All in the Reflexes Posted April 3, 2018 Looking through parts in LDD, the body can be 'sort of done' with part# 3063 spaced with #3005, its not circular but its close enough, the dome is another matter. If i was you, with the effort and attention to detail, i'd be 3D printing a bespoke R2 for this amazing creation :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted April 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, All in the Reflexes said: body can be 'sort of done' with part# 3063 spaced with #3005 Thanks! I think I'll experiment with different spacing methods for "macaroni" pieces. I want to use only original Lego pieces so printing is not an option :) I think I won't use even custom stickers :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TemjinStrife Posted April 4, 2018 Could you do a Chopper-style head with some Technic wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All in the Reflexes Posted April 4, 2018 I was just playing around for 20 mins and came up with this, hope it gives you some inspiration :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Just brickbuild one - it doesn’t really matter if it isn’t a perfect dome. All I’d recommend though is perhaps not trying @All in the Reflexes’s version, as nice as it is, because of the ribbed dome appearance you’d be left with. Edited April 4, 2018 by Bartybum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrasher Posted April 4, 2018 Might a technique like the one used with the water barrel on the roof of the Detective's Office work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) First cockpit detailing tests: Edited June 18, 2018 by drakmin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KD123 Posted June 18, 2018 Nice progress! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hold0511 Posted June 18, 2018 Looking good - the size of the cockpit dash shows how big this beast is going to be.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted October 21, 2018 Any updates on this beast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 13, 2018 On 10/21/2018 at 4:46 AM, Bartybum said: Any updates on this beast? Hi! Yes, some minor updates. I have moved into a new apartment. This resulted in a 2 months pause in the building. Anyways, I started again last week by trying to make the opening canopy sleeker. Also you can see that top of the dashboard has been upgraded a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brick-Wombat Posted December 13, 2018 @drakmin truly inspiring work! Very excited to follow your continued progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry McGlade Posted December 16, 2018 Are you going the blueprints or maybe the instructions for your model? Or at least internal structure photos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Little Brick Posted September 28, 2019 Any progress updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 11:26 PM, The Little Brick said: Any progress updates? Oh I do hope, this thing was incredible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aliencat Posted October 1, 2019 Since you guys bumped this topic back up I've just checked out the whole thing from the start until now, what an amazing project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted October 18, 2019 Hi everybody! I have moved so there will be some delay with any progress! But I will finish this model before I die :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sucram Posted October 19, 2019 18 hours ago, drakmin said: Hi everybody! I have moved so there will be some delay with any progress! But I will finish this model before I die :) Do you have any plans for building other technic ships? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YTech Posted January 3, 2020 On 10/18/2019 at 9:44 AM, drakmin said: Hi everybody! I have moved so there will be some delay with any progress! But I will finish this model before I die :) Good to hear you're alive and kicking, was a bit worried since there's been so sparse with updates. I miss the progress but life is what happens when you make plans or try to do things. Or was it the other way round? Looking forward to updates, whenever they might come. I was so inspired by your project and attention to detail that I've actually started one of my own, in the same spirit. But that one is just in the startup phase so there's nothing to show or tell yet, part from where the inspiration came from :) All the best, Jens B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 29, 2020 On 1/3/2020 at 2:12 PM, YTech said: Good to hear you're alive and kicking, was a bit worried since there's been so sparse with updates. I miss the progress but life is what happens when you make plans or try to do things. Or was it the other way round? Looking forward to updates, whenever they might come. I was so inspired by your project and attention to detail that I've actually started one of my own, in the same spirit. But that one is just in the startup phase so there's nothing to show or tell yet, part from where the inspiration came from :) All the best, Jens B Hey do you have already something to show? Update: New Lego room for late autumn 2021! The house is being built right now. It's time to start designing storage system, building desk and lighting! Room dimensions are roughly 3300mm x 2700mm. Glass starts from floor and extends to ceiling! Also here is the state of the X-wing and my part collection: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted January 3, 2021 I have now modeled the new building room as an empty space from the drawings. Next I'll start designing building desk and drawers for parts. I should be moving in after 9 months :) If you have any good ideas or proved storage systems please let me know! View towards balcony. Right side wall consists of sliding doors, they have 900mm storage depth inside. View towards apartment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KD123 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Don’t know what you can get in europe but in North America Akro-Mils makes some nice storage cabinets. I use/love them. Nice new space. Centre island desk? Edited January 3, 2021 by KD123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted January 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, KD123 said: Don’t know what you can get in europe but in North America Akro-Mils makes some nice storage cabinets. I use/love them. Nice new space. Centre island desk? Hey thanks! Nice looking storage with clear drawers. I'd like to build / get led panel lights behind drawers to light up the part collection. Also center island desk: yes! My primary wish currently. I think I'll design and build one with wheels so it could also be moved against a wall. I'll post more renderings when I have first design options ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 20, 2022 Random image dump on no specific order :) If you want to stay up to date more easily I post my progress mainly here: @drakmin on Instagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kage Goomba Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, drakmin said: Random image dump on no specific order :) If you want to stay up to date more easily I post my progress mainly here: @drakmin on Instagram <snip> Holy Crap.....this is insanely awesome. Edited December 21, 2022 by Kage Goomba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites