[MOC] [WIP] Big Venator project

[Lego Customs 0401]

Hi everybody!

I'm Pieter, I live in Belgium and I am a new member here.

As all of you, I' have a serious Lego addiction.

My main theme is Star Wars, but I also like Castle and Pirate projects.

Today I wanted to share my current large scale project which is a 8 foot long Venator.

I started this project almost three years ago in september 2013.

At first I wanted to do a replica build of Erik Varzegi's/Iomedes version, but along the way I made a lot of special modifications myself :p

This included deleting almost all the studs, to get a nice clean and smooth look.

Some people don't like this, because it doesn't look like Lego anymore...

I like it, especially now that it's starting to look like a giant studiomodel :)

Anyway here are some pictures, hope you like it!

You can find more pictures on my Mocpage: http://www.moc-pages.com/home.php/83528 or visit my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legocustoms0401/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Edited August 1, 2016 by Lego Customs 0401

[sahidko]

Another awesome Venator, looks very nice! Great to see some interior as well even though i would prefer something more realistic than bowling alley. But it's your model so i can understand that. :) Anyway great job.

[Lego Customs 0401]

Yeah, the bowling alley was a snap decision. I included it because I'm a huge fan of the Lego Star Wars games. In the games you'll find some stuff that is a bit weird and since bowling is one of my hobbies, I included it. I also made 10 minikits and there's also a red powerbrick to find ;)

Edited August 1, 2016 by Lego Customs 0401

[PickleManDan]

I love the bowling alley, especially with the SNOT build for the floor. Also like the minikit in there as well.

This is looking to be a pretty solid build. I cant wait to see the completed model.

Edited August 1, 2016 by PickleManDan

[KevinYoung]

This thing is a beast gotta love it. Awesome work.

[brickmasterben11]

This is AMAZING! I love the bowling alley, and I get the reference! Awesome job!

[Lego Customs 0401]

Thx all! I can't seem to upload more pics here :( Anyway thx for the nice comments! I'm currently finishing the tophulls and making the parts that will fit into the cutoutsection(s) after that I will start with more LED's. Next year I will try to finish it. I just have to close up the bottom of the ship and place some more hull details and that's it :)

Edited August 2, 2016 by Lego Customs 0401

[dmaclego]

I'm Pieter (...) and (...) I' have a serious Lego addiction.

Now this looks like a perfect introduction duriing the first meeting of Anonymous Legoholics Club :D .

But seriously, your model looks great already. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you - keep up the fine work and avoid crash-landings ;) .

My question is: what do you plan to do with such a huge model? I know, for instance, that ISD "Chimaera" model built by my friend Jerac tours the commercial LEGO exhibitions constantly. I also know that my Endor Project will spend most of its life in the boxes (with occasional fan convent visits), until I have a separate room for it. And what do you intend to do?

Edited August 2, 2016 by dmaclego

[Lego Customs 0401]

i intend to do some Lego shows with it, so that fans of the project can see it in real life. After that I might sell it. I already had some lucrative offers for it, but I want to finish it first ;)

[Nevada101]

Do you have the overall dimensions? Besides just the length?

[Lego Customs 0401]

It's 8 foot long, 31.49 inches tall (with stand included) and 49.60 inches wide at the widest point (rear)

Edited August 13, 2016 by Lego Customs 0401

[KevinYoung]

Can you even move the model with two people or do you have to break it down???

[Lego Customs 0401]

SOme parts of the ship are modular, so moving it is not a problem. It takes 2 people though, due to the weight ;)

[KevinYoung]

No doubt !! Its a beauty can stare at it all day.

[jhaelego]

Dude that is awesome!

[BrickShady]

That's just amazing, keep it up!

[strider117]

Wow. I just spent a good 25 mins just staring at the pictures. Absolutely incredible... love the bowling alley :D

[Lego Customs 0401]

Thx all! The top part of the ship is almost closed completely. Soon I can starts placing the LED's :D

[Ellisss_]

This is very impressive! The one I was working on looks miniscule compared to this beast! Good luck with your build.

[Lego Customs 0401]

Thx! I'll be posting more pictures soon! Tomorrow I have some time to work on it so we'll see some more progress soon ;)

[CedBricks]

Very impressive!

[Lego Customs 0401]

Thx! I just made some more progress :) Both top hulls are almost finished now!

[joeyl19]

Incredible.

[Azrielsc]

Love to see the progress of your huge build!

And it is so lovely to see you add some whimsical scene, like the bowling alley, to your ship. Adds a bit of humour to the entire build.

Finally, the greebling of your ship is fantastic!

Can't wait to see you complete the ship, hope it is not another 3 years more to go :)

[iammac]

Don't let the haters touch the bowling lanes! Although I don't need to wonder why a clone hasn't ever beaten a Jedi on board.....Or why a Jedi has never bowled a game under 300.

Although I would recommend using cones and not cylinders. That might get the neck of the pin better.

Amazing build, do you work for a professional company or is this a hobby build?