How I made LEGO mini Thomas the Tank Engine - Larry's Lego

[@LarrysLego]

Instructions: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-148982/LarrysLego/thomas/#details FAQ: Why didn't I use a 1x2 black piece instead? - It sounds good in theory, but the result is that Thomas's "neck" looks SUPER wide if I do that. Why don't you use [x piece] for the dome? - That piece probably doesn't exist in dark azure. I looked for a lot of alternatives.

[@lisawalker3446]

😊

[@thomastheyoutuber9933]

im so glad that you built thomas/me!

[@АлександрСавыцькый]

😊😊

[@lindseywilkie7047]

Thanks for the instructions😊

[@WoodenToby]

Nice little model! The dark azure looks great!

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you so much, man! It's an honour that you've seen this :D

[@riparadis]

I love to see my favorite KZbinrs commenting on other favorite KZbinrs videos

[@Maddbroddaifraz]

It's mack and mity to say make mitymack!!!

[@levidarling5107]

@@riparadisSame. 😂

[@lizzalv1158]

Hey Larry why don't you use the new tea sauser part for a more deteail funnel like woodentoby?

[@trainboy7]

Just from the thumbnail of this video alone. Already I'm loving this Thomas model. I'll have to try building one of my own. It'll go great with the Lego Train Scale version I currently have.

[@boryna11]

2:38 Yay Edward face 😃

[@LarrysLego]

Well spotted! ;)

[@boryna11]

yes!😁

[@realchristian77010]

Ok, I find it more accurate and magnificent than the previous models. Pretty neat 👌

[@LarrysLego]

Good to know, thanks!

[@setheatontheautobot4586]

I'm surprised you haven’t made Annie and Clarabel yet

[@LarrysLego]

I actually attempted this at the time of making the first model, but I wasn't happy with the result at all. I will likely revisit the idea, though!

[@kiburgn]

@@LarrysLego if you make Annie abd clarabel plz do the RWS style

[@julieesquivel6716]

And if you do make it free because we haven’t had a free steam engine in a while pls😢

[@cdyvids22]

​@kiburgn there's already a RWS variant around the TV versions haven't exactly been done yet

[@OhTheIndignity]

@@kiburgnhe hates the RWS

[@StationFilms12345]

Great! Now here's a suggestion. You could use a small circle made out of blue (or any color you please) vinyl on the center of the wheel, therefore the wheels finally match the body and maybe add a smaller circle in the center of the previous one for more detail and it's not illegal! (I think)

[@a_midland_engine]

One day when I have enough money, I’m going to build all your models. I love them!

[@LarrysLego]

Aww, how sweet 😊 Happy to hear it!

[@TrainMadLadProductions]

Wow what an upgrade from your original thomas

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@TrainMadLadProductions]

@@LarrysLego your welcome

[@Lego_Weegee_Good]

Looks so good looks so much better than the old one and that cutting for stickers was worth it.

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you so much! Glad you think it was worth it :D

[@jlstudios69]

I'm in love with this man! The stickers and bright blue color used makes this such a fun model to look at! 1 suggestion though, under the pizza tiles, perhaps replace the blue with black 1×2s so it's hidden a bit better! Other than that, love the stickers and tiny details put into this, great job!

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you think so :D As I said for another comment, I tried that, it made his "neck" (for lack of a technical term) look SUPER wide.

[@SteamLance]

Mate this is awesome! Thomas The LEGO Engine is going to be jealous, and I wish I could get faces like that for my own LEGO Skarloey

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks mate! I don't mean to "compete" with Thomas the LEGO Engine by any means - I like to think we work in different scales, with their models much smaller than mine, despite the same 4-wide width. I love their models and they have inspired parts of mine 😄

[@becauseofreasonslol]

Not a Thomas fan, and I usually dont like to comment but you're a good builder and I very much like this build and the others. So good job bro 👍

[@LarrysLego]

Aw! Why thank you, I really appreciate you commenting! I'm glad my builds still interest you :)

[@TrainSeeker-co3ol]

Thomas is a class E2 tank engine 0-6-0 very nice is very good

[@TheGs4_4449]

Newer version looks amazing! It’s more refined, more Thomasey! I love it!

[@LarrysLego]

I'm happy you think so! :D Love the word "Thomasey", haha

[@Symbiote451]

THIS IS AMAZING! WOW

[@ChimpyWallah]

He looks so much better!

