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Issue 79 • May 2023
Contents From the Editor....................................................2
People Andreas Lenander Brick Master........................................................3 Thomas Labourot: Comics and Classic Space... ........................9 Emerging from a Dark Age: An Interview with Jack England... .........13 M’Brick: Brick Mosaic Artist... ....................................17 Jordan Metzgar: Brick Botanist... ..............................................21 JacQueline Brick Jeweler... ..........................26
Building brikfont: Exploring Type with Craig Ward.. ..........30 Zachary Steinman: Sculpting in Bricks and Plates!.. .............34 Deepak Shenoy: All About LEGO Mosaics... ........................38 BrickNerd Instructions: Arts and Crafts Supplies... .........................46 Minifigure Customization 101: Ugh, I smell like a human, Part 2............56 You Can Build It: MINI Lancer Pursuit Craft..........................62
Community Bantha Bricks: Tatooine............................................................66 Last Word.............................................................79 Classic AFOLs.....................................................80
From the Editor: Hi! “Let’s do an art issue!”
May 2023 Issue 79
Publisher John Morrow
Editor in Chief Joe Meno
This was an idea that had been bouncing around for a while, but didn’t gain traction until a few models were spotted online.
BrickNerd and Assistant Editor Dave Schefcik
Art is a tough thing to explain—art is perceived differently by different people. Art is also mistaken for craft (it’s even called “arts and crafts”). The vast majority of LEGO builds are not pieces of art, but incredible works of craft, where the skill used to make an item is outstanding.
Proofreader John Morrow
For me, making a minifigure scale layout, most of the time, is an expression of craft. Creating details and items that make the layout come to life is mostly craft. The layout becomes art when my reaction isn’t “what a cool layout!” to “this layout makes me happy!”
Photography Editor Geoff Gray
Japanese Bureau Editor Nathan Bryan West Coast Editors Ashley Glennon
Bantha Bricks Correspondent Steven Smyth
Contributors: Jared Burks, Christopher Deck, Jack England, Thomas Labourot, JacQueline, Gwyneth Kozbial, Andreas Lenander, Cyril Linard, M’Brick, Jordan Metzgar, Samuel Pister, Deepak Shenoy, Steven Smyth, Zachary Steinman, Craig Ward, and Greg Hyland. Many thanks to the websites who have served as mirrors for BrickJournal: www.LUGNET.com, www.Brickshelf.com, www.peeron.com, www.brickmodder.net www.rustyclank.com
About the Cover: Andreas Lenander presents a landscape that is abstract—with bricks providing the color for the minifigures. Photo by Andreas Lenander. About the Contents: Sandspeeders seen on the Tatooine layout featured by Bantha Bricks. Photo by Cyril Linard
Art will touch you emotionally. Craft is there, but it’s so invisible, the emotion comes through. Art can make you happy or sad, and it can also inspire. There’s a couple peeks at the craft, so you can see how these works were built. So take a look and get inspired—have fun! Joe Meno, editor P.S. Have ideas or comments? Drop me a line at brickjournal@gmail.com. I’m open to suggestions and comments and will do my best to reply.
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People
Andreas Lenander (right, with his LEGO Masters partner Emma Friman Browne)
Andreas Lenander:
Brick Master
Article and Photography by Andreas Lenander
I “re-discovered” LEGO around nine years ago when my middle son got a set from a friend of mine. After building that set (my son was three at the time, so he was not very helpful...), I realized that this whole LEGO thing was a lot of fun. Shortly after that, my wife bought me a few Star Wars sets, which really got me hooked. I started buying a few sets here and there, and for some reason discovered the concept of MOCs. After that, there was no looking back! I started building my own stuff more and more, and for the past sixto-seven years, I’ve pretty much exclusively built MOCs. As I’ve been building, I’ve noticed that LEGO is a great medium for art. I’ve done some painting (poorly...) before, but the bricks really seem to work well with my brain. I really appreciate the limitations and problem-solving that goes into creating interesting shapes using LEGO. I enjoy lots of different types of art in general, so I guess this is my way of “expressing myself” (I’m trying really hard not to sound too pretentious—ha-ha!).
