Posted October 12, 20213 yr Normally I'm a slow builder and have no chance finishing something within such a short time. Still full of impressions from our last visit to the RhB in Graubünden/Switzerland I started thinking about a "Baudiensttraktor TM 2/2 92" - a MOW vehicle. Unfortunately my prototype does no longer exist and I have not seen this in real life. I only have external links: e.g. www.beretta-modelle.ch/gleisbaumaschinen/html/body_rhb_tm... First design is 6x10 studs with Cicuit Cubes motor, running on 4 wide "narrow gauge" tracks. This is as small as I could build - with motorization: In stud.io the black/grey front thingy (what is the English word for it?) touches the rails. So I wanted to test if this is a problem in the real world. I'm using LEGO rubber bands for almost all my builds to get more traction - and these make the (tiny) difference. So my vehicle can move without touching the rails. But I was unhappy with the proportions. The front of the prototype almost looks like a square. My tractor looked too narrow. So I started with 8x12. Again I wanted to make sure it can handle switches and does not touch the rails: So the basic design seems finished - but it needs more details While searching for missing parts I need to order, I noticed that the 1x2 tile with the diagonal stripe pattern does not exist I do not know what sticker I used during import in to stud.io. So I need to use a different part with existing pattern or make a custom sticker. I do not know if this is a legal "thirs party part". Edited October 12, 20213 yr by Asper
October 12, 20213 yr 6 minutes ago, Asper said: I noticed that the 1x2 tile with the diagonal stripe pattern does not exist Of course it does! A cute little thing, cleverly packed. But some pictures seem to be missing.
October 12, 20213 yr Author 1 hour ago, Tenderlok said: Of course it does! A cute little thing, cleverly packed. But some pictures seem to be missing. THANK YOU, Sven! Almost all other tiles are named "... diagonal stripes..." - so I could not find these tiles. The missing pictures are movies from flickr. I will upload them to youtube and relink them here
October 12, 20213 yr I love this tractor - detailed, well built - great study of the motor/battery combination - and that openable locker inside the open part... Great work, @Asper !!!
October 12, 20213 yr I've been watching your progress with this over on Flickr, and I'm very impressed with how well you've been able to package everything into such a small space.
October 12, 20213 yr Wow, you are a genius! How did you manage to accomplish something so small and at the same time so beautiful?
October 12, 20213 yr Author Thank you all for this feedback! Still playing with colors and some details - and waiting for parts... Edited October 12, 20213 yr by Asper
October 14, 20213 yr You definitely upped the game at the point where you were able to get a cabin AND have motorization. Great work!
October 16, 20213 yr Author I'm still playing with colors and some details. During design I always use real bricks to test if everything can be built. While waiting for parts I made a final test of the complete model.
October 24, 20213 yr Author Now all parts have arrived and the first version is built with real bricks. Today I applied stickers. The first mission of the tractor was cleaning the tracks after the last storm:
October 26, 20213 yr On 10/24/2021 at 11:39 AM, Asper said: The first mission of the tractor was cleaning the tracks after the last storm: Nice!
October 26, 20213 yr On 10/24/2021 at 5:39 PM, Asper said: Now all parts have arrived and the first version is built with real bricks. Today I applied stickers. The first mission of the tractor was cleaning the tracks after the last storm: the garden railway really does look awesome! the tractor looks right at home
October 28, 20213 yr On 10/24/2021 at 4:39 PM, Asper said: The first mission of the tractor was cleaning the tracks after the last storm: That's some serious leaves on the line. It's a good thing that the crew have got the equipment for the job. Just a brilliant build. It may be small but it's got everything it needs, and looks great too.
November 7, 20213 yr Author Today I took final images of the tractor: Edited November 7, 20213 yr by Asper
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