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Re: Diesel F Series A & B Units (was Re: Deisel F Series A & B Units
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 18 Jul 1999 12:43:53 GMT
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Thanks for the comments.
Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Very nice. It says "F" to me. Some comments.
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> Nose needs work. The coupler makes it look too bulky.
I can see what you're saying about the front coupler and will certainly give
it some work.
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> Also, dunno about the nose deck, something there doesn't quite look
> right. Try using a single layer of tiles instead of two layers of
> plates.
The pictures don't show it very clearly, but I was trying to give the nose an
inclined look as it approached the windshield. I'll give your idea a try.
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> I like the simulated doors, you may want to just set them back 1/2 brick
> if you didn't already.
I used 1x2x3 thin wall pieces to get that dropped in look.
> What's with the single red roof brick? Did UP
> have a vertical stripe there??
The red stripe arcs across the roof in the original and the roof right above
the cab is yellow. Alas, I wish LEGO made a train cab roof in yellow, for
without it you just can't get the proper effect.
> I favor faucet handles mounted in 1x1 with
> top clips.
I like this idea and have seen your "stuff" which, by the way, is awe
inspiring!
> All in all, a very nice model. Now you just need 50 yellow train windows
> to build a nice passenger consist for it to pull.
I salivate at the very thought! Thank you for all your help
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> PS it's Diesel, not deisel...
Early morning dyslexic typo,
Brian
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