greg3 Posted January 6 It's been a while since I posted on EB but now I'm back starting with some recent sci-fi inspired builds. These MOCs are inspired by artwork from the book "Spacecraft 2000-2100AD" written by Stewart Cowley. The book was published in 1978 and was one of a series of "Terran Trade Authority Handbooks". It featured a number of Sci-Fi artworks by different artists (many of the images would feature on book/album covers). These unrelated images were linked together by the book's narrative which told a fictional "history" of a war pitting Earth (the Terrans) and their allies from Alpha Centauri against the inhabitants of Proxima Centauri. As a kid I loved this book and often tried to recreate the scenes using my LEGO. Now 40-odd years later and I'm still doing it! Hopefully I've got a bit better at it!First is the K13 Shark, from an image by Angus McKie. According to the book it was a Proximan mid-range interceptor which first appeared in 2056 and had an advanced hydrogen plasma drive system. It was lightly armoured but fast and manoeuvrable and was fitted with hydrogen collectors projecting back from each wing to extend its range.It was armed with 2 laserguns and 1 nuclear pellet gun and had an advanced navigation system (part of which was the prominent fin that gave it its codename). Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on FlickrNext is a K7 Piranha (based on artwork by Tony Roberts). This was a Proximan, single seat, atmospheric fighter which took part in the Invasion of Mars in 2052, operating from warp-equipped carriers. They also played a major role in defending the Proximan homeworlds later in the war. Armed with a single laser gun, particle accelerator or nuclear pellet gun, Piranhas were small, fast and manoeuvrable, often using their superior numbers to overwhelm their targets. After the war, many surviving Piranhas were stripped of their weapons and converted to private civilian use. IMG_6484 by g.nat, on Flickr IMG_6481 by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Finally it's the ACM 115 "Minnow". Based on artwork by Colin Hay, it was an Alpha Centauri ship designed as a long range interceptor/scoutship. it had a crew of 2 and was armed with various laserguns (this late war version also has a shield generator mounted on the upper hull). IMG_6542 by g.nat, on Flickr IMG_6541 by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr I'm hoping to get around to making more of these but for now the free instructions for these 3 are on my Rebrickable page. Rebrickable Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted January 6 I love those books! I came to them a little later as they were already out of print when I was a kid. Found a great condition copy of Spacecraft in a second hand bookshop when I finished uni early one day. It sparked a hunt to collect them all (Pleased to say, I have them now!) they certainly inspire and influence my own space MOCs Those ships are a great match to the source, thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 7 On 1/6/2024 at 10:13 PM, greg3 said: This image is stunning Wonderful spacecraft and incredible visual effect for that beam! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubblemaker Posted January 8 What a cool idea to do these. Great inspiration and great micro versions of them. Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted January 8 Interesting builds. While small, they still evoke the feeling of interstellar exploration (and combat). They almost look to be adaptable to a tabletop game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
