[MOC] Rock Raiders; Planet ONYXX Expedition

[LegoMathijs]

After exploring Planet U, the Rock Raiders discovered another unknown planet in the galaxy.

Planet ONYXX is much larger than Planet U, contains dangerous rivers and waterfalls, deep caves, rough terrain and dangerous rock pikes.

The Rock Raiders discovered that Planet ONYXX contains the same kind of energy crystals as Planet U.... With this information, the Rock Raiders travelled to Planet ONYXX. When arrived at Planet ONYXX, the Rock Raiders set up an new HQ, much more refined than the HQ at Planet U.

The new base contains a large crane, Dual-speeder Dock, Modular Tool-Store, small landing platform, cargo and miner lift, small and large laser-unit, Teleport-platform, Research Laboratory and a Ore Transport System. The Rock Raiders HQ is developed to split ores, to do some research of the energy crystals and do fast transport from and to the HQ.

 

The Rock Raiders also developed new mining vehicles, some of them are modular, so they can swap some elements to create new functionality on an existing mining vehicle.

The mining vehicles will be used in the large caves of Planet ONYXX, were only the heaviest mining machinery will operate.

 

Take your mining equipment and start mining!! 

 

Pictures:

01_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

06_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

07_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

30_Planet_ONYXX_Expedition by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

See more pictures at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449/with/53837764038/

 

Hope you like it! I'll post detailed pictures of the vehicles soon. 

 

[GarmadonFan]

This is incredible. The attention to detail and variety is impressive and I love the lights in the caves to add to the overall environment. 

[Horation]

The only thing missing is a couple of rock monsters! Lovely build, it is chockfull of details, even at such a scale.

[LegoMathijs]

Thank you for the nice compliments! 

[The Reader]

This is awesome, just awesome ...

What is the size of your MOC? How do you transport it?

[Space Coyote]

Yeah this is magnificent,  those tall rock formations are so good, they do a nice job framing the entire build. Great job with the terrain overall, but everything is outstanding. 

[Feuer Zug]

Wicked scene. This thing is huge and is the best Rock Raiders scene I've ever gazed upon. Your integration of new pieces to keep the feel of the original theme (especially the safety cage bars) is wonderful.

[LegoMathijs]

On 7/6/2024 at 9:33 PM, The Reader said:

This is awesome, just awesome ...

What is the size of your MOC? How do you transport it?

The MOC is about eight 48x48 baseplates. 

Width: 4 48x48 baseplates

Depth: 2 48X48 baseplates.

I've built it in several separate modules, which I can put together to get this large rock landscape. It took me about two hours (at a LEGO event) to connect all baseplates together and put everything on the correct position.

 

 

[The Reader]

On 7/12/2024 at 11:17 PM, LegoMathijs said:

The MOC is about eight 48x48 baseplates. 

Width: 4 48x48 baseplates

Depth: 2 48X48 baseplates.

I've built it in several separate modules, which I can put together to get this large rock landscape. It took me about two hours (at a LEGO event) to connect all baseplates together and put everything on the correct position.

Wow, that's so huge!

[LegoMathijs]

A few weeks ago, I've posted my Rock Raiders; Planet ONYXX Expedition layout.

Now it's time to take a closer look at the new Rock Raiders vehicles! :)

 

The Rock Raiders redesigned their Granite Grinder. The Granite Grinder is a powerfull walking mining vehicle with a large drill.

The Granite Grinder v2 is a upgraded version of the original Grantie Grinder. The new version has two arms. Several tools can be connected to this arms, such as a drill, magnetic tool and claw.

This tools can be stored in this vehicle, so it can swap tools during the mining operation.

The Granite Grinder v2 can carry two energy crystal boxes and a compact tool store.

The cabin contains a small speeder for exploring small caves.

 

01_Granite_Grinder_v2 by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Granite_Grinder_v2 by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Granite_Grinder_v2 by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

Functions overview:

10_Granite_Grinder_v2 by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

More pictures of the vehicles and layout at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

[Autumn]

That's pretty neat. I like the interchangeability of the tools and hands and I like how you kept the original walking mechanism. Also I love it whenever I see old and new dark grays mixed together like that!

I have to be honest though, I don't like giving arms to the Granite Grinder, it takes away a lot of the charm of the original.

[BrynnOfCastlegate]

That is very nice! I like how you've kept the style of the original Rock Raiders vehicles.

[-DoNe-]

The scale of this build is striking. What's even more impressive is the amount of details you've managed to maintain at said scale! I really like how rough the terrain is as it contrast beautifully to the smooth HQ platform. The addition of the monorail/train transportsystem works wonders as well. 

