binuche Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Hi everbody, I am new here, so first of all happy new year! I present you my eXperimental eXplorer: LL-X2 landing by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr LL-X2 01 by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr Of course it has some features: LL-X2 05 by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr LL-X2 07 by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr LL-X2 08 by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr The landing gear retracts (bottom plate removed): LL-X2 10 by Binuche Bin's, sur Flickr And, uh, yes it is my lego ideas project, so if you like it, you know what to do... But you can also tell me what you think ;) Edited January 16, 2016 by binuche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anothergol Posted January 7, 2016 that's one cool landing pad. Have you tried it in practice yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binuche Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Yes, and it works. But i cant say I am sure at 100% because I have not used exactly the same pieces, And i tried only on by one. I mean I tested front and the rear separately. Edited January 7, 2016 by binuche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anothergol Posted January 7, 2016 I was more wondering about the solidity, as I don't see friction in the system. Wouldn't the weight of the ship fold the system up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 7, 2016 The first render is awe inspiring! Awesome ship, and part usage, like triangles for the legs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binuche Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) I was more wondering about the solidity, as I don't see friction in the system. Wouldn't the weight of the ship fold the system up? There is friction. With the dark grey half pin near the blue part when the pads are up. And with the light grey pin in the axle connector in the middle when they are down. But ldd did not allow me to fold/unfold them fully. That's why you can see the pin not fully engaged. But i have to confess that i didn't test that. When i build the mecanism, i haven't used the 11272 axle connector but just one long axle wich twist a bit for some reason, giving enought friction to lock the mecanism itself in fold/unfold positions. Edited January 7, 2016 by binuche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M'Kyuun Posted January 14, 2016 Strikingly cool build! Love the landing gear, the shaping and detail work, and the functional cargo bay. I wish LEGO would go back to making Space sets with this kind of modern spin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binuche Posted January 16, 2016 Strikingly cool build! Love the landing gear, the shaping and detail work, and the functional cargo bay. I wish LEGO would go back to making Space sets with this kind of modern spin. Thanks. And by the way i totally agree with you. But i don't really hope anymore.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 17, 2016 Amazing ship! The first picture looks really fine! I love that cute robot spider! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binuche Posted January 17, 2016 The first render is awe inspiring! Awesome ship, and part usage, like triangles for the legs Amazing ship! The first picture looks really fine! I love that cute robot spider! Thanks, grand dukes! The first picture was taken during the first flying test in real condition. A little jump Earth-to-Moon... Few weeks before the dramatic mission during wich the ship was lost in mysterious circumstances.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveOC Posted February 29, 2016 That's a great looking ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bainreese Posted March 1, 2016 Well done. There is a realism in the hoses and rear engine that I love trying on my MOCs as well. This is not a tremendously intensive build but manages to be complex enough to make it fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stud Design Studio Posted March 7, 2016 Very nice model and original shape ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forresto Posted March 7, 2016 Beautiful silhouette from above. Excellent ship all around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sorrelon Posted March 8, 2016 Wow, it looks awesome! I love how you made the jet engines. Also, that robot spider is really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binuche Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Thank you all! I did'nt work on it since a long time. But i did some minors improvements, like the interior for exemple. I must do some renders. I just need a bit time :/ And by the way, I started to use mecabricks and if I understand how to share my work, I will. Edited March 9, 2016 by binuche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exetrius Posted March 9, 2016 Amazing build, with so many great details!!! The energy source compartment is a very cool one, but actually I like just everything about it :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior Shark Posted March 9, 2016 Unique looking ship you've got there! The use of the triangular road signs as landing pads is 100% certified ACE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loves Houses Posted March 11, 2016 Very elegant design, love the way you did the images, and the crab thingy looks really cute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