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The inspiration for my bricks and color MOCs were a few MOCs that I had seen from around the community. I can’t remember any specific build that inspired me, but I know I was fascinated with the concept of color flowing down like dripping paint. I started experimenting a bit with those types of shapes to see if I could create something that I felt looked good. After a while, I figured it would be kind of fun to add a monochrome minifigure that sort of ‘came alive’ from the flowing color. For some reason, I started thinking about the whole chicken-or-egg discussion [what came first, the chicken or the egg?- Ed.] which led to the addition of the oversized brick to this equation. The concept felt like something I would enjoy seeing myself, so I decided to build it. The response to the first build was pretty overwhelming, so that inspired me to add more versions with different colors. Eventually, that led to the rainbow picture where I added the base colors, and also a few combinations to get that rainbow look. That’s pretty much the story of how those builds came together. There were a few challenges in designing the brick and the flow of color, especially because I wanted to pose the brick at an angle, but at the same time have at least some sense of stability. The inner structure of the builds has gone through a few iterations, but I’m pretty happy with them at this point. Andreas’ creation Dádýr.
A fire dragon. A happy dragon.
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A ghost stag.
The beginning...red. Left: A Mongol.
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Andreas and Emma’s final build.
I won LEGO Masters Sweden 2022, and participating in it was truly an adventure. I was very happy to share the win with Emma; she is a very talented builder and we trusted each other 100%, which I think was key to getting the win. It’s a pretty stressful experience and I’m very proud of what we were able to build, especially the final build, which I guess was pretty “artsy” as well. It was important for both of us to showcase (on national TV) what LEGO has meant to us in terms of dealing with stress, and how it can be a source of joy and strength. Another view of the winning build.
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Winning the LEGO Masters trophy!
People
Comics are a great source of inspiration for builders. And while this is exactly how I started a previous article for BrickNerd on The Unicorn from Tintin, it holds so very true for this feature on Thomas Labourot, aka Legolabo, a French comic book artist and classic space builder I had the chance to chat with. Being a big fan of comics, I just had to know how Thomas merges these two passions—I hope you’ll enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Sam: Hello Thomas, I’m honoured to be talking to you. To start off, would you mind introducing yourself?
Thomas Labourot:
Comics and Classic Space
Article by Samuel Pister of BrickNerd.com
Thomas Labourot : Hi Sam, I am a 45-year-old boy who likes to draw and play, to tell stories, and to create worlds to escape to. You are a comic book writer by profession. What are some of the titles you worked on, and were any of them published in the US? I’m currently working on a new series whose first volume has just been released in July: A-LAN at Dupuis with BEKA helming the script. This year I also released Animal Farm, an adaptation of George Orwell’s novel at Jungle with Maxe l’Hermenier writing the script, and at the beginning of October, I released an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol! I also finished my series Aliénor Mandragore at rue de sèvres, with Séverine Gauthier taking care of the script.
A sampling of the graphic novels done by Labourot.
An American first volume of Aliénor is available; the others are too recent. You work out of Workshop 510 together with other renowned comic authors. Can you tell us a bit about that special work environment? It’s a workshop of more than 130 square meters where dust fights without mercy in the middle of a lot of toys, books, and pots of paint! And in the middle of all that, there are seven people who live there from morning to evening, who work there and create comic strips. There is a scriptwriter, some French-Belgian cartoonists, comic book artists, and colorists, and all of them try to cohabit in this geek’s den!
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The process of making the mosaic portrait of Arden was a completely different process from previous MOCs. It almost felt closer to painting than building with LEGO, with the wedge plates giving an interesting relief effect that also produces effective brush strokes through what is exposed. I used BrickLink Stud.io to design it and figure out the right colors before ordering the parts to make it. I want to try more mosaics in this style, focused on depth, contrast, and bringing the subject to life. Thanks for sharing your process. There’s always so much more than meets the eye. Do you have a large collection of building pieces? Do you collect sets? If so, do you “borrow” from them?
Jack’s portrait of Arden.
I would say I have a fairly large collection of pieces, at least to make small-medium MOCs. I’ve collected mostly bulk LEGO versus sets, and have stopped accumulating significant amounts for now. I definitely borrow parts from sets if I need them. If I need specific parts, I source them from BrickLink, but I try to make it work with what I have. For example, I saw the Batman Clayface set for sale online, and the sandstone colors inspired me to build a model of the Delicate Arch. Your profession is unique. Does it influence your LEGO work in subtle ways? I feel that my work in training service dogs is a reflection of my passion for working with animals. I also enjoy wildlife photography, and I have done several pet Arden. portraits in pencil and pastel in the past. I view LEGO as an art medium like any other, and I enjoy attempting to sculpt organic forms with a focus on color, texture, and interesting part usage. My work so far in LEGO is mostly influenced by the natural world and draws inspiration from all the amazing builders out there.
