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Now boarding on track 5: More railway MOCs!
1930's streamline train:
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93584#entry1857008
LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1395862145m.lxf
1920's heavyweight train:
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93584#entry1857008
LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1395861942m.lxf
1950's Blue & White passenger consist
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93584#entry1857008
LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395862516m.lxf
Express passenger cars (2003-style)
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93584#entry1857008
LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395860545m.lxf
1950's Freight Cars
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93584#entry1857008
LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395860725m.lxf
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I have added five new consists (4 passenger, 1 freight) to the first post, with the LDD files for each.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for the compliments, and no comments (besides yours) is not that uncommon for me. You just get used to it, I guess.
Also, It's two exactly X-L baseplates long. I'd don't have a ruler at the moement, and can't remember how long that is. I'll try to find it on google.
EDIT: Looked up how long a large base plate is, then times by three (as three Larges make a XL) and converted to CM. It's is exactly 76.2 Centimeters long.
Does this help?
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@Bricktimus: Only time will tell if I get these.... the Haunted House MOD is very expensive.
If anybody wants more Johnny Thunder - type vehicles, or just some older automobiles, look here:
1920's MOON
The MOON Motor Car company lasted from 1905 until 1930. Here is the lnik to the Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia....Moon_automobile
This is not based on a specific model, but more or less the style of 1920's luxury MOON automobiles.
The MOON Motor Car company was based in St. Louis Missouri and built cars from 1905 to 1930. However, they did not get the very complex finances straightened out until 1965!
This model was inspired by the works of Bricktrix, whose Rolls Royce Phantom Mk II inspired me to build the chassis of his car into the model you see here. Link to the Bricktrix original: http://www.flickr.co...157622854792681
1930's Gangster Sedan
Built from set #7682 (Shanghai Chase) and modified with modern parts to give cleaner, more streamlined look.
The rear features a rear inspired by the yellow car in set 10200. (Custom Car Garage)
1930's Roadster
Look familiar? It's the same as the one in my Market Street Bakery 10190 MOD.
I included it only because it fits the bill of a vintage car.
1931 Ford Model AA truck
Everyone may have heard of the Ford Model T and maybe it's successor, the Model A. But here is something you may not know: The Model T and later Model A both had trucks made from the basic principles of those cars. They were called the Model TT & Model AA, which is where this Lego model comes in. It is based off a Ford Model AA truck.
I built this model from set #10222, Winter Village post Office.
Link to the Model AA wiki page: http://en.wikipedia....i/Ford_Model_AA
1930's German Automobile
This model was made from Indiana Jones set #7622, Race for the Stolen Treasure. It now features a roof and proper windows. I consider this the civilian version of the one in the set.
The rear also has tail lights, which were not in the original set.
1940 AEC Regent III
This is my double-Decker bus. It is based on an Associated Equipment Company (AEC) Regent III. This bus is missing one part: the stair case in the rear. I based this model off the 2003 version of the Knight Bus. I even added a proper staircase, which isn't in LDD. Here is a Bricklink picture of it:
This bus type is famous for being the basis for the purple Knight Bus in the Harry Potter "Prisoner of Azkaban" movie. In real life service, this bus type was built from 1939 to 1954 and used until the late 1970's. It was usually painted red or dark green, but I decided on reddish brown for this MOC just to be different.
Here we can see the support for the stairs off to the rear of the bus.
The roof and second floor of this bus are removable, even though no mini-figures can sit in the drivers seat and only one figure can fit per row of passenger seats. Here is the link to the Regent III wikia page: http://en.wikipedia..../AEC_Regent_III (I know the the Regent III usually had inside staircase, but the prototype did originally had an older outside one, and that's what I'm going with.)
1944 Jeep
Built from Indiana Jones set #7628, Peril in Peru.
I don't think I modified this one that much.
1920's Roaring Roadster
This car was made out of a desire to made a car using LEGO Western pistols as pistons. I think I did a reasonably good job!
Tail lights and spare tire, that's all you'll find back here!
Bessie (Doctor Who)
This is based off the Doctor Who car Bessie. (I don't know the original prototype or it's model year, so just called it "Bessie".
Rear of the car features tail lights and a spare tire. Bessie even has a page at the Doctor Who wiki: http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Bessie
Sinister's racer & Thunder's car are also included in the file (see below).
Rear view of the two cars.
LDD file for all that you see here: http://www.mocpages....1395235446m.lxf
Comments, questions, & complaints are always welcome!
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@Bricktimus: Thank you!
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@Eurotrash: It is officially on the list of to-build items.
