Lord Tyrus Posted August 5, 2015 :wub: :wub: :wub: This thing is GORGEOUS! The shaping. The curves. The techniques. The source. Fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 5, 2015 Absolutely fantastic! Are there any shots of the hull frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonkius Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks, I tried to make uploads of some smaller pictures showing the inside, but it seems that I need to make more posts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonkius Posted August 5, 2015 OK, here you have a few more pictures taken during design work. This is the actual body structure. Hinges are placed at both ends to place the tile sections to get the cone shapes. This 12-segment ring is the most vital component as it holds all sides firmly in all directions. You see a Technic structure that holds the 3 feet and the body together. The 4 black bricks at the bottom are "4733" that holds the round feet and sides in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mooste Posted August 6, 2015 Oh wow, what great techniques in that build. And now the scales really shows. It is so big! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared Posted August 6, 2015 Mon dieu..... incroyable.... no seriously, wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMJ Posted August 11, 2015 Wow, this is incredible. Uncanny timing too, just as I was thinking of re-reading the books! This might push me to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anothergol Posted August 11, 2015 Pretty nice. Have you tried this part, for the helmets? Might be a little too big, but they look more in the spirit of the original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonkius Posted August 11, 2015 Yes, I've tried those globes. They look not too bad on the photos, but are worse in real, especially as they are made of two parts, and they are too big. I like my helmets better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted August 12, 2015 You got the curves just right, amazing technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteFang Posted August 12, 2015 Brilliant piece of work. Love this scene from the Explorers of the Moon. One of my favourite publications ever. Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Otaku Posted August 16, 2015 Second book I ever read (first one was Shooting Stars) and I am tempted to steal your design for myself. Too bad it's full of LEGO-unapproved design like bending plates or I would have suggested this goes on Cuusoo (or Ideas whatever) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reign777 Posted August 25, 2015 An instant classic moc. Great job and I'll be looking forward to your next build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xaviereb Posted October 5, 2015 it's amazing... i got no words to describe how good it this MOC.. speechless... great work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted October 5, 2015 Wow ! Impressive build ! Great use of amazing techniques ! It remembers me that I tried to do this rocket in LEGO when I was 10 or 11 but I did not succeed. Bravo ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonkius Posted October 6, 2015 Thank you everyone for all nice feedback. Right now I'm trying to design the same rocket in half scale, still a large build at about 50cm heigt. Plan is to keep all features to get the same smooth shapes and same appearance. It is not easy... But the final rocket will hopefully be much more stable, perhaps even possible to swosh! The large rocket needs 4 hands to lift without damages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milan Posted October 12, 2015 I wish you all the luck, well maybe better to say patience and effort, to make that second model. I like this one so much! Keep up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlodsBrik Posted October 13, 2015 Stunning. I would absolutely love to have this on a shelf or a cabinet in my livingroom. Herge would be proud ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2lorme Posted May 5, 2017 Very nice ! Do you take a lot of pictures during the realisation ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
