HandyHand Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Gave my support as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thought I would add a couple of new pictures of my Traction Engine model. Here it is alongside one of my other creations. A vintage mail van, loosely based on a British 1950's Morris J Type Commercial van. 2 hours ago, Haay said: Gave my support as well! Thank you very much @Haay ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietsma Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 +1 support! ☺️ Very nice design. Good luck to the 10.000! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 37 minutes ago, Pietsma said: +1 support! ☺️ Very nice design. Good luck to the 10.000! I really appreciate that! Thanks very much! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi everyone, here are a few new pictures of my Lego Ideas Traction Engine I created earlier today... Hope you like them. Thanks to everyone who is supporting the model already on Lego Ideas. If you haven't done already and would like to vote for this model, then here is the link..https://ideas.lego.com/projects/2a2ec583-9836-4868-8dc7-6b3bb0a2fe80 Thanks very much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matosferrera Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Great idea! You've got my vote! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Matosferrera said: Great idea! You've got my vote! Massive thanks for supporting. I'm very grateful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 THE "LITTLE" WORKHORSE Mini Build and Free Instructions Hi everyone I've created a mini version of The Old Workhorse, made up from just 82 bricks. I've made the instructions freely available under the "Updates" tab on my Lego Ideas page. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/2a2ec583-9836-4868-8dc7-6b3bb0a2fe80/updates#content_nav_tabs Please feel free to use these instructions and have a go at building the model yourselves. The only thing I'd like to ask in return is if you could please support my LEGO Ideas project whilst you're there. Hope you like this fun miniature version and enjoy building it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I'm really excited today to say my Lego Ideas model is featured in the latest issue of Blocks magazine, with a double page spread and interview with me. ? The magazine is in stores from today. You will also notice a brick built version of the traction engine in the picture below - more on that soon! My Model Featured in Blocks Magazine by Bricked1980, on Flickr As well as this I was also featured in the Leicester Mercury newspaper last weekend. A picture of the model was splashed across the front page with a full page article on page 3. You can read the article online here. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/train-enthusiasts-lego-model-design-2002147 20180915_183541 by Bricked1980, on Flickr 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious_george Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Perhaps not the best ever story to be front paged with , but well done mate. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Bricked1980 said: I'm really excited today to say my Lego Ideas model is featured in the latest issue of Blocks magazine, with a double page spread and interview with me. ? The magazine is in stores from today. You will also notice a brick built version of the traction engine in the picture below - more on that soon! My Model Featured in Blocks Magazine by Bricked1980, on Flickr As well as this I was also featured in the Leicester Mercury newspaper last weekend. A picture of the model was splashed across the front page with a full page article on page 3. You can read the article online here. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/train-enthusiasts-lego-model-design-2002147 20180915_183541 by Bricked1980, on Flickr Congratulations, I just hope that LEGO listen (for once!) and get this product on the shelves. Oh... how much do you want for one if you have the instructions ready - PM please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Bill Cosby looks different in the UK. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusiKyle Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 You've put a lot of work into this and have earned this publicity. I would buy one I think this looks fantastic. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Furious_george said: Perhaps not the best ever story to be front paged with , but well done mate. 1 hour ago, Huskers1236 said: Bill Cosby looks different in the UK. Haha, Yeah, wish it could have shared the cover with something better than that hideous story. 3 hours ago, TabbyBoy said: Congratulations, I just hope that LEGO listen (for once!) and get this product on the shelves. Thanks, although Lego wont even look at the model if I don't get enough votes. 1 hour ago, MusiKyle said: You've put a lot of work into this and have earned this publicity. I would buy one I think this looks fantastic. Thanks very much, I'm definitely trying to put as much effort as possible in to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrickdad Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 57 minutes ago, Bricked1980 said: I'm definitely trying to put as much effort as possible in to this! Are you going to be exhibiting at BrickLive in Birmingham? Lego seem to love featuring Ideas sets "in the wild". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Bricked1980 said: Thanks, although Lego wont even look at the model if I don't get enough votes. If that's the case, I really fear for the future of the human species. If it was a steam powered helicopter, it'd be a dead cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabbitfast Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Brilliant our very own Lego ideas creator here on site, will be posting my set to you when it comes out for your signature. This set definitely gets my nod, will let my very large extended family in on the details of the set. Good luck, voting now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 17 hours ago, thebrickdad said: Are you going to be exhibiting at BrickLive in Birmingham? Lego seem to love featuring Ideas sets "in the wild". I hadn't thought of that. I wonder how I'd go about arranging that? Will look in to it. 14 hours ago, TabbyBoy said: If that's the case, I really fear for the future of the human species. If it was a steam powered helicopter, it'd be a dead cert. Well by far the most popular models on LEGO Ideas seem to be the sets based on space. So if all else fails perhaps this should be my contingency plan. ??? Space X Traction Engine Spoof by Bricked1980, on Flickr 13 hours ago, grabbitfast said: Brilliant our very own Lego ideas creator here on site, will be posting my set to you when it comes out for your signature. This set definitely gets my nod, will let my very large extended family in on the details of the set. Good luck, voting now. Thanks very much. Glad you like the set and thanks a lot for supporting it. