Owen Meschter
Lego LNER Y7 0-4-0T left profile
My most recent lego train model endeavor comes in the form of a extreme rebuild of my NER Y7 0-4-0T, with significantly improved proportions and details. What was once my simplest model is now my most intricate and detailed.
It all started when I wanted to experiment with an idea of putting internal connecting rods inside of a model locomotive, mainly to if it was possible. Not long after I started building, LNUR announced the Brick Train Awards contest, and my motive was set and the fun began.
The overall goal was to squeeze as much detail into the model as possible, and I'd say I got there without going overboard. Along with the rods, another thing I wanted to experiment with was plate-thick cab walls, to maximize the cab space for detail. Here I succeeded fairly well too. The last tricky spot was trying to get the smokebox to look right. Believe it or not, getting a NER style smokebox right in lego is fairly difficult. However, after many hours tinkering, I managed to get the right look after pulling some tricks out of my sleeve.
Possibly my new favorite small tank engine model, I'm very pleased with how this turned out. Everything including the stickers came out wonderful, and the combined efforts of making many little things to subtly increase the look of the model wielded smashing results.
Lego LNER Y7 0-4-0T left profile
My most recent lego train model endeavor comes in the form of a extreme rebuild of my NER Y7 0-4-0T, with significantly improved proportions and details. What was once my simplest model is now my most intricate and detailed.
It all started when I wanted to experiment with an idea of putting internal connecting rods inside of a model locomotive, mainly to if it was possible. Not long after I started building, LNUR announced the Brick Train Awards contest, and my motive was set and the fun began.
The overall goal was to squeeze as much detail into the model as possible, and I'd say I got there without going overboard. Along with the rods, another thing I wanted to experiment with was plate-thick cab walls, to maximize the cab space for detail. Here I succeeded fairly well too. The last tricky spot was trying to get the smokebox to look right. Believe it or not, getting a NER style smokebox right in lego is fairly difficult. However, after many hours tinkering, I managed to get the right look after pulling some tricks out of my sleeve.
Possibly my new favorite small tank engine model, I'm very pleased with how this turned out. Everything including the stickers came out wonderful, and the combined efforts of making many little things to subtly increase the look of the model wielded smashing results.