SavaTheAggie Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Nothing earth-shattering, but here are some freight cars I've been working on using Collectible Minifig bases. I've designed these cars to be as light-weight as possible, and for the most part I've succeeded. Both designs revolve around standard LEGO train bases to save weight. I already have 10 of the gondolas built, and my Allegheny enjoys pulling them. Looks real slick. CMF Gondola I still need to add texture to the load. CMF Hopper (Work in Progress) Since taking the picture, I've decided to switch to a 28 stud train base togo improve the length to width ratio. --Tony Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Neat use of all those plates, Sava. I know you are trying to save weight, but have you tried using tiles over those studs to pose as reinforcing beams? Edited January 21, 2013 by LEGO Guy Bri Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice project Tony ...and welcome back! Quote
Hrw-Amen Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I have made a few smaller two axle wagons in a similar way using CMF bases and have added tiles across the studs. I don't have photos ye, but thy do look better with than without in my opinion and they are not that heavy. Can I ask where the white CMF bases come from? I don't think I have seen them before? Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I have made a few smaller two axle wagons in a similar way using CMF bases and have added tiles across the studs. I don't have photos ye, but thy do look better with than without in my opinion and they are not that heavy. Can I ask where the white CMF bases come from? I don't think I have seen them before? Those arent white bases. They are brick built to look like it. Easily spotted in the picture. Quote
jonwil Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 You can get white CMF bases (with printing though) from the UK-only Olympic special CMFs. Quote
SavaTheAggie Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Incorporating some suggestions: --Tony Quote
Churchill Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I like that look alot. I've thought about building my own cars, but haven't yet done so. This looks like an good way to make some realistic hoppers. Thanks for sharing! Quote
JopieK Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Very neat. Good use of those minifig base plates!!! Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 AWESOME that last one was.....wonderful hopper car using tiles and CMF plates......Brick On 'Sava' ! Quote
mostlytechnic Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Agree, the vertical tiles on there make it look fantastic. Quote
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