Mark Kelso

Very cool. So, could I borrow this? I've always wanted to just walk around a local mall in one of these...wave to the girls, eat a hot pretzel, and maybe stomp on those segways that mall security rides around on.

Nice! I particularly like the handling of the engine section. I've looked at pics of this ship several times, considering it for a micro build at some point. Not the easiest design to duplicate, but you did it justice!

For those who haven't had a chance to catch these on Flickr or MOCpages: I've started another SHIP that should (if all goes well...IF!!!...) amount to something slightly larger than the Invisible Hand (completed a couple of years ago). It's a hypothetical sister ship to the Spirit of Fire, seen in the game Halo Wars, with many similarities as well as some variations in detail and form... Full post here The ship reference shot ------------------------------------------------------------------- Some Highlights I'm now in the throws of working out the skeletal strucure. Once that's complete, then I'll get back into detailing various elements that will later attach to the main frame.

That's SO cool to hear, from you, as well as some others here, who've mentioned the Apocalypsis story I've been working at off and on. Of all my creations, it's definitely my "baby." The down side is how long it's taking. Between other major creations (which tend to have SO much more impact with the public than the Apocalypsis MOCs), I can make a little progress. But, it's just taking so damn long to complete. I hope to give it more attention as soon as Brickworld 2010 is complete in June. But first there's a massive SHIP to finish, and I'm just getting started on that! So much LEGO to attend to...stupid crap like eating, sleeping, and work...and when I could be building!!!!

Another absolutely beautiful work, Ralph. At every angle you seem to have captured the proportions of the form just perfectly. I've never asked you this, and I don't recall if you've said elsewhere, but have you had an opportunity to display these insane creations to the public?

EB was doing so well, and now with three new members it hits the bottom of the barrel! Oh, well. Nowhere to go but up from here, right? Good to have ya in on the invasion!

Thanks to all for the warm welcome! Now to make a complete nuisance of myself!

I could more accurately say "what the Phipson dragged in," but seeing as how I've been calling him a pussy for years now, it all amounts to the same thing! Anyway, I got a phone call from another spanking new member here (I'll leave that innuendo alone for the time being), Chris Phipson. He was excited about joining the forum, and with his enthusiasm, I decided to jump into the fray as well. As most on MOCpages know, it's virtually impossible to seperate to two of us, and now here the trend continues. As with Chris, I'm a mod over on MOCpages, and have been a very active member there for over three years now. I'm also a member of other online Lego fan communities such as Builder's Lounge, Brickshelf, Flickr, and Classic Space. I'm also a member of my local user group INDYLUG, and have attended the last two Brickworld events, with plans in 2010 to do both Brickworld Indy, as well as Brickworld in Chicago. My claim to mediocrity is rather large Lego model of the ship, the Invisible Hand (from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith), and my main interest in Lego work would be sci-fi. I enjoy all kinds of subjects, however, and I certainly hope to have the opportunity to branch out more and more as I pursue the hobby. So enough babble from me. Here are a few points of interest for anyone curious. Meanwhile, I'll look forward to learing more about Eurobricks, and getting to know it's members! Cheers! MOCpages homepage: http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/5708 A few of my creations: Invisible Hand Dio from the story Apocalypsis: The Journey Inward Cylon Raider