tatertots Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Finally done! 6 months ago I started this project hoping it would meet expectations. Like any large project it was a real roller coaster but a great build in the end. Building process was classic: Stage 1) This is going to be awesome Stage 2) Bricklink, BRICKLINK, BRICKLINK!!! Stage 3) Oh crap... what have I gotten myself into Stage 4) Rethink. Develop methodical plan Stage 5) Build, build, build Stage 6) Yipee!!! Done High res photos on flickr https://www.flickr.c...157659697395628 Photos of the build over time: The challenge here was to divide the project up such that it would fit through doors. The foundation is built on a thin sheet of plywood with 1/4" strips on the back to provide some rigidity. Here you can see two panels lined up next to each other including the grid I used to help keep me oriented to the space. I used several different online programs to convert the mosaic to bricks to help with the anchor points. In the end I found those programs only useful for the anchor points. Here you can see us moving the completed panels to the final locations. Each panel weighed around 50-60 lbs. The completed project with me in there for scale - roughly 8ft high - 16 ft across Link to video with working lights: and I can't say enough about the value of an awesome electrician!!! Photo of the wiring behind this: Edited December 10, 2015 by tatertots Quote
Freekysch Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 That looks awesome ! Congrats for the work put in that mosaic, all the details are great . How many pieces are there ? Quote
KlodsBrik Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 This is so huge. How many baseplates ? Lovely job on this mosaic very colorfull and just how i would imagine New York by night. Quote
tatertots Posted October 20, 2015 Author Posted October 20, 2015 ^^I counted for a while but then I started using all different shapes 1x1, 1x2, 1x10, 2x4 etc and lost count. Needless to say it's a lot. Close to 200K studs to cover. Quote
fred67 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 It's impressive, no doubt, and a great rendition, but it's not the size of New York City. Quote
leongsteven Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 The planning, execution and the results = awesome. Quote
BrickCurve Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Wow, one of the most impressive mosaics I have ever seen. Quote
tatertots Posted October 21, 2015 Author Posted October 21, 2015 ^Glad you like it! Personally I like the statue of liberty and the fireworks behind her best. Do you have a favorite part? Quote
sunhuntin Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 magnificent. i like lady liberty as well, but the whole thing is amazing. Quote
kinggregus Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 I love it... As some said this is the most amazing mosaic I ever saw. This is truly a piece of art. Favorite part: The bridge which gives some perspective to the mosaic. Second favorite, the rendition of the Coca Cola sign. Does the theme come from an existing picture or it was completely invented by you? Quote
BrickOn Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Wow, I only just got a sense of scale when I saw the photo of two people carrying just one panel, this is epic and so eye-catching, I want one on my wall! Quote
tatertots Posted October 21, 2015 Author Posted October 21, 2015 ^Getting comfortable with the scale was definitely an adjustment and took some rethinking on my part. I have done poster sized projects but that planning/implimentation skill set didn't translate perfectly. The nice thing about LEGO is that it's pretty forgiving while you're learning. Worst case scenario you set yourself back an hour to take things apart and try something new :-) Quote
peedeejay Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 This is huuuuge! And it looks great as well. Cool stuff. Quote
Borex Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I dont like mosaics really, but this one is so colorful. Loving it Quote
tatertots Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 ^^Inspiration for the design came from some popular pop-up books about New York city. Quote
tatertots Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Just posted video of the lights - now installed - and a photo of the wiring. Got to love a good electrician!!!! Quote
Heksu Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 What a massive Project! Unbelievable! So great colours. Quote
Bryboy747 Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Wow! This is AWESOME! So big! thanks for making this and sharing it with the world! Quote
LegoJalex Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Really impressive! Nice mosaic, and I like that it is so colourful, a bit like popart, and not trying to look too photographic. How do the lights look like in the mosaic (when the lights are on)? Do you have a photo of that? Quote
TheLazyChicken Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 Wow phenomenal job! The sheer amount of detail you've put in here is amazing! I like the fireworks the most though! Quote
tatertots Posted July 19, 2016 Author Posted July 19, 2016 Wasn't sure about the best way to upload video so here's the URL to the video with all 600 lights up and running! https://www.flickr.com/photos/43138245@N07/27897401002/in/dateposted-public/ Quote
Rotundus Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 I think HUGE is too small a word ... Very nicely done! You should get in contact with "The Late Show" (Colbert?) and see if you can get some TV coverage of this. I think your mural would be right up his alley. Quote
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