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Bricked1980 said: Well by far the most popular models on LEGO Ideas seem to be the sets based on space. So if all else fails perhaps this should be my contingency plan. ??? Space X Traction Engine Spoof by Bricked1980, on Flickr That's still 100x better than what Disney and the oompaloompas in Billund can come up with for the new wave of Star Wars sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Traction Engine - Brick Built Version Hi everyone. I've recently completed work on a brick built version of The Old Workhorse Traction Engine. I've had to swap some colours around to reflect Lego parts and colours that are currently in production. I've also made a few minor improvements to the design of the model which I will detail below. For now I've only built the Traction Engine portion of the set but I'm working on the wagon and other bits so I will post pictures of those too when they're complete. Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Apart from the colour scheme, probably the most noticeable change to the design is the new style funnel. I've redesigned this to have the appearance of a brass cap and a tapered shape towards the top which is more true to how a real traction engine funnel should look. I've also redesigned some of the details on top of the boiler, behind the funnel to appear more realistic and to give added stability. Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr For the brick built version I decided to use a 2 tone colour scheme for the main body. The lower half is in earth green and the upper section of the cab and boiler are dark green. Unfortunately the spoked wheels are not available in red so I used reddish brown instead. I'm pleased with how the new colour scheme has worked out, it has quite a rustic look. My preference would still be for the model to be produced in the livery used in the original rendered model though, if ever it was lucky enough to go all the way on LEGO Ideas. I do think the lighter shade contrasts nicely with the gold though. Let me know what you think. Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Brick Built Version of The Old Workhorse by Bricked1980, on Flickr Hope you like this brick built version of the model. Please feel free to let me know what you think. There are more pictures in my Flickr album including a short video clip of the model. If you like the model I'd also be really grateful if you could please give it your support over on LEGO Ideas if you've not done already. Thanks very much. LEGO IDEAS - Old Workhorse Traction Engine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 4:58 AM, Bricked1980 said: Hope you like this brick built version of the model. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Your presentation is fantastic showing off well your building style and photography skills. I'm impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I’m really surprised that this isn’t near 10K by now. I’ve have lost patience TBH and gone down the Bright Bricks route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricked1980 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 8:28 AM, TheOrcKing said: Your presentation is fantastic showing off well your building style and photography skills. I'm impressed. Thanks very much, glad you like the way I presented the images. To be honest I think image presentation is almost as important as the model design itself, especially with something like LEGO IDEAS. On 10/6/2018 at 4:04 PM, TabbyBoy said: I’m really surprised that this isn’t near 10K by now. I’ve have lost patience TBH and gone down the Bright Bricks route. Well I keep persevering and am trying to get as many votes as I can. If anyone on here is signed up to LEGO IDEAS you should have received the latest e newsletter from them yesterday. You may have noticed that I am featured in it with an article about an exhibition I took the model to a couple of weeks ago. My model featured in the LEGO IDEAS Newsletter by Bricked1980, on Flickr I took the model to a steam toy exhibition at Mountsorrel Heritage Centre in the UK where it was displayed in their railway museum. You can see in the pic above I even went as far as making my own "PLEASE VOTE" T shirt. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Bricked1980 said: Thanks very much, glad you like the way I presented the images. To be honest I think image presentation is almost as important as the model design itself, especially with something like LEGO IDEAS. Well I keep persevering and am trying to get as many votes as I can. If anyone on here is signed up to LEGO IDEAS you should have received the latest e newsletter from them yesterday. You may have noticed that I am featured in it with an article about an exhibition I took the model to a couple of weeks ago. I took the model to a steam toy exhibition at Mountsorrel Heritage Centre in the UK where it was displayed in their railway museum. You can see in the pic above I even went as far as making my own "PLEASE VOTE" T shirt. ? Your presentation skills, creativity and determination are to be commended. Below is the ultimate compliment for this project: "TabbyBoy will ACTUALLY PAY RRP for this set!" ... and I mean it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randrace Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Great stuff; great pics! Supported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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