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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is a 1956 American black-and-white science fiction film with stop-motion animation special effects created by Ray Harryhausen.
Washington D.C. is the backdrop for the climatic final battle scenes which depict several landmarks destroyed by the alien invaders' damaging force rays, or by the crashes of disabled spaceships.
The United States Capitol Building sits at the top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington DC. It is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S Federal Government.
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Today's picture has an interesting story (well kind of). I got lucky and got out of the store a little early. So I thought I would head into DC at sunset and see if I could get a picture of the Jefferson Memorial at sunset. I have an image in my mind of what I wanted and tonight I could have gotten it, I thought. I got there a few minutes to late to get what I really wanted. after shooting a few shots there I headed to Capital Hill to get the Capital building while the sky was still Blue and not night time black. So that is the picture I like better out of what I took this evening. Funny how we start out with one plan and things change what you end up getting or doing. I will post the ones of the Jefferson shortly let me know which you like better.
and I am sure you are getting tired of the Orchids :)
Wishing you all a very warm and joyful new year...
Be kind to one another... Make the world a better place to live
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A full moon, known as a Harvest Moon, rises over Washington, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Update: you can reduce the depth needed to one brick high if you snap the bottom L-shaped panel directly to the underlying base plate.
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The Trafalgar Square set [#21045] had a technique to build more realistic steps for microscale architecture. After I finished the set, I wanted to use that approach on any future MOCs and retrofit my existing National Mall builds.
The US Capitol is my first rebuild for the National Mall. The Capitol has three large sets of steps for it's main entrances, but also has numerous small sets of steps between the upper and lower terrace portions on it's south, west and north sides. This is a really simple technique to create a small set of steps.
The biggest requirement is that the base of your MOC has the appropriate depth to pull this off. But all that's really required are 1) bricks with studs on the side, 2) three L-shaped panels, 3) a slot two bricks high, one stud deep and whatever width the steps are.
I've built steps anywhere from two to nine studs wide, however, haven't figured out how to build a one stud wide set of steps.
IMHO, they look SO much better than using cheese slopes.
A better view of the underlying girder-like grid structure used for the rebuilt version of Capitol Hill. [ see flic.kr/p/2iTFqEW for more info ]
As part of updating the National Mall MOC, I am rebuilding Capitol Hill and the US Capitol Building. Using what I have learned over the past couple of years, I'm trying to get a more accurate representation of the Capitol.
One of the new LEGO techniques that just wowed me was how the stairs were handled in the Trafalgar Square set [#21045]. So using that approach, here is the updated version of one of the Capitol entrances.
Oh yeah! Those easy to use, but pesky cheese slopes are gone, and it looks SO much better.
Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) is seen as it flies near the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in Washington. Discovery, the first orbiter retired from NASA’s shuttle fleet, completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times, and traveled 148,221,675 miles. NASA will transfer Discovery to the National Air and Space Museum to begin its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and to educate and inspire future generations of explorers. Photo Credit: (NASA/Smithsonian Institution/Harold Dorwin)
Washington, DC
Capital Weather Gang: D.C.-area forecast: Sunny, dry and mild until a cold front approaches Monday
A NASA T-38 training jet is seen as it flies over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, conducted training and photographic flights over the DC metropolitan area. T-38 aircraft have been used for astronaut training for more than 30 years as they allow pilots and mission specialists to think quickly in changing situations, mental experiences the astronauts say are critical to practicing for the rigors of spaceflight. Photo Credit: (NASA/Robert Markowitz)
In the rebuild of the Capitol and Capitol Hill for the National Mall MOC, I'm changing more aspects of the original LEGO set than I anticipated. These are the new colonades (as seen on the south side) compared to the real thing.
The design comes from Jerry Jackson ( www.flickr.com/photos/184646438@N05/ ) who is working on many of the buildings to the south, east and north of the Capitol. The one building his project and my project share is the Capitol, so we've been going back and forth sharing ideas.
This looks SO much better than the LEGO set! (Sorry LEGO, the set really did need to be...uh...A COMPLETE BUILDING!) And over the past couple of years new techniques and parts have become available to improve the set.
Washington, DC. Calm and quiet before 10 AM on a Saturday morning. Hard to believe the chaos within.
