Eurobricks' 3rd LDD RCB

Kestreltalon · May 26, 2011

From the moment I saw this build I really wanted to join in. I made a Eurobricks account a few days ago and now this has come along. The only thing is, I don't know how to PM (D'oh!), so would a message here suffice? I've got no particular turn I want to take.

**Brickdoctor** · May 26, 2011

From the moment I saw this build I really wanted to join in. I made a Eurobricks account a few days ago and now this has come along. The only thing is, I don't know how to PM (D'oh!), so would a message here suffice? I've got no particular turn I want to take.

You have to make 10 posts in order to PM. Unfortunately, you will need to be able to PM in order to participate. If you want to try to get in, you have a few days to make those 10 (good) posts. (though I can't guarantee you a spot)

Lego lover · May 26, 2011

Can I sign up?

MattTheLegoman · May 26, 2011

These Community Builds are an excellent source of fun with Lego Digital Designer! It will make the LEGO Company proud!

I have already sent a PM. And even if I do not get picked I will be excited to see the outcome. I loved the last three creations that came out and will be following every other RCB.

Thanks to Eurobricks and LDD for these sorts of things!

Bye the way, I am already studying and designing ideas for Classic Space.

My favourite set is:

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6972-1

Polaris I Space Lab

Is this set Classic enough?

From MtL

Calabar · May 26, 2011

My favourite set is:

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6972-1

Polaris I Space Lab

Great! My favourite Space Set too, I bought it some time ago!

It is classic space (according to peeron classification), as we can see looking at minifigures' Helmet.

**Brickdoctor** · May 26, 2011

Can I sign up?

A PM will be needed.

My favourite set is:

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6972-1

Polaris I Space Lab

Is this set Classic enough?

It is indeed a Classic Space set. Edited June 1, 2011 by Brickdoctor

Calabar · May 26, 2011

Does anybody knows about a relationship between the colour of the space suite (red, yellow, blue, white...) and the role of the minifigs in the classic space "world"?

Piratedave84 · May 26, 2011

Does anybody knows about a relationship between the colour of the space suite (red, yellow, blue, white...) and the role of the minifigs in the classic space "world"?

I've always wondered!!!!! great question! My interpretation is as follows:

Black were security services

Red were citizens or the general population of my bases

Blue were astronauts

White were professionals (medic, fireman, workers etc.)

Yellow were engineers

Pirate

Lego Otaku · May 26, 2011

I went different way about that. Since red were the most common, I went with them as rank private. White as the next rank, yellow, black, and blue at top rank.

I would like to get involved but debating if I should sign up or not.

Calabar · May 26, 2011

I thought something like:

red: pilots

yellow: logistics

blue: scientists

white: scouts/explorers

black: security?

CMP · May 26, 2011

Black: Guards

White: Pilot

Yellow: Mechanic

Blue: Leader

Red: Cannon fodder. :grin:

prateek · May 26, 2011

So I think we've established that the black ones are security/the cops and the red ones are civilians. We've just got to figure out the rest. :laugh:

Edited May 26, 2011 by prateek

SilentMode · May 26, 2011

Black were security services

Red were citizens or the general population of my bases

Blue were astronauts

White were professionals (medic, fireman, workers etc.)

Yellow were engineers

This.

BasOne · May 26, 2011

As far as i remember from the top of my head there were no enemies or evil forces in Classic Space.

It was a purly civilian operation.

But as humanity thrives on conflict i had the black suited guys as the evil doers.

Reds were pilots

Yellows were techs and engeneers

Whites were medics and officers

Blues military

Allthough i didn't have many Classic space sets, i really came into LEGO during the Futuron ages Much cooler suites :tongue:

I do remember this one though.

The best one i had :laugh:

**Brickdoctor** · May 26, 2011

As far as i remember from the top of my head there were no enemies or evil forces in Classic Space.

It was a purly civilian operation.

Indeed. Blacktron (I) was the first baddie faction, opposing Space Police (I) which defended the Futuron faction.

moop2000 · May 27, 2011

Welcome all to Outpost 928-497!

Ok, I have to admit, my first thought was "Why base 431?", but then again, I'm not always right in the head :) If I am able to get in on this, it'll be a good challenge for me. I'm looking to push myself creatively, especially with a theme that is not my strongest, but one I've always liked :)

**Brickdoctor** · May 27, 2011

Ok, I have to admit, my first thought was "Why base 431?", but then again, I'm not always right in the head :) If I am able to get in on this, it'll be a good challenge for me. I'm looking to push myself creatively, especially with a theme that is not my strongest, but one I've always liked :)

Base 431?

It's Outpost 928-497.

I'm actually surprised no one commented on that. 928 and 497 were the set numbers for the beloved Galaxy Explorer.

Edited June 1, 2011 by Brickdoctor

moop2000 · May 27, 2011

Base 431?

It's Outpost 928-497.

I'm actually surprised no one commented on that. 928 and 497 were the set numbers for the beloved Galaxy Explorer.

In my mind, I first read it as a math problem, that's all.

Also, hopefully not a stupid question, is the build limited to only pieces available with the classic space sets, or any legal piece?

**Brickdoctor** · May 27, 2011

Also, hopefully not a stupid question, is the build limited to only pieces available with the classic space sets, or any legal piece?

All pieces may be used, but only in colors in which they have been produced by TLG. The one exception is that if there is a newer version of a piece in LDD and not the older one, you may use it in colors of the old one as well.

prateek · May 27, 2011

So we should use "2 - Grey" right?

**Brickdoctor** · May 27, 2011

So we should use "2 - Grey" right?

Ultimately it's up to you, though I personally am probably going to stick to the official color the piece was produced in as far as greys and bleys are concerned while using as much of the greys as possible to make the model easier to color-check. The exception to the color rule was added primarily to allow us to stick to the Classic Space color scheme of using the trans-yellow cockpits with a greater variety of the cockpits available to us in LE mode. Edited May 27, 2011 by Brickdoctor

The Legonater · May 27, 2011

Black: Guards

White: Pilot

Yellow: Mechanic

Blue: Leader

Red: Cannon fodder.

Definatly my favorite idea yet

CMP · May 27, 2011

Definatly my favorite idea yet

Hey, I'm no Trekkie, but if there's one thing I learned from it, it's this. :laugh:

MattTheLegoman · May 30, 2011

Imagine a multi-section base with mini-tram and pipe-lines connecting the "bases"! And little outposts attached in the distance. It could be a whole moon settlement.

Sounds awesome! :classic: But we need a LDD version of the Monorail track and trains.