O.S.T.R.I.C.H.

     The latest in animal military technology, the O.S.T.R.I.C.H. (short for Overland Sahara Traversing Ridable Indigenous Cavalry Herbivore) is the best in natural protection for your dominion!

     All kidding aside, this is definitely one of the more technical models I've built, especially for such a small space (all the mechanical details rest on the back of the ostrich, a mere 4 studs). Many of the bar-clip connections aren't "legal", meaning they aren't clipped in perpendicular to each other, so the model is not the most sturdy or the most easily played with, but I built it more for looks anyways because who doesn't love a combat ostrich?

     This rear view highlights details not easily seen from the main view, including the pistol mount on the back and the red banner, as well as the sand spilling out of the base. I always have trouble deciding how to "frame" my model, and while a rectangular black border is easy and not parts-taxing, it is simple and used perhaps too often for my taste. Natural borders, however, usually require parts I lack, and so I blended the two together: a black base with some sand spilling out. I think it turned out quite nice, however I feel it is better-looking from the front than the back.

     One final shot: a head-on view, showcasing the guns, rider, terrain, and base. This one build I am quite proud of, and will be the first to kick off me maintaining this website again!

Flickr Update!

     That's right! After three years off the grid, I'm back, and now I have a Flickr account to match! I will update both this blog and my Flickr account with pictures of my latest models, but if you want to see the details and techniques I use to build my models, those will stay solely on this website for time purposes. Enjoy some of my newest creations!

Microscale Seaside Hotel

  I was inspired to build this microscale hotel after watching a LEGO series called Mircosquare, where Master Builders took a baseplate and built micro-sized cities on them. Obviously, I don't have THAT many bricks, so here is the hotel instead!

 

 

  So here you can see the hotel next to the road, and opposite it is a little area overlooking the sea. now let's take a look inside.

 

 

  So this is the lobby, with a check-in counter, some plants, and tables to sit at.

 





 

  now we are onto the second floor, which has two rooms. Each room includes a large bed, two chairs, a flatscreen TV, and a beautiful view of the ocean out the window.

 

 

 

  On the roof we can see a skylight, a water storage unit, some satellites, and a janitor to make sure everything is working properly! We aren't done yet though....

 

 

 

  Surprise! There is a basement. Take the stairs down to the game room, where there is ping pong and a tV to watch the big football game. Have a nice stay!



 

 



Off The Beaten Path

  This is just a small vignette I was inspired to build after a bike ride. the only challenging parts were setting the bridge at an angle, and making the scene look naturally overgrown. Here is the scene.

  Here you can see a small stone bridge crossing a bubbling creek. I would like a lawn gnome ( or some sort of gnome) fishing on the bridge, but that will have to wait! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this nature scene! (sound not included)

Skirmish At Outpost #39

This vignette shows a small outpost defending a base in a mountain. The idea was a rocky planet able to sustain life, and small creeks running everywhere. This mysterious planet is Planet X, and ruled by equally mysterious people, bent on controlling the planet. The "alien" is part of the last surviving colonies of their kind, hoping to someday overthrow the human tyrants and live peacefully again. Blah blah blah, backstory stuff, let's get to the pictures!

 

 

This model started out with just one piece and an idea. That piece is a flick-fire missile, stacked on top of each other multiple times to make the legs of the outpost. The outpost can actually rotate, but it's not really shown in the picture. Here is another view, this time from the back.

 

 



The missile being shot is slightly bent because most of it is just 1x1 round plates, which looks like smoke and flames! Hmmm, now that I think about it, maybe i should elaborate on this story? Stay tuned!

Intrigue

   This spaceship was first built only using pieces from Creator set #5892 Sonic Boom. After taking a couple pictures of it (on my phone, I can't get them on here, sorry!), I headed down to our LEGO collection to modify it. Here is the end result: The Striker-class Intrigue!

 

 

  This one-person spacecraft seamlessly balances speed and firepower, perfect for a well trained minifigure. Coming soon to a LEGO store near you! (tee hee, not really!)

  This is one of the first air/space models I have desgned that does not have a large vertical fin near the back, and i feel it turned out nicely. All I need is a thin black sticker to finish the stripe at the front...

 

  A view of the back, showing the two main engines, and the partially covered engine in the middle. You can also see the black stripe continued on the back of the ship. On to the bottom!

 

 

  In this picture, you can see the 6 missiles attached to the underside of the wings and the front of the spaceship. Well, that's about all, this ship's about to blast off on a patrol. Wave at the pilot!

New Posts Coming Soon!

   Sorry for not posting regularly for a while, I have had camera issues and lots of traveling, but I have made lots of creations, so you are sure to see some more coming. Thank you for your patience!