6.01.2014

This is a LEGO model

yup. some technique. i don't even like shoving tiles into clips but this is aight.

2.08.2014

Give it up

Rumble Rover VX
5

Huib Versteeg everybody.

12.26.2013


It's not often that I browse the recent uploads on Brickshelf, and it's certainly more rare that I blog about it. Brickshelf user Riki's LEGO interpretation of the "Neuspotter" from the MaschinenKrieger universe is the kind of model I like. It is a relatively small model that makes smart use of parts.
Compare to this model. The exposed, specialized LEGO parts, e.g. the scuba gear, do well to suggest the intricate details on the model kit.

12.24.2013

seven month itch


_tiler and fateheart

6.10.2013

You know some space stuff for a space blog

UNES Odyssey 21
Hades Starfighter
Courtesy of Kyle's and Jerac's photostreams. Jerac does wonderful things with wedge plates, and the use of a pair of 3787 mudguards as a laserport is inspired. 

6.05.2013

Flight of the wedges

Arrowhead I've always enjoyed Legodrome's creations. They're made of fairly austere geometry, but the builder uses the large surfaces of his starships and aircraft as a canvas for thoughtful detailing. I particularly like the trio of bulbs made by the cockpit and the four wedges on either side just behind it. I think it's neat that both the older 6069 and the newer 64225 are used; the combination of straight and curved slopes suggests a tear-drop shape.

SSL-Multishot Mark Stafford's space freighter is based on a Peter Elson illustration. It's actually an old creation, he originally posted in back in 2006. It's still has vivid as it was when I viewed it as a MOCpages lurker, so check it out.

5.18.2013

We're gonna take a break from life's demands and give a well-deserved shoutout to Jeremy's tight little mecha:
E. Honda
Saturn Revival

4.10.2013

Not bionicle

Menagerie
Some of the more creative part use action I've seen in some time comes from Jerac. There is an interesting fusion of organic shapes and mechanical details; the end result could be nightmarish but the models still retain a whimsical look. Many LEGO-brand elements, such as the parrot from the Pirate line, have an iconic look to them. But when used out of context, the familiarity is lost, and very un-LEGO-like appearences is possible. Jerac seams to have figured this out and uses familiar parts to surprise us, the minifigure arms prolifically so in this case.
 Spiderdemon

4.02.2013

(olive) Green machines

 Giiruu VT5 - Assault Runner There is yet only a small selection of parts available in LEGO's new olive green color. It lends itself well to military-themed creations, although anyone who follows my own creations elsewhere knows that I could care less for realistic drab color schemes. Above, Fredo does a nice quadruped. I like the cylindrical shape he has made with the 1 x 4 curved double slopes. Given the squareness characteristic of the medium, the model's curves seem surprising although it is is hardly a departure from with Fredo's previous work. Below, Carter uses the new color for a landmate. It has good feet. I can imagine the little auxiliary arms reloading the bullpup-style weapon. 
C733 'Daimyo' Landmate Here's another quadruped/humanoid mecha combo with a relating color scheme, via Curtis and Pate: Kani カニ Lady liberty 3000

3.22.2013

Blok-head

MDI69_Blokhead Aaron Williams is fast becoming my favorite mecha builder. His textures are superb, as are the destails. He's really found a way to make LEGO elements look functional.

 
Jacob
Occasional driving force of the blog, self-proclaimed Lukas fanboy, and aspiring engineer, Jacob spends too much time building LEGO, not enough time practicing piano, and not nearly enough time doing school. He also enjoys long sentences. In the instance of blogging, he believes in quantity over quality, wherever quantity can be maintained.
Mike
One of the cofounders of YSAB, and the founder of YSA, Observing Mike actually being productive is a rare occasion. Mike enjoys making outlandish claims in relation to actually building, pretending he's actually sorting his collection, and making excuses for why he hasn't photographed his MOCs. In his free time he enjoys learning CSS from Spook, photography and poking badgers with spoons.
Dean
Occasional builder, occasional blogger, and full-time procrastinator. That's really the only way to describe Dean. He rarely gets anything done, but is a very active lurker. He's probably seen and liked your MOC, but just forgot he had a blog.
Erik
Erik is still a teenager.
Lukas
Lukas is tall, blond, mildly OCD, and doesn't build nearly enough as he would like to, thanks to school. He has a webpage.
Spook (Tim)
The resident codemonkey and graphics person. If something isn't working correctly, it's probably his fault. Fitting to his name, he doesn't post often, but someone has to do this stuff too, right? Spook does build with laygoes, and has his own blog as well.