Pimbo Posted January 8, 2016 As you might have guessed from my previous Aquazone moc I'm putting together an Aquazone world, and what is this 1995 Lego theme without the eternal bad guys - the sneaky, stealthy Aquasharks? The "Spurdog" Fast Attack Submarine - A mobile base of operation with ample offensive capabilities. Powerplant: 35000 kW Hydrolator Crystal powergenerator Armaments: 2x harpoon launchers, 2x Mk 71 torpedo launchers Oxygen supply: Mk 4 artificial gill system and redundant CO2 scrubbers Complement: 5 to 10 Like its real-life counterpart, the jointed frame allows for superb maneuverability, though unlike its counterpart it is not used for propulsion. This single hybrid pump-jet propellor pushes the sleek submarine along at a speed of 45 knots, max. Obviously, I had to incorporate the Aquashark cockpit piece in the build, but it's designed for smaller craft. This solution works rather well. The crew is pulling 16-hour shifts, and the bloody espresso machine still hasn't been fixed! Oh well, maybe they'll snatch one off an Aquanaut sub sometime soon. Gullwing doors for playability access to the crew quarters. The action on these doors turned out perfect. Various hatches provide airlock access for the Aquashark divers. Does this submarine look somewhat modular to you? Is it? Of course it is! Can the sections be rearranged? Of course they can! The submarine still looks sleek, and the separate module acts as a small stationary base. Inside it are storage containers, diving gear, a maintenance station and diving pools... ...which also allow access to the two modified Aquashark Scouts and extra scooters. This sub has everything you need for those oldschool Aquashark raiding actions! More pics in the Brickshelf folder (when public). Thanks for now, more Aquazone to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 8, 2016 Awesome MOC Pimbo! Very seldom do I see MOCs from this theme. While it wasn't part of my collection, I always did like the visual appeal of the Aquanauts/Sharks. You put a lot of thought an functionality in to this. Very well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaran Alamas Posted January 8, 2016 Very nice! Really took me back, I was all about Aquazone as a kid. Was the first theme I ever managed to get almost all the sets from :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Greeble Posted January 9, 2016 Love the modular action. The whole thing is wonderfully compact. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted January 9, 2016 Awww yeah, that's just awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted January 9, 2016 That's absolutely incredible! I'd like to see more of the interior, though. If this were a real set, I'd buy it, without hesitation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vorkosigan Posted January 9, 2016 Best Aquasharks MOC I've seen. Good use of parts, nice features. I like the look of the figs with the caps and epaulets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoMathijs Posted January 9, 2016 Awesome submarine! I like the modular function. It have much playability Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted January 10, 2016 This is beautiful. Perfect shaping, perfectly-executed modularity, perfect color balancing and greebling perfectly balanced so that it doesn't look overcrowded. Are you planning on making a Stingray ship as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted January 10, 2016 Now that would be a big-box sdet (with a window to look in at the parts under the flap) to put on the wishlist! Great build once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted January 11, 2016 I simply adore when people make MOCS that are playable and have tons of great details! You did a great job, it looks like it could be a new line of Aquasharks 2.0! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander1992 Posted January 11, 2016 That is a great sub. :thumbup: I really like the size of it. The front looks really good and a great idea to use a plate to cover the slit between the cockpits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoPercyJ Posted January 11, 2016 That looks amazing! I really like the way you made an organic ship and used the neon orange glass elements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted January 12, 2016 Now that would be a big-box sdet (with a window to look in at the parts under the flap) to put on the wishlist! Great build once again. I agree with this completely, a big box set to look forward to under next year's Christmas tree. One could only hope...... Very well done, the colors, playability and sheer size of this make it a superb MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimbo Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks everyone for showing love for this fantastic underwater theme! This is beautiful. Perfect shaping, perfectly-executed modularity, perfect color balancing and greebling perfectly balanced so that it doesn't look overcrowded. Are you planning on making a Stingray ship as well? A custom Stingray vessel, I'm still on the fence on that one. Sure, it should be present in an Aquazone world, but it's a tough theme - kinda sloppy colorscheme and uninspired sets. But that's where we come in, right? I might "upgrade" my Stingray Stormer, it's the only cool set in that theme (but does suffer somewhat from poor design). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted January 12, 2016 The color scheme of the Stingrays seems quite simple to me: grey, tr. neon green and black, with red accents. Maybe you could make a version of the Stingray Stormer that actually looks like a stingray? Which is to say, flatter with a longer thinner tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted January 17, 2016 This was one of my favourite themes back in the day. This is a superb build. Really cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neonic Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Don't know much about those themes but I did regonize it right away. Looks very cool. Must think of some kind a shark. It' looks pretty mean too :) And those fins are great. Next to the color scheme, all those weird parts, I also like is the modulair idea. When needed they just can put that small base to it. I always like this kind of weird creations (like those star wars) Nice to see and discover the use of a lot weird parts. Edited January 17, 2016 by neonic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bony_em Posted January 17, 2016 Wuau... Its Amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted January 17, 2016 Great moc Pimpo... And what a nice presentation photo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted January 17, 2016 Tons of amazing play features packed in here And it looks epic too! A build to be proud of for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorkan Posted January 17, 2016 this is genius :) absolutely genius! m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legogal Posted January 17, 2016 Yup, genius for sure! Love the use of parts and the incredible design. This theme was one of my son's first, and we had so much fun playing with the sets. Great colors and detail make this a winner. And the photos are first class. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted January 18, 2016 An Intelligent Creation!...Thanks for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
