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  1. sebulba56
    Hi guys! Lately, I've been thinking about ideas for the next BDP series. Since my Flying Scotsman already felt like a strong foundation for a submission, I decided to revisit the model and see how I could improve it. Here's the result! The biggest issue with the original version was the firebox. It relied on a slightly illegal building technique, with the angled elements putting stress on the SNOT mounted cheese slopes. To solve this, I completely redesigned that section. The firebox is now one stud longer and transitions more smoothly into the cab thanks to a narrower lower profile. While I was at it, I also adjusted the green wheel splasher panels, shifting them by half a stud. This brings them flush with the front of the firebox and gives the running board more accurate proportions. Finally, I redesigned the piston assembly to better match the appearance of the real locomotive. I still have a few improvements planned for the coming weeks. I'd like to push the level of detail a little further and refine some of the smaller features. For BDP compliance, I'll also need to replace the tender lettering with something IP-safe. At the moment, I'm considering "LCR" for LEGO City Railway. On top of that, I'm currently designing a set of teak coaches to accompany the locomotive. I only have a rough draft so far, but I feel like it is heading in the right direction. I'll be happy to read your feedbacks !
  2. sebulba56
    Thanks ! The battery pack sits in the cab and the motor under it. On the official set, everything fits in the tender. Like you said, I also think this set is a great introduction to steam. It gives plenty of customisation ideas.
  3. sebulba56
    It sits in the cab ! I made two versions : on motorized and one without. The renders I posted are without the hub. I think I forgot to post the renders with the hub. Here is one :
  4. sebulba56
    Thanks ! It uses exactly 27 extra parts aside from the powered up system. They should be around 3$/€
  5. sebulba56 started following [BDP11] The Sakura Express Shinkansen and [MOD] [Instructions] #60511 Tank Engine MOD
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    Hi guys ! I think that, I think that we were all pretty happy when we saw that Lego was releasing a new steam train. The new 60511 set is pretty cute but it lacks some realism. It is designed as a tender engine but the locomotive looks more like a tank engine with its big sidings. So I told myself, why not trying to make it a tender engine. The problem it raises is that it is then hard to motorize it with powered up if you keep the original 060 configuration. This is why I went with an 044, making it possible to integrate the train motor at the back. Link to the instructions : https://reb.li/m/265748 Here it is with some 6 studs wide teak coaches that I am currently designing. This is it ! I did not buy the set yet, I am waiting for some discounts but I will definitly build this when I get it. I will be pleased to share more media with you then. Let me know what you think about it !
  7. sebulba56
    Haha thanks ! It seems that bricklink is supposed to ship to Spain by reading their website : So it is weird that you can't place an order.
  8. sebulba56
    Last weeks have been pretty long waiting for the results of series 11 Still crossing the fingers !
  9. sebulba56
    Nice tank engine ! I see you got a lot of overhang on the trailing axle. Why not mouting the two driving axles on a turntable, or make on driving axle blind ? Those 2 methods could allow the trailing axle on one pivot instead of two.
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    This is totally what I had in mind on my side. I will need to do some tests with this configuration.
  11. sebulba56
    Hey ! This is my submission for the BDP series 11, please go vote for it as soon as you can ! Link to the submission : [The Sakura Express] [BrickLink] You may have recognized it, the Sakura Express is a modified version of my Shinkansen N700S, designed to better fit the rules of the contest. My previous N700S design was judged too close to the real model (I take it as a compliment haha !) so the bricklink team asked me to change its livery. That explains the pink stripe, and the flower logo on the side, that I linked to the cherry blossoms (Sakura in japanese). Link to the WIP of the Shinkansen N700S : The model is still composed of three cars, I added all the detailed interior and some removable roof : The front car with the driver's cab, some 1st class seating and the train staff office. The pantograph car which can either feature some engine details or the components necessary for the motorization (not included) The 2nd class car which also has some seating and Japanese toilets that feature a sliding door. Don't forget to vote for it ! I hope the Sakura Express will please you all ! (I repost the little video I made for the N700S down below to give you all the motivation to vote haha !)
  12. sebulba56
    Going from an M to an L motor make a big difference indeed. Like I said, even tough there is space, there is no need to gear the rear axle as it is already driven by the side rods. This would only make more friction appear in the drivetrain and thus less efficiency.
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    Thanks ! As you said, it does run very well indeed. Even at the minimum speed thanks to its configuration (2-6-2) and the good weight on the driving wheels. As you can see on the cutout render, the motor only drives the middle axle. The front and rear axles are then driven by the side rods, just like on a real locomotive. You should make a test if you possess the parts, you will see the results by yourself :).
  14. sebulba56
    Nice locomotive ! Quite a while ago I did some test with the same configuration as you have here : large wheels on a train motor. My conclusion was that it runs way too fast and it does not have a lot of torque. Did you make some running test ? Did you got the same issues ? I think that you have way enough space available in the boiler if you wanted to fit a large motor.
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    I love the use of the axe utensil for making steps !
  16. sebulba56
    Hi, I have made some big steps forward ! I've fully built the 3 car set, you'll see some pictures down bellow. I've encoutered some issues during this phase. I had to rebuild the bogies to make them stronger, they were exploding when navigating tight S curves at high speed. I have also added some reinforcement so the side windows as they were way too bendy. Sadly, the brick-built version does not benefits of those improvments. However, the digital version that I submited to BDP11 does, so everything should be okay. I'll be happy to read your feedbacks !
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