Elephant Knight

Thanks for the comments! For more pictures, you can simply click on the link, it will take you to my photostream, where more pictures lie. EKnight

I voted for Blacktron 2 (anyone who has looked through my MOCs, this should be a surprise) Black, white, and trans neon green is absolutely perfect in my opinion. Blacktron 1 is pretty cool, but I have had a hard time getting the colours to balance right. Others can do it, but I have yet too (Maybe I should actually build more, then) As for lime, NO! I do not believe lime has a place in Blacktron 2. It really doesn't go well with trans neon green, in my opinion. Black, sure, everything goes well with black, and black makes everything look good (Especially when it comes to Bionicles). But no lime with Blacktron 2. There, self proclaimed expert has spoken (Hey, I have a Blacktron blog, I can make that claim!) EKnight

Basically, it's a mix of the Black Pearl, and the Cross Bone Clipper (Clipper? that thing is properly a dingy...) Front: Cross Bone Frigate (2) by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Principally Square-rigged, Three Masts 20C Stern: Cross Bone Frigate (4) by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr This MOC came about because I wanted to use all those official red striped sails together. As usual, comments and criticism are welcome. EKnight

Just my (second) version of the iconic ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Black Pearl with shadow test by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Square-rigged, Three Masts, 22B The stern: Black Pearl 2 (4) by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Here is a comparison shot with my old one. Well, more like, two pictures from the same angle stuck together, as the old one is long gone. Black Pearl Old vs New by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Comments and criticism are always welcome to port! EKnight

Definitely has a classic Pirates vibe to it. Would fit it really well with the BSB, or the CC. EKnight

Totally awesome. I recently built a line up of X-men figs, (Though mine are all based on the comic versions) and have been contemplating on building a Sentinal. This has given me more desire to do so. Really like all the purist figs. Eknight

i don't buy extra cannons for my ships. But since I buy all those cannons, may as well load up those ships that need em! EKnight

Ah, but one should consider this: all the ships are undermanned. Perhaps they are SUBURB sailors, and often get over confident, so they sail their ships one handed, and try and outdo each other, then end in a situation that is just too much, and crash. Perhaps I overthought that..... EKnight

It really is too bad, but I wanted a hanger bay, as well as the ability to fit it in my car, so alas, no swooshing.

Thanks again for all the comments! Lankygit, That would so totally be awesome.

Thanks all! I really have no estimate on the amount of parts, or how heavy it is. It is too heavy to swoosh, though that is also due to the fact that it is 3 separate sections.

Presenting my largest SHIP to date, measuring 260 studs long, or 6 feet, 9 inches, the Pulsar Requin. Took about two months to build. Pulsar Requin 000 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Pulsar Requin 003 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Pulsar Requin 011 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Pulsar Requin 013 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Pulsar Requin 015 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Comments and criticism are welcome!

Well, time to start introducing my (And my two brother's, as they are so intertwined) Bionicle worlds. I shall start with the inhabitants of Geto Nui, and it's leader, Lord Brakkon. GN Lord Brakkon (3) by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Lord Brakkon isn't much of a fighter, he is more of a scholar, but he can still give fight some Toa teams to a standstill. My favorite Bionicle MOC. Also one of my tallest. Only Grooq is taller (See below) GN Brakeum by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Part of his success in conquering Geto Nui from the local villagers, was his decoy, Brakeum (Be prepared for many punny names. I like punny names) GN Zephyr by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr GN Talloop by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr His two Generals, Zephyr and Talloop. GN Slyverr by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr His spy, Slyverr. GN Grooq (2) by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Grooq, a brute with brains. GN Sue She by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Sue-She, a one armed, one eyed, one track mind fighter. GN Gelvar 2 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Gelvar, the best sharpshooter in the army. GN Argentate by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Argentate, A native of the island, who joined forces, rather than get destroyer when Brakkon conquered them all. There are still more in the Flickr stream, but they are more boring, and of less quality (I divide my Bioniclde MOCs into three categories, Good, OK, leftovers.I am a bit OCD with Bionicle parts. If i can build something, i do, no matter how ugly.) but if you want to, go look through them.

