Pimbo Posted January 24, 2016 Lego Atlantis. Released after the 1995 Aquazone theme, but set somewhere before the Aquazone theme, this 2010 underwater action theme revolved around a team of daring scientists and adventurers, searching for the lost city of Atlantis. Their main submarine was the 8075 Neptune Carrier. A very cool set, loaded with play features, such as a small rover and detachable minisub. But the major flaw, that you can really only partially blame on the design team, is that the interior of the submarine only seats one single minifig. This is their main submarine, mind you! So, I set out to build a better version, and have it take a place in my Aquazone project. The idea would be, that this submarine is a former military sub, refitted for civilian use and sold off to an adventurous group searching for a lost underwater city. As such, it has been around for a while and is actually quite an outdated machine in the sci-fi Aquazone universe. I present to you the Technical specifications: Powerplant: 73000 HP Hydrolator Crystal powered turbine reactor Propuslion: Twin hybrid pump-jets, additional dual maneuvering pump-jets Top speed: 40 knots Armament: Dual torpedo tubes, storage for up to six Mk 59 torpedoes Oxygen supply: Dual redundant Mk 2 artificial gill system Crew complement: 10 to 16 The design is somewhat classic, reminiscent perhaps of a nuclear powered submarine (which it actually used to be, before the conversion some years ago to the hydrolator crystal powerplant). The additional thrusters and hydroplanes provide for ample maneuverability. Main pump-jets.. ...that actually steer left and right. This thing is actually four studs short of the magic one hundred. But, it does come with interior, because after all, you need a place to eat, sleep and relax. If Lego sets can't have that, AFOL creations should. From left to right: Torpedo room, control room, laboratory/EVA room, crew quarters, sanitary facilities/engine room (imaginary, gotta cut some corners sometimes) "Wait, did you say torpedo room? But you said the submarine was converted to civilian use!" Yes, well, these guys are proper rednecks. If you buy a piece of disabled military hardware, you enable it. Gun law enforcement is a joke in the Aquazone world. "Load torpedo tube one!" A torpedo is lifted using the overhead crane, and swung into the tube. These torpedoes are quite large, they require two crewmembers to load 'em. "Open tube one outer door!" "Tube one, fire!" (insert your best torpedo launch mimicking sound here) Notice the flick-fire missiles, as these were an integral part of the Atlantis theme I was obliged to incorporate them somewhere, but they're just for show. The control room. Visible in the front are the steering and weapons stations, and in the background, sonar. Captain Blackpool checking the plotted course on the digital navigation chart. Behind him is the ladder leading up to the conning tower. Up the ladder, through the hatch, you can access the observation platform. The conning tower also features the sub's communication arrays and an airlock. The lab, where reasearcher and crew physician dr. McEwan is studying one of the mysterious Atlantis maps. The EVA lockers and equipment, and the hatch leading to the detachable utility-sub (more on that later). The crew quarters, with bunk beds, dinnertable and small kitchen. In the rear, the door leading to the aft compartments. The lower deck has the rover bay in front of the ship, and a small observation room in the rear. Just like the original "Mk.I" set, this sub has an extra sub and a small car. The front of the submarine hinges open when the sub is perched on the seabed, allowing the rover to be driven out. The rover bay also functions as an airlock. The rover has storage for flippers under the bonnet (or hood), spearguns, a spacious boot (or trunk), windshield, and even a license plate! The utility sub, connected with magnets, and accessible via the hatch in the EVA room. The sub has its own airlock and even has space for a diving suit. "Let's go find this lost city!" More pictures in the brickshelf folder (when public), and more Aquazone mocs to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted January 24, 2016 OMG this is great. Love the detail and also playability. I bet this was unstoppable fun building it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vorkosigan Posted January 24, 2016 Wow so many features, really great MOC! I especially like the torpedo tubes, the conning tower with airlock, and the extra vehicles. I've kicked around the idea of making a large sub and you've definitely set the bar quite high! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 24, 2016 Fabulous sub. Love all the play features. