Sebeus I

I wasn't going to post this initially but decided to do so anyway, It's going to take some time before it gets into the next stage. Windfall Island, as it was when I presented it at Lego World Copenhagen in Februari; I apologise for the quality of the pictures, the lighting on these events is rarely optimal for taking sharp pictures. One of the latest additions was the Firenze-style tower, which served as the most prominent and tallest building in the center of the town. It is however going to be replaced later. For the next time I exhibit the Island I'll be bringing smaller ships along, these big ones tend to obstruct the view. The northern cliffs, with the small soldier fortress on it, is currently being completely reworked into actual cliffs. The light bluish grey rocks were from the beginning a temporary solution to compensate for the lack of bricks and allow me to present a complete Island in the earlier phases. Time for some closer views . There are quite some rough edges still. I can tell you it's not evident to keep up the quality of a MOC this big, especially considering it has to be moved time from time. I don't know where that guy got his drink, the bar isn't finished yet. Good old Redbeard seems to have chosen this place to spend his retirement days. On this side I originally intended to have a complex structure of piers and scaffolding which I would have called 'Little Venice'. I'm not sure now if I'll ever build that part. The greatest challenge remains transport solutions. Well, I hope you like it. It might look quite different once finished. If you were interested in some of the ships part of this display, these can be found on this forum (some of them are quite old though); Christine, HMS Elizabeth, Red Beard Runner, HMS Marianne, Flying Dutchman, Piercing Flame, Raging Fire, Trading ship.

Thank you Those hull parts do keep the piece count down, I intend to launch some bigger ship Ideas as well. EDIT: There's a set coming out in 2019 that uses hull parts; 41381, this is good news . Actually I started on an LDD model but it isn't quite finished. I will finish it later though, if this one gets to the review it's good to have a digital version to send to LEGO. I'm doing a post this evening or tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a picture from last year;

Hello gents, As I'm making progress on my Island town I am in need of a number of small ships. (smaller ships make the Island look bigger ). My latest one is actually based on an earlier model I built at Maxim's. It seemed fun to use the small ship from the classic set Imperial Trading Post as a reference. As you may notice that is where those beautiful sails come from. UPDATE: Building instructions at ReBrickable! Note that helmsman has the original torso that was used in the set. Didn't they call that minifigure Steve or something? Choosing the colours for this model was quite challenging but I'm satisfied with its current colour scheme. Of course there should be a goat on board, how else would they be getting fresh goat milk? The design was slightly altered for the building instructions and it does not include rigging nor sails. But I am certain a pirate enthusiast should be able to craft those themselves. Go check it out!

If you properly credit me that's fine (link to this page for instant). Although I don't really see how you would have use of these pictures for a stop-motion .

Thank you for the nice comments. I did play this game a lot on my old Xbox so it is very likely that the game played a role in the definition of Utapau for me. If I had more time (and more parts) I would have built a bigger layout, with another platform, some buildings and a highway to have an AAT and Clone hover tank enter the scene.

Hello gents, There was this contest going on over at LEGO Ideas so I decided to try some Star Wars once again. I hope you like it. I'm glad to have this awesome figure of General Grievous. The most tricky part about this creation was most likely the hanging platform, it broke a couple of times before I managed to find a sturdy construction that would maintain the huge overhang.

Gentlemen, Ladies, I present to you my latest ship! She may not look like much but actually that was kind of the Idea. She has been engaged into a serious battle and took some severe damage, it is unlikely she'll make it. Originally I wanted to build a new version of my LEGO Ideas ship but with a more neutral color scheme and some other changes (I deleted the forecastle). However, with all the battle damage and fragile fire plumes it doesn't work well as a play set. Ever since I entered the Colossal Battle contest together with Captain Greenhair, I've been wanting to build a proper battle-damaged ship. I recycled some elements, including the name, from one of my earlier ships (HMS Marianne). Which reminds me that I need to thank Legostone for the dark red cannon ports. There's no interior but I did add an interesting feature; (Youtube) Now that this ship is finished I have the feeling that I didn't go far enough, There's definitely more potential to create a more believable battle-damaged ship. I also have some pictures from its appearance at LegoWorld; As you can see it has just received a full broadside from the Flying Dutchman. I might add some sails later, I don't know yet, they'll have to be ripped and battle-damaged as well, perhaps they even need to be on fire... I hope you like it. I've started on a sister ship, one for LEGO Ideas, as was the original intent for this one. It's going to be unharmed and slightly different, according to some feedback on my current Ideas project I picked up here and there. I'll be using the new type hull pieces for instant, which does complicate things. You see I can't just transfer this design onto a new hull, a hull built using new prefab pieces happens to be 2 studs longer than one with old ones. Also, there exists no stern section in the new prefabs which means I'll have to brick-build one of my own. Fortunately I had some practice with some previous ships (Beatrix / Raging Fire). Oh and don't forget to support my Ideas projects!

