Bricksonwheels

Two years ago I made my first locomotive as a full Lego scale model, set to the relatively big scale of 1/16. It was an older type American Diesel-electric unit called SD40-2, made by EMD (Electro Motive Diesel). The warm response the model received encouraged me to build another one, and this time I aimed for a more modern type, also produced by EMD: The SD70ACe. This mighty machine is a six-axle, 4300- horsepower, AC-traction diesel-electric locomotive which was first introduced in 2004, and has been in production since 2005. The SD70 ACe is very representative for locomotives used by North American Railroads to transport heavy freights. The locomotive that I replicated is owned by Union Pacific; a freight railroad that operates nearly 8,500 locomotives, from which about 700 are SD70 Ace’s, and is the largest in the United States. This specific example is something special though. It is a so called Union Pacific "heritage unit". These are a total of six SD70Ace’s which are painted in unique commemorative schemes which are meant to designate former railroads which Union Pacific purchased or operated over former trackage. Locomotive ‘UP 1989’ is such a “Heritage Unit” and is exclusivly painted in the colors of “Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad”, which Union Pacific acquired in 1996. The Lego model consist of about 27.000 bricks, and was built in 4 months. It is about 143 cm in length (56,2 inch). The model was made from pictures and drawings found on the internet. It is fully detailed both, in, -and outside with modeled engine, electrical cabinets and cabin. All decals were self-made as vector files, and printed and pre-cut at a professional company. Some retrofitted chromebricks are used. This is also the first time I have used lighting in a model. Rob from www.brickstuff.com made it possible for me to make a realistic lighting setup without sacrificing any space for detail due to the very thin wiring, and even the ditch effect is onboard. For the same detail space reason I used the small battery boxes inlcuding switches from Brickstuff, and there are now two main switches to operate the external and cabin lights. It really adds to the realism of a build, and it will definitly not be my last work with lights mounted! I hope you like it! And with my buddy Ingmar's Mack Vision with fresh tank trailer to show two models at same scale:

Its a start... and I agree with the above.

Great job!

New and more custom panels to make models more realistically looking.

Love the custom tires. Actually in the RC world a lot of cool rims and tires can be found.

Another angle on the stupid purist discussion again. If you can improve your work with fresh and innovative solutions, than go ahead, its your built! Sometimes Lego does not offer what I need to make a model more realistic. Example: I am currently working with Brickstuff LED systems in my new locomotive. Why? Lego PF LEDs are simply not good enough for this application. So... limit my creativity and detail obsession ....no way! The PF LEDs and its wires are far too big, and creating realisitic effects (like ditch lights) is impossible. Lego's solution is not really suitable for the many lights on the train, and then I am not even talking about getting the wires out of sight. Another example: On Lego events our group runs demos with multiple RC vehicles. Keeping the channels free with the limited Lego channels availlable is simply not possible. The SBrick is a perfect solution to run a bigger bunch of vehicles at the same time.

When I miss a part in a particular area in a certain color, I wont built it in an alternative color as a temporarily solution. I just can't stand a color disturbance..., a rather wait for the part to arrive. :classic:

Hi Fernando, Good to see the Mercedes here. It is a great build!

I've seen Black Cat with simular trailers on events. I think there is a Road Train around with two of those behind it.

Very fresh model, something different from Ferrari and Lamborghini. Awesome job!

Thnx all!

Thnx all! I thought so as well. But I checked during building and it is actually about 2 mm too low..lol. But adding a plate was too much for me. I have a refference technical blueprint of a Ford Tudor with dimensions, that I matched within normal tolerance. The problem is so many of these rods are modified, like chopped or even stretched, that many, or even most bodies are far from original. I think the low stance might enhance that feeling. I think most people have heavily chopped Hot rods in their heads as a refference. I wanted to keep the ''family car'' look. Its more like a 30s Audi RS6 True about the wheels. I think I am the only one doing this, I like the look of it. I had a very crazy wheel idea from what I think is a Star Wars part, but it looked too radical on this model. Will be on something else for sure in the future. Yes see you this week on Legoworld! Too much chrome in the water here Thnx buddy! See you in Utrecht!

Recently I have built a few custom Harley Davidsons and a Cadillac lowrider, all in bigger 1/10 scale. My latest addition in this scale is this 1932 Ford Tudor Hot Rod. It has suspension, steering, engine wiring and hosing, and a lot of retro-chromed parts and a few custom stickers as well. The model also has working doors, full interior and fully detailed chassis. This model and many others will be on display at Legoworld Utrecht 21 -27 October, in The Netherlands. Come by to shake hands! More on my Flickr pages: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricksonwheels

Going strong. The flatroof is indeed better. Will follow this.

Creative!

Great work! I love the design of this.

As Lego build it is phenomenal, awesome job! I love the construction and the design. As a scale model of the Actros it needs some tuning, as said in this topic. But with your skills you have that done in no time! Thumbs up!

Impressive!

Thats very good work! Rotators are not that uncommon in Europe. Miller has sold quite a few here.

Thnx all!

Funny, I was thinking about this today.. Some old wooden saloon style building with a couple of bikes parked.... That would be great.

Thnx guys!

I love Harley Davidsons, especially the tricked out baggers. I have made a few of them as scale models, mostly heavily chromed and customized. After my last build I had some special chromed parts lying around for another bike, and decided to make a fresh one, but in a different style. I saw some nice new customs with special fairings, big front wheel, and low and agressive stand. I replicated this style into this bike, and it has a more ratted apeal, not being totally ratted. Hope you like it! It was build in 4 weeks, using a combination of retro-chromed parts, classic Lego parts and fresh ones. The scale is 1/10.

Nope, its too late for that.

Some fresh pictures: Lego 1/10 scaled Cadillac Fleetwood Lowrider ghostview by bricksonwheels, on Flickr Lego 1/10 scaled Cadillac Fleetwood Lowrider underside by bricksonwheels, on Flickr