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Re: British Rail InterCity 125-ish
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:46:13 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke writes:
> > In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> I think 7 or even 8 wide would yield a more appealing aspect ratio for this
> rounded waggon base. However, I think just for fun to try it in 6-wide
> first. No real-brick build, yet, but here is a rounded waggon base
> construction that I think should be buildable:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=16064
Well done, but the height/width relatio is not suitable... (and this out of my
mouth. Never done a 8-wide so far).
> For the bogie plate vertical pin, I think one would need to use the older
> bogie plate from the 4.5v/12v era for it has a taller Technic pin. The
> slightly taller height of the pin may be necessary to fit well into the 2x4
> Technic plate with holes and turn more easily.
agree: what about using 12V wheels to reduce the height?(ok, they have poor
running behaviour and are without frame.)
> I do think that this 6-wide construction looks too tall...especially as it
> looks sitting next to a "standard" 6-wide waggon.
That is the weakest point in that design.
> Next, staying 6-wide, I may try rounding out only the section of the waggon
> base that is in between the two bogies. Maybe this would still achieve the
> rounded look yet keep the overall waggon height lower. ??
What about "selfmade" (but not-working) doors instead? Obmit to use the 5x4
train door. You can even catch the real colour scheme with completely gray line
over the base.
Regards,
Ben
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 | | Re: British Rail InterCity 125-ish
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| (...) Ben: Here is another option for the styling of the rounded underside of the IC 125. I also changed the windows to a lower aspect ratio. (URL) am planning to try the 4.5v/12v style train wheels, as you suggested. And, since I doubt I'll ever be (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: British Rail InterCity 125-ish (sarcasm warning!)
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| (...) I think 7 or even 8 wide would yield a more appealing aspect ratio for this rounded waggon base. However, I think just for fun to try it in 6-wide first. No real-brick build, yet, but here is a rounded waggon base construction that I think (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
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