It is a very little known fact that I like Bionicle. and with the new sets coming out, I had had a renewed interest in them. So I dug out all my Bionicle MOCs (All 150ish of them) and took pictures. Since 150 is alot, I broke them up into their armies, as there is a huge backstory to them all, and they all have a specific group to go to. But for now, since it is late, I shall just show you this photo of one of my favorites. He isn't a complicated build, in any sort of way, but I love him. His name is Hanahtu, and he says hello. Hanahtu

I have ironed my sails, and did it straight onto the sail, had nothing between the iron and the sail. I do short, quick strokes, and I do it in stages. My sails have been fine so far.

Nope, the odd decal is the only customization in these racecars.

So, I am not really sure where this fits best, so I'm just going to post them here. Anyone remember that game Lego released back in 1999 called Lego Racers? If so, be prepared for a wave of nostalgia! (If you liked the game, that is) This is a prejoct that I had been working on for quite a few months now, and have finally completed. What is it? I built all the race cars from Lego Racers! First off, the 7 Circuit Leaders: Captain RedbeardandCircuit one King Kahuka and Circuit 2 Basil the Batlord and Circuit 3 Now, since Circuits 4,5 and 7 are just the reversals of 1,2 and 3 respectively, I am only going to link the circuit leaders. Circuit 4, Johnny Thunder Circuit 5, Baron Von Baron Circuit 6, Gypsy Moth And now for Rocket Racer and Circuit 7! And now for a group shot! Comments and criticism are welcome to race! EKnight And don't let me forget Veronica Voltage!

Thanks! it was my first time trying out a bow in that style. I feel it turned out rather well. The sails are my first parer sails in awhile. I think I prefer paper, partly because i can do things like this.

169B So, back in 2011, I built a ship that was based on one of my earliest sailing vessels, the HMS Dauntless. Sometime in the last year, I wanted to fix up this ship, as it had slowly been falling apart. Picture of the Dauntless taken right before construction began. And now I present, the newly renamed, Impavido: I am very happy with how It turned out. Everything is just much more clean and smooth, and the dimensions are all around better (And now I can call it a Spanish Galleon, as opposed to some galleon/barque hybrid) Comments and criticism are welcome to port! EKnight

