No engine in TLCB shock post!
Alright, this isn’t technically a powered vehicle, but it does have wheels and it is one of the most original MOCs we’ve seen in ages, so it earns its rightful place here. ZeeMasterBrick crafts a brilliantly unusual creation from an oddball selection of bricks. See more of his Trek Superfly 29er on Flickr.
The largest single engine, single seat plane ever made.
The Elves have been watching war movies again. This leads to much noise and many objects being thrown in the office, but also the chance of them finding something rather special when out on patrol across the interweb.
Something like this in fact. TLCB favourite, Ralph S (aka Mad Physicist) returns with this huge F-105 Thunderchief. Originally designed to carry nuclear bombs (its payload was greater than the four engined dedicated bombers of World War 2) it was pushed into service during the Vietnam War fulfilling a number of roles. Unfortunately for the pilots, a large and unwieldy supersonic bomber is not the best weapon for fighting light and agile MIGs, and almost half of the 800 F-105s built were lost during this single conflict.
Due to the loss ratio approaching 50% the F-105s were rapidly withdrawn from service, to be replaced by the F4 Phantom. To see more of this aeronautical relic take a visit to Ralph’s Flickr page at the link above.
Martin H’s Rock Crawler
LEGO’s own 4×4 Rock Crawler 9398 (previously revealed here on TLCB) is a thing of, well – not beauty, but engineering excellence. However Lego fans have been rock crawling for far longer than LEGO, so it’s time to feature another fan-made 4×4, this time from Martin H on MOCpages.
Complete with the usual array of Power Functions motors and remote control receivers, Martin’s off-roader also features some huge shocks and balloon tyres to help when the going gets rough. See more, including a video, at the link above.
Steel so thin you could read through it
This gorgeous Lancia Beta rally car is the work of Senator Chinchilla on Flickr. Unfortunately being a Beta meant that it would only be gorgeous briefly, before turning brown and crumbly and then dissolving. Cheap Russian steel (swapped for Fiat technology) was not a wise business deal.
And now, much like the English weather destroys Italian bodywork, we’re off to see English Rugby destroy Italian Rugby in the Six Nations. Check out more pictures of the Senator’s Lancia on Flickr before kick-off.
Sniper Cover
We’ve blogged much of Project Azazel‘s work before, and this new shot is too good not to feature. Recreated from the fantastic movie that recounted the 1993 Somalian mission that went horribly wrong, Azazel’s Delta Force snipers are positioned on the rooftops. Attempting to safeguard the rescue team heading for the downed Black Hawk helicopters, they didn’t all survive the night.
Not a car
With MOCpages broken (again) we’ve sent the Elves a little further from their usual haunts. To Brickshelf’s ‘Space’ categories in fact. Which means that today’s post stretches our blog name a little, but hey, who doesn’t like Spacey MOCs?
The first (above) is by forrest-john, and is entitled ‘Unlikely Flying Machine’. It certainly doesn’t pay much attention to aerodynamics, but it looks cool and that’s what counts.
Our second MOC today (below) comes from figueifoto, and is the sort of Classic Space freighter that makes the whole office go ‘oooh’. Liveried in the famous blue hue of the early sets, its style pre-dates even the Blacktron/M-Tron/Futuron years. See more of both MOCs via the Brickshelf galleries – just click the links.
Also not a car
‘WEAVER’ Mech
This awesome looking mech comes from mondayn00dle over on Flickr. Inside the beautifully complex grey shell there’s a mini-figure wielding the controls. Bet he’s got a smile on his face too…
Insert Power Functions for twice the… oh, he did? Yeh, it’s awesome.
This wonderfully old-school looking Mack Titan truck was unearthed by one of our Elves on Brickshelf. Underneath the retro studs-up bodywork there’s some very new-school Power Functions goodies, including working lights and full remote drive and steer. See more photos of the Titan and a link to a video of it in action at timbob‘s Brickshelf gallery.
Alas, no official set either: danthaman11’s Octan Gas Station
Gas stations, filling stations, servos – the dinosaurs of the petrol age are still a popular LEGO subject. Disappointed that the Gas Station at the Copenhagen Toy Fair won’t be an official set, Eurobricks user Lego City Mann has proclaimed a contest named “The Servo Showdown!” It’s not an official EB contest (although it is hosted there), and we think it’s a rather nice idea.
“Get your imagination fueled”, as Lego City Mann puts it, and join the contest on Eurobricks.
We’d like to take the opportunity to feature danthaman11’s amazing Octan Gas Station on TLCB which, whilst not involved in the contest, should give you plenty of inspiration.
Soccer Mum inside somewhere…
Dartz, the Latvian-based manufacturer for the rich and tasteless, were the perfect choice for the latest Die Hard movie. Gone were the subtleties of the superb 1988 original, replaced in A Good Day To Die Hard by explosions, car crashes, explosions and a few more explosions.
rabidnovaracer did seem to enjoy the cynical fifth installment of the franchise though, and has created the star vehicle from the movie with a huge bucket of grey bricks. The Dartz Kombat features a 1000bhp V8, armour plating, an interior made out of many many dead animals, and – if you’re a lady – a limited edition vibrator. No we’re not making that up.
See more on Flickr (where we wonder just how much of the above detail rabidnovaracer has included…).
Insert Keiichi Tsuchiya for twice the awesome
This yellow rocket was discovered by one of our Elves on Flickr. Rhys’ Pieces‘ Model Team Mazda RX-7 has been modded for much driftiness, with a wider track, full body kit, roll cage and a 20b engine under the hood. The full gallery can be found at the link above.
Insert almost any other car for twice the awesome
This incredible model is the work of Rolands Kirpis, aka Rolic, on Flickr. One of the most detailed cars we’ve ever featured, Rolands’ Jeep Grand Cherokee comes complete with a full tan interior, V8 under the hood, and opening everything. It’s just a shame it’s a replica of such a rubbish car (cue a load of comments from angry Americans). Still, the new Cherokee is getting surprisingly good reviews in Europe, so there’s hope for Jeep yet. See more of the old model in Lego form on Flickr.
Mahjqa’s ‘CR04KD’ All Wheel Steered Rat Rod
Mahjqa returns with a small brown rat. Like its animal counterpart, Mahjqa’s creation is nimble – thanks to all-wheel-steering, and fast – thanks to some chunky Power Functions motors hidden within.
Part of the All-round Car Competition series, you can see it in action here:
The prettiest Lego Supercar yet
This might just be the perfect Lego car. With a huge V12 up front and full suspension, gearbox and steering underneath the impossibly pretty bodywork, szecs‘ Technic Supercar stopped The Lego Car Blog office for quite a while. There’s a huge gallery to flick through on Brickshelf. See it via the link above.
Lunar Lifter
FebRovery 2013 is almost over, and there have been some delightfully inventive space-related vehicles entered (use our ‘search’ function at the bottom of the page to see those that we’ve featured here on TLCB). So, as a Grand Finale of sorts, here’s drdesignz’ rather large Space Crane. You know, a crane, but in space. See more of the Dr.’s work on either Flickr or MOCpages, and until next year, keep rovin’.