[CSE] Solar Surveyor

[The Librarian]

I already had an idea for a wedge-shaped spacecraft based around the new trans-yellow canopy before I saw the competition was running, then decided to turn it into a suitable entry. It was quite tricky to remove all disqualified colours from the design but a couple of bricklink orders got me there! It's pretty much exactly 40 studs long - and I wish I had more to play with because I would have preferred to extend the front antennas, but those were the rules.

I don't really have a lot to say, beyond that I was quite pleased with how both the ship and hoverbike came out. If I'm honest, it's my other entry that I have more emotional investment in!

 

Edited February 11, 2023 by The Librarian

[danth]

Wow! Lovely shape! I mean, everything about this. Beautiful.

[Operacion Saturno]

The bike is a great add on. 

I was expecting the back of the ship detached and become a escape ship or a robot pod, but the cargo bay with the  bike is a better idea. 

[Professor Thaum]

Rhaaaa, lovely ! What a gorgeous space classic ship ! On the podium, if not the winner !

[JulianH]

Great shapes and details. Love it! Would like to see the 'extended' version with longer front antennas too!

[The Undo]

Nice looking ship! I especially love the design of the cockpits, and the addition of a cargo space for the hoverbike.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

This is outstanding!

The pod for the co-pilot is in a brilliant position, the overall design is super futuristic!

The flying scooter is the icing on the cake!

If this set was released by Lego it would make a splash in the 80s!

[Stepwise]

Hey, this is really nice. I like the overall shaping, and it's cool how you snuck the hoverbike in there, too. 

Did you use the Galaxy Explorer style connections for the sides of the ship?

[Krol Zmija Sebastian]

With the Gairo (I probably spelled that wrong) it's going to be hard to vote now that this Ship is in the mix. Thanks.

[The Librarian]

Thanks everyone!

On 2/14/2023 at 4:36 AM, Stepwise said:

Did you use the Galaxy Explorer style connections for the sides of the ship?

No, this just uses simple hinge connections to create the angles, with a row of brackets down the sides to attach the cheese slopes. I did mean to show off the base of the ship too, where this is more obvious, but none of the photos came out well. I'll try again this weekend and post some additional shots once the competition is over.

[monkypaws]

Elegant design, really fits into the theme while adding some fresh design cues. Hats off

[Kai NRG]

This is really great, love the two cockpits and the overall shape--it screams classic space but is still unique!

[Umbra-Manis]

This thing is a really beauty to look at, so sleek and you integrated the multi cockpit setup beautifully. 

[XCLD]

Nice ship, you got there! Elegantly sleek. It's for me to late to vote for it, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for your ship and have an eye on the results as soon as they are out! 

[Julius]

This is awesome!!! Such a cool shape and great details like the landing gear and hover-bike storage hatch!