1950s Retro Rocket Ride with launch tower - complete setup
This launch command tower holds my recently designed retro-futuristic 50s rocket, and was inspired by set 3368. (2011's Space Centre) In the real world, the launch command station wouldn't be so close to the rocket pad.... but this is Lego so the real world rules don't necessarily apply!
The rocket is held in place by four studs at the base and four (free-swinging) Technic arms, inspired by the ones NASA used for their rocket Apollo missions in the 60s and 70s. Also like NASA, the tower uses and elevator to get astronauts to the top of the tower, ready to enter their craft via the movable boarding gantry.
1950s Retro Rocket Ride with launch tower - complete setup
This launch command tower holds my recently designed retro-futuristic 50s rocket, and was inspired by set 3368. (2011's Space Centre) In the real world, the launch command station wouldn't be so close to the rocket pad.... but this is Lego so the real world rules don't necessarily apply!
The rocket is held in place by four studs at the base and four (free-swinging) Technic arms, inspired by the ones NASA used for their rocket Apollo missions in the 60s and 70s. Also like NASA, the tower uses and elevator to get astronauts to the top of the tower, ready to enter their craft via the movable boarding gantry.