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Washington. In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Obama wished good luck to astronaut Scott Kelly who will leave Earth next month for a year aboard the International Space Station. The President also hailed new jobs that push us "out into the Solar System not just to visit, but to stay" and cited NASA's and NOAA's recent research on climate change. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in Washington. Discovery, the first orbiter retired from NASA’s shuttle fleet, completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times, and traveled 148,221,675 miles. NASA will transfer Discovery to the National Air and Space Museum to begin its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and to educate and inspire future generations of explorers. Photo Credit: (NASA/Rebecca Roth)
Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline as seen from a NASA T-38 aircraft, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Discovery, the first orbiter retired from NASA’s shuttle fleet, completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times, and traveled 148,221,675 miles. NASA will transfer Discovery to the National Air and Space Museum to begin its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and to educate and inspire future generations of explorers. Photo Credit: (NASA/Robert Markowitz)
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly stands as he is recognized by President Barack Obama, while First lady Michelle Obama, front left, and other guest applaud, during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 20, 2015. This March, Astronaut Scott Kelly will launch to the International Space Station and become the first American to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory for a year-long mission. While living on the International Space Station, Kelly and the rest of the crew will carry out hundreds of research experiments and work on cutting-edge technology development that will inspire students here at home in science, technology, engineering and math. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
• Parts: 36,800+ (~1,130 unique)
• 📐 Scale: 1:650
• 📏 Dimensions: 32in x 51in (80cm x 130cm)
• 📚 Research, Design + Build Time: 4 months
• Photography: James Vitullo 📷
• ©️ MMXXIV - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
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During a brief stint in Washington D.C. in 2023, I spent the better part of a summer evening exploring the grounds of Capitol Hill. Few landscapes invite as much inquiry along winding paths paired with plenty of moments for quiet introspection on marble benches; all in picturesque view of the Capitol dome. These on-site experiences are exactly the form of anecdotal justification I seek when considering whether to recreate such monumental places in the first place.
In tackling any work of such storied precedence as the US Capitol, I always seek to expand the conversation beyond existing works in the medium of plastic bricks. While the consistent 1:650 scale among my works has always ensured some level of originality, it is no guarantee of further insight that cannot already be gleaned from existing works by other artists. With this in mind, I set out to capture the full 100-acre site currently maintained by The Architect of the Capitol. What's more, the diorama depicts a particular time of year - specifically late March to early April - as illustrated by the iconic presence of hundreds of cherry blossoms rendered in two shades of light pink.
The diorama starts downhill at the trapezoidal Capitol Reflecting Pool, with the Grant Memorial taking pride of place along its eastern edge and the US Botanic Garden across the street to the south. The diorama expands from there, capturing the radiating pathways meandering uphill, as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted within the parcels laid out in the city plan by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. The piece culminates with the widely imitated US Capitol Building, perched atop a plinth projecting from the Capitol Visitor Center on the opposite side.
Topping everything off is a custom-made representation of the Statue of Freedom (as designed by Thomas Crawford), steadfastly overlooking the National Mall from atop the dome. The statue was designed in collaboration with BigKidBrix and was sized comparably to the minifigure statuette / trophy element.
The piece was designed over the course of about two months: first in December 2023 through January 2024, paused during the build-out of SPQR - Phase II, then resumed between March and April. The build-out lasted from July through August and was completed by September. The piece will soon be added to my personal gallery of works, now available for touring exhibitions.
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United States Capitol Building, as seen from The National Mall
Washington, District of Columbia
Monday morning 30 May 2022
• Parts: 36,800+ (~1,130 unique)
• 📐 Scale: 1:650
• 📏 Dimensions: 32in x 51in (80cm x 130cm)
• 📚 Research, Design + Build Time: 4 months
• Photography: James Vitullo 📷
• ©️ MMXXIV - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
___________________________________
During a brief stint in Washington D.C. in 2023, I spent the better part of a summer evening exploring the grounds of Capitol Hill. Few landscapes invite as much inquiry along winding paths paired with plenty of moments for quiet introspection on marble benches; all in picturesque view of the Capitol dome. These on-site experiences are exactly the form of anecdotal justification I seek when considering whether to recreate such monumental places in the first place.
In tackling any work of such storied precedence as the US Capitol, I always seek to expand the conversation beyond existing works in the medium of plastic bricks. While the consistent 1:650 scale among my works has always ensured some level of originality, it is no guarantee of further insight that cannot already be gleaned from existing works by other artists. With this in mind, I set out to capture the full 100-acre site currently maintained by The Architect of the Capitol. What's more, the diorama depicts a particular time of year - specifically late March to early April - as illustrated by the iconic presence of hundreds of cherry blossoms rendered in two shades of light pink.
