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4:00 AM
| Name of Model: LEGO MINI Unstoppable Diesels |
| Created by: Commander LEGOman |
| Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73326378@N04/sets/72157630413734274/ |
Details:  The LEGO train community spends a considerable amount of time arguing about what the "correct" scale is for LEGO trains. Usually, 6-wide and 8-wide are the most popular options. The 6-wide crowd can point to most of the official LEGO train sets aimed at kids 6 and up, and the 8-wide crowd can (but rarely does) point to the DUPLO train sets. Here, we have evidence that you can capture the correct level of detail in trains that are only 2 studs wide. The realistic liveries and shapes come across nicely, and the small scale almost seems more forgiving (since nobody's going to complain about a misplaced air vent at this scale). The obvious question is when the rest of the trains will show up, but it looks like there's already a good start. |
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Posted by
Dan
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10:14 PM
| Name of Model: SM-42 | | Created by: misterzumbi | | Found at: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=189492 | Details:
 This is a nifty little locomotive featuring some cool colors and some cleverly used parts. I love the way that hands and arms were used to add details here. The use of a TECHNIC beam to fix a height issue with the coupler is a good idea too. The car windshields being used as side windows are amazing. The Brickshelf Gallery for this model features a number of "in action" photos with some other nice train cars and minifigs as well. | | This is Thursday's model of the day |
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