MOD Custom rods for the Crocodile Locomotive set 10277

[zephyr1934]

22 hours ago, Shiva said:

10277's cabin ladders would have to be modified/removed too. If having a long rod.

Depends on where the pivot point is placed, if even with the ladders they might be able to stay, if not, the ladders could be moved to the frame.

 

23 hours ago, zephyr1934 said:

Unfortunately, as built no, the jackshaft is as high as possible. You might be able to redesign how the running boards are held on and add 1-2 plates of clearance, but it would require a moderate redesign of the hood. But then you only have half a stud width to sneak the entire jackshaft mechanism back there and I suspect the connecting rod would conflict with the running boards.

Thinking further about this issue, one could use plates with clips like this

to support runningboards that are one tile tall, like the ones on the side of this tender

Or if you are willing to add a "step up" to the running boards, one could use a 1x8 tile to bridge the two boat studs and the jackshaft to make room for the rods.

[Shiva]

A 1x8 tile might be my preference.

I just came home, after picking up my 10277 from a pickup point.

My plan was to wait to get it, but I ordered it on friday. My wallet/bank account might not be so happy with me.