The diorama starts downhill at the trapezoidal Capitol Reflecting Pool, with the Grant Memorial taking pride of place along its eastern edge and the US Botanic Garden across the street to the south. The diorama expands from there, capturing the radiating pathways meandering uphill, as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted within the parcels laid out in the city plan by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. The piece culminates with the widely imitated US Capitol Building, perched atop a plinth projecting from the Capitol Visitor Center on the opposite side.
Topping everything off is a custom-made representation of the Statue of Freedom (as designed by Thomas Crawford), steadfastly overlooking the National Mall from atop the dome. The statue was designed in collaboration with BigKidBrix and was sized comparably to the minifigure statuette / trophy element.
The piece was designed over the course of about two months: first in December 2023 through January 2024, paused during the build-out of SPQR - Phase II, then resumed between March and April. The build-out lasted from July through August and was completed by September. The piece will soon be added to my personal gallery of works, now available for touring exhibitions.
#Artist #SupportArtists #FineArt #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ChicagoArtist #LEGO #LEGOArchitecture #LEGOArt #LEGOArtist #InstaLEGO #GoBricks #USCapitol #USCapitolBuilding #CapitolHill #WashingtonDC #ArchitectOfTheCapitol #America #USA #Diorama #AmericanHistory
It's been a while since I've posted anything. Rebuilding the U.S. Capitol building and adding custom lighting has turned out to be far more time intensive than I anticipated. But...as you can see...the results are worth it.
This is the east side of the Capitol (the Supreme Court side), looking at the center steps. Top is my LEGO version, bottom is the actual building. I photoshopped in the dome on the LEGO version because I haven't added that yet.
There are 17 lights in this part of the MOC and I haven't added the interior lights. So...a LOT more work to do. I'm anticipating that the final light count will pushing towards 50 or 60.
Expressing our right to assembly and to express ourselves, for now. If you don’t think ICE won’t come for your Asian or Latina spouse, son-in-law, cousin or friends, or YOU, you are a fool.
• Parts: 36,800+ (~1,130 unique)
• 📐 Scale: 1:650
• 📏 Dimensions: 32in x 51in (80cm x 130cm)
• 📚 Research, Design + Build Time: 4 months
• Photography: James Vitullo 📷
• ©️ MMXXIV - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
___________________________________
During a brief stint in Washington D.C. in 2023, I spent the better part of a summer evening exploring the grounds of Capitol Hill. Few landscapes invite as much inquiry along winding paths paired with plenty of moments for quiet introspection on marble benches; all in picturesque view of the Capitol dome. These on-site experiences are exactly the form of anecdotal justification I seek when considering whether to recreate such monumental places in the first place.
In tackling any work of such storied precedence as the US Capitol, I always seek to expand the conversation beyond existing works in the medium of plastic bricks. While the consistent 1:650 scale among my works has always ensured some level of originality, it is no guarantee of further insight that cannot already be gleaned from existing works by other artists. With this in mind, I set out to capture the full 100-acre site currently maintained by The Architect of the Capitol. What's more, the diorama depicts a particular time of year - specifically late March to early April - as illustrated by the iconic presence of hundreds of cherry blossoms rendered in two shades of light pink.
The diorama starts downhill at the trapezoidal Capitol Reflecting Pool, with the Grant Memorial taking pride of place along its eastern edge and the US Botanic Garden across the street to the south. The diorama expands from there, capturing the radiating pathways meandering uphill, as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted within the parcels laid out in the city plan by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. The piece culminates with the widely imitated US Capitol Building, perched atop a plinth projecting from the Capitol Visitor Center on the opposite side.
Topping everything off is a custom-made representation of the Statue of Freedom (as designed by Thomas Crawford), steadfastly overlooking the National Mall from atop the dome. The statue was designed in collaboration with BigKidBrix and was sized comparably to the minifigure statuette / trophy element.
The piece was designed over the course of about two months: first in December 2023 through January 2024, paused during the build-out of SPQR - Phase II, then resumed between March and April. The build-out lasted from July through August and was completed by September. The piece will soon be added to my personal gallery of works, now available for touring exhibitions.
#Artist #SupportArtists #FineArt #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ChicagoArtist #LEGO #LEGOArchitecture #LEGOArt #LEGOArtist #InstaLEGO #GoBricks #USCapitol #USCapitolBuilding #CapitolHill #WashingtonDC #ArchitectOfTheCapitol #America #USA #Diorama #AmericanHistory