thire5 Posted February 9, 2019 Hi, check out my model of the Earth :) Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 28 studs The base sphere is generated by Bram's Sphere Generator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper Posted February 10, 2019 Looks great! Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukbajadave Posted February 10, 2019 Wow! I was sceptical when I saw the title in the scale modelling forum but it really is Earth. What is the scale? I'd love to know a bit more about your process designing and making this like how you mapped the land masses onto the sphere and chose the colours. I'm guessing dark green is jungles? As for the build are the exposed studs a visual choice or are they needed for structural purposes? Did the sphere generator include the internal structure? Even if it's hollow it must weigh a bit. Thank you for sharing your work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thire5 Posted February 10, 2019 Thank you! @ukbajadave I was not sure to put it in this category but I couldn't find better fit. If I calculate correctly, the scale is 1 : 61 259 615 (the model has 0.208 meters diameter, the Earth has 12 742 000 meters). I generated the base sphere using Bram's Sphere Generator. The result is 6 identical shpere pieces. Then I got screenshots of globe from 4 different angles + 2 poles in orthographic projection (using this). Then it was easy to map the correct positions of continents with the colors like on satellite view (yes, dark green parts are rain forests). I had to build the internal structure by myself but that was quite easy, using mostly bricks with studs on the sides. Exposed studs are mostly just representing some roughness of surface like mountains (and in case of dark tan I just didn't have enough tiles :D ) here is the example of mapping process: I'm considering making the instructions since I have almost the whole model already in 3D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted February 12, 2019 Looks great! All it needs is a death star in orbit built to the same scale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supertruper1988 Posted February 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Pdaitabird said: Looks great! All it needs is a death star in orbit built to the same scale! Thats no moon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timelapser Posted February 17, 2019 Biggest build ever, the entire world! But seriously, good job. It's quite impressive you got the map represented so accurately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thire5 Posted February 17, 2019 Thank you for your comments :] I have also the source files from MLcad so I might share them or try to do some simple instructions. On 2/12/2019 at 7:58 PM, Pdaitabird said: Looks great! All it needs is a death star in orbit built to the same scale! Haha that's an interesting idea... but I did some math and the Death star in the same scale would have diameter of 0.3 studs... The Moon seems to be more feasible on the other hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted February 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, thire5 said: Haha that's an interesting idea... but I did some math and the Death star in the same scale would have diameter of 0.3 studs... In that case, just go with Starkiller Base! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel1975 Posted February 20, 2019 This is really nice work and thanks for the explanation on how you projected the continents. Any plans to make a globe stand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raystafarian Posted February 20, 2019 Very impressive, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllanSmith Posted February 20, 2019 Is New Zealand on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thire5 Posted February 21, 2019 Thank you for your comments On 2/20/2019 at 1:10 AM, nigel1975 said: This is really nice work and thanks for the explanation on how you projected the continents. Any plans to make a globe stand? I had that in mind. I was thinking about using 2x this piece to make a holder but my globe is too big for it. Maybe I will find another way. On 2/20/2019 at 9:41 AM, AllanSmith said: Is New Zealand on it? Haha, sure, I didn't forget it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 22, 2019 I can't believe you managed to do this ... I don't even know where to start ... excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toastie Posted February 23, 2019 I don't know - your "model of Earth" is - to me - so much more than that. When I saw it the first time, I was … overwhelmed. Much more than that. It is not "just" the LEGO bricks. It is more. The colors. The details. The missing parts that you turned into the way she really looks. This is the most beautiful LEGO model I have seen in my life. Thank you very much for sharing. All the very best, Thorsten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thire5 Posted February 26, 2019 Thank you guys for the comments! @Toastie oh, thank you for such strong feelings about my model I really didn't expect so many positive reactions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabbiT_CZ Posted March 3, 2019 This is looking really incredible :-) It doesn't seem very complex but it is great idea and it is nicely presented. I can imagine having this model on a display in my office or apartment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banzayn Posted March 15, 2019 Beautiful..will you make instructions for this work of art? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kieran Posted March 15, 2019 Incredible, blocks to sphere is great but with the earth on top the effect is fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thire5 Posted March 20, 2019 Thank you for your comments :] @Banzayn Im considering making the instructions :) but I have other projects that I want to finish soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sorbetto Posted March 25, 2019 That's a fascinating way to plan out your creation. I love the fact that you use both studs and tiles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