Indeed... But I will try again, I have quite some ships planned for 2019. Nevertheless, gaining the supporters is not easy, I need to extend my media to reach a lot more people. Also, shameless self-promotion is not really my thing but this ship isn't going to get the supporters by itself. I need to work on that. I do believe that this model actually has what it needs to make it through the review and become an actual set. I just need to push it that far . I'm going to make that white hulled alternative first and see how I go from there.

Thanks, black proved to be a very defining color, very dominant. It just wouldn't blend in with the other colours. The effect you describe is exactly what I wanted to achieve . I'm afraid that ship has sailed, for several reasons this creation is also no longer eligible for LEGO Ideas. Thanks, although I used that part initially because round bricks in old grey were hard to find in great quantities . You can save a lot of money by looking for alternatives. (I just had a bunch of those parts already). Thanks buddy. Awesome, hadn't seen that .

It is finally completed, took me long enough . Let's start with some history; Now, back to the present; I had some help from my sister to spice up those first 4 pictures . The prow underwent a lot of changes since the last version, it took me a while to get to something I was satisfied with. It is one of the more difficult parts of the famous ghost ship after all. A small but very important addition is the original Davy Jones minifigure, to serve as captain. For your information, that one was quite expensive . There were a lot of changes on the stern and poop deck. It began with some structural changes (because it kept breaking apart) but later also characteristic details were added, such as Dead watching over the ship and the flippers on the galleries. Apart from the minifigures there is only one black part on the ship, which is the compass on the steering wheel. Excluding the colour black from the colour scheme was essential. The one aspect that the new version did not improve on is interior access. While the previous version had a complete interior I sacrificed main gun deck for structural reinforcements. The port side of the ship was also finished (previous version was open on one side). But I did keep the captain quarters, with some changes though. The cabin can be accessed by taking out the poop deck. On the previous ship the stern was usually a disaster whenever I moved this ship. It's a lot more stable now. Yep, I'm quite satisfied with this one. Time to move on to a new project . Video

The body work is challenging. I decided to leave functionality for what it is and focus on the overal shape of the vehicle. So no opening doors on this one. I was happy with this at first but half an hour later I looked at it and thought the lines were too straight, the design too static. I might still change it completely later. Not so sure about the headlights, maybe they look better if I add some vent below them.

I made a pose-able turret seat. initially wanted to do the same on the lower turret but there's not enough space to do so in the current state. The seat is attached using a ball joint, allowing many angles. The original seat has to be removed though, in order to make this installation fit. Also, for the interested, I took some pictures of the original Falcon model for Episode 5 and 6, it were the worst conditions ever to take pictures though. (link).

It's not much but it's something; I intend to make the bodywork so that it would be easy to remove, that way the inner works can still be accessed.

At the moment I'm moving to a new place but it's the 1st project on my list to continue once I'm settled .

Interesting suggestions . I've completed stage 1: Complete Chassis: Exhaust mufflers, air intakes and intercoolers added. (in some pictures I changed the intercoolers). The air intakes may still be relocated, it kind of depends on the bodywork I will add. The sand red grill tiles are supposed to be parts of the air filter, which should normally not be visible. The complete engine package fits barely on the chassis, it was quite the challenge to route exhausts and air pipes through the installation. I added protection for the steering cylinder, while this is accurate to the real thing my chassis could use the extra reinforcement (the front crash structure crashed a bit too easely ). The exhaust pipes are insulated near the rear suspension ( the ribbed metallic hoses) as they pass through the wishbone installation. The actual exhaust tips will be determined as I build the rear bumper. That's it for now, the bodywork will be something entirely different, I don't know yet what functionality I want to integrate (opening doors, hood, etc.) as my main focus will be the esthetics. At the same time I want to keep the chassis modular in that sense that it should be easy to swap bodywork. I do have some other projects to attend to first though so for now it will stay as it is. Thank you all for the nice comments.

