Posted November 4, 2024Nov 4 "The scanners onboard the L.M.S Explorer have detected a cave system rich in Energy Crystals. However, the caves are small and large areas are only accessible by aquatic means of transportation. Rock Raiders HQ must be split into smaller units as the smaller nature of the caverns won’t allow a single unit of the support station to maintain a breathable atmosphere for the entire network of tunnels. Construct a larger main HQ in the center of the cave system and then expand further out closer to the waterways and build an additional support station. Then build the Docs and teleport down a Rapid Rider. Be aware, the scanners have detected some movement in nearby caves. Use caution and try to secure the HQ using electric fences! Good luck down there, Rock Raider!" After close to two months of work I've finally completed my most extensive Rock Raiders MOC so far. With this build I wanted to add a lot of in-game elements that never made it into official sets. As well as showing of my "UCS" versions of the Rapid Rider and Loader Dozer. One of the defining features of this MOC compared to previous RR MOCs are the power paths. Working with a somewhat limited parts selection it was a bit tricky to get the shaping and proportions right. In the end I'm rather pleased with the outcome. The selection of buildings relate to the "start-of-the-mission" message written for this MOC. Hope you like it and as always cc is always welcome.
November 5, 2024Nov 5 I absolutely love the water part! The way it goes from stone to water on the sides of it is awesome! Edited November 5, 2024Nov 5 by Thebrickfig
November 5, 2024Nov 5 Author 5 hours ago, Thebrickfig said: I absolutely love the water part! The way it goes from stone to water on the sides of it is awesome! In previous RR MOCs i've never included either water or lava. Despite the big part it plays in the game so it felt natural to do so this time around. Glad you liked it!
November 5, 2024Nov 5 1 hour ago, -DoNe- said: In previous RR MOCs i've never included either water or lava. Despite the big part it plays in the game so it felt natural to do so this time around. Glad you liked it! Yeah the water really brings some colour into the build especially since since so much of it is dark bluish grey rock work!
November 9, 2024Nov 9 Author 19 hours ago, ILoveSeatron said: That's a great moc! I love rock raiders! You did a good job on it. Many thanks Seatron!
November 9, 2024Nov 9 This is a great moc! When Rock Raiders came out, i had already entered my dark ages, so i only learned about this theme in the past few years. I have to say, I really love the colors! Having the small 'islands' with the helicopter and creature seperated from the rest of the build works great and makes the moc even more interesting! I like how you built the ground panels, with the cheese slopes used for the corners. As it was said above, the water is a nice addition to the scene. And superb rock work of course! Btw, has the brown creature/bigfig/thing an official name?
November 9, 2024Nov 9 30 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said: This is a great moc! When Rock Raiders came out, i had already entered my dark ages, so i only learned about this theme in the past few years. I have to say, I really love the colors! Having the small 'islands' with the helicopter and creature seperated from the rest of the build works great and makes the moc even more interesting! I like how you built the ground panels, with the cheese slopes used for the corners. As it was said above, the water is a nice addition to the scene. And superb rock work of course! Btw, has the brown creature/bigfig/thing an official name? In the old Mania Magazines IIRC they were sometimes called "Rocky" but I think generally it was just called a rock monster.
November 12, 2024Nov 12 Author On 11/9/2024 at 10:57 PM, Yperio_Bricks said: This is a great moc! When Rock Raiders came out, i had already entered my dark ages, so i only learned about this theme in the past few years. I have to say, I really love the colors! Having the small 'islands' with the helicopter and creature seperated from the rest of the build works great and makes the moc even more interesting! I like how you built the ground panels, with the cheese slopes used for the corners. As it was said above, the water is a nice addition to the scene. And superb rock work of course! Btw, has the brown creature/bigfig/thing an official name? My intent with the smaller islands and the double sided rock face was to make it feel like you really are in a cave system and not just a cut-out. Glad you like it! As @Lyichir pointed out they are usually refereed to as Rock Monsters.
November 12, 2024Nov 12 Great diorama of the Rock Raiders theme. The colors are perfect and the rock monster is a wonderful construct. Interesting technique for the paved floor area, nicely done.
November 13, 2024Nov 13 Author 16 hours ago, Feuer Zug said: Great diorama of the Rock Raiders theme. The colors are perfect and the rock monster is a wonderful construct. Interesting technique for the paved floor area, nicely done. Thank you Feuer Zug!
December 6, 2024Dec 6 Author 17 hours ago, LegoMathijs said: Great Rock Raiders MOC and a nice backstory! Thanks Mathijs!
December 10, 2024Dec 10 Gorgeous diorama, I really like the detail of the flying scooter going through the rock portal!
December 11, 2024Dec 11 Author 18 hours ago, Calanon said: This brings back some great memories. Very nice build! Then my mission is complete! 15 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Gorgeous diorama, I really like the detail of the flying scooter going through the rock portal! Thank you! It was a nice way to add some action to the scene.
December 12, 2024Dec 12 Wonderful! I absolutely love Rock Raiders MOCs and you've done a fantastic job modernising and beefing up the sets!
December 14, 2024Dec 14 Author On 12/12/2024 at 10:22 AM, EWay said: Wonderful! I absolutely love Rock Raiders MOCs and you've done a fantastic job modernising and beefing up the sets! Thank you for the kind words EWay!
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