MOC: Shell tanker wagon (7813 remake)

[Brickviller V2]

  

Presenting the Shell tanker wagon 🚂🔧
As a child, my passion for trains and Lego was unparalleled, especially when it came to Lego trains! One of my cherished possessions was an older catalog showcasing the classic 12-volt trains, fueling my dream of owning those sets one day. Now, with a bit more experience under my belt, I've embarked on the journey of recreating one of those nostalgic sets.

This design is a contemporary update of the classic 1986 Shell Tanker Wagon set, 7813. Incorporating modern elements, it transforms into a readily recognizable, modern iteration of this iconic set. The design posed a bit of a challenge, especially due to the intricate shaping of the domes. I had reservations about the initial digital model's structural strength in real life, but to my surprise, the build is exceptionally robust! 😊

 

 

Instructions are avaliable on Rebrickable

Thank you for watching!

 

Edited November 11, 2023 by Brickviller V2

[Selander]

Nice design ! A true 7813 "restomod" 

[ivanlan9]

Nice. I have the original kit. This looks like an excellent update, though if it were me I'd use 4-wheel trucks (bogies). ...

Regardless, here is the link to rebrickable instructions:

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-163832/Brickvillerv2/shell-tanker-wagon/#details

[Brickviller V2]

1 hour ago, Selander said:

Nice design ! A true 7813 "restomod" 

Thanks 🙏

30 minutes ago, ivanlan9 said:

Nice. I have the original kit. This looks like an excellent update, though if it were me I'd use 4-wheel trucks (bogies). ...

Regardless, here is the link to rebrickable instructions:

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-163832/Brickvillerv2/shell-tanker-wagon/#details

Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was okay to post a direct link 😅

Edited November 11, 2023 by Brickviller V2

[JopieK]

Wow that was a splendid remake with new(er) parts! Great job!

[R0Sch]

Great remake. But I would take out the white plate row to make the tanks more spherical.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Wow, this wagon is amazing I love it and I love the Shell colors!

Superb work!

[SpacePolice89]

Fantastic build, this should be a real set!

[Feuer Zug]

Your reimaging of 7813 is perfect. Well done.

[Man with a hat]

Cool. It looks really nice now with true spherical tanks.

[Brickviller V2]

On 11/11/2023 at 7:25 PM, JopieK said:

Wow that was a splendid remake with new(er) parts! Great job!

Thanks! Appreciate the positive vibes 

On 11/12/2023 at 9:35 AM, R0Sch said:

Great remake. But I would take out the white plate row to make the tanks more spherical.

Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate your suggestion about removing the white plate row to enhance the spherical shape of the tanks. However, it's worth noting that the white plate contributes to the stability of the construction 

On 11/12/2023 at 11:38 AM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Wow, this wagon is amazing I love it and I love the Shell colors!

Superb work!

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you love the wagon, especially the Shell colors. Your positive feedback is much appreciated. By the way, while doing some research, I came across some of your posts featuring modified sets featuring Shell colors – they're fantastic! 

On 11/12/2023 at 11:49 AM, SpacePolice89 said:

Fantastic build, this should be a real set!

Thank you so much! I appreciate the suggestion that it could be a real set. It's a great compliment . I wish LEGO would release some rolling stock sets like in the golden era of 12-volt and 9-volt trains, but I don't think they'll do that anytime soon. At least that gives us MOCers something to do.

1 hour ago, Feuer Zug said:

Your reimaging of 7813 is perfect. Well done.

Thank you! I'm delighted to hear that you think the reimagining of 7813 is perfect 

57 minutes ago, Man with a hat said:

Cool. It looks really nice now with true spherical tanks.

I appreciate your feedback! I'm glad you like the improved look. Thanks for taking the time to check it out!

Edited November 13, 2023 by Brickviller V2

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

5 hours ago, Brickviller V2 said:

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you love the wagon, especially the Shell colors. Your positive feedback is much appreciated. By the way, while doing some research, I came across some of your posts featuring modified sets featuring Shell colors – they're fantastic! 

You're too kind! 

[spruce]

That looks so cute! I'd love to see an Octan version too, I can never make up my mind which I prefer 

[Brickviller V2]

12 hours ago, spruce said:

That looks so cute! I'd love to see an Octan version too, I can never make up my mind which I prefer 

Thanks . Here's the Octan variant. Please take note that the stickers are placed on 2x1 bricks. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an alternative method to position them in Studio.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Do you know that I thought of using this ingenious geometry for a cement wagon?

These spherical tanks are gorgeous!

[AlmightyArjen]

I love it! It resembles the original so much and it has the 80's flair all over it! I also do like the Octan version, I'd say "typically 90's", odd to see that a simple change can give the whole thing a different perspective.

[Brickviller V2]

On 11/14/2023 at 10:04 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Do you know that I thought of using this ingenious geometry for a cement wagon?

These spherical tanks are gorgeous!

Wow, talk about thinking outside the brick!

On 11/15/2023 at 11:44 AM, AlmightyArjen said:

I love it! It resembles the original so much and it has the 80's flair all over it! I also do like the Octan version, I'd say "typically 90's", odd to see that a simple change can give the whole thing a different perspective.

 Thanks a lot for the positive vibes! 🙌  It's incredible how the simple flip of a few bricks can transport us through different eras, right?

Edited November 16, 2023 by Brickviller V2

[dr_spock]

Great job re-imagining it with more recent parts.