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Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 26 Aug 2000 10:05:40 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> This is a version 1 design study for the German DB Cargo Sprinter container
> train set.
> Very compressed compared to its real-life counterpart, it looks a bit odd in
> relation. But, I think it imparts some familiarity.
The problem is the length of the first car - how long is it? In real life it
would take a half container which in LEGO 6-wide container terms would be
around 12 to 14 studs long. I think you've got the main part of the cab there
which is the hardest part.
> I have tried to use a minimum of "special" pieces. If one discounts the
> actual cargo containers, I think maybe the only special piece is the control
> cab front window. Any comments on the availability of this window glass type
> of 1 tall, 6 wide, 3 deep clear sloping window? Is trans-green the only color
> easily available right now?
> The control cabs feature stud-forward design. I don't know if this is a good
> or a bad thing for this model. I certainly welcome your comments! Compare it
> to the real-life photos: How would you model the slope?
It's a very shallow slope isn't it - I tried modelling it in MLCAD and in the
end I made the top window square. Problem was I couldn't compress it very well
- too much detail for 6 wide and 8 wide looked stupid.
> I believe Larry P. teased me regarding building this Cargo Sprinter some • months
> ago. So, here's a first go.
> http://www.ee.nmt.edu/~jmathis/cargosprinter.html
Did you know that the motor cars (the cab ones) are slightly higher than the
flat cars because of the space for the diesel engines - might qualify as an
extra plate.
> Containers:
> I think I have built an interesting container uses garage door slats. I know,
> these parts are not easily available these days, but it doesn't necessarily
> have to be considered part of the Cargo Sprinter.
Disclaimer accepted :-) I think 6 wide containers look so much better on 6
wide platforms. This Maersk lorry shows it all:
http://www.brickset.com/view.asp?Set=1651-1
Carbon 60
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