Electronic Control Unit: The ECU, in a plastic case ofcourse, to protect it from water and dirt. This one goes underneath the dashboard. The main wiring harness attached to it. these wirings are often referred to as 'cuttlefish' in an assembly area. Battery: Located in the lower front of the vehicle. Normally it should have some warning stickers. I didn't bother to make a fuse box, not really relevant on this scale, besides, I haven't foreseen any airconditioning, windscreenheater or any other device that might need a fuse anyway. Oil reservoir: Assembly: Everything comes together... To be honest I have no Idea what the welding kit is supposed to represent, just a meaningless detail I guess The only thing that remains now before I can start on the bodywork are the exhaust and air intake pipes.

At the moment, yes. But the construction will become more sturdy once the gearbox is in place as that one will connect to both lower suspension frame and upper subframe.

Rear Subframe: This new subframe will make it easier to route the exhaust pipes through the dense chassis structure. I'll have to make some modifications to the underside of the engine and transmission though, in order to fit in the new subframe. But I'm sure it will work out this time . Fuel Tank: I almost forgot this rather indispensable component. It will be located behind the seats, just in front of the engine. I should still attach the filler necks (one on each side) though. I might have the next update ready by tomorrow.

Thanks a lot for the encouraging feedback The rear axle doesn't look like what I'm going for, the wheels are simply attached to two technic bricks, I want something that kind of looks like double-wishbone independent suspension. I came up with an alternative last night. Rear axle lower subframe: The black frame will attach to the underside of the gearbox, the tan cross axle pins are what the wheels attach to and the upper holes will provide attachment points for the rear subframe. This means that I'll be adjusting the rear subframe next, in order to fit the new rear axle installation. I will give the skeleton structure a little bit more thought this time, considering I'll have to connect air intakes and exhausts. But I will get there eventually .

Intermediate assembly: All components thus far assembled in the proper configuration. I'm not happy with how the rear axle installation turned out. I must do something different here... I think I'll rebuild the rear subframe, it's not working out for the rear axle. Still a long way to go before I can start on the bodywork.

I'm building my own model . But I do get some inspiration from my previous models;

Seats with center console: Didn't have a lot of inspiration for this one, I copied the seat design from 10248 Ferrari F40. The center console is made up of mostly this part, this leaves a small gap between seat and console, which I was going for. Using a 2x4 curved slope wouldn't be nearly as elegant. Dashboard module: Containing the steering column and some unobtrusive details. The dashboard attaches to the chassis via the grey clips. That's it for now. I've been trying out several designs and configurations for the exhaust system (I can't seem to fit a muffler/the mufflers. I also really want to add the complete air intake path, including intercoolers and air filters but I'm getting in conflict with the bodywork. It's going to be very difficult to have these as separate components, considering they are located so close to the exterior. The hardest part has yet to come...

Thank you, it is quite rigid, I should connect the rear beams in some manner though, that's currently its weak point.

Chassis Structure: The main crash structures have been attached to the carbon tub, basically this is the "crumple zone" of the car. The engine bay is ready to receive the motor-transmission package. Steering Cylinder: The steering cylinder with connection to the steering gear. Assembled on the front axle. Suspension is going to be a difficult matter. This looks extremely cool but I'm not sure if I can integrate that in my car, also I'm not a big fan of cutting tubes. Windscreen washer reservoir?

Hello, For my latest project I'm building a supercar bit by bit, building the separate components first before assembling them. Starting with the Carbon Fiber Monocoque Tub: This one was for a great part inspired by the McLaren MP4-12C chassis, that one is said to weigh less than 80 kilograms (). (And guess what, mine weighs even less! ) This one wil most likely undergo many changes in order to fit with, yet to build, components. I'm considering using a carbon "cage" instead of a "tub" for my car though. But I won't know for sure until I start on the bodywork. Next is the Driveline: A Twin Turbo 3.8L V8 with 7-speed dual clutch gearbox and kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). I used some pictures from the Laferrari engine as reference. Without the intake manifold (those black plugs are where the rear half axles connect to the gearbox). I'm very satisfied with this component, It fits barely in the engine bay behind the tub though but I guess that's how it is supposed to be. If there was room to spare they would have just fitted in a bigger engine . Since I had these nice Ferrari stickers I might as well make this a Ferrari engine . That's it for now, perhaps I'll finish the next component tomorrow.