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Excellent mod! Definitely a lot more work involved than the simple 1-stud extension on my version, but the increased space in the interior and on the rear overhang really pays off. I like the added 1x1 round tiles on the tail-lights too. If I may be picky for a moment, one small but easy improvement you've missed is swapping out those blue Technic pins in the headlights for black ones.

This is a commissioned model representing an Aussie-style 'road train' truck at minifigure scale. The tractor unit features a detailed engine under a hinged cover, space for two figs in the driving compartment, and room for a third lying down in the sleeper unit which is accessible via the detachable roof panel. The generic flat-bed trailers and bogie unit allow for any kind of cargo, and are pictured here transporting my city-scale Ferrari 458 an Porsche 919 racers. The trailers feature folding supports, folding rear ramps, and a storage compartment containing chains and tools.

I decided to build the ATR 42 in bricks...

Full PDF and LDraw instructions are now available for this model through my website. Click my signature banner or follow the link in the OP.

Thanks! I design whatever my customers ask for, and my next booked projects are not going to be Star Trek-related. But a TNG Enterprise would be cool and is certainly doable.

The front suspension looks a lot better in the Beyond the Brick review than in Sariel's review.

Very excited for this new luggage set. Apparently there's some kind of vehicle accessory included as well.

Thank you. And yes, the saucer-section does already have the required upwards slope on the opening top surface.

Thanks. The best Enterprise I've seen is this one which I came across during initial research. The Mega Construx model certainly looks great too. Both of these models are significantly larger than my present design though, where the goal was to keep it as small as possible while still achieving the opening bridge with minifigs inside. Thanks. There's an outer octagonal perimeter of 1x2 cheese slope computers, and a lower inner circle containing the captains chair and a computer console for helm and navigation. The inner circle transitions via steps in the forward, rear, left, and right positions, with rails around the rest of this circle. The captain's chair is brick-built, with printed 1x2 tiles with buttons on each armrest.

Thanks. The nose shaping can be challenging, but it's much more satisfying than the prefabricated one-piece solutions used by Lego sets. The Airbus is indeed pretty big, measuring 74x72cm. It contains 2,377 parts while the ATR 42 contains 1,480 parts. I agree on the wings, but decided on the stepped solution for better overall strength and rigidity. Due to the wing design the Airbus lacks working flaps and ailerons, but I was able to incorporate these into the ATR build. The Airbus does have adjustable elevators though, with an internal Technic mechanism to link the two and provide the necessary friction. Thank you. I haven't built them myself in bricks (except for various test builds to check the functional mechanisms), but the client who commissioned these models has built them already from my instructions. I've seen preliminary photos but will wait for final pictures to be posted on Flickr before posting anything more here.

This is a model I've just recently finished on commission. The goal was to create a model of the iconic USS Enterprise from Star Trek with a Millennium Falcon-style petal-opening bridge that would fit a minifigure-scale interior. Obviously, a truly minifig-scale Enterprise would be a massive model, so the idea was rather to achieve something like the 10198 Tantive IV set where the scale of the interior differs from that of the actual ship. Accordingly, the full interior of the main hull here represents what in 'reality' would be a small section at the center top of the main hull. It has space for five minifigs seated centrally under the top 8x8 dish, and when the panels are opened this exposes the rest of the bridge interior where these figures can then be moved around. Instructions now available HERE.

These are two aircraft I've designed on commission for the same client. Each is a scale-model of a real aircraft, though both are also designed to fit minifigures as both crew and passengers. The Airbus A320 is built to 1:42 scale, and features retractable undercarriage, detachable cockpit cover and roof sections, four opening cabin doors, and seating for up to 28 passengers. The ATR 42 is built to 1:44 scale, and features retractable undercarriage, detailed cockpit seating two crew, detachable roof sections revealing an interior cabin with seating for 16 passengers, twin turboprop engines with turning propellers, functional flaps, ailerons, and elevators, forward cargo compartment with upwards opening doors and space for 6 suitcases, and downwards opening rear cabin doors. I also designed three accessory vehicles for use with the A320 - a Mercedes Econic truck, a Goldhofer AST-1X tow vehicle, and a stair bridge.

Earlier this year I also revamped my F430 official set (8671) to bring it up to modern MOC standards. This involved adding opening doors, a trans panel for the engine cover, and replacing all stickered details (front bumper vents, headlights, dashboard, curved top edge on the front hood, etc.) with brick-built solutions. Other added details include new exhausts, a gear shift lever, fire extinguisher and water bottle (under front hood), and an improved spoiler. The picture below was shared on Flickr a while ago, but I've now also made LDraw instructions that can be used by anyone else also keen to make the same upgrade. LDraw File: [FREE DOWNLOAD]

They aren't actually Brickmania tracks. They're custom tracks by BlueBrixx, who hired an LDraw parts designer to convert their 3D designs into LDraw parts for use in building instructions and renders. The LDraw files are not available for public use, but you can buy the physical track links through the BlueBrixx website.

That's a stunning layout, Allan! Wish we could get you down to the South Island for the CBS or TotS shows so I could see it in person, but I imagine that would be a very challenging layout to transport. Hope you guys have a great event.