The Delicate Arch. Guide dog and trainer.
What is the most challenging part of building? Do you have projects in progress or on the horizon? Most of the challenges I encounter in my building come with trying to make curves and organic shapes appear realistic, and I draw motivation from those challenges. I love the satisfaction of bringing a photo or figure to “life” through LEGO. My next project on the horizon is another relief mosaic of a black bear emerging out of a meadow toward the camera (from a photo I took on a recent camping trip). I can’t wait to see it, and whatever other builds pop up! You can see more of Jack’s work on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ardent_bricks/ or you can scan the QR code here!
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People
M’Brick:
Brick Mosaic Artist! Article by Joe Meno Photography by M’Brick M’Brick’s portrait of Frida Kahlo. A close-up of the portrait.
M’Brick is a French brick artist that has made a name for himself on Instagram making mosaics. His feed is filled with his creations—large pixellated paintings and street art, all done with LEGO. He first built with LEGO as a boy, but went into a Dark Age when he became a teenager. He started his artistic journey 15 years ago when he wanted to make a painting. After trying several different approaches to painting, he ended up using LEGO to make mosaics. After that first return to the brick, it was another several years before he had a desire to for street art expression, again wondering what he would use as a medium. He looked back at the painting and asked himself, “Why not do street art with LEGO?” That question inspired him to build his LEGO art, and his continuing inspiration is his desire to create art. Other inspirations include, as he states, “The universe around me and the things that I like.” He also loves sneakers, cars, watches, street art, and hip hop.
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Since he regards LEGO bricks and elements as a medium, he isn’t interested in the different sets that the brand offers. While he sees all the themes that LEGO offers, he builds from what is available. He sees himself strictly as an artist—LEGO happens to be the medium that he uses to express himself. For one of his mosaics, between drawing, pixelating, ordering of parts, and the construction itself, it takes M’Brick about a month to complete. If pressed, he can do three mosaics in two months. It takes some time to make these as they are large— at least 120cm x 80cm (48” x 32”)! A typical day for M’Brick is spent mostly on building his mosaics. He works on one creation at a time until it’s done, focusing on the single instead of splitting his efforts on two or three. He also takes some time out to include photos and videos on his social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and even LinkedIn) and plan for future creations. Nowadays, he also has started to receive a lot of requests for commissions, so his days have become busy.
“Marianne.” Some views of the details in the mosaic.
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M’Brick’s hardest build to date has been “Marianne,” inspired by a painting by Shepard Fairey. While it was complex to begin with, M’Brick cuts 48 x 48 baseplates to make the outline of his mosaics. It turns out that this particular work has a meticulous lace outline. Another work that was a challenge was his black Porsche mosaic. He spent a lot of time using a very heavy color mix to make the reflections of the car.
His favorite builds include the black Porsche, “Marianne,” and art done of Daft Punk and Frida. One piece of an Air Jordan sneaker has a special place in his heart, as it was the piece that went viral online and got M’Brick visibility. That piece is now with a appreciative collector.
The Air Jordan sneaker. A close-up of the sneaker’s build.
A portrait of Daft Punk.
A look at the detail of the Daft Punk portrait.
A close-up of the group minifigures.
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People
JacQueline
Brick Jeweler LEGO building is the art of creating. Using a seemingly unlimited palette of parts, one can build almost anything. Discovering the limitations of the bricks and elements is part of the art, and poses a question: Do you stay with the limitations of the brick, or do you go farther? Jeweler JacQueline encountered this challenge from another angle... she wanted to make jewelry with plastic. She was very interested in using color in her work, but wasn’t interested in colored stones. Working with plastic, though, is too toxic for a small studio. In 2002, she had a “Eureka moment” when she thought of LEGO bricks.
