Bob De Quatre Posted January 17, 2017 Exactly 3 years ago, I designed the Ares starfighter on LDD, and I always wanted to build it one day. That day has come, and I'm very happy with the result!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jody Meyer Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice build, love the cockpit feature. Lots of design work and it shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted January 17, 2017 Beautiful and so curvy, but has the imposing heavy guns. I wonder if you considered different trans-light blue parts like the 1x2 grill sort or 1x1 round tile? It is just such a smooth ship overall that the studs on the engine seem a bit out of place. Great color blocking too. Another classic from Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZCerberus Posted January 17, 2017 I swear I saw this in some docking bay somewhere! love the shape Bob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley D Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice build! The futuristic look, the curves and the colors, it's perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted January 17, 2017 55 minutes ago, ZCerberus said: I swear I saw this in some docking bay somewhere! Just in case anyone did miss it: Docking Bay 410 The shape, color scheme, greebling, and everything else about this is just awesome! It translated so well into real brick- especially that smooth cockpit action! I really want one for my fleet... let us know when the first Ares dealer opens a showroom in this sector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted January 17, 2017 She has some lovely curves! Really, an exquisite and wholly unique ship, wonderful design! Great use of those new curved tiles. I love the subtle greebling too. Could you point me to which canopy piece that is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZCerberus Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, MassEditor said: She has some lovely curves! Really, an exquisite and wholly unique ship, wonderful design! Great use of those new curved tiles. I love the subtle greebling too. Could you point me to which canopy piece that is? My guess is it's this one: Bricklink to Jedi Interceptor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 17, 2017 Incredible shape ...beautiful MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvassa Posted January 18, 2017 Great MOC - nice use of colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonardo da Bricki Posted January 18, 2017 Wow! Those smooth curves... Beautiful design, and the cockpit is excellent. How did you achieve such smooth curves on the engine? I cannot seem to make my attempts work. On the other hand, do you still have the LDD file, and would you be willing to share it? Also, I need to buy some of those quarter-circle tiles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falderal Posted January 18, 2017 Fantastic! I can even hear the sounds in my head of the canopy system opening. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks everyone 18 hours ago, Kodan Black said: Beautiful and so curvy, but has the imposing heavy guns. I wonder if you considered different trans-light blue parts like the 1x2 grill sort or 1x1 round tile? It is just such a smooth ship overall that the studs on the engine seem a bit out of place. Great color blocking too. Another classic from Bob! I tried a lot of different solutions. That one looked the best. 12 hours ago, ZCerberus said: My guess is it's this one: Bricklink to Jedi Interceptor That's the one... hard to find and rather expensive 4 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said: Wow! Those smooth curves... Beautiful design, and the cockpit is excellent. How did you achieve such smooth curves on the engine? I cannot seem to make my attempts work. On the other hand, do you still have the LDD file, and would you be willing to share it? Also, I need to buy some of those quarter-circle tiles... The trick for the curve is to carefuly place the pivot between two parts. I'm working on the instructions, but I'll sell them for a few bucks (I'm sorry, but I need some Lego money ). That said, the LDD file of the old Ares is available on my website. The quarter round tile is really great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonardo da Bricki Posted January 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Bob De Quatre said: The trick for the curve is to carefuly place the pivot between two parts. I'm working on the instructions, but I'll sell them for a few bucks (I'm sorry, but I need some Lego money ). That said, the LDD file of the old Ares is available on my website. The quarter round tile is really great! I will have to continue my experiments. But I'll definitely check out the older LDD, thanks for sharing it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarkng Posted January 20, 2017 Top notch, wouldn't expect anything less than excellent from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted January 20, 2017 Incredible shaping and of course another beautiful MOC. I really would love to see what's going on under all those bricks and how they are connected. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander1992 Posted January 23, 2017 That is a interesting looking ship. The shape of the spaceship is stunning. The color scheme is very nice an appropriate for the minifig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted January 25, 2017 Although I see a chance to add something unto to Bionicle armor, it's simply stunning! Love the color decrading pieces and shaping, she's a beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted February 2, 2017 On 25/1/2017 at 4:12 PM, -zenn said: Although I see a chance to add something unto to Bionicle armor... I had to change the Bionicle armor used, and couldn't find a good way to use the two pinholes on them without getting in the way of the "flow"... But I agree, that something should be done, but I just don't see how... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaasEffekt Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Amazing! Cooooool! Did see Docking Bay 41 too! Loved it! Edited February 8, 2017 by Lazer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted February 9, 2017 Bob, why do you post these great builds here instead of Andromeda's Gates? You're losing out on so many points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddyBricksplitter Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) This has just the most incredible curves and angles. Always amazing to see some build and have no idea how it was made. Brilliant Bob. Edited February 10, 2017 by PaddyBricksplitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
