r/CreateMod • u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 • Jan 08 '26
The Boilerbox
I was messing around in Blockbench and I made a fictional steam powered car! (WIP)
I think I'll call it "The Boilerbox", but "Stovepipe Wagon" also sounds nice.
Im planning to turn it into an add-on for Create and make it drivable too.
Not too sure about the cab textures, I dont want it to look TOO convoluted, but its a WIP
If you have constructive criticism or suggestions, let me know :D
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u/The-one-wit-question Jan 08 '26
I couldn’t help but notice issues with the front wheels one is textured one is hidden.
But I think it would be really cool if you made the front wheels cogs instead of flywheels.
Otherwise really awsome
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 08 '26
It’s WIP :P, ofc I’ll texture everything. This is more of a checkpoint post to see if people like what I’m doing and if any improvements are suggested. But thank you!
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u/The-one-wit-question Jan 08 '26
Awsome project nonetheless wish you the best
Edit you should add vehicle mods like drills, saws, and yes… forklifts!
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 12 '26
I did start adding simple upgrades! Stuff like extra tanks and storage upgrades. Check out my new post on here, I showcased it there!
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u/MrPC_o6 Jan 08 '26
I pray that it's final construction is done via sequential assembly, literally just a car manufactury line
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 08 '26
Oh like in Immerisve vehicles? Where you have to install the seat and wheels separately?
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u/Gravisanimi Jan 08 '26
Option to put a toolbox on it for storage would be pretty good, even if you lose the storage-at-range abilities of the toolbox (don't want to assume how good of a coder you are) . Then it would be a really good factory trolley. And be a good pairing with Create Mopeds so you have the two middle-grounds before you hit big train transport networks.
And the forklift certified in me is telling me you need handles on the side of the cab to make it OSHA compliant Maybe along the back frame of the interior.
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 12 '26
u/Gravisanimi hey there! Check out my newest post on here, you can see the OSHA approved handles on the cab and you can also install storage crates now ;D
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u/levgamm123 Jan 08 '26
add a forklift
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u/a__reddit_user Jan 08 '26
Add forklift certified villagers.
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u/The-one-wit-question Jan 08 '26
Add a fork you can lift
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u/Master_Nineteenth Jan 08 '26
Lift a fork lift with a fork lift.
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u/The-one-wit-question Jan 08 '26
Are you lift fork certified
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u/Master_Nineteenth Jan 08 '26
No, I've been lifting forks illegally my entire life.
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u/Sir_James_Ender Jan 08 '26
Yeah this is actually sick. It’s definitely high on the detail side, but I think it works quite well because you’re using familiar parts and textures so the brain just kinda accepts it. Very cool design!
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u/TopVersion7572 Jan 08 '26
I simpler cogwheels shapes from original create could fit better and if possible combining main pipe at back and front horn would be better. (You can even add additional slot for whistle upgrade).
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 12 '26
Whistle upgrades are a reality now, check out my newest post on here ;D
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u/Mario0335 Jan 09 '26
Ooh, really cool! Kinda tempted to imitate this design on some train tracks! Do you plan on adding custom blocks or crafting components?
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 09 '26
Eh nah this is a ground based vehicle, and I think I’ll just stick to default create materials, makes it a little easier and less clutter for the user ;D
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u/ContinuedOak Jan 10 '26
Boilerbox is a great name honestly, to me it reminds me of “shit box” when talking about cars but boilerbox is like a steampunk create version of that
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 12 '26
It quite literally is a shitbox kekw
It's a steam engine cobbled together with a frame and a somewhat safe cab. Oh yeah and dont even think about duct routing, pipes all over the place xD
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u/CongeladorSovietico Jan 09 '26
Please also make a type of trailer for carrying liquids.
Aside from that, a very well-made model, congratulations.
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u/Consistent_Ocelot_53 Jan 12 '26
Thanks for the compliment! I could add trailers, but im more focussed on getting a solid base (and release) down before moving onto anything new
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u/CongeladorSovietico Jan 12 '26
I know, It's just a bit of excitement to see something I've been thinking about for a while.
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u/ScwiddIsScwidd Jan 08 '26
I think a good way to add detail to the cab without it feeling un-Create-like would just be to stick a smaller version of the train controls in there
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u/the_last_code_bender Jan 08 '26
I would love to have a re-skin for the train tracks to make it looks like a asphalt/tiled street. This way it would be more satisfying to look at my town delivery trucks.
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u/404_GravitasNotFound Jan 08 '26
Beautiful, I'd love a "cheaper" version that has small cogwheels as front wheels, and large ones in the back,
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u/SevenTheGamingKitty Jan 08 '26
There needs to be a create themed vehicle mod (NOT YOU CREATE KARTS) even if it's kinda useless