Category: LEGO

This was a fun ship to make, I started it with some of the others a while ago but was not happy with the way it turned out. So I set it aside for a while. I had some time a returned to it and, basically, left it all the same shape. But the inside is mostly different, beefed up for good playability by the kids, more details and greebling.

All in all, I am pleased with how this one turned out. Not sure of the story behind the ship or what it’s purpose is. I have thought of a few ways to make access to the lower back section but have settled on “that’s where the engine is.” The shape is certainly interesting and perhaps I should look at making a larger version of this, say 10 or 12 studs wide and then give more access to the back of the ship. Hmmm, something for next month.

So here is another ship I made, just something small, whipped it together while playing with the Boy.

The Boy made a little ship from those large angled plates we found from my Star Destroyer.  He made a little fighter with two cockpits and I found this ‘bumper’ piece. So a low altitude transport seemed like the right thing. Rather pleased with the control unit for the pilot, although the windscreen/HUD is a little clunky.

Finished!
or as much as I finish anything.

Once I had the very large windscreen I knew I wanted stacked pilot and co-pilot. Still don’t have enough of the same color and/or shape to make the ship symmetrical. But the detailing seems to cover that in my eyes. I think the color palate is harmonious enough to fake the ‘not new and shiny’ spaceship look.