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLazyChicken Posted January 24, 2016 Wow nice job! Atlantis was one of my favorite action themes and I'm glad that there are still some MOCs about it. Keep up the great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted January 24, 2016 Weren't you tempted to slap a fin or antenna to this so you could pass 11 studs? Another excellent underwater build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted January 24, 2016 This is absolutely awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted January 25, 2016 Tremendously good! This is a good thing. You have done the world a service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlodsBrik Posted January 25, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous ! The shape of it, even thought its so simply built is just looking brilliantly good. Then there is all the details, and to top it all the functions and playability. This is a superb build that i will return to look at for months to come. I so love what you have accomplished here ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dosenbrot Posted January 25, 2016 I have a weak-spot or LEGO submarines, and your MOC is just awsome: A fantastic design, big size and tremendous amount of playroom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior Shark Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome! The original was one of my favorite Atlantis sets. You really cranked this up to 11! Talk about a "Red" October! (Get it, cuz the sub is red?) Lots of love for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimbo Posted January 25, 2016 Weren't you tempted to slap a fin or antenna to this so you could pass 11 studs? Another excellent underwater build. I had thought about extending it to include a SLBM silo section, but that's a little too violent for my taste, and the sub already makes ominous creaking sounds when picking it up... the middle section is almost too weak. Awesome! The original was one of my favorite Atlantis sets. You really cranked this up to 11! Talk about a "Red" October! (Get it, cuz the sub is red?) Lots of love for this. Heh, hadn't thought of that But now that you mention it, my minifig captain does have a neatly maintained beard and 'stache like captain Ramius... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exetrius Posted January 26, 2016 HO-LY Seacow!!! Truely magnificent creation! All those details (especially the interior), functions (rear steering, realistic locks), extra vehicles (that rover... has a licence plate?! ), all the thought that went into this... This creation, together with the recent Spurdog, makes me really want to try a sub... Point of minor criticism: the red top and sides look rather plain. You could reduce that with a 2-stud-wide strip of red tiles going from front to back, linking those bubble windows. I think it would add some sleekness to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted January 26, 2016 Now that is truly a sub! Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corydoras Posted January 28, 2016 This is so big and realistic looking! It seems heavy, though, so it probably can't be swooshed around easily... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Sinner Posted January 30, 2016 This is so incredible! I don't think I ever had many ocean-action sets, but I would have loved this as a kid. It's just so playable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul F Posted May 15, 2016 I've been looking at all the MOC on the forum and this is definitely my favourite so far, love how you've improved the original :) Sorry bit of a necrobump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted May 16, 2016 This must be my favorite Atlantis MOC I ever saw! Love all semi-realistic details and living areas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sebitsena Posted May 16, 2016 Well designed with lot of play features: congratulations! A great submarine made for a safe exploration. Captain Nemo is going to be jealous ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted May 16, 2016 I just saw this post and wow - what a submarine! This is almost perfect! I especially like the elegant use of hull plates and the very thought- and skillfully made interior decorations. It is simply an amazing "little" boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iammac Posted May 17, 2016 A great elaboration on one of the most unappreciated Lego themes ever. I cannot believe the amount of detail you packed in here. I absolutely love that rover bytheway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slopemodified Posted May 17, 2016 Awesome features you've packed into this! I had thought about extending it to include a SLBM silo section, but that's a little too violent for my taste, and the sub already makes ominous creaking sounds when picking it up... the middle section is almost too weak. Too bad about the middle section, this has potential for underwater swooshability! I can totally see this in an underwater layout, investigating a giant wreck or ruins...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 17, 2016 Excellent addition to the great Atlantis series. Title picture is also fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi1by1 Posted May 20, 2016 This is excellent. A lovely shape, and the red looks fantastic. And the torpedo tubes are genius. Oh, love the utility sub too. All round great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