Article by Joe Meno Photos by Cole Rodger
JacQ made her first piece of LEGO jewelry with a minimalist look in mind. Sanding off the logo and sandblasting changed the brick from a shiny toy to create a more sophisticated aesthetic. In the years following, JacQ got recognized at galleries and eventually by the LEGO Group itself as a member of LEGO’s Creation Nation. JacQ got an appreciation for the quality of the brick when she tried to use another company’s bricks and discovered that their bricks would melt during sanding and had mold lines and other inconsistencies. After that, she fell in love with LEGO bricks and later, the company and fan community. JacQ creates her work using LEGO elements, precious metals and diamonds, by cutting, sanding, drilling, and sandblasting LEGO elements to alter their appearance. Sandblasting achieves a matte finish to create simplicity to a shiny beautiful brick. She also cuts from the elements, eventually recycling and reusing parts in her pieces. Craftsmanship is very important to her, so she is always trying to hand fabricate all her clasps and create connections that are unique and surprising to the viewer. As a result, her work has evolved from telling her forever young story with more of a sophisticated perspective, while still honoring “play” in her Portland Skies collection.
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JacQ took some time with me to talk about some of her pieces: Rainbow Pendant This was the first Rainbow pendant I created. Each plate is filed down and sandblasted.
Linear Rainbow Pendant When I put the LEGO bricks together for this pendant, I cut the piece in half with a saw so it is not too thick. I then hand-fabricate the silver bezel around it. I was inspired by a MOC by builder Bruce Heller to create this piece. To the average person, this does not come across as LEGO bricks, so I love the simplicity and mystery of that.
Rainbow Cascade Bracelet I like to utilize all the pieces of the LEGO brick. I fabricated this bracelet by drilling holes in the studs of a brick, sawing off the tops and then sanding them even to create the links. I like asking AFOLs if they recognize where the pieces come from. I like how surprised they are when I tell them.
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Building
Zachary Steinman:
Sculpting in Bricks and Plates! Article by Joe Meno Photos by Zachary Steinman
Some of Zachary’s builds. The build above was inspired by artist Nikolaus Weller.
A LEGO builder on Instagram has made a name for himself making sculptures based on LEGO. Building a cube with studs on all faces, Zachary Steinman has been creating an expanding collection of sculptures with differing surface treatments. Patterns and grids are seemingly carved into the surface of these cubes, making them appear as if made from something other than studded bricks and plates.
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Zachary started building about two years ago during the pandemic. He started building Star Wars sets and then decided to start making his own designs, going from regular LEGO minifigure scale builds into more abstract and geometric sculptures over the last year or so. As a child, Zachary spent countless hours building LEGO spaceships and machinery. His mother is an artist, and he always admired her creativity, but did not consider himself an artist until recently. He always had a fascination and appreciation for geometric patterns and shapes, which shows in his work. He also loves art and sculpture, so it was a natural progression in his LEGO builds to creating similar forms and patterns with them. Even though he really isn’t a numbers or math person, something about the consistency and fit of LEGO bricks just clicks and makes sense to him. LEGO’s consistency and fit are some of the motivations behind his building. He loves to create new things, or just prove to himself that something can be done. Zachary also takes pictures and screenshots of interesting objects and sculptures and tries to replicate them at least in part with LEGO bricks. Most of the time, though, he tries to adapt and adjust his work a bit.
More of Zachary’s builds.
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“San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk” by Claude Monet.
Introduction
Deepak Shenoy:
All About LEGO Mosaics Article and Photography by Deepak Shenoy
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A mosaic in the traditional sense is a picture or pattern created by arranging together small colored pieces of stone, glass, etc. As the name implies, a LEGO mosaic is a mosaic created using LEGO pieces. Unlike traditional mosaics where the pieces of stone or glass need to be cut to size and mounted on some kind of a substrate using glue, we can create a LEGO mosaic simply by attaching LEGO bricks, plates and other elements to one or more baseplates. So, how exactly do you go about designing a LEGO mosaic? Some LEGO artists have the amazing ability to use trial and error to create mosaics freehand, but the rest of us have to rely on some kind of software to aid us in this effort. We need this software to be able to take any image that we provide it and turn it into the best approximation that is possible of the image, using the available LEGO pieces and colors. To understand how LEGO mosaic software works, let us first take a closer look at the typical starting point for a LEGO mosaic—namely a digital image. Digital images may be ubiquitous on our smartphones and computers, but it is helpful to understand how the data in an image file is organized. An image is basically a two-dimensional grid of square picture elements (or pixels) each of which has a particular color. All the pixels (especially when there are enough of them) blend together in our brains to create the illusion of a continuous image with light, shadows, shapes, colors, and textures that resemble what we see in the real world.
