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For some reason I reall like that small cliff.

This is ... awesome. Feels like there isn't a single straight line in there.

Lovely bonus scene, if I dare say so ;)

To look at, maybe (I hope its correct enough), to touch it, rather not. It is perfectly stable on my shelf but if not handled carefully things can fall off. Thanks Brickjagger and legolegolegolego for the kind feedback.

Very cool elements and nice story settings.

This looks more like a model kit than LEGO. I mean this in a good way of course. I didn't know that there was such a broad choice of metallic pieces.

The 9th Terran Empire rapidly expanded during its 2nd millennium (e.c.) and to secure the far fringes of its space it had to rely on fast offensive ships like the Rapid Aussault Frigate which was using a mysterious and supposedly highly dangerous dark matter reactor core to supply it with the immense amounts of power needed for its faster than light travel. This reactor technology was feared for its instability and difficult handling which is why the frigate had inbuilt ejection and replacement utilities in its centre. The major downside to pulling the emergency protocol was however that loosing ones reactor core meant being stranded in space until resupply could catch up, but what are 10 terran years anyway? It is just a small build but I somehow liked the outcome for what it was and therefore put it here. This build uses only parts of the Tardis interior from the Doctor Who set. The background picture was taken from here: https://commons.wiki...ile:Eta_CMa.jpg

I like those architecture MOCs. And while I have to say that I have my problems with the style of Brutalism I think your Lego version of that building is marvelous.

I like the idea. What is the piece count of the build? If I changed anything, I would probably swap the design office and the receptionist part in terms of size. The design office appears to me to be more interesting for play and it could use the space of the recpeption very well, whereas the reception would not loose that much if it were half that size.

The colour scheme reminds of the game mirror edge. Top notch proportions I have to say and I am very impressed that it can stand not only on its own but is even poseable.

As promised, I got to build the DNA model. I have to admit it was a tight thing to build. The 3 stud wide shafts were almost too short as the voodoo balls grip them only relatively late inwards. But it did work out, and it also stays together as long as one isn't touching it too much at the balls. Regarding the looks, I am fully satisfied.

This building is almost at war with right angles. Incredible executation and design. The roof adds also an incredible amount of character. The landscape texture is fantastic as well. And the satellite dish installing robots caught me off guard.

Thanks for the nice feedack. Yes, these are voodoo balls (or "Technic ball joints", 32474), put on shafts and sticks with holders. Interestingly the bright yellow version seems to be found mostly in Friends sets, while the light stone grey version can be found in some Star Wars models among others. When I find the time, muse and finances to build the DNA model I will definitely put it here. The other two models were inspired by a plastic 1.5 ml reaction tube and an old school Gilson pipette but I think they'll just remain virtual models.

Awesome. Modern yet classy design :)

This is the sleekest Taurus Lego model I have seen so far. The design compromises a bit more on the 3D form of the front but makes more than up for it, with its clear lines. I like it, also the regular red version without the sticker.

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Sorry, I made a pretty big mistake up there. The set does NOT include the tram (I corrected that in the opening post) That makes it substantially more expensive. So if you want to have the funeral waggon with the tram you have to buy the pulling tram unit seperately. The authentic combination as I have read would have been two funeral waggons and one pulling tram btw. Of course, one could always try building it after those photos with own pieces. The Wiener Linien Fanshop sells many of his designs and they seem to ship worldwide for a EUR 17 shipping fee, but they don't have this specific model on offer yet. As it is a very new model, they might offer it at a later point. Here is the link: https://shop.wienerl.../36.merchandise There is another Viennes model toy shop which apparently delivers to the entire EU, it lists this funeral tram already for the EUR 92.90 but its also not yet available (best ask them directly for availability). For shipping costs you'd have to make an inquiry as they don't list it specifically for the UK. Have a look here: http://www.spiel-und...com/Leichentram The compatible inofficial Lego tram set would be this one here which is available at both shops above: This one now comes with a pulling tram and a regular waggon, which is as it would have been regularely operated back in the days. Price: EUR 149.90 + EUR 17.00 shipping fee (worldwide) at the fanshop. PS: the Funeral waggon can be opened on the sides and can transport up to 4 coffins (2 are included)

Fantastic. You captured the feel of the original very well. It almost feels more like a regular model trains than a Lego one.

Yes, you read correctly, this is an inofficial Lego set of a historic "Leichentram" (literally: "corpse tram). Those were in operation in Vienna during WWI and WWII and transported deceased from hospitals to the general cemetery.This inofficial set is not produced as such or authorized by TLG but the bricks and tiles are exclusively proper Lego ones, with some non-Lego stickers. It comes with 350 bricks and tiles, for building the funeral tram unit (but NOT the pictured pulling tram which can be bought seperately), two functional coffins and an operator minifig. It is sold for EUR 92.90 (custom ordered Lego bricks, packaging, non-Lego stickers and building manual) in the funeral museum and selected toy stores in Vienna. The model appears to be suitable also for Lego beginners but I have to say that the design of the funeral tram was caught well, even if its not a 100% correct model (for reference look here: http://www.vipress.a...ntram_klein.jpg). All in all a fine little set, of course it's considerably more expensive than official sets, which is understandable. Last but not least, here is the designer, Robert Staringer (this and more of his other creations can be found at his site: http://derklassiker.at/?page_id=2):

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I appreciate this very creating take on the maze idea.

Great, style, awesome micro-builds, great colour scheme... and it all comes with a cool little story as well. The only thing I think is slightly unfortunate is that part of the plate doesn't seem to be part of the Maze parkour. Or is it possible to move a ball below the Star Destroyer?

This is so lovely, incredible. The scale is absolutely right for a maze, its not too overwhelming and fits in perfectly into the regular Maze frame. The "walls" are very creative, as are the other microbuilds and the maze seems positively challenging.

Neat Maze. The real holes obviously are the big highlight here and I am impressed that it seems to be working quite fine, also with the extra weight.

UPDTATE: 14 nucleotides long desoxiribonucleic acid (DNA) double helix model ... in LEGO only of course. It reads: 5'-GATTACA GATTACA-3' -> for reference see here: http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/gattaca/34884/gattaca-looking-back-at-andrew-niccol-s-sf-masterpiece (G...green, C...red, A...blue, T...yellow) ORIGINAL POST: I am not sure where this could fit in, my best guess is here in the special LEGO Themes forum: So far it only exists in LDD. I am thinking about turning the first two of the three models into real lego though. Science models The theme here are Science related models, more precisely I had Molecular Biology in mind. My first model shows a DNA double helix, the other two represent the most basic tools used in a laboratory: a reagent tube and a pipette. Obviously they are not in the same scale, but not only the DNA is larger than in reality but also the tube and the pipette are slightly bigger (maybe 50-100% larger than the original). I tried to keep the DNA model as compact as possible while staying schematically correct, including realizing the typical "major groove" and minor groove" , ie the two different distances between the helices, which are so important for the typical look of DNA (grey balls: deoxyribose units, bright orange balls: phosphate group, green: guanine (G), blue: adenine (A), yellow: thymine (T), red: cytosine). It is a bit hard to read but the DNA codes GATTACA GATTACA ... Those who catch the reference can keep it ;)