[MOC] Beholder

[dulsi]

Someone pointed me to this image. I liked it and wanted to recreate it. I had no idea what the back looked like or even if it had a back or was physically created. I initially tried creating it with leocad but without trying the pieces I didn't have the confidence to assemble it. So I built a prototype with pieces I had in wrong colors. Since I didn't have all the pieces used my the original creation, I was forced to forge my own path. It worked out well. I then created a digital model to try different coloring. I used rebrickable to determine if some pieces didn't exist. A couple orders later I have this creation.

I didn't entirely wait until the parts arrived. After building the prototype I decided I should be able to do better. I went through my bricks and built the best version I could with what I had at that time.

Edited December 22, 2016 by dulsi

[pogie]

I think the Beholder really needs the organic eye stalks like in the original pic. I don't think the hinge plates work very well. 

[dulsi]

I agree that I'm not fond of my setup. I've wondered if tiles and/or cured pieces would make it look better. With the original pic, I don't feel they look like they move as all are coming out the same way. This version is good but you have limited colors then.

[dulsi]

Decided to try building an eye of the deep. My intention was to make it smaller but it didn't really work out.