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You might want to use LDD manager as well. Some of the parts on that model don't look like they exist in those colors...
Link to the LDD manager post: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=41993
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The whole Military setup including:
-Two Transport Trucks
-Flying Wing
-General's Car
-Gasoline tanker
-Airport tractor with two carts
-Jungle Cutter
When Indiana Jones set #7683's pictures was first leaked in dark grays, I was impressed... but then they went and changed it to dark green in the final, released version. Well, now I changed it back! I removed the unavailable parts, turned the regular green and dark green to light and Dark bluish gray. The cockpit is no longer hinged, making it much stronger, plus the rear guns no longer swivel, eliminating that weak point. The cockpit is supposed to be the Star Wars Jedi star fighter one (dark-bluish gray-print-on -transparent-black part)
The General's car and a gasoline tanker. The tanker is a almost stock 7638, but with some minor upgrades and better color choices. The car is a modified 7622, Race for the Stolen Treasure.
These are made from 7622, Race for the Stolen Treasure. Since the fabric part is so VERY expensive, I found a solution in the Eurobricks Official sets LDD topic. I took the cover from the trucks built by user ADHO15 and redid some portions to be cheaper (I.E. thinner tires) and better coordinated color-wise.
I bought the original set 7626 (Jungle cutter) in Summer 2008. I wanted to make it it in dark gray to match my two trucks but gave up after trying to order the parts from Lego. (I didn't know about Bricklink at that time) Well, now the shoe is on other other foot and here it is, in full grayish glory!
A Airport tow truck / tractor, featuring a mobile stair case and tool cart. Redesigned from the dark blue tractor in set 7628 Peril in Peru.
I got the next two creations' LDD files back in 2011 from my Brother. He didn't built them, and can't remember where he got them. I have since remade the battleship three times and the sub twice.
Here is HMS Timberwolf (the battleship )and the HMS Gray Ghost. (the submarine)
The battleship features four guns and a two smokestacks, while the submarine has two propellers and is almost 100% built sideways.
...and yes, the guns do rotate!
These airplanes are modified and recolored versions of set #6745. (Propeller power) They are now fighter planes.
This symbol goes on the battleship on a flagpole.
This one goes on the submarine.
The wolves from Legends of Chima are going to run these ships.
Wakz will be the venerable Admiral of the Fleet, and Commander of the battleship. (known as the Timberwolf)
While Winzar is the slightly unhinged captain of the submarine. (called the Gray Ghost)
Wilhurt will be the Commander of the Ground forces, such as the trucks and assorted vehicles. (Man this guy looks creepy!)
Windra commands the Air forces.
while the overall commander of the military and the Empire of the Moon will be Worriz.
This theme will be called the Wolfpack... and no, this isn't the Castle sub-theme!
(By the way: These last seven pictures are from Bricklink!)
LDD file for all that is in this thread: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1396275057m.lxf
Comments, Questions, & Critics welcome!
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Maybe, just maybe, I might build them... someday.
I'll put it on my waiting list...
It kinda goes with these...
I also want them!
EDIT: will the moderator please close this thread? I have made another one containing all of the wolfpack creations. (Link here: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93836#entry1854884 )
Thank you.
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The three files for all four Non-Sava engines have been added to the first post.
This now includes the ALCO PA & PB units.
Link: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395680308m.lxf
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1930's Wolfpack Battleship & Submarine
Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93823
LXF: http://www.mocpages....1395667879m.lxf
EMD SW-1500 (left) & ALCO RS-2 (right)
Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93584
LXF: http://www.mocpages....1395678142m.lxf
General Electric GG-1 Locomotive
Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93584
LXF: http://www.mocpages....1395173382m.lxf
ALCO PA (cab) & PB (booster) units
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Before I start, here is some background info: I got the LDD files for these ships back in 2011 from my Brother. He didn't built them, and can't remember where he got them. I have since remade the battleship three times and the sub twice.
Here is HMS Timberwolf (the battleship )and the HMS Gray Ghost. (the submarine)
The battleship features four guns and a two smokestacks, while the submarine has two propellers and is almost 100% built sideways.
...and yes, the guns do rotate!
This symbol goes on the battleship on a flagpole.
This one goes on the submarine.
The wolves from Legends of Chima are going to run these ships.
Wakz will be the venerable Captain of the Battleship. (known as the Timberwolf)
While Winzar is the slightly unhinged captain of the submarine. (called the Gray Ghost)
This fleet will be called the Wolfpack... and no, this isn't the entire fleet!
(By the way: These last four pictures are from Bricklink!)
LDD file for all that is in the main pic: http://www.mocpages....1395667879m.lxf
Comments, Questions, & Critics welcome!