The pixel grid in an image is analogous to the regular square grid of stud locations in the LEGO system. And so, if we can somehow map each pixel in the image to a LEGO 1×1 brick or plate, we can create a LEGO representation of the digital image, or in other words, a LEGO mosaic. However, it is not always as simple as that. In fact, a LEGO mosaic can at best only be a very crude approximation of the original image, and there are two reasons for this: The resolution of the image and its color depth. Resolution The resolution is the level of detail that is captured in the image and it is proportional to the number of pixels that it has (the more pixels that an image has, the more details it is able to capture). You normally cannot see the individual pixels that make up a digital image (unless you zoom into it all the way using a photo editor like Photoshop) and that is because of the sheer number of pixels that make up a typical image. The earliest digital cameras from A mosaic of the famous “Afghan Girl” photograph from National Geographic. the late 1990s produced images with what would now be considered a very low resolution—typically something like 1024×768 pixels, which is under one megapixel (a commonly used unit that is equivalent to one million pixels). But if we translate that to LEGO where the smallest element we can use to represent each pixel is a 1×1 brick or plate (with a footprint of 0.8×0.8 cm), we would end up with a LEGO mosaic that is 27×20 feet wide ! So clearly, we have to reduce the resolution (number of pixels) of the source image dramatically before we can represent it using LEGO. For instance, if we downsize the 1024×768 image by a factor of 8, we would end up with 128×96 pixels. This would work out to a large (but more manageable) mosaic that is 40×30 inches wide. This process comes with a significant loss of fine detail in the resulting LEGO mosaic. It is also more challenging to create the illusion of a continuous image because it is hard not to see the individual pixels that make up a LEGO mosaic. It’s no wonder that most LEGO mosaics don’t look like much when viewed up close. You always have to step back a few feet to get the intended effect of the mosaic.
A close-up showing the pixels (tiles) in the mosaic.
Color Depth Next, we look at color depth. In a typical color image, each pixel has eight bits of data for each of the three primary colors: Red, Green and Blue. By combining these three primary colors in the correct proportion, we can represent more colors in the color spectrum than humans can actually perceive. Each bit can have two values (0 or 1) and so eight bits allow us to represent a total of 2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2 = 256 total values (0 to 255) for the intensity of each primary color, and together we have a total of 256x256x256 = 16.7 million possible combinations, each of which is a distinct color in the color spectrum. When we create a LEGO mosaic, we have to map those 16.7 million colors to the forty or so commonly available colors in the LEGO color palette.
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Building Minifig Customization 101:
Ugh, I smell like a human, Part 2 Article and Photography by Jared Burks
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Continuing our dive into the world of San and Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke, we will complete the figures today. If time and space hold out, I may even tackle a small vignette to display the characters. For those that missed the last issue, Princess Mononoke is an animated film set during the 14th Century, the Muromachi period of Japan. Princess Mononoke tells the story of Ashitaka, a young prince cursed by the hatred of a dying boar god. The boar was corrupted by being shot with an iron ball, which lodged in his body. “Hear me loathsome humans,” the boar says. “You shall know my agony and my hatred”. Ashitaka seeks a cure for this curse transferred to him by the boar god by traveling across the land, hoping to find the Shishigami, a deer-like forest spirit with the power to bring life and death. During his travels, Ashitaka discovers a world out of balance. The ironworks community of Tatara, run by the enigmatic Lady Eboshi, is ravaging the nearby forest for resources, provoking the wrath of ferocious wolf god Moro and her feral human daughter San (the titular Mononoke, which roughly translates to specter or wraith). Ashitaka is caught in the middle and he must figure out how to navigate this difficult world with “eyes unclouded.” Here is an updated listing of builds for the characters of Princess Mononoke, showing what was made last issue and what is in this issue.
