| |
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> steamer.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
>
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks
> are welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Stacy
Your engine is quite impressive!I myself am trying to post some pictures of my
'big blow'gas-turbine locomotive(three unit).
-Harvey
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> > Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> > steamer.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
> >
> > Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> > are welcome.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Stacy
>
>
> Your engine is quite impressive!I myself am trying to post some pictures of my
> 'big blow'gas-turbine locomotive(three unit).
>
>
> -Harvey
Thank you Harvey, can't wait to see the pics. My current project is an
African-Garrett 4-8-4-4-8-4. I am at about 40%.
Are you modeling the gas-turbine after a particular locomotive?
Stacy
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> steamer.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
>
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks
> are welcome.
Stacy, Thats a fantastic model. I think thats one of the best escusses for
wider radius turns that I have seen. I thought my Diesal Loco took the turns
tuff. I do like your solution to get it around the corner though, very nice.
I think you have a showpiece!! Great stuff.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
View My Creations at:
http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
|
|
| |
I LIKE it! One thing I'm most curious about is how you've mounted the
cylinders. Do they use a technic axle through the round bricks and plates?
Thanks,
Will
Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services
www.crosswinds.net/~hokie
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Will Hess writes:
> I LIKE it! One thing I'm most curious about is how you've mounted the
> cylinders. Do they use a technic axle through the round bricks and plates?
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
> Lego Beach Department of Emergency Services
> www.crosswinds.net/~hokie
Hey Will,
Yes, I used a '3' technic axle to mount the cylinders to the "cam/lobe"
technic piece. Excellent guess!
Stacy
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks
> are welcome.
Do those Technic wheels rest on the track or do they turn when the train moves?
Carbon 60
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Simon Denscombe writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> > Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> > are welcome.
>
> Do those Technic wheels rest on the track or do they turn when the train • moves?
>
> Carbon 60
Yes, all the technic wheels will turn on the track. That's why there are two
wheel per driver, to make the driver wide enough to stay seated on the track
at the curves.
Stacy
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> steamer.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
>
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks
> are welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Stacy
I have to say this is one of the best large engines I have seen to date. I
am simply amazed at your complicated technique of getting around the curves.
One question about the pins connecting the engine body and the tender body
to the wheels. Do the pins connect solid to the bodies via a hole or did
you make some kind of slit in the body for the pins to slide back and forth
in? I attempted a large engine model and I found connecting the pins
solidly to the engine body restricted the wheel trucks from moving enough
going into the curves. I am trying to come up with a better technique for
this and you seem to have perfected it with your engine. Look forward to
your next creation!
John Warren
|
|
| |
"Stacy Bledsoe" <arketortur@aol.com> wrote in message
news:FwK7qL.C35@lugnet.com...
> Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> steamer.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
>
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> are welcome.
Simply stunning! Next to the great mechanics of the wheels and the pistons,
I also like the detail in the trailing truck, and the way the smoke
deflectors are made. It's amazing what a subtle effect a few bricks can
achieve. Detail on this model is simply great!
I was wondering if you plan to make waggons for it? I would be an impressive
sight seeing the locomotive pulling a lot of cars!
--
Frank Buiting
Visit the LEGO Lexicon: http://members.chello.nl/~f.buiting/lego/
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, John Warren writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> > Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> > steamer.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
> >
> > Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> > are welcome.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Stacy
>
> I have to say this is one of the best large engines I have seen to date. I
> am simply amazed at your complicated technique of getting around the curves.
> One question about the pins connecting the engine body and the tender body
> to the wheels. Do the pins connect solid to the bodies via a hole or did
> you make some kind of slit in the body for the pins to slide back and forth
> in? I attempted a large engine model and I found connecting the pins
> solidly to the engine body restricted the wheel trucks from moving enough
> going into the curves. I am trying to come up with a better technique for
> this and you seem to have perfected it with your engine. Look forward to
> your next creation!
>
> John Warren
Thank you, John. To answer your questions, The front truck is attached to the
body using the "saddle/steam pipes" portion. If you have a chance to see a
Rivorrosi Big Boy HO scale locomotive, the mechanics are the same. There is a
simple pivot at the third set of drivers on the first truck. This attaches to
the body along with the steam pipes at the side of the boiler. The weight of
the pilot at the front of the engine is taken by attaching the technic shocks
(minus the spring) to a couple of swinging pivots just above the pilot set
of "wheels". Actually, at this point if you were to put the 9v motor under
the cab, it would work without the second set of eight drivers (the second
truck). This is what you want to achieve, therefore the second truck is able
to swing out indepently from the rest of the train, because it is not
supporting any weight. The second truck is attached to the 9v motor via a
pivot joint. And, you were right, the second truck swings back and forth on a
technic 6-hole piece and is pin connected to the underside of the body and the
truck. Also, the is a slit in the bottom of the boiler which allows the
technic piece to slide back and forth, to accomodate the extra swing it would
need.
I hope I answered your question. Please write if you have more.
Stacy
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Frank Buiting writes:
>
> "Stacy Bledsoe" <arketortur@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:FwK7qL.C35@lugnet.com...
> > Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> > steamer.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
> >
> > Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> > are welcome.
>
> Simply stunning! Next to the great mechanics of the wheels and the pistons,
> I also like the detail in the trailing truck, and the way the smoke
> deflectors are made. It's amazing what a subtle effect a few bricks can
> achieve. Detail on this model is simply great!
>
> I was wondering if you plan to make waggons for it? I would be an impressive
> sight seeing the locomotive pulling a lot of cars!
>
> --
> Frank Buiting
>
> Visit the LEGO Lexicon: http://members.chello.nl/~f.buiting/lego/
Thank you Frank. Yes, I plan to make a typical red & yellow Union Pacific
Auxiliary tender (with two 9v motors) & a Union Pacific Crane & Boom tender.
The auxiliary tender will provide me with a little more umph...to pull more
cars and push the big locomotive.
Stacy
|
|
| |
Big...Boy...Steamer...
What a beast of a locomotive. Very impressive model, Stacy.
The detail, mechanics, and overall visual appeal of your model are great.
Wish LEGO had a larger radius of curve track. As we are all constrained to the
tight radius, I am continually amazed at the ingenious solutions that move long
vehicles through LEGO train track curves. Bravo to your design.
Thanks for all the break-down photos.
later,
James Mathis
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> steamer.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
>
> Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide remarks
> are welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Stacy
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> > In lugnet.trains, Stacy Bledsoe writes:
> > > Finally, I have taken some time to post some pics of my 4-8-8-4 Big Boy
> > > steamer.
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=717
> > >
> > > Please take a moment to check it out and as always, comments and snide • remarks
> > > are welcome.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Stacy
> >
> >
> > Your engine is quite impressive!I myself am trying to post some pictures of • my
> > 'big blow'gas-turbine locomotive(three unit).
> > Stacy,my locomotive is red with a black stripe but keeps with the basic
spirit of Union Pacific's Armour Yellow.The first unit had the cab,small diesel
engine(for use in the yards)and aux.equipment.The second unit housed the
8500HP prime mover,and the third was an 24,000 gallon fuel tender.
> >
> > -Harvey
>
> Thank you Harvey, can't wait to see the pics. My current project is an
> African-Garrett 4-8-4-4-8-4. I am at about 40%.
> Are you modeling the gas-turbine after a particular locomotive?
>
> Stacy
|
|
|
