brickbuilder711 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Yes, I'm a coffee-holic... and I really like Starbucks. I built several versions over the years... The 2010 one is the most successful and standing... and it got a facelift. But before I reveal that one I want to share the video of one of the most intricate and time consuming mini builds... the Mastrena espresso machine! It's a replica of two small machines... They're automatic tamp and grind... and make good espresso. And yes, lots of us play with the steam wands from time to time... my barista friends did a Harlem Shake with the thing steaming once... but never recorded it lol. PART II will be the video reveal of the Starbucks itself. Edited January 27, 2014 by brickbuilder711 Quote
Andy D Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Very espresso machine! Veryrealistic. Can you put the links to the build and the Starbucks in the thread? I can't seem to get them to work from the video in the post... Thanks, Andy D Edited January 27, 2014 by Andy D Quote
brickbuilder711 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 Very espresso machine! Veryrealistic. Can you put the links to the build and the Starbucks in the thread? I can't seem to get them to work from the video in the post... Thanks, Andy D Thanks! Well, they're not up yet... but will be very soon! I'll embed them once posted. Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Excellent and realistic looking coffee machine 'brickbuilder711'.......Brick On while drinking coffee 'brickbuilder711' ! Quote
Still Raindrop Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 As a Starbucks barista, I have to say you've captured the look of the Mastrena beautifully. In my early barista days (before my disillusionment with the company set in), I tried to make one, and yours looks much better. I love the hoppers--very simple, but very effective. The detail is fantastic, and the overall build is instantly recognizable. Quote
brickbuilder711 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! Update: How to do the Mastrena is up: Edited January 29, 2014 by brickbuilder711 Quote
TheLazyChicken Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Wow, the machine looks great! Keep up the good work! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Cool work and useful video! Quote
brickbuilder711 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks again! The video is on its way for the CoffeeHouse itself... Here's a pic. I have several up on my Flickr, but don't want to spoil it all out so no peeking ;) Quote
brickbuilder711 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Apologies for the double-post, but as a pivotal update, here's the awaited video of the whole Starbucks coffeeshop!! Quote
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