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New creations have been added. This includes an sw1500 and a RS-2.
The LXF for these two engines is here: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395678142m.lxf
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@DesignerJSL: Glad I could help!
RMS Acadia with minifigure scale bridge (not seen in main pic)
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93707
LXF: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395333580m.lxf
Unikitty & her TARDIS (Doctor Who)
Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90190
LXF: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395179782m.lxf
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Great job!
...In fact, I think it looks awesome!
But really, who doesn't want Unikitty as a wallpaper? Maybe next you could do Astro-kitty and all the rest of the -Unikitty variants!
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Is it just me or does that ship look liker a dragon head? Either way, it looks great!
Keep up the good work!
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I just wish the'd make some of Bricktrix's builds from the IJ 2 game in real life...
Like this US military car from the opening of Crystal skull:
(If anyone knows of an Buildable LDD file for this one car / or a close MOD, please post it!!)
Or this Tank from Last Crusade, (which was also in the IJ 2 game)
(from his Bricktrix's 'Vehciles' Flickr set:
Off course LEGO would never make the Tank becuase it's War War One related... but i'd still love to have it!
And while we are talking about the game, here is a nice 50's Bus that'd also like to see in a set::
They should just do a theme based on the game and it's vehicles!
Any thoughts?
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@Dr_Spock: Your welcome!
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Way back when (around 2010) I designed this ship as a standalone piece for my desk. I spent about $120 USD on Pick A Brick from the online LEGO shop & from 3 Bricklink sellers. (I later found I could have saved a bunch of money by going through Bricklink alone.)
The RMS Acadia in all her glory.
I have updated the ship twice, and rebuilt the stern (rear) three times. (I now have great respect for someone who can build a boat stern that looks realistic.) I am going to use the 1990's boat bow, (Boat Bow Brick 8 x 10 x 1, part # 2622) as my stern, as It is the only (cheap) way get that curved look.
The top view features 44 lifeboats, (I'm pretending the 22 brown tiles are actually life boats stacked on top of each other) & the four funnels.
Ship Name: RMS Acadia
Ship Type: Atlantic Class Passenger Liner
Owner: Red Star Line
Ship Built: 1919 – 1921
Capacity: 2140 passengers, 1140 crew (3280 persons total)
Lifeboats: 44 boats with
75 people per boat (3300 people total capacity)
Builder: Steele & Sons Shipbuilders
Propulsion: 24 Boilers, 3 turbines, 3 steel propellers
Top Speed: 28.5 Knots
Fuel: Diesel (originally Oil)
The bridge shown here is in mini-figure scale. It is supposed to be a sized-up version of the one on the actual ship model seen above.
Th Acadia's bridge features:
-the Ships wheel
-dual nautical telegraphs, (those things with the paddles on them near the wheel)
-large table with lamp for studying charts and messages
-a radar screen (added to the ship in 1947)
The flag of Red Star Line, owner of the RMS Acadia.
LDD file for the ship & bridge: http://www.mocpages....1395333580m.lxf
Here is the real life model of the ship:
Fictional Background:
The RMS Acadia was designed in 1913, but World War One prevented it's construction by Steele & Sons Shipbuilders to start until 1919. The ship was modified from it's original design to burn oil, and was completed in February 1921. The ship could hold 3280 people total, with 1140 being Crew, with 270 being First class, 530 in Second class, and 1340 being the steerage, or Third class. The ship sailed it's maiden voyage in July 1921 from Southampton to New York City. The ship was English, and as such, was immune to American law of Prohibition. The ship took off-season sailings (informally known as Liquor Cruises) around the Atlantic, returning to the port of origin within a couple days. The ship managed to hold a steady service record, and remained relatively full-up until the Great Depression really took hold in 1931. The ship's owners, the Red Star Line, managed to stay financially afloat long enough to get the ship through the worst of the Depression, until the ship was requested by the English Navy as a troop ship in late 1939 for use in World War Two.
The Acadia's fancy woodwork was put in storage and the ship was turned into a troop ship relatively quickly. The ship was strafed several times by enemy aircraft during the war, and narrowly missed being torpedoed in 1943, but it survived the war not too much worse for wear. When it was handed back over to Red Star Line, it was given a complete overhaul mechanically and eclectically. The whole ship was rewired, and the oil burning engines converted to diesel. The Acadia's woodwork was painstakingly restored to it's original grandeur, and she was ready for for sailing by 1948, almost a year after being handed back to it's original owners.