So, in 2006, 6211 Imperial Star Destroyer was released. I really wanted it, and I was able to save up and get. 2014 rolls around, and TLG releases a second one. I was meh at first, as I already had one, but I caved in and bought. After I did, I just knew I had to build my old and and compare the two. and now you can too! prepare for lots of pictures (It's a review, what were you expecting?) Box fronts by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Let's start with the boxes. Very similar looks, though the styling is different. Since there is a 12 year gap between releases, that should be expected. 6211 has a longer box, but 75055 has a thicker box. Part count is very similar with them having 1339 and 1324 respectively (Though Bricklink doesn't take into account the minifigs) Box Backs by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr The back of the box shows various play features, but 6211 has the added bonus of showing alternate models. I give the nod to 6211 for better box, but it was close Instuctions by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr On to the instructions. 6211 has 2 sets of instructions, and 75055 has three. All the booklets are in the range of 70-80 pages, so 75055 has more steps, though it has less parts. 6211 also wins, just cause it takes up less space when storing. No pictures of the build, as I haven't had the time or desire to do it, but I will say that I enjoyed 6211's build more, but I was also really tired when I built 75055. So 6211 takes a 3-0 lead! ISDs front by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Looking at the two ships straight on, 6211 is definitely larger, though I will say right off the bat that it is weaker. 75055 is smaller, but much more solid. 75055 is also better proportioned. I give 75055 a point for head on view ISDs top by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr The view from above really shows off the size differential. Top view goes to 75055, as it has the notches in the proper amount and spaces. 6211 now leads 3-2. ISDs rear by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Rear view. Both ships are but ugly from this point of view, but 6211's engines look better proportionally. So 6211 now leads 4-2. Honestly, the engines are the ugliest part of 75055. They suck. ISDs bottom by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Bottom view. is this even a contest? 75055 wins hands down, though it is missing the hanger bay opening, which 6211 does have. 6211 leads 4-3 ISDs opened up by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Time to open them up! even though 6211 is prone to falling apart, I much prefer it's method. 75055 seems a bit awkward. And I just like the cute switch at the back to lock the top part of 6211 to lock it into place. And I don't like how the top part of 75055 isn't attached. it just sits there. 6211 leads 5-3. 6211 inside overview by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Ok, 6211's interior as a whole is pretty spacey. It contains an escape pod (I have no idea why...), a gun rack for some spare guns, Darth Vader's chamber (Which shouldn't be here, as it was on the Executor.) and a hologram of the Emperor with seat. 6311 bridge inside by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr There is also the tiny little bridge up top. 75055 bridge by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr 75055 shares a few of the same things, like the bridge, weapons rack, and hologram of the Emperor. 75055 Vader's chamber/ engineering? by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr It does not include an escape pod or Vader's Chamber, but it does have a small station with readouts of the Death Star. Going head to head on the interior, we have: Bridge: 75055 wins. more space, and looks like a ISD bridge Emperor Hologram: 75055. That hologram part is what made me buy this set. Seriously. I wanted that part. Weapons Rack: 6211. It's actually a pretty cool feature, even if it doesn't really look the best. 75055's is just boring. 6211's escape pod and Vader's chamber vs 75055's panel: I'm going with 75055. That panel has much uses in store for it. Escape pod and Chamber make no sense to be on an ISD. Our total is now tied 6-6 75055 guns by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Back outside, but for details! 6211 Only has 2 turbolasers on each side, whereas 75055 has the proper 4 on each side. No pictures of 6211's as I forgot, but an extra picture of 75055 to show a play feature. move the thing sticking out on the back, and all the guns (On the one side) move in unison. Guns go to 75055. 75055 spare ammo by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr A convenient spot flips up at the back to hide the extra bullets. 6211 and 75055 Minifigs by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Now for the figs! 6211 Minifigs by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr 6211 has 8 figs and the mouse droid. Two Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Tarkin, Two Imperial Guards, Imperial officer, and a black droid. 75055 Minifigs by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr 75055 has 6 and the mouse droid. Two Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, a Imperial technician, and two Imperial Officers. Stormtroopers by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr They both have two stormtroopers. I prefer the old style, though the new ones are growing on me. They also have faces and better guns. Stormtroopers go to 75055 Darth Vaders by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Darth Vader. 6211 is pretty much the original design, whereas 75055 has a new and unique design. Going to go with the classic one, as he has a chrome lightsaber handle and the new guy's head doesn't look like Vader. It was close, as I really like the new one's printing, but going to have to go with 6211 Imperial officers by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Imperial Officers. Grand Moff Tarkin and a very bland officer loose out to the new and more versatile officer and crewman of 75055 Other Minifigs by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr Extra figs. I will never understand the inclusion of the Imperial Guards. The mouse droids are identical, the black R2 isn't the best black R2, and one can never have enough Imperials, even if they are technicians. 75055 wins, though it was close. The final votes are in, and 75055 wins 11 to 7! What do you think? Which Imperial Star Destroyer will rein supreme? EKnight

Okay, here is the comparison shot asked for: 6211 and 75055 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr ISD 002 by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr I actually plan on doing a full review of these two against each each other.

Sure. I'll try and get to that tomorrow, if I have time.

I find your lack of Star Destroyers disturbing. Imperial Star Destroyers by Elephant-Knight, on Flickr There, problem solved.

Thanks for the replies! I have another Star wars EU (or rather, Star Wars Legends......) MOC on the way, as well as a generic SW MOC.

Hello! I would like to show off my custom X-wings. I first built Corran Horn's (Rogue 9) and I thought, why stop there? These X-wings are in minifig scale, so pretty close in size to the original one form 1999. Ok, enough talking. First off, all 12 together First, the ones whose colour scheme is described in the books: Wedge Antilles Corran Horn Tycho Celchu Gavin Darklighter Ooryl Qrygg And the ones that aren't, the ones where I first went off a picture on Wookiepedia, but then went into my own imagination. Asyr Sei'lar Aril Nunb Nawara Ven Inyri Forge. Trieds to go with a flame motif with this one. Bror Jace. Why Classic Space? Why not? Rhysati Ynr Riv Shiel My two personal favorites are Corran's and Tycho's.