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LEGO 5972 Olton Hall / Hogwarts express
This is my slightly updated 5972 Olton Hall.
I finally decided to let my detail side get the better of me. I've got two sides when building models, detail and symmetry. That's why this didn't look at all detailed before, but very symmetrical.
As for the differences, I've updated the tender lining, although I think this was shown before in previous lower quality photos. The steps under the cab no longer have that 1x2 red tile above it, as I thought it just looked weird, but this was the only solution at the time. The cab steps and front tender steps have been rebuilt with 2x2 tiles as the top step for each set, the rear tender steps are no different. The coupling between the loco and tender has been changed from a fixed position because I now have track! only 16 9V curves but its a start at least. There will be added pictures soon of the coupling in detail.
I have added the reversing lever on the right of the loco and the boiler cross brace with a stud as an attempt to add the small detailed bit in front of the cross brace. I also have included the small tank on the left side which I am unaware as to what it does on the real loco. I'm sure many would disagree with my idea for a connecting rod on the wheels, I'm just not a big fan of using the technic beams with holes all the way through them.
The wheels are going to be a problem though, after testing them on the 9V track, I found they are very slippery and simply spin on the metal rails, even with the added weight of the loco and tender. I have decided I may try and carve small grooves in the 4 flanged wheels to place a black elastic band for grip, this is the best I can think of so I will openly take any suggestions. I did try the 9V motor again, and found it worked rather well and would work if I had a controller I'm sure, but at the moment I'm stuck with a basic Hornby controller which keeps failing and I'm not sure know why.
I have ordered the new ME-Models Metal Rails. 12 straights with brown sleepers to add to my 9V circle to make a decent test oval for when the loco has decent enough traction or if I decide to go with the 9V motor, only time will tell.
If you're wondering why I'm in my garden, it's because I don't have any decent lights or enough space to set up for better photographs.
LEGO 5972 Olton Hall / Hogwarts express
This is my slightly updated 5972 Olton Hall.
I finally decided to let my detail side get the better of me. I've got two sides when building models, detail and symmetry. That's why this didn't look at all detailed before, but very symmetrical.
As for the differences, I've updated the tender lining, although I think this was shown before in previous lower quality photos. The steps under the cab no longer have that 1x2 red tile above it, as I thought it just looked weird, but this was the only solution at the time. The cab steps and front tender steps have been rebuilt with 2x2 tiles as the top step for each set, the rear tender steps are no different. The coupling between the loco and tender has been changed from a fixed position because I now have track! only 16 9V curves but its a start at least. There will be added pictures soon of the coupling in detail.
I have added the reversing lever on the right of the loco and the boiler cross brace with a stud as an attempt to add the small detailed bit in front of the cross brace. I also have included the small tank on the left side which I am unaware as to what it does on the real loco. I'm sure many would disagree with my idea for a connecting rod on the wheels, I'm just not a big fan of using the technic beams with holes all the way through them.
The wheels are going to be a problem though, after testing them on the 9V track, I found they are very slippery and simply spin on the metal rails, even with the added weight of the loco and tender. I have decided I may try and carve small grooves in the 4 flanged wheels to place a black elastic band for grip, this is the best I can think of so I will openly take any suggestions. I did try the 9V motor again, and found it worked rather well and would work if I had a controller I'm sure, but at the moment I'm stuck with a basic Hornby controller which keeps failing and I'm not sure know why.
I have ordered the new ME-Models Metal Rails. 12 straights with brown sleepers to add to my 9V circle to make a decent test oval for when the loco has decent enough traction or if I decide to go with the 9V motor, only time will tell.
If you're wondering why I'm in my garden, it's because I don't have any decent lights or enough space to set up for better photographs.