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    Fantastic model, The proportions are spot on! I doubt that this suggestion will be of much use to you at the moment, but the shape of the front might benefit from the use of those new 1x2 sloped pieces with a 45 degree angle cut out of them- the ones that have just been introduced in the Bugatti Chiron Speed Champions set*.Of course they're not yet released in Pendolino colours as far as i'm aware, but it's something to maybe keep an eye out for. What you've done with the pieces available right now is brilliant though, so i wouldn't say there's any urgency for you to change it. *http://brickset.com/article/26880/new-inventories-and-parts
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    I'm certainly going to give it a try first, but i have tried animating with similar joints before and they're incredibly jarring even by Lego Movie standards. Oops, thanks! can i move the topic or should i just re-write it?
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    Hi all! I have recently bought a Dino-Attack T-rex for an animation i'm planning on doing in the near future. It's such a beautiful and underrated model that i really want to do it justice onscreen. However, my issue with the model is the articulation; with the legs, arms and head all being on exo-force style ratchet joints. (NOT my image. Belongs to -R8- on Flickr. For demonstration purposes only) Would anyone know a way to mod the creature so that the legs retain their strength but enable smoother motion? I'm considering sanding down the ratchets to a point where there is still friction but no places for the leg to 'snap' into. My only worry with this is that the friction will be lost and the legs will become loose. Any suggestions? They would be much appreciated! Many thanks :)
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    I think Lego Ideas may be the strongest way to get Lego to get another train set out at some point, even if nothing makes it through a review stage, it would at least show Lego that people are still willing to buy train sets. And i'm not just saying this because I have a project up. If anyone IS interested in taking a look at another project, this is my one here: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/136947 I may also work on a set based on the British A4 Pacific; Engines like Mallard and such.
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    It's a great design, i'm very impressed how you managed to get all the power functions into such a small space! Also, the project is up on Lego Ideas! If anyone is interested, please take a look! https://ideas.lego.com/projects/136947
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    I think this is probably the best solution to the peoblem. Thanks for the help! I'll get wprking on that idea!
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    Hi all! I've just submitted a set idea to Lego ideas, but reached a problem. Here's an image of the set idea below; as of writing this the idea is still awaiting approval so is not on the Lego Ideas website: While i've put a lot into making the set look nice and giving it playability, there is one problem that I still feel like i should tackle to make this a solid idea for a set. Most/all train sets produced by Lego are supplied with the ability to have Power Functions. As this is a small saddle tank engine, there is no room for a motor. The passenger carriage does have space that could accommodate a power functions battery and receiver, but that would mean that the engine and coach would have to be permanently attached. Lego won't make alternative molds for ideas sets, so suggesting an alternative motor design would not be possible. Does anyone have any ideas? would be a great help! Many thanks, Isaac.
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    Ah i see what you mean. Bare in mind that the accuracy was more of an afterthought, but if i come to tweak the model again i'll remember that, thanks! I've completed a full idea for a 'set' involving the signal box, a saddle-tank engine with a coach, a platform and figures. The current downside is that there isn't really room for an official Lego motor or power functions in an engine that small. Nevertheless, here is the moc:
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    Thanks! everyone! Just uploaded a quick video showing the mechanism of the signal here:
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    I had no trouble finding the file but it will not let me re-save it; it keeps telling me that access is denied. What do I do? thanks :) Edit: No worries, I figured it out and it's superb. thankyou so much!!
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    Thanks! I do Lego stop motion mostly, it's the most extensive animating resource there is! :)
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    It's a shame, We desperately need a new Lego train! Hopefully if not this year than next. I'm hoping for another steam set!
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    Hello Eurobricks! My name is Isaac, I am a student living in England and have been playing with lego since I was 4, like many of you, i'm sure! I've been doing animations on Youtube sporadically for a good 6 years now, mostly related to the hit BBC show Doctor Who. However I don't like to feel limited to it. A lot of the lego creations that I share will be made as sets or props, like some train projects i am working on; but I will occasionally enjoy creating ideas for commercial sets. Who doesn't! I'm looking forward to sharing ideas and suggestions with everyone, and I hope I can be a help where I can! All the best, Isaac
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    Hi all! This is a small idea that I had quite recently as an item that could be found in a set that added playability to a Lego train set. It's less for show displays and more for a child's little Lego City oval of track in their room. There's no electricity, just a mechanism that'll hopefully make it feel like the operator is a signalman! It's not based on any particular signal box, but the signal is very clearly an old British design. The box is cut in half to reveal the interior of the box and to provide access to the lever of the mechanism: It's a very simple set-up, with the mechanism being the most complicated aspect to it. Here's a (VERY) quick diagram of the mechanism: I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions to improve this! I might put it forward to Lego Ideas in the near future, maybe with a little train to go with it! Many thanks, Isaac
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    Thankyou very much for this, it's been a very helpful tutorial! One thing, Is there a way to stop the bricks from reflecting so crisply? It doesn't seem right in the renders I've done, you can see, for example, the end of the 'display track' reflected in the front of a train I've rendered. I've even un-ticked the 'reflection' box when exporting from LDView and it still occurs in POV-Ray. Any tips? Thanks!
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    Sorry! Only meant to share my variant, didn't mean to take over the thread I should've said before I started posting that your mallard was one of the main inspirations for mine, proving that it's possible to to an A4 with 'covered up' wheels, and is still the best looking Mallard build in my opinion. Possibly, though i'd love to make it myself before making the model public! If it looks like i'll never make it I'll do it :)
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    They're the official lego Emerald Night Wheels (except dark red). Tried to work with whatever lego provoded!
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    Finished the LDraw model. I WISH I had the parts and money to build it, but it looks like it'll have to wait. Might pop it on Lego Ideas and see what people make of it.
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    I've actually designed the tender so that the power functions system from the 'high speed passenger train' set will fit inside. It doesn't do anything to the shape, but because of the way the wheels are spaced it means that the tender has 6 wheels instead of 8.
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    It is, yes. In fact the cab is no more than 6 studs wide, like much of the Lego City trains. The aim is for it to be to the same scale/guage as them, hopefully with a bit of playibility in there too.
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    Also been working on an A4 Pacific, trying to be as 'conventional' as possible. That has meant that the loco has no motor in it in order to get the best look, I think i'm going to use the old Hornby trick and put something in the tender. Couple of pictures here if it helps anyone; the low-res image is the LDD template (With no wheels of course) and the high res image is the work in progress of the LDraw model, where you can see the approach i've taken for the internal structure.
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