I want to share my recent ongoing project, a UCS scale version of the Ninjago Land Bounty.  I thought the original set was such a fun concept, but the scale was just a little small for a flagship set for the line, so I decided to try and scale it up a bit.  I added more play features, interactivity with multiple removable decks, and more room for the crew!  I am just about finished with the digital build and need to re-create it in the brick (all the stages have been physically built previously, but I needed to tear it apart to preproduce the digital model and made edits).  I am still working on the sails and adding graphics similar to the original. Here are some renders below, let me know your thoughts!  

 

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Edited September 12, 2024Sep 12 by jamesonk83

Here is an update with the sail graphics in place to make things look more official.

 

This looks amazing! Very detailed. Great job : ) A lot of really nice techniques. Any plans for releasing instructions?

Thanks!  I have a first draft of the instructions almost done.  I need to build the model physically and do the final verification process however.  They should be ready by the end of next month!

Wow! Amazing work, @jamesonk83! You've done an incredible job on this model, and I greatly look forward to seeing the final version. I also can't wait to build this for myself once the instructions are out! :)

That's fantastic! Incredible build, and definitely has the scale that it deserves. Great work.

For those that are interested, you can PM me for the parts list.  According to studio, it looks like it has 6,552 parts.  The model is about 78cm long.

Here is a look at the small car / vehicle that is stowed in the back. I wanted to use some newer off road tires from the jungle sets but I couldn't find them in the inventory of available parts in studio.  I also mocked up the cover of the instruction booklet with a fun render comp with background.  I added in how the decals will look - just like the official set.

 

 

I was finally able to start building the Land Bounty in real bricks.  I am working through the instructions to iron out the details and make sure there are no major building errors.  I added a few extra details into the main cab area, its looking great so far!

 

 

It is looking great so far 

Agreed, I'm very much looking forward to seeing the completed physical build!

A few more updates as I build this beast!  I took a few detailed shots of the lower level interior so you can see the kitchen, toilet, stove, and bedroom areas.

 

 

 

 

A little more progress!  The cab module stacks onto the base chassis as expected, allowing for easy playability on the interior.  This thing is massive!  You can also get a better view of the engine bay.

 

 

 

Edited December 20, 2024Dec 20 by jamesonk83

I am excited to share some major progress on the Land Bounty build.  I have tested and worked out all the major components, everything is fitting very well together.  I have only a few minor things to finish, such as the small car that stores in the back.  I am hoping to gets some sails and decals printed in the next week or so, then I can take some better final pictures. Let me know your thoughts!  Instructions will be following soon.

 

 

Looking excellent, as always. Don't really have much else to say except that I'm excited to see the completed model!