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I've been doing some design work in a sci-fi setting. When I got to designing starships, I couldn't help myself. There should be three more of these up in the next few days unless I decide to build a bunch more!
It's outfitted with a mechanism that allows it to sink, becoming totally hidden.
Youtube Link of the system in motion
The Almen is a newer version (B variant) of the Adeiffen-Class Heavy Battlecruiser.
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Spaceship of the Adeiffen-Class Ultra-Heavy Battle Cruiser
Affiliation: Jixnor Democracy, Concero Republic
Manufacturer: Jixn Shipyard
Length/beam/draft: [scale???]
Armor/shield level: /Class 3
Sublight engines/lightspeed engines:
Sublight speed/lightspeed:
Range: 477 days or 210 days with two Marine Groups.
Crew: 675, plus 1,450 pilots and fighter craft service personal, plus two Marine Groups with 2,500 men each, or a total of 7,125 men.
Armament: 576x 1in laser cannons, 48x 3in laser cannons in double turrets, 24x 32in Hinton laser cannons, 4x burst laser cannons, and up to 1,000 fighter craft (200 are emergency defense fighters).
The Adeiffen-Class Ultra-Heavy Battle Cruiser is arguably the strongest warships in the galaxy and was the Concero Republics strongest vessel until the Tramendant-Class Battlecruiser. Its original design dates back to the First Piracy War when UPS forces (Union of Planetary States) called for a large battle cruiser capable of launching at least five-hundred fighter craft into battle. Jixn Shipyards jump at the chance to build such a ship. However, the Jixn Shipyard design was declined by UPS forces, and instead they went with the battle tested Tronde Shipyards new [name] battlecruiser. The Adeiffen design went into the “designers vault” and there it stayed for almost a century. During the Second Piracy War the Jixnor Democracy realized that it was lacking a true, modern battle cruiser capable of flagship status – so it called its most trusted shipwright, Jixn Shipyards, to manufacture a large battle cruiser. Jixn Shipyard struggled to find a design capable of accomplishing everything the Jixnor Democracy called for. After many agonizing weeks of failed designs and sleepless nights the Jixn Shipyard board of design, in desperation, began looking at all its failed and past designs in the “designers vault” and stumbled onto the plans of the Adeiffen-Class battle cruiser. Jixn Shipyard greatly changed the ships interior, but did little to the exterior except add four burst cannons and addition point defense systems. The century old Adeiffen was an amazingly modern design.
The Adeiffen-Class has the amazing capability to carry over one-thousand fighter craft and their pilots. This is all due to the Adeiffens large hanger bay that runs almost the entire length of the ship. This impressive amount of fighter craft gives the Adeiffen an enormous advantage over the conventional battle cruiser. But the large hanger bay and numerous fighters do come at a cost of decreased fire power and power in general, and more facilities are needed to house the pilots and service crews for the fighter craft. The large amount of fighter craft also call for a large control center to insure all one-thousand fighter craft are use efficiently and run smoothly. Thus the Adeiffen has a second bridge located toward the bow of the craft, right above the hanger bay doors. This second bridge is larger than the primary bridge and is used exclusively for fighter craft purposes.
Like all Jixnor warships the Adeiffen has exceptional maneuverability, a fast lightspeed engine and slow sublight speed. It does however, lack two of the key staples of many Jixnor warships, the ability fly in an atmosphere, and missile tubes. The Adeiffen was the most maneuverable battlecruiser until the America-Class Battlecruiser (which really was a mini-battlecruiser and not a true battlecruiser). The Adeiffen could run circles around older Trynin warships, and was more maneuverable than most Trynin frigates. One of the reasons for the Adeiffens exceptional maneuverability is due to its external engine braking systems which can redirect the ion thrust up to ninety degrees and with the help of magnetic thrust vectors it can redirect the ion thrust up to one-hundred thirty degrees. These thrust vectors allow the Adeiffen to have a high reverse speed.
The weapons aboard the Adeiffen are formidable to say the least. Twenty-four Hinton cannons all effectively positioned to provide an pure fire arc give the Adeiffen no blind spots to speak of – and as if that’s not enough the Adeiffen has over six-hundred point defense systems! The Adeiffen is also one of the first Concero Republic vessels that supports the new burst cannons without any modifications.
The Adeiffens two bow appendages house the battery banks, the communications array, numerous sensor arrays, and housing for up to two marine groups. The aft appendages house the engines, additional living quarters, and batter banks for the lightspeed engine. The appendages are vital to the survival of the vessel which makes them prime targets in battle; but they are more than adequately armored, and the Adeiffen can more than manage if one or even two are destroyed. Another amazing thing about the Adeiffen is that its appendages are easily interchangeable between ships. This allows heavily damaged Adieffen-Class vessels to be repaired rather than scrapped, it also allows for faster repair time. It does however allow for some colorful mismatches and since most Jixnor captains are zealous when it comes to their ships many Adeiffen-Class vessels, when idol, are in a shipyard getting a paint job done.
