[MOC] Planet OSWION Expedition

[LegoMathijs]

A team of astronauts explore several planets to find new/unknown ores. The astronauts discovered a new planet, ‘’OSWION’’.

They build a space station, which contains a Intergalactic Communications Tower, Planetary Observation Centre, a power plant, a research and observation compound, Landing platforms for spaceships.

The astronuts build a monorail to transport the containers easily.

The astronauts use their vehicles to explore the planet and dig ores and energy crystals.

The space ships and vehicles are modular, you can easy rebuild them by swapping and combining the components. Every mission need it’s own vehicle.

Some buildings, like the power plant and Intergalactic Communications Tower, are motorized by Power Functions.

At the left side of the layout, a large portal is build to enter planet OSWION. The light in the protal is EL wire.

It took 11 month's to build the layout.

Pictures:

01_Overview_Planet_OSWION by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Overview planet OSWION.

02_Overview_Planet_OSWION by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Overview planet OSWION.

03_Overview_Planet_OSWION_Expedition by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Overview planet OSWION.

04_Landing_platform_for_Galaxy_Explorer by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Galaxy Explorer on landing platform.

19_Multifunctional_Mining_Unit by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Multifunctional Mining Unit (modular functions)

20_Tracked_Mining_Unit by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Tracked Mining Unit (Modular Functions)

27_Intergalactic_Communication_Tower_working by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Intergalactic Communications Tower motorized with Power Functions

33_Enter_Planet_Oswion_via_this_portal by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Portal for entering planet OSWION. The wire inside the portal is EL wire. it fits perfectly in a Technic hole without damaging or modifying the brick.

https://www.flickr.c...57649505704806/

I post some pictures of the vehicles and spaceships in the foillowing days.

[Zerobricks]

Wow are those fiber optics? Awesome work! I love the classy look and color combinations.

[Slegengr]

Very neat, LegoMathijs!

I really like the classic look to the build. The addition of power functions and lights is great! Keeping ships compatible with each other is a nice touch. The terrain is nicely done for such a large scale.

My absolute favorite part is the portal with the exiting ship!

Great job, LEGO Mathijs!

[ManInATopHat]

Holy crap, that's big!

I like how you've kept a nice classic feel to this but used some really great and modern building techniques to really bring this all to life. Great work!

[LegoMathijs]

Thanks for the compliments!

Wow are those fiber optics? Awesome work! I love the classy look and color combinations.

EL-wire isn't a fiber optic. it is a thin copper wire coated in a phosphor which glows when an alternating current is applied to it.

at the internet more detailed information about EL-wire http://en.wikipedia....uminescent_wire

It was the first time for me working with EL-wire. It combines very good with LEGO

Edited December 4, 2014 by LegoMathijs

[Bob De Quatre]

That's a nice and big display!!

[Captain Braunsfeld]

This is amazing.

Out of so many details, I like the portal the most.

[LegoMathijs]

Thanks for the nice compliments

[Jared]

Amazing, well done!

[Lady K]

Wow.

This is great! I really like the overall layout, so many things to look at. The colors and classic feel are fantastic.

[LegoMathijs]

As promised some pictures of the modular spaceships:

The planet OSWION layout contains three spaceships. Two of them, the Galaxy Explorer and the High Speed transporter, are fully modular. You can combine the components of the spaceships with each other.

Some pictures of the Galaxy Explorer:

34_Galaxy_Explorer by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

37_Galaxy_Explorer_all_modules_disconnected by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

All components disconnected

38_Galaxy_Explorer_assembly by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Assembly. an example how the components of the Galaxy Explorer can be combined.

Pictures of the High Speed transporter:

40_High_Speed_Transporter by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

44_High_Speed_Transporter_all_modules_disconnected by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

All components disconnected

45_High_Speed_Transporter_assembly by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Alternative assembly of the High Speed Transporter

Four spaceships if you combine the Galaxy Explorer and High Speed Transporter:

47_High_Speed_Transporter_and_Galaxy_Explorer_assembly_combination by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

A picture of the container dropship (not modular):

48_Container_Dropship by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Within a few days I'll post some pictures of the modular mining vehicles

[bjj8383]

Goodness gracious, that must make a great centerpiece for your collection.

[LegoMathijs]

As promised, some pictures of the modular vehicles.

Four vehicles can be combined by switching the components with each other. With these components, you can create new vehicles, such as the modular spaceships I've posted in this topic.

Pictures:

49_Multifunctional_Mining_Unit by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Multifunctional Mining Unit. Has several mining tools and fully modular

57_Tracked_Driller by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Small mining vehicle with tracks for rugged terrain. Fully modular.

54_Granite_Grinder by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Crane, drill and sattelite. This vehicle is also modular.

52_Ground_Driller by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

Vehicle with heavy chrome drill. Not modular by itself, but elements of other vehicles can be connected to the Ground Driller.

Disconnect all components and create new vehicles (some examples):

62_Ground_Driller_assembly by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

61_Granite_Grinder_assembly by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

63_Tracked_Driller_assembly by LegoMathijs, on Flickr

More pictures at my Flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/sets/72157647342483953

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Wow. The amount of modulars is overwhelming.

Respect - well done!

[LegoMathijs]

Thanks:) I like to add playable functions in my MOCs. And space/sci-fi vehicles are, in my opinion, nice themes to use modular functions