One of my favorite MOCs so far this year! 

[LegoMathijs]

Thanks!! 

 

I was a bit in a delay, editing and posting pictures of this layout.

Now I'll show you the second vehicle.

Modular Mining Unit

 

The Modular Mining Unit can be used in several mining tasks. This vehicle contains several modules, which can be connected to change the functionality of this vehicle.

The Modular Mining Unit contains the following functions/parts:

• Drill

• Mining laser

• Magnet Crane

• Two container modules

• Small mining drone

• Speeder

• Small mining station

• Cabin can be disconnected and functions as a flying unit The speeder can transport container modules

• Working suspension

 

More pictures of the vehicles and layout at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

02_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

05_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

04_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

06_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

07_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

12_Modular_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

 

 

[LegoMathijs]

Quadcopter

 

The Quadcopter can be used to transport heavy container units.

It's equipped with four propellers and two engines, radar dish, drill, a small crane and a speeder.

The cabin and engines can be disconnected from the Quadcopter body. The engines and cabin can be connected to each other for travelling trough narrow caves. It can carry container units from the Modular Mining Unit.

 

01_Quadcopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

04_Quadcopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

06_Quadcopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

09_Quadcopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

More pictures at Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

 

Edited September 29, 2024 by LegoMathijs

[Nox]

I visit this site very occasionally out of nostalgia.

It makes me feel so happy when I come across a a theme that lulled my childhood!

I just signed up to thank you for bringing my childhood fantasies to life.

Can't wait to see what happens next!

PS: But where are the golems?!

[LegoMathijs]

The Container Transport System moves large containers. The vehicle itself uses rails to move.

It moves the containers from the HQ to the Quadcopter and vice versa.

The container Transport System can carry two large containers and has a small tool store.

01_Container_Transport_System by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Container_Transport_System by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Container_Transport_System by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

More pictures of the vehicles and layout at Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

[LegoMathijs]

Compact Crystal Digger

 

The Compact Crystal Digger is one of the new RockRaiders vehicles.

This vehicle is equipped with a laset, drill, magnet crane and a claw.

With this tools, the Compact Crystal Digger can perform in several mining tasks.

01_Compact_Crystal_Digger by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Compact_Crystal_Digger by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Compact_Crystal_Digger by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

More pictures of the vehicles and layout at Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

 

[LegoMathijs]

Compact Mining Unit

The Compact Mining Unit is a small vehicle, equipped with a drill, tool store, magnet crane and two magnet boxes.

01_Compact_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Compact_Mining_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

Small Drill Unit

The Small Drill Unit will be used at Planet ONYXX to mine light ores and energy crystals.

The vehicle is equipped with two small drills, radar dish and a small tipper.

01_Small_Drill_Unit by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

Compact Mining Truck

The Compact Mining Truck is equipped with a small tipper, drill, small claw, chainsaw and mining tools.

It can carry and dig energy crystals and ores.

01_Compact_Mining_Truck by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

03_Compact_Mining_Truck by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

Mining Drone

The Mining Drone can operate on itself. It's programmed by the Rock Raiders. This drone can mine in small caves where no vehicle can reach.

It's equipped with a small chainsaw, a small claw and a radar dish. It has also a detachable crate and carries mining tools for the Rock Raiders.

01_Mining_Drone by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

Rapid Rider V2

The Rapid Rider is a water vehicle. Can carry rocks using the small tipper on the front of the vehicle.

A small magnet crane can carry a crystal-box. Also equipped with a radar dish.

01_Rapid_Rider_V2 by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

 

More pictures at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/with/54176368895/

 

 

 

 

 

[a guy from somewhere]

This is a mind-blowing moc, I thought id check out this thread because I love rock raiders and power miners, and im blown away. looked through the Flickr album too, honestly my favourite build out of the entire bunch is the little compact modular mining unit 09, I just think its very charming. I'll have to spot it in the display now! 

[LegoMathijs]

Thank you! :)

 

Tunnel helicopter

The Tunnel helicopter is a small vehicle. The Rock Raiders use this helicopter to explore and transport energy crystall boxes trough narrow caves.

01_Tunnel_Helicopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Tunnel_Helicopter by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

More pictures at Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449

 

[LegoMathijs]

Tunnel Speeder

 

A small speeder for exploring narrow caves.

01_Tunnel_Speeder by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

02_Tunnel_Speeder by Mathijs Bongers, on Flickr

More pictures of the vehicles and layout at Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathijslegofan/albums/72177720318521449