[@tre-engines]

You did a fantastic job on Thomas! I love the new face and I like how you dud the stripes! I did want to mention though, the normal Lego blue would’ve actually been accurate since it’s very similar to the shade of blue used in Season 5 but the blue you chose is just as good! Great job!

[@LarrysLego]

I should have noted that Thomas's shade of blue did in fact change - but still, this is certainly the shade most associate with him. Thank you so much!

[@tre-engines]

@@LarrysLego You’re Welcome! I love your custom builds!

[@xavierjuno4572]

I also think it's very similar to NWR blue in the railway series

[@TK-0516]

Very Nice, this is so nostalgic to me

[@theoneandonlynumber1253]

Ohhhh i cant wait for a old shape and new shape henry i love this channel so dam much

[@oliviaodrowaz2126]

You are very inspiring. Thank you! I love the way you evaluate your work in your videos and strive to make your models better and better.

[@LarrysLego]

Why thank you! I really appreciate that :)

[@TheSpookyDong]

This and youre other Thomad and Non-Thomas models are amazing! I do wonder if you plan on doing and of the tender engines (James, Henry, etc) and maybe use some sort of rope or chain to keep the tenders from being apart of the engine itself

[@LarrysLego]

Why thank you! I do plan on doing tender engines, I think I have a solution to coupling them but I'll have to make sure it properly works :)

[@mikesbricks9214]

Looks so good! WAY TO GO LARRY!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much, Mike!!

[@Thomasremakes55]

Looks great 👍 and favorite part 4:28 lol

[@LarrysLego]

Glad you think so! Lol

[@no-facejames7360]

This looks like a lego-fied version of the ERTL Thomas, it looks great!

[@LarrysLego]

Haha, I see it! Thank you :)

[@levidarling5107]

Fun fact: It is wildly belied that Thomas is either the real life lbscr no. 105 or 106, both are E2’s of the series with extended side tanks.

[@noahcarlosthenumber12engin38]

Will you do stories and remakes with these Thomas and your other lego engines? After seeing the running session, I’d like to see you make your own stories and remakes

[@LarrysLego]

I've had this concept in the back of my mind for a while, I would love to try this at some point!

[@bricktrician]

It's looks great. But you could flip the dome over with a Technic half pin with a stud on the end. It would spin more easily. Just throwing that out there, it is your model as long as you are happy with it.

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! As stated in the video, 1x1 studs do not exist in Dark Azure! But I appreciate the feedback

[@Sidings16]

This looks great!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks! :)

[@theamazingadventureofeduardo]

Yoooooo lets goooo A Smashing improvement! Well done 👍🏻

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks Eduardo! Glad you thought so 👌

[@riparadis]

I love your Thomas model. It looks very good. Both versions are pretty good.

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks, Austin!

[@DocksideProductions]

This inspired me. Thank you!

[@LarrysLego]

I'm glad to hear it! 😄 No problem!

[@MrBlueEngine]

This One Look Cool. I Like It.

[@rodrigogonzalezherrera5584]

Its perfect

[@Zorrio]

bruh this hobby is crazy looks fun

[@kylemaccauley6065]

Dude that’s looks great plus you gave me inspiration for to give my lego Thomas a make over

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks! That's good to hear :)

[@Im_a_miztake]

One small suggestion, just to have as many brick built details as possible, maybe replace the front window stickers with 1x1 yellow round studs with holes? Absolutely great model though, the detail at such a small scale is amazing!

[@LarrysLego]

Funny you say that, I just bought a few of those and contemplated doing that! And thanks very much, I appreciate that :)

[@rc-fannl7364]

That's a pretty accurate Thomas, nice job

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@TankEngine97]

Nice little model. 👍

[@TankEngine97]

On a side note: Do you plan on making other characters? I know you've done BoCo, Bill, Ben and the troublesome trucks.

[@BanterousEngines]

Absolutely gorgeous model! ❤

[@LarrysLego]

Many thanks :)

[@AisuAsai]

I've been binging quite a few of your vids and I'm always impressed at the great quality of builds and edits! Have you ever considered submitting any of your models to Lego ideas? I think they would be super popular and pretty realistic to become a set

[@LarrysLego]

I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying them :D Thanks! I have - this sort of thing has been attempted before, Lego aren't great with Ideas when it comes to trains, plus, I don't think Mattel (current owner of Thomas franchise) would make it so easy

[@jasonadams5971]

Larry, your mini LEGO Thomas has inspired me to make my own mini LEGO Thomas the Tank Engine!

