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  2. Posted · Edited by the Inventor

    @danth Haha, thanks.

     

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    Day 7:

    Hello, I'm Ned from the Trans Galactic Info Channel (TGIC) sponsored by Blue Bird Inc. and Meta 3 Corp.

    Today I’m on a different planet, Lignum Asteres III, and found a very special rover that is used to fight the plague of "Formicidae Galaxias", a big type of space ant that destroys all plant life.

    The Grabbo-2 is used to quickly grab the space ants from the trees before they can react, and crush them with the strong mechanical claws.

    The operator has a 360 degree view of the surroundings, very useful when operated in a dense forest.

    This concludes our special observations of an interesting rover on Lignum Asteres III, thanks for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe, follow me @NedIsTheBest.meta3.moon2be to get the latest news about me.
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    FebRovery 2023 - 07 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

  3. Posted · Edited by the Inventor

    Thanks.

     

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    Day 6:

    Hello, I'm Ned from the Trans Galactic Info Channel (TGIC) sponsored by Blue Bird Inc. and Meta 3 Corp.

    Yesterday's parade was celebrating various factions in the federations. Today I found a sad bunch that didn't get to be one.

    How do you feel that you're only prototypes?

    We're sad that it never worked out, but having build a good relation ship with Futuron made up for it.

    Our prototypes did test the water though, and eventually led to forming the Aquanauts faction I believe.

    This concludes our interesting interview with Seatron, thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, follow me @NedIsTheBest.meta3.moon2be to get the latest news about me.

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    FebRovery 2023 - 06 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

  4. Posted

    Day 1:

    Hello, I'm Ned from the Trans Galactic Info Channel (TGIC) sponsored by Blue Bird Inc. and Meta 3 Corp.

    As you may or may not know, today starts a special event called Febrovery.

    Please connect your feeds directly to the channel and tune in starting today. Please scan the code that will be shown after this message.*

    *(Offer available for the whole duration of the month, no money back, accepting the usual credits of the Federation. Subliminal messages will be shown at select intervals, no extra purchase necessary).


    Anyway, today I'm at the unveiling of a new statue to commemorate an iconic rover, nicknamed the Space Buggy or the good ‘old 886. A select few have gathered to witness this happening. Apparently you needed a specific helmet to attend, I’m not sure what that is all about, something about being classic.

    Also, why are they all standing behind me. Hey, please direct the camera at me, I need to be in the picture here, eh, I mean the statue, of course you all came to see the statue.

    The Space Buggy was one the first smaller standalone rovers that could be bought in the Federation, although it lacked the sophistication of many larger rovers, the small part count meant that it was very affordable, has low maintenance and could be used by many to explore the surface of the moon and other planets.

    Did you can still buy one today, mostly in used condition, but you can still have great fun owning such a classic.

    This concludes our short report, thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, also follow me @NedIsTheBest.meta3.moon2be to stay up to date with the latest news about me.
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    FebRovery 2023 - 01 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Day 2:

    Today I'm looking for some rovers, apparently I get paid each day to interview some random people about rovers.

    Today I found, this weird fella, eh, I mean esteemed guest of the Exploriens. 

    This small rover, the 'Signal Tracker', is powered by the solar cell located at the back. It also has plenty of communication possibilities and is used to explore the surface, it lacks place for a second person, so is very useless to transport people. Or something like that.

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    FebRovery 2023 - 02 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Day 3:

    I heard the education program for space exploration starts at a very young age these days, let's find some people to interview.

    Ned: "Hello, what's your opinion about these young astronauts?"
    Brown spaceman: "I'm not sure what they were thinking. Did you see how the young ones drive these days."
    Red spaceman: "...."

    Ned: "Catch them young, as they would say."
    Red spaceman: "I'm not so sure about that..."
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    FebRovery 2023 - 03 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Day 4:

    A new day, a new rover, today I haven't found one yet.

    TV Crew: "But I have, he doesn't like interviews, aaah....".

    Quickly let's find another one then.

    This concludes our quick report for today.

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    FebRovery 2023 - 04 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Day 5:

    Today, a special parade is held and many different rovers are passing this area. A large crowd has gathered behind me as you can see.

    A special commemorative rover is just passing by, reminding us of a couple of important space factions in the Federation.

    I'm not sure why the astronauts are dressed as rabbits though...

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    FebRovery 2023 - 05 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

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    Thanks for looking.

     

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    Bestiary entry for Hirska or "Demon deer".

     

    The Whispering Woods harbors many dangerous creatures, one such creature is the Hirska.

     

    When seen from afar it looks just like a normal deer, only when up-close one sees how big it is, between 1.5 and 2 times the size of a normal horse.