In thew early '50's the ship began sailing luxury cruises to the Mediterranean from England and the United States, in addition to it's usual scheduled Atlantic crossings. The ship began showing it's age by the late 1960's, when it's original glass dome began to leak badly. A handful of cracks in the reinforced glass caused the ship to be dry-docked, but before it could be fixed the huge dome collapsed in on itself, causing the grand staircase to be heavily damaged. Luckily, the accident happened in the middle of the night, and no one was on board at the time to get hurt by all that broken glass. The ships' dome was replaced, but only because the ship's owners knew of it's heritage and couldn't bear to see the old girl scrapped. (Not to mention it would have cost more to scrap the ship than fix the dome) By 1975, she was last four-stack ship in existence, and the owners were planning the Acadia's 55th Birthday for the next year.
The Acadia celebrated July 1st, 1976 as her fifty-fifth birthday, and as part of the celebrations she was given to a preservation group dedicated to keeping the ship sailing as an "ambassador of history", as a peek into the way things were and how the men and women visiting and working on the Acadia went about their lives through each period of this ships stoic history. Many former passengers and crew detailed their experiences on the ship in writing or on film for the beginning of what later became known as The Acadia Living History Museum. Today, the ship features a feature-length film that chronicles the story of the ship and it's many passengers and crew through out the ships commercial and wartime lives. The film is shown in the Second Class movie theater, built into the ship in 1947 after World War Two, flowing seamlessly into the 1920's flavor of the ship. The ship still sails, making stops in New York and London (substituted for Southampton) at least twice a year.
The ship from a top-down view. The mini-figure standing nearf the side is the Captain Edgar Danforth Fuller (or E.D. Fuller for short) We can also see the Grand Staircase's glass dome, which is between funnels two and three. This is the Captain's suit, in case any one wants to know: http://www.bricklink...?P=973pb0294c01
EDIT: Here is a little comparison with another ship to show you how big the Acadia really is:
This ship in the foreground is the Tramp steamer "Morrow II" which is in scale (or as close as possible) with my passenger liner "RMS Acadia" in the background.
Here is the statistics for each ship:
Ship Name: Morrow II
Engine Type: steam-fed turbine to double screws
Vehicle Configuration: tramp steamer
Vehicle type: ocean going freighter
Designer: (unknown)
Build Date: 1917
Builder: Throwing Star Freight Lines
Current Owner: Captain Karloff
Ship Name: RMS Acadia
Engine Type: steam-fed turbine to triple screws
Vehicle Configuration: luxury passenger vessel
Vehicle type: ocean liner
Designer: Steele & Sons Shipbuilders
Build Date: 1921
Builder: Steele & Sons Shipbuilders
Current Owner: Red Star Lines
LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1434723184m.lxf
Oh, and just so you know, this is the Morrow II in mini-figure scale:
You can draw you your on conclusions on how big the Acadia would be if it were mini-fig scale!!
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@zephyr1934: I have no idea about the TV camera, but if it's mentioned anywhere it'll be in this September 1955 Popular Mechanics magazine article featuring the Aerotrain (and a LOT of other cool 1950's stuff!): http://www.google.co...epage&q&f=false
Does this help?
(NOTE: Not my magazine but was linked off the Aerotrain wiki page!)
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@To All the confused people: I made it from Star Wars sets, but it's definitely NOT Star Wars, but a mix of LEGO Space themes. (with some Doctor Who thrown in). As for the scale, it's in flux between a mini-fig scale base, and microscale ships. Just call it Any-scale
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Hi all,
Thanks for such a great topic! I really enjoy looking through (in awe) your creations.
Here's one of mine:
Red Dragon XRJ Blockade Runner
SNIP
Hope this works okay, it's the first post I've made.
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@Designer JSL: Welcome to eurobricks, why don't you make a topic in this forum to introduce yourself? See the Introductions forum here: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showforum=17
Also, do you have another Topic you posted it in? (Like this topic for my 1900's cars: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93516 ) If you do'nt have another topic in the appropriate Sub-forum (In this case, the Sci-fi section, seen here: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showforum=23 ), you won't get indexed.
Hope this Helps, and good job on your space model.
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@ER0L: Here you go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/4248199139/in/set-72157622854792681
And I agree, the old tires would look very nice.
I'm currently working on a couple more vintage cars, so stay tuned for an update!
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Yes, I have and I supported the original non-green version.
New Mannum 2014
in LEGO Town
Posted · Edited by Murdoch17
Hey, lightningtiger, could you show me a picture of how the roof attaches to the top of that shed? I could use that idea for my locomotive shed! I'll post a picture to show what I mean, if you want.
EDIT: Never mind, I figured it out. sorry!