[@LarrysLego]

That's awesome 😄 I hope you enjoyed making it, and feel free to show it!

[@federicovalmadrid2879]

Wow this is a great redisign

[@Scott_3F]

THOMAS LOOKS AMAZING!! My only question is why didn't you make the 1x2 behind the pizza piece blue instead of black?

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!! As I said in response to another comment, it made his "neck" (for lack of a technical term) look SUPER wide.

[@Scott_3F]

@@LarrysLego ahh I see! Never the less, FANTASTIC MODEL!!

[@LarrysLego]

@@Scott_3F Thanks a lot!

[@toah0322]

I Like it!!

[@ChimpyWallah]

2:01 you could probably use piece 35480 to make it look a little better

[@LarrysLego]

Would've been ideal - but it doesn't exist in Dark Azure!

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

So you updated Thomas? Ok. Maybe make Toby next?? He should be kind of easy. Oh and Thomas looks much better than before!

[@LarrysLego]

Toby is already planned. And thanks!

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

@@LarrysLego Nice! I think I may have asked you before 😅. I just hope you'll keep the TVs design for your customs. I don't like RWS Toby for his blue side plates. Anyways, I can't wait to see other engines in your Lego style! Like Percy, Salty and maybe a tender engine or two!

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

Ofcourse when you figure out a drawbar for them.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

For the tender engines.

[@BuzzLightbulb]

Got an idea for Thomas’s dome: you could use part 4274 (in any color cause it won’t show) to put the piece you’re currently using on the other direction. While it won’t make the hole go away, it’ll make it smaller so it looks less like a funnel. Also have you ever considered lightsaber handles for engines with skinnier funnels?

[@LarrysLego]

Unfortunately the piece still would be a bit visible which is annoying! But thanks for the suggestion :) That could work for a skinny funnel

[@djoannapatricia]

NEW THOMAS AND YOU SHOWN OLD THOMAS 😱😱😱😍😍

[@MrMellow_Official]

This is amazing! Can u do Henry The Green Engine Next? I would be really cool!

[@aracelisadames2408]

Just so you know, this is the first time watching your channel, and I gotta say, already your a fantastic lego builder😮😮😮😁😁😁

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@quirkyproductions2021]

Great video as always Larry, I always love how you edit your videos!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much :) Appreciate it as always!

[@dillpicklelegolocomotives8472]

I do wish that the original could be saved as a memory but the new one looks great

[@Steamboatproductions37]

I've made three completed small 4 stud wide LEGO trains ( witch are my original characters) . but this channal relly push me to make more. you make awsome stuff man .

[@LarrysLego]

That's awesome, man! Glad to hear it - Keep at it :)

[@shadowmarauder6033]

This looks so cool! Where do you put the instructions so fans can recreate these great models you create & build?

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! Right here on my rebrickable :) rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-148982/LarrysLego/thomas/#details

[@boryna11]

when a video is published on this channel im happy bc your videos are very cool thomas looks very good!!! btw how about that brick game i talked about🤔

[@LarrysLego]

Nice, glad you think so! I checked it out, I will probably get it at some point :)

[@boryna11]

yay😁😁😁😁😃😃😃

[@Tibetbrick]

Wowwwww i Really like how i came out the model is pretty good the running board is a bit long but is ok😊

[@lorriehall2404]

I love it

[@LarrysLego]

Glad to hear it!

[@engineadam4175]

Nice now we need Percy

[@TRAINWORKS-ie2dm]

What website did you design your own LEGOs on? And what device did you use?

[@LarrysLego]

I used Bricklink Studio! Free software for Windows and Mac

[@djoannapatricia]

10000/10 btw

[@auraknight1004]

This looks so cool.

[@thailuu2501]

this Thomas is better than the last one

[@Thefunneldude]

Your new thomas is a lot nice tho👍

[@RavenWorks24]

When you said “Thomas’s Boiler” it sounded like the original Thomas the train narrator

[@scottwins9108]

1:58 you could use one of those rounded 1*2 black pieces instead i think... it would make the wheel arch look a bit thinner but maybe it's a good compromise?

[@LarrysLego]

It's possible, not a bad suggestion! I'm not sure I'd go with it though as it would make his front view look a little messy with so much black.

[@242mtproductions4]

2:38 so you gonna build edward next after duck?