     

    It's most defining feature is the single big eye where it's face is supposed to be.

     

    Many wonder how such a creature can survive when no visible mouth is observed. Studies into the creatures are sparse, because no-one is crazy enough to get up-close to the beast. A theory of some scholars of Rindael suggest it absorbs it's nutrients from the forest soil through its hooves.

     

    It doesn't like visitors, so when encountering it, make sure you leave the area as soon as possible, when it notices you, be prepared to run. It will attack anyone with it's legs or antlers.

     

    Hiding behind bushes won't work, because it's eye will see through it, climbing in a tree sometimes helps, but please, find a strong tree, because the power of the beast is enough to fell small and middle sized trees with slamming against it with his head.

     

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    My entry for the Fantasy Creature category of CCC XX.

     

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    Hirska by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

  13. Posted · Edited by the Inventor

    Hitori Gotou or 'Bocchi' from the anime Bocchi the Rock.

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    I always wanted to make some Chibi figures with Lego like those made by https://www.flickr.com/photos/101845027@N03 Javier Soravilla or https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikevd/ Mike Dung, but seeing that https://www.flickr.com/photos/ted_andes Ted Andes also made some, Chisato and Takina, recently made me want to also finally give it a try. 

    I borrowed some building techniques of those mentioned earlier and used the instructions of Javier Soravilla: https://flic.kr/p/2nUv88W for the frame of the figure.

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    For this Chibi figure I had to get creative, I wanted to make Hitori Gotou, but in the show she's mostly wearing pink and her hair is also pink. I wanted to distinguish between the two. So I used "Paradisa" Pink for her body, which severely limits the available pieces and Bright Pink for her hair.

    Ofcourse I can't forget to include the guitar and an amplifier, I even included a distortion ds2, if you where wondering what that orange thing was.

     

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    Bocchi by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Thanks for looking, C&C always welcome.

  14. Posted

    An experimental flying cruiser that can be used in space, on the moon base, as well as on the surface.

    It's three wheeled designed allows it to even be operabele on the road, although flying would be preferred.

    For atmospheric flight it uses the experimental hover engine and the thrusters are mostly for space flight.

    Equipped with various long range sensors it's the ideal one-person companion craft for bigger ships, although maybe a bit overkill to be used as a personal shuttle.

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    Finally took a picture of this one, which was finished for almost a year...

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    Astro Cruiser - X01 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

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    Astro Cruiser - X01 by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    Thanks for looking, C&C always welcome.

  20. Posted · Edited by the Inventor

    The busy markets of the capital of Faldia, Rindael, are visited by many different people from Hellum and the northern islands to Felisia in the south, even as far as Sinar and Kadan in the east (see map at the bottom of the post).

    Because the grand market is such a busy place, it also attracts a lot of unwanted visitors.

    One such man is Waldor, the master thief. The Lady in white just alarmed the Royal Falcon guard of the robbery, he stole her golden ring.

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    Can You help the guards to find Waldor.

    Apparently a multitude of Golden objects can be found, held by a person:
    - A golden ring.
    - Golden coins.
    - A golden trumpet.
    - A golden key.
    - A golden harp.

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    If you follow my MOCs and figbarfs of the Whispering Woods, you may find a lot of familiar faces in the crowd, try to spot them all.

    If you're not yet familiar with my other MOCs, please take a look at the album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_inventor/albums/72157719446009410

     

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    The grand market square of Rindael by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    On Friday, farmers and craftsman come from the country to the city of Rindael to sell their vegetables and fruit to the townsfolk and each other, it's also possible to trade livestock, such as cows.

    One such pair is currently in negotiation about a couple of cows.

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    Friday market in Rindael by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

     

    For the Whispering Woods characters, see also: [MOC] Fantasy figs of the Whispering Woods - LEGO Historic Themes - Eurobricks Forums

     

    Map of the Whispering Woods:

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    Map of the Whispering Woods by Ids de Jong, on Flickr

  24. Posted

    Well, I certainly see the resemblance. :laugh:

    I like your touch on it though, such as the skull above the bar and the dart board and carpet in front of the stage. :thumbup:

    Getting that light for the stage will really improve the looks, just like it did on my build.

     

    Thanks again for your compliments even as far as trying to build your own interpretation of it. :sweet:

  25. Posted

    Thanks for the comments.

    @MontyMatte I'm not really sure, it is one of my faster builds.

    I started with the gate on the 27th of June and finished the MOC and took the final pictures on the 3rd of July. Although, most of the work was done on the Friday evening, the 1st of July and the weekend. I remember not doing much else that time, so one evening and two whole days of planning/building.