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Re: The unthinkable - Redesign Santa Fe SC
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:56 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
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I have a great deal of admiration for James Mathis. He introduced me and many
others to a modelers level of detail for LTrains. 7 years ago I added the
Santa Fe cars and a Super Chief to my LTrain collection. Built them as in the
plans and admired them, rolled them around my layout, crash them, put them
back together.
This year I used design ideas and parts from the Hobby Train sets to rebuild
my Hogwarts (http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=30095). And it all started
from the Coach model #10 in the HB set. The style and importantly the design
of the doors created a very different profile. The extra height and size of
the regular LTrain door gives many models a tall stubby look.
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The coaches look around 4-6 studs longer than the original (but they of
course are not). So I went back to the credits for the Hobby Design and what
do I find. The designer that showed off a new door design, one which has had
me totaly rebuild two of my favourite trains is.......James Mathis.
So I guess it wasn’t so unthinkable to put a newer James M designed door into
his SF design. Thanks so much James for all your designs, you are an
inspiration.
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Peter and all,
You have done the thinkable, the imaginable.... You have created something that
is your own. Very clever.
Credit for the door design? Unlikely was me. I can’t dare to accept that
credit. That design style has been around for a long time. I’m sure someone
else showcased it first over a decade ago.
I am always pleased to see the results and transformations derived from any
given model as inspiration. That is exactly what I do, too. I derive designs
from others’ models, as well. I could probably count on one hand the number of
truly unique and original build constructions that I’ve discovered. And, to
that, I’ve probably forgotten what they are-- lost into the shared world of
creativity we all enjoy with LEGO. It’s all derivative.... And, I certainly
don’t want to take any credit.
Please, don’t ever think twice to modify and make your own variant-- for you
will likely discover something truly unique and original as you do so, either in
The Brick or within Yourself. I’ve seen several remakes of the Super Chief and
other streamliners that are simply stunning-- complementing and surpassing the
designs that were packed in the set boxes. Even seeing the Super Chief car parts
distributed into other train MOCs or even non-train MOCs is awesome. Parts are
parts! (Although it is nice to see a “preserved” original 10020, 10022, and
10022 set on a track at a Train Club show ;-)
Great job on the Hogwarts and Super Chief. I’m glad I spotted your post.
Above this all, I would like to say how impressed I am at the level of detail,
dedication, and longevity that is shown within the LEGO Community. I continue
to be impressed by the models, conventions, and cooperation on display. This is
truly inspirational.
Re:build, Re:design, Re:create.
mahalo,
James Mathis
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