[@LarrysLego]

Correct!

[@suzzy1790]

Super Mario Bros 2 playing In the background in the end

[@suppenlana]

IDK why, but I really like that Thomas in default LEGO Blue

[@Flanchandayo]

Amazing!

[@animated_toy_trains]

I honestly think that if Lego and Mattel would buddy up and make LEGO ttte, They should do the range in the scale.

[@Mikethefallenlegend]

IRL the e2 were giant compared to Gordon and were that long so horbe was right to use a normal e2 and Thomas is a e2

[@Old_Groaner]

Hey Larry, it’s me again. I commented on your video about Edward and I was about to order the Thomas instructions and I realised that you added stickers and I came to ask how you made/got them?

[@LarrysLego]

I print onto adhesive paper, but if you really want, you can just use normal paper and stick the face on. The instructions should come with an image file of the face that you can print. The lining is done with adhesive vinyl but you can buy red pinstriping for modelling. Hope this helps!

[@Old_Groaner]

@@LarrysLego it does tysm 😊👍 could you also try and make Percy for me because I would love to see him in your collection (also because I need a lego Percy so badly 😂)

[@yamunanavodenidewundaraliy5511]

You’re the best

[@LarrysLego]

Aww, thank you!

[@kylemaccauley6065]

I think the next model you should make Thomas’s best friend Percy

[@cherylcrane84]

awesome

[@UrLocalG1Transformers]

Looks good. :)

[@BIG_RED_PRODUCTIONS_official]

you know you could've used black tiles for the wheel arches since Thomas's smoke Box is typically seen in between the gap and its tanks

[@LarrysLego]

Yes, but the gap isn't almost the entire width of Thomas. It would look much too wide, in my opinion.

[@brunoaraujo1299]

when the coupler is sus

[@LarrysLego]

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[@thekingofchocolate7265]

No way I loved thomas the tank engin when i was smaller and i love lego and also trains

[@Arkay315]

Tommy and his pals.

[@RangerTheTower]

Maybe you should make the front bumper a bit lower with an slope

[@LarrysLego]

Much easier said than done, and I see where you're coming from, but I think that'd be too low. I appreciate the feedback!

[@jr_estudio]

Cool video! But i have question: how do your trains move? I dont see any string atached to them. Are they powered?

[@Iliketrains45]

No they aren’t powered but idk how they move but that’s all I know

[@thomasthetankenginefriends983]

(4:30) Where can I find those narrow gauge tracks? I can only find curves and slopes on my Lego build software, but no straights or switches.

[@UsefulEngineStudios]

I have a question how do you draw those face for Thomas 🤔

[@saulsomshit-je4uy]

One thing to add is a dome piece on his dome yea thats a real peice

[@LarrysLego]

One that small is not a real piece, let alone existing in Dark Azure

[@KLM747_Fan]

hey larry i have a suggestion for your next train intercity 125 and a coach or the deltic and a flatbed with some steel bars

[@stanleykalome3875]

what website did you use for planning out the model

[@LarrysLego]

Bricklink Studio!

[@BlueTom333]

Can You Make a James Model Please Also Your Lego Models are Cool👍

[@zech3398]

aww it looks cute tbh now do james

[@flintswenson8234]

All you need now is Edward.

[@boryna11]

2:38

[@J2Studios552]

What do u use for online building and instruction making ??

[@LarrysLego]

Bricklink Studio!

[@CharlystaPromedio]

Where do you get the parts from? (Greetings from Argentina :D)

[@esmondmerry]

But the first Thomas you made was awful I'm so happy you improved it because the blue you used dark azure looks much more accurate and accurate to Thomas's season 8 to season 10 live action model with the moving eye mechanism and the rest.

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@esmondmerry]

You're welcome

[@murray3130]

I bought your Lego Thomas on rebrickable

[@LarrysLego]

@@murray3130 Thanks for your support! Enjoy the build :)

[@Pinkiepie-2022]

Wow

[@Danielmercado-wx6mt]

Pls make Annie and cleabell!

[@jonathanthebigredengine]

I am still waiting for lego Percy :)

[@LarrysLego]

One day...

[@kasiadupuis1159]

build Percy, Gordon, James, Henry and more Thomas the Tank Engine Charaters now or soon

[@dedookoWasTaken]

could you, maybe sell these somewhere?.. since, there’s one person selling lego Thomas’.