Suntron "Phoenix"

[TheWarden]

After a long hiatus, I have finally finished the Phoenix.

Builder's Notes:

- Color scheme / building guidelines / design inspirations via standards set at http://www.flickr.com/groups/lego_suntron/

- Suntron officers are noted as being "space hippies" so why not a plant research vessel? Somebody has to save the plants!

- I had an early sketch with this general shape, but can't find it now!

- Features include:

1. Three varied size bio-pods for specimen storage. The biggest can hold large samples without stress. The medium pod has multiple tray storage units. The smallest can hold some samples, and can be winched into the interior for study between expedition sites and the research base.

2. Interior room for crew of one or two. Pilot / engineer and researcher are shown here.

3. Interior has tool storage in the back, specimen jars and tanks in the right, emergency med kit, cockpit, and comprehensive scanning station with liftable lid to place samples in. Room for decorative plant near the pilot is even included.

4. Exterior features include access ladder, winch, communications array, scanning equipment, wing lights, and Gamma class fusion engine.

5. Prototype Suntron brick built insignia with ship number ID plate.

The best way to view this (so I don't have to resize everything) is here at my Flickr album, so hit the series for the full details. A couple teaser shots are below.

Thanks for reading and looking. Comments / constructive criticism welcome.

SP-Splash by TheWarden007, on Flickr

SP-Detail02 by TheWarden007, on Flickr

SP-Detail05 by TheWarden007, on Flickr

[XimenaPaulina]

Very interesting vessel ship design TheWarden! The asymmetrical shape is really unique and the opening functionality with lots of playable elements is a pretty neat feature. The yellow ladder-type detail at the left side is a great-looking detail too, what are those for? Overall, excellent work!

[Bricktrain]

Lots of detail, nice. I think this is the first time I have seen those insectoid wings used.

[Legostein]

Hello!

Great asymmetric design! I like the many separate compartments with each his own windscreen.

Cheers,

~ Christopher

[TheWarden]

KielDaMan: The ladder was a sort of wing (not an airplane wing of course, but a spacecraft wing needs not be aerodynamic) but moreover it was a device to realize the curvy shape of the craft in bricks. The airplane wing part would the trans-blue wings.

Bricktrain: Yeah, first time for me using them, save the original Insectoids set they came in. The Suntron color scheme had open guidelines for the trans-colors, so thought trans-bright-blue would be a nice contrast to the yellow and white. Pouring out my trans colors and digging for my trans-blue, these interested me. I then began to craft the general shape and they surprisingly worked well for part of it. Actually adding them and supporting them was a nightmare and the underside of this is really quite ugly... Enough rambling...

Legostein: Thank you. Your mini work is awe-inspiring, by the way. I've stopped my your stuff before, but must visit more often.

Thanks for the visit and comments!