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Micro Steam Engine
I’ve always thought that the Technic
Competition Cannon 2 x 6 x 3 looked like the boiler from a steam engine. When
I came across it again taking the Wookie Catamaran apart a few months ago I
finally decided to take a crack at turning it into one.
An initial prototype came together pretty quickly and over the next few weeks it
eventually evolved into what you see here. Huge props go to Daniel Jette
(co-worker and fellow ParLUGment member) for giving me tonnes of great feedback.
Unlike me he actually knows a thing or two about trains. Without the many
discussions we had about pretty much every minute detail it never would have
evolved into it’s current form.
I’ve provided instructions as well. There’s a lot of friction based connections
but they are all quite strong. The only dicey one is the front light. If it’s
loose after you stick it in just rotate it until it’s tight. The slots at the
end of the half pin have to be oriented vertically otherwise it will just fall
out.
Enjoy,
J
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| Looks amazing! What is the dk grey piece you used for tracks? This is one of the best odd-piece solutions I've seen in ages, perhaps ever : ) God Bless, Nathan (19 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| Mr.Allemann, you are a god among men. Both in terms of your uncanny good looks and your uncanny Micro skillz. Meeting you at BrickFest was a moment that I'll wish I'd never forget (yet might, cuz I totally sloshed). -Lenny (19 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| (...) That so totally rocks, Jason. I'm building that tonight... guess I'm just gonna have to stay up later getting ready for NWBC. Very nice work, as always. The outline of the train is right on. My only complaint is builders like you setting the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| (...) Jason, Wonderful model! While I am busy on other projects, some really cool workis going on, and I feel a little behind the curve :-) ! Your micro work is very impressive - your farm was really cool at BrickFest and this is great and a great (...) (19 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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