Characters Wolves (Moro, Ichi and Nii) Yakul Kodama Ashitaka
Completed Ichi and Ni Saddle in Issue 78 Primitive Saddle Horns
Hair (Modified LEGO)
Bandana (LEGO 15619)
Quiver (LEGO 4498)
Sword
San
Hair (Modified LEGO) Fur Cape and Necklace
Fur Hood and Mask
Spear
Scabbard
Dagger
Completed Saddle painted in this issue Wolf noses blackened
LEGO Baby Body Decorated and painted
Quiver, bow, sword, scabbard decorated and painted
Hair, cape, hood, mask spear, dagger decorated and painted
Custom head at 7.5 degree tilt Decorated with Sharpie and painted
Hood (Arealight’s hood) Decorated and painted Hood decoration and paint issues
Figure art Drawn & printed
Added fur to neck, top of head, ears and belly
Removed eye detailing
Figure Art drawn and printed
Bowl (part 34172pb02) decorated and painted
Arm Demon Designed, decorated and painted
Future Moro Reins Cape Tan Projects
Wolves (Ichi & Nii) Let’s dive right into finishing off the figures for this issue. The sibling wolves Ichi and Nii were really the easiest to finalize, as the saddle was designed in the last issue. I painted it with white vinyl dye, and then I merely needed to change a few things from The Lord of the Rings Wargs. Primarily I needed to change their nose color, which was dark red, and to alter the dark tan detail below their eyes. The nose color is simply altered through the use of a Sharpie marker. I prefer the Industrial version, which is alcohol resistant, so if you use these, it is nearly impossible to remove—be careful. The issue of the dark tan detail below the eyes (see before) is easily removed using toothpaste, Brasso, or a high grit sand paper. I went a touch fancier using the MicroMesh Sanding swabs that I happen to have. This allowed me very accurate control, but a toothpick with some toothpaste would have also worked, just taken a touch longer. With these two alterations and the saddle ready for one of them, the wolf siblings are ready for the display.
The two areas needing alteration: the nose and the area below the eyes.
The nose is altered with a Sharpie.
Necklace Chrystal Dagger Earrings
You Can Build It MINI Build
MINI Lancer Pursuit Craft Design and Instructions by Christopher Deck Hello everybody, and welcome to the latest MINI model building session! These are exciting days in the Star Wars universe, looking at the recent launch of the newest live-action television series Andor. As images and background information are still rare these days, we will build a nice little spacecraft that appears in the series Andor, but was already shortly featured in the animated television series Rebels. We are talking about the Lancer-class Pursuit Craft. It is a difficult ship to build due to its special shape. It features elements of a dome, and dish with a trapezoid rear part. Attached to both sides are large engine cylinders. The ship is also heavily armed. It took a long time, until finally a solution turned out to work properly for this shape. We make use of an unusual part which does the perfect job to combine several of the shape elements. The modified 6x6 cross plate with dome (part number 30303) is a relatively large piece you would not expect in a fragile looking mini model, but it smoothly disappears in the construction. Another highlight is the use of the minifigure lantern with handle in combination with the hinge piece with claw end (part number 41529). The claw nicely covers the large handle of the lantern which represents the engines in a decent way. I hope you will enjoy building this little model! Have fun, and see you next time!
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Parts List (Parts can be ordered from Bricklink.com by searching by part number and color) Qty Color 2 Lt-Bluish-Gray 2 Trans-Lt-Blue 2 Lt-Bluish-Gray
Part 99780.dat 3062b.dat 58176.dat
2 Lt-Bluish-Gray
30552.dat
2 (Old) Dark-Gray 41529.dat 3 (Old) Dark-Gray 30162.dat 2 2 1 1
Black Lt-Bluish-Gray Black Lt-Bluish-Gray
85975.dat 37776.dat 3024.dat 6019.dat
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Description Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Up Brick 1 x 1 Round with Hollow Stud Cylinder Domed 1 x 1 x 1.667 with Bar Hinge Arm Locking with Single Finger and Axlehole Hinge Wedge 1 x 3 Locking with 2 Fingers, 2 Studs and Clip Minifig Binoculars with Round Eyepiece Minifig Hat Fez Minifig Lantern Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal (Open U-Clip) Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate 1 x 2 with Handle Plate 1 x 2 with Handles Type 2 Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Round with 1 Centre Stud Plate 2 x 2 without Corner Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 4 Plate 3 x 6 Round Half with 1 x 2 Cutout Plate 6 x 6 x 0.667 Cross with Dome Slope Brick 31 1 x 2 x 0.667 Slope Brick 45 2 x 1 with Cutout and without Stud Technic Beam 4 x 0.5 Liftarm Technic Pin 1/2 Tile 1 x 2 Grille with Groove Wing 2 x 4 Left Wing 2 x 4 Right Wing 3 x 4 with 1 x 2 Cutout with Stud Notches
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