftarms less prone to cracks, since they have a (thick) consistent wall thickness all way through the hole. If you compare with technic bricks where the middle section around the hole has quite thin wall, and here is where most cracks occur that I have seen. (look at the technic brick from underneath). Concequently I was surprised that you had some cracks in your technic liftarms. None the less, I am really happy if some of my findings helped you.
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    [MOD] Classic 7740 with powered up

    An old "trick" is to change to o-rings with a slightly larger cross-section for axle 1+3, and to completely remove o-rings on axle 2. That way it manages R40 curves and standard switches much better.... Like this:https://flic.kr/p/aL6LHK
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    Lego FS E.656 in H0 Scale - and Italian UIC-X coaches

    I like it too very much. So toy-ish, yet with realistic colors and proportions. Very well done.
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    DB BR 50 with Kabinentender

    I thoroughly enjoy seeing your well-engineered and good looking builds 👍
  5. Nice review and really good looking products 👍👍👍👍👍
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    7w Roof on 6w Body

    Good ! Since you build digitally you could try plate with rail in blue color, and eliminate the layer of blue plates which is now on top of roof supports. It might give the roof a more elegant look.
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    7w Roof on 6w Body

    You can build a normal 6-wide roof + use plate with rail, that gives a nice 1/2 stud overhang on each side. Also I would reduce the number of blue roof supports....they are too dominating right now...
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    Making good use of 1x3x3 windows: historic liveries?

    Ok...older Swedish coaches are typically brown. More Reddish brown though... But you could build them in the dark brown nuance, and use 51239 window frames....
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    Making good use of 1x3x3 windows: historic liveries?

    I also like the new 51239 windows, especially in tan, beeing such usable color. To get proportions right I assembled them sideways. And added a thin light Grey stripe to make the look more train:ish. Like this:
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    MOC 7 width

    Here's an example: You then attach a "normal" 4/6 stud train bogie that fits the tracks.
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    LEGO Trains 2021

    Here's my take on using new window frames 3*3 #51239. They are assembled sideways to get right proportions, and I put a thin light gray stripe (from adhesive foil) onto the TrClear window. This way I can get nice looking tan "train" windows without breaking the bank or use clone brands.
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    Train moc speed problem

    Normally there is room within the bogie itself to put a horisontal 20T gear which in turn drives the vertical 12T which are on the wheel axles. That way you get a slight boost in speed. A bit like this, although this shows a fixed motor, not a bogie. But I think you get my point...
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    Digital Custom Rods

    I too suspected the same person has created two accounts.....
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    Looking for constructive criticisms please

    Loco is an improvement, but that passenger wagon looks "off proportions".... Too high and narrow, and short.... Advice you to study pictures and proportions of the real thing, and adjust your design accordingly.
  15. No pre-orders via Ha-bricks?
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    Looking for constructive criticisms please

    Agree with others that your boilers are generally too large on diameter. Wes_turngrate has a good chart with a range of boiler designs. Also, I would skip Lego train doors, I think they are too large. Windows should face forward, rather than sideways. And as another general advice, try to add more piping and detailing to boilers, they tend to look "un-interesting" for the moment. By carefully studying other people's designs, you will find loads of good ideas and details.
  17. Impressive stuff Far far above my understanding/capabilities....but still really interesting to see ?
  18. I'd certainly choose reddish brown.
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    Roller-Coaster Track and Narrow Gauge Reloaded

    I think roller coaster rail is only useful as a construction element for buildings, masts, catenary..etc. Straight pieces looks quite like a framed steel structure beam. Steel truss... Might be a better description.
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    What is the best color for GN steam?

    Dark green looks so much better than std green. That's what I'd choose.
  21. Your engines rear coupler should be articulated ! So it follows the tender better. I typically make an up-side-down assembly with a technic liftarm and attach an old train magnet. If you browse my Flickr you can find some pictures.
  22. Yes, very nice builds. I like both versions. The high level render and decals make the models come to life, despite beeing "only digital".
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    MOC: Volvo dump truck

    Volvo dump truck, with tipper bed from set 4434. Rear Wheel mudguards need to be attached to the bed....