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> http://www.lugnet.com/trains/~15/bm-gp9/
> As always please let me know what you think. Nits are more than welcome.
> Eric Kingsley
Dear Eric,
as you say: the region above the logo is a little bit weak. Please excuse my
open word, but I immediately thought about a camel, when I saw the engine
first.
But if you solve that problem and if you add some more details (e.g. stairways
at front and end section) that should become a great model.
I think this is just your first attempt, since couplings are still missing too.
That makes the whole thing look a little naked also.
So go ahead, add details cut away the camels back and another great MOC is
finished!
Kind Regards,
Ben
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> As always please let me know what you think. Nits are more than welcome.
First of all, I REALLY like what you've done, especially with the logo.
Now, on to the nits :-)
To fix the "camel-hump" I'd delete the top row of slopes (but keep the
inverse slopes!) and use a layer of plates and / or tiles to model the upper
radiator area. You'd lose the contour along the upper edge but that's just
a limitation of the medium. A lot of what we do (in ALL modelling - Lego
and otherwise) involves approximation and suggestion whenever it's
impossible to create an exact duplicate.
I think 2x3 and 4x3 slopes would work much better for the cab roof,
especially if you were able to lower it by a plate or two. You'd also need
to move the horns forward onto the nose.
Finally, move the bogies in (towards the center) and use black 1x2 plates w/
ladders on each corner for the steps.
Will
Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services
www.crosswinds.net/~hokie
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In lugnet.trains, Will Hess writes:
> > As always please let me know what you think. Nits are more than welcome.
>
> First of all, I REALLY like what you've done, especially with the logo.
> Now, on to the nits :-)
>
> To fix the "camel-hump" I'd delete the top row of slopes (but keep the
> inverse slopes!) and use a layer of plates and / or tiles to model the upper
> radiator area. You'd lose the contour along the upper edge but that's just
> a limitation of the medium. A lot of what we do (in ALL modelling - Lego
> and otherwise) involves approximation and suggestion whenever it's
> impossible to create an exact duplicate.
Well I have done something to remove the hump. Its a little different then
what you have described but I like it better than the hump. I will put up new
pictures tonight.
>
> I think 2x3 and 4x3 slopes would work much better for the cab roof,
> especially if you were able to lower it by a plate or two. You'd also need
> to move the horns forward onto the nose.
Actually early on I had the 2x3 and 4x3 slopes on the roof although I liked
being able to use tiles with the 2x6 slopes with the recess so I can have a
flat roof. I didn't like the studs going down the middle of the low slopes and
tiles on top of them even looked worse.
As for the horns it would be more prototypical to have them on the nose anyway
so I might make that change and try the low slopes again while I'm at it.
>
> Finally, move the bogies in (towards the center) and use black 1x2 plates w/
> ladders on each corner for the steps.
I will try it. I have been having a heck of a time trying to add the ladders
because of the tight LEGO corners they seem to always get in the way of the
trucks. I will give it another go though.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
View My Creations at:
http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
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> OK thanks to some very helpful advice I made some significant changes to • my
> Boston & Maine GP9 Bluebird.
Ohhhh! Very nice. I like your radiator humps much better than the ones I
suggested. Now...if I could just get around to becomming an actual Lego
railroader instead of an armchair one :-)
Will
Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services
www.crosswinds.net/~hokie
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley writes:
> Its probably best just to see it yourself. I have a write-up on the page as
> well.
> http://www.lugnet.com/trains/~15/bm-gp9/2/
> As always comments, nits, and criticisms are welcome.
Much better! Indeed a cool model and the logo is an eye catcher.
Regards,
Ben
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In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > Its probably best just to see it yourself. I have a write-up on the page as
> > well.
> > http://www.lugnet.com/trains/~15/bm-gp9/2/
> > As always comments, nits, and criticisms are welcome.
>
>
> Much better! Indeed a cool model and the logo is an eye catcher.
Ben & Will,
Thanks so much for your help and comments. I am quite happy with the model
now. I work from home which has its good points and bad points but I have my
engine running circles in front of my desk at the moment on my extremely small
:( oval of LEGO track. I really like it now especially watching it in action.
I need to place an order with LEGO Direct/S@H but I am currently compiling a
list and that list just got considerably longer with the new parts LEGO Direct
is offering. I especially need more track!!
I think, time willing, this weekends free time will be devoted to a caboose to
go with my engine. Caboose are my favorite railroad car and I love to tour
them when I get a chance. In some ways it is unfortunate that they are no
longer needed on modern trains. I will post some pictures once I get my
caboose to a point worthy of posting.
Thanks again, I really appretiate it.
Eric (I thought regular LEGO was expensive... Try LEGO trains) Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
View My Creations at:
http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
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