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• 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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I present the (Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf H) Tiger I tank!
Based off the Tiger 131, which is the only Tiger I tank ever captured in battle which resides at The Tank Museum in Bovington in Dorset, England.
My client is fan of the movie FURY which actually uses the real Tiger 131.
As always I stuck as close as I could to the source material and added as much detail as possible.
The tank features a rotating turret and an elevating barrel, both controlled by removable knobs.The tracks are functional as well.
I will be posting a time lapse build of this tank later on my Youtube channel.
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• 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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I’ve finally found the time to finish this Pagani with some bricks that came in and printed parts that needed to fit right.
One of the most requested cars on my page, mainly because it’s almost impossible to recreate… but I took on the challenge and this is the result :)
The Pagani Huayra is a weird car. Some hate it and some love it. It’s like there is no in between…
I loved the Zonda really much and I always thought that the Huayra didn’t have the “looks” of the Zonda. But trough this building process I started to fall in love with the car! I love the outcome and im really happy with it. Instructions will be up soon!
Here is the first WIP to a very fun project I am working on for a client.
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I’ve been working on this creation for a couple months.
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Behind the bricks story:
Some time ago I had a customer that came to me and wanted a commission.
He wanted the Apollo IE or this AMG project one. Both amazing cars and we decided on the Apollo. The Mercedes was still a concept back then.
Last summer Mercedes announced that there would be 275 units produced, which all sold out. When the news came out and it became “real” I needed to build it. So here it is. My Brick build rendition of the Project one.
This rendition features openable doors. And an active spoiler which was hard to make since the rear only sticks out 3,5 studs and the technic piece I used for it, needed to be 5 studs in height. This needed to be this long so that the spoiler could move up just high enough that it would sit right under the fin on the back.
This creation also features 3D-printed door frames, canards and wheels. (The wheels took me some time 😂)
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Real car stats:
It’s assisted by two electric motors, one to boost the engine and one fitted to the F1-style turbocharger. Combined, the engine and motors produce 1,063hp
Mercedes claim that this car will do 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds, and 0-124mph in under six seconds. The top speed is over 217mph.
Oh yeah and the car will be sold for around 2.7M USD .
Chances that you’ll be able to own one of these are close to none but building this scale model out of bricks can be done. Head over to my website and there you’ll be able to get the preorder in. Instructions will be available late December.
Enjoy the post and happy building!
I give a brief introduction to Parts Designer and show you how to add decals to parts and how to create a simple custom part.
You can see it here youtu.be/m-5jTDhENCw
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Imperial colored version of my latest updated AT-RT walker, built for our @darktimesgroup Antolus l collab displayed at @_bricktastic 2024.
The story takes place in the early days of the Empire, when Stormtroopers still used Clone Trooper armor and equipment.
This is my LEGO version of the McLaren P1. It has around a thousand pieces and it took me 2 weeks to design. The doors and spoiler are functional as the real version. Enjoy!
via Instagram ift.tt/293GAJa Setting up to make the title sequence for some upcoming speed build videos. #lego #legos #legoaddict #legoaddicted #legoaddiction #bricknetwork #toygroup_alliance #toycrewbuddies #toycrewbuddiesusa #toycrewbuddieslego #legostagram #instalego #afol #afolclub #legoclub #toyslagram_lego #toys_lego #legomania #legography #legophoto #legoyoutube #youtube #youtuber
This is my LEGO version of the McLaren P1. It has around a thousand pieces and it took me 2 weeks to design. The doors and spoiler are functional as the real version. Enjoy!
It is always great fun when you get to see your designs come to life in your hands! This is the first half of the Tiger I design.
Although I was shorted MANY parts from Bricklink ( I think the easy buy option messed up my orders) I was able to get almost all the parts missing from my own collection and persevere.
I am also filming this so I will be putting up a quick build video of it when it is complete.
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