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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy pic--
really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on her.
I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as well. I’m
also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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Wow! Almost big enough for small animals and children to ride around in...
John, are those train windows in Dark Tan (for the trolley doors)? What set did
those come out in?!
Very nice work! A truly unique (and uniquely large) creation!
-Jordan
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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John,
Very nice work! A creation of truly impressive scale! I am most curious: are
those train windows in Dark Tan that you used for the doors of the trolley? If
so, what set do those come in?!
Awesome trolley! You definitely take trains to the next level.
-Jordan
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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Nice! Love the doors. BIG!
I am thinking that at this scale, you will be the first to build a building with
dark tan bricks. I am pretty sure duplo bricks are already available in dark
tan. ;o)
Jonathan
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Now that really looks amazing! The curved pieces and non-standard colors make
it look very realistic!
Great work!
Scott
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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Dude, you continue to amaze me at every turn. I can’t wait to see the more
detailed pictures. So have you made some maxi-figs to go with that 18-wide
behemoth? :-)
-Dave
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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At last! That looks cool. Until you say otherwise I’m going to guess those
windows in the doors are grey. What scale are you working to? 45mm track at
standard gauge gives about 1:30 but it looks narrow gauge to me.
Tim
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In lugnet.trains, Jordan Schwarz wrote:
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Wow! Almost big enough for small animals and children to ride around in...
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:-)
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John, are those train windows in Dark Tan (for the trolley doors)? What set
did those come out in?!
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I did say the pic was bad.... Actually, they are old gray. From the
Metroliner set:-)
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Very nice work! A truly unique (and uniquely large) creation!
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Thanks.
JOHN
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In lugnet.trains, Tim David wrote:
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At last! That looks cool. Until you say otherwise I’m going to guess those
windows in the doors are grey.
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Yup. Old gray.
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What scale are you working to? 45mm track at
standard gauge gives about 1:30 but it looks narrow gauge to me.
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Well, this MOC is actually a digression from my G scale course, because I’ve
basically built it around the dark blue curved slopes. So I think this trolley
is about 1:18 scale, or basically miniland scale (1:20).
Of course, using trucks that are gauge 1 (1:32) will give the trolley the
appearance of narrow gauge, which I suppose is possible, given the need for
trolleys to be able to make sharp turns.
I’ve taken a few more pics, posing miniland scale figs with it. I’m going to go
upload them now.
JOHN
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In lugnet.trains, Dave Sterling wrote:
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Dude, you continue to amaze me at every turn. I can’t wait to see the more
detailed pictures. So have you made some maxi-figs to go with that 18-wide
behemoth? :-)
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Thanks, Dave. As a matter of fact...
:-)
JOHN
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
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Hey, where are the trolley poles? It ain’t a trolley without trolley
poles :)
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Actually, when I said it wasn’t finished, I really meant that I just need to
figure out the trucks and underside stuff, AND put on the poles, so I’m with ya,
bro!
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No seriously, nice model. Too bad its not 8 wide ;)
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:-) Thanks, Chris.
JOHN
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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You shoulda called this post “The future of trains” ;-)
Tim
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I’ve wanted to build this ever since this
element came out....
Started it last year, and it’s still not finished. Sorry about the crummy
pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p
So just one pic for now; I’ll take more when I put the finishing touches on
her. I plan using G scale motor blocks for power-- pics of those later as
well. I’m also looking into Airwire (RC control).
I’m really going to try and roll out my G scale stuff now.
JOHN
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Looks like someone beat you off the track John. According to the readme,
16-wide, G-gauge track (via BBB wheels) and couplers.
Benn
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