Comments on: Train double feature http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/13/train-double-feature/ And one Brick to rule them all... Thu, 23 May 2013 11:14:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: wunztwice http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/13/train-double-feature/comment-page-1/#comment-90163 wunztwice Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:20:34 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=22786#comment-90163 ^
Sounds like an idea for Mr. Big Ben…

]]> By: gambort http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/13/train-double-feature/comment-page-1/#comment-90162 gambort Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:38:36 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=22786#comment-90162 ^ I agree with this although I think it’s by far the best compromise between looks and working. The studless technic is a bit fat. However to do proper running gear that both works and looks good is very, very difficult. You’re really pushing up against the limits of what you can do in pure LEGO. I’m unaware of a better solution in general cases.

There are better (IMO) solutions using the old flex system but getting the parts is very difficult and expensive and may not always be appropriate. Personally I’ve been working for ages on using bars and clips but my solutions will all have issues with running for long periods.

I suspect the ultimate solution would be a custom rod system with specially moulded parts. But I won’t hold my breath for it.

]]> By: Jean C http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/13/train-double-feature/comment-page-1/#comment-90158 Jean C Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:07:36 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=22786#comment-90158 Great pics, and great models too.

The only thing that detracts from these locos – and many/most other lego steam locos – is the studless technic beam as a connecting rod (I think that’s the term) attached to the drivers. I understand that it’s functional, but it doesn’t look good. Surely someone must be able to think of a better solution (and no, I can’t).

]]> By: wunztwice http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/13/train-double-feature/comment-page-1/#comment-90141 wunztwice Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:18:23 +0000 http://www.brothers-brick.com/?p=22786#comment-90141 Really great MOCs here, but considering they are trains you should have titled the post “Train Double Header.”

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