Posted April 6, 20159 yr G1700 Cargo Hello everyone, after the project of the Vossloh G2000 (http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93308) this time I've reproduced the Vossloh G1700 with the Swiss Cargo logo! Influenced by the presence of the nearby Switzerland I wanted to reproduce this wonderful livery since the lego produced the dark blue windscreens that perfectly fit this model. As my usual this diesel shunter is equipped with lights, and I planned this locomotive to pull the crane wagon on my layout, enjoy the pictures! ...see you soon with my next Swiss train! Edited April 6, 20159 yr by LEGO Train 12 Volts
April 6, 20159 yr Cool. Although looking at the original, I think those grille tiles should be Dark Bley or Black. But that's just me.
April 6, 20159 yr That's a lovely looking MOC and a great addition to any layout! Tip of the hat to you.
April 6, 20159 yr Author nice design Thanks elicend What light system did you use? Standard leds 3mm and 5mm diameter, from an electronic shop I think those grille tiles should be Dark Bley or Black. But that's just me. I have also tried dark red but there is to much contrast AWESOME engine 'LT12V' You're always welcom Tiger! That's a lovely looking MOC and a great addition to any layout! Thanks Eurotrash, your opinion is very important to me!
April 6, 20159 yr Excellent job on the shunter. It's instanteously recognizable to anyone who watches Swiss train videos on YouTube.
April 6, 20159 yr Author It's instanteously recognizable to anyone who watches Swiss train videos on YouTube. I see these locomotives every weeks when I was in Switzerland to fill up my car with diesel
April 6, 20159 yr Really nice 12volt. I made a model of this locomotive in the CARGO liverie more than 5 years ago now. Yours ofcourse is a vast improvement. I like the idea using the old windows for the lights too.
April 6, 20159 yr Very nice work building around the PF parts to give the final model such a sleek appearance. It is a ringer for the Swiss locomotive. Kudos.
April 6, 20159 yr Author I made a model of this locomotive in the CARGO liverie more than 5 years ago now. I think to know your model ...is it in red and standard blue, with the side windows in black? Your locomotive is amazing! Very nice work building around the PF parts to give the final model such a sleek appearance. You're right, with this model 40% of the work is done by stickers
April 7, 20159 yr Great model, really captures the original very nicely! Excellent sticker work too - how did you do those?
April 7, 20159 yr Author Excellent sticker work too - how did you do those? From a professional shop (thanks to an ex-Lego ambassador)
April 7, 20159 yr This looks pretty slick, but I can't help but think that the model should use the normal blue rather than the dark blue, based on the photo of the prototype you included...
April 7, 20159 yr I think to know your model ...is it in red and standard blue, with the side windows in black? Your locomotive is amazing! Yes this is the one from a long time ago now SBB cargo shunter by michaelozzie1, on Flickr
April 7, 20159 yr Author This model should use the normal blue rather than the dark blue I agree but the Lego hasn't yet produced a blue windscreen ...moreover I love my "dark-knight" version! Yes this is the one from a long time ago now I knew this MOC, and for having been built so many years ago is a fantastic model ...but is a push along locomotive?
April 7, 20159 yr Lego Train 12 Volts: I really am amazed every time I see a model of yours, and this time it's not an exception! Your models always look so realistic because of the correct proportions (and I'm also a fan of 7-wide ) and great detail. Although I probably wouldn't do it myself I like how you always cover the battery box and receiver with stickers, as there wouldn't be a better solution to this problem on such small space. The only thing I have to criticize is, that the bogies on the prototype look abnormally tall, whereas the bogies of your model are much tinier. I think the bogies on this engine are such a distinctive feature that you should give it a shot to make them taller. Anyway I'm interested what you'll show us next
April 8, 20159 yr Very nice model, you did well. murican engins look much more masculine than the euros. Im still trying to get used to the fact that we are not the only ones with trains. But back to your mode. It looks great
April 8, 20159 yr Your model looks great, I agree with ScotNick about the bogies, perhaps you could build the springs out of 1x1 round plates
April 8, 20159 yr Nice. And I like the dark blue. A pity you needed such large stickers. But very nice techniques yuou used. Especially the front rail looks really good.
April 8, 20159 yr Author The only thing I have to criticize is, that the bogies on the prototype look abnormally tall, whereas the bogies of your model are much tinier. What a pity: I've done the impossibile to keep my model the lowest I could American engins look much more masculine than the euros. You're right but my knowledge about non-Europeans locomoitves is limited Your model looks great, I agree with ScotNick about the bogies I'll watch more models to convince me A pity you needed such large stickers. I agree with you but this livery was too cool to limit me by the lack of a battery box with right color Edited April 8, 20159 yr by LEGO Train 12 Volts
April 10, 20159 yr Wow, like it and like it... the world would be a sad place without them :) must post my Gjuran HŽ 2041 from Croatia, it is just finished...
April 10, 20159 yr Superb! I see these very often here and your models captures the original perfectly!
April 11, 20159 yr Author Hey, what an honour ...the home page is too much for me, I can't handle this! There are many amazing builders here, and see a train on the first page after a long time is an award for all! Thanks again! Edited April 11, 20159 yr by LEGO Train 12 Volts
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