Approximately twenty Adeiffen-Class Ultra-Heavy Battlecruisers were built and only two were destroy (but not forgot for the two destroyed vessels were stripped of their appendages which serve aboard other Adeiffen-Class vessels). Only two subgroups were manufacture, the Adeiffen-Class Ultra-Heavy Battlecruiser which is the one being described, and the other the Amaffen-Class Ultra-Heavy Battlecruiser. Nineteen Adeiffen-Class cruisers and one Amaffen-Class cruiser were built. The Amaffen is a slightly larger version of the Adeiffen and feature over twelve-thousand fighter craft, a class four shield generator, and eight additional Hinton cannons; it also feature a more efficient power supply and an upgraded electronic systems. The Amaffen served as the Jixnor Democracy’s flagship during the entire Agronomic War but was replace by the Rander (a Tramendant-Class Battlecruiser) once the war ended. However, in the event the Rander is called upon by the Concero Republic, there is no doubt that the Amaffen will once again serve as the Jixnor Democracy’s flagship.
An Adeiffen-Class vessel has served in every single battle during the Agronomic War, including both Battles of Blandimen and the invasion of Est Fellen. It served the Concero Republic well during the Agronomic War and there is no doubt that it will continue to serve the Jixnor Democracy and its allies for years to come. The Jixnor Democracy is currently updating the current fleet of Adeiffen-Class vessels with new electronics and more efficient power supplies. There are even rumors that the Jixnor Democracy plans on increasing the Adeiffen fleet from eighteen vessels to forty-eight! The Adeiffen will no doubt be around long enough to squelch whatever adversary crosses the Jixnor Democracy!
My second foray into the Micropolis theme, this is a regional headquarters office building for everyone's favorite energy company - Octan.
The back of the building, with its recessed patios, was originally supposed to be the front.
I'm still feeling my way around how this theme works. I used to think it wasn't parts-intensive but I'm learning otherwise. ;)
Built for BrickFair NJ 2015 and rendered using Bluerender.
Yup another cargo ship. Who knew building these is so much fun? This one also features play features like opening hanger and a little ship that can move cargo.
A microscale version of my SHIP. This is what my SHIP would have looked like if
a) I hadn't lost interest
b) I had enough parts.
: /
Anyway, not a great picture or an incredible MOC, but considering it only took 1 and a half hours, I thought it was okay.
ALSO: I WON'T BE MAKING ANYTHING LARGE UNTIL AFTER AUGUST. I'M STARTING ON HOMEFRONT.
-IronBricks
Do I need to say anything? It's some kind of cruiser, it's shooty and armoured and aggressive looking. Job done.
Canal modules for Micropolis, inspired by work by Christian Benito @chbenito aka Little Brick Root. See more info on my blog at brickpile.com.
A MOC, made in 2008, that I created for the Mini Castle Contest. Represents the Jason's Argo. You can see how I build it in this link: www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=345644
The Illayko military was once a proud protector of order within their star systems. Before humans were even settled on Mars, the Illayko Defence Force (IDF) bested the three major Gnobo Mercenary Brigades in battle, convincing their galactic neighbours they were not to be trifled with.
These skirmishes were nothing compared to the assaults of the Wun’Tux. The reptilian race were at war with themselves, the outlying BroodClans were hungrier than ever for resources and Illayko worlds became the new prizes in their civil war.
The P-22 Warspite was the most numerous ship fielded by the IDF. A rough equivalent to a human Strike Fighter, it was manoverable enough for dogfighting and could travel Faster-Than-Light independently. The design necessitated two crew: a pilot and gunner working in harmony. And the Wun’Tux War created a whole lot of work.
The P-22s were needed all over the border. When the border crumbled and Wun’Tux warships raided where they pleased, small groups of Warspites struck in reply, making the reptiles pay in blood for every victory. And masses of Wun’Tux ships set their sights on the Illayko home world, P-22 crews died to cover the exodus escape.
The remnant of the Illayko struggled to build itself a new home. Politicians, builders, miners, planners; all of these people came together to create stability. There was no place for warriors. Feeling bitter and betrayed, most of these soldiers took their ships and expertise away to the galaxy at large. They ply their trade with a grim determination and particular hatred for the Wun’Tux and Gnobo.
Warspites are hired for anything for a range of duties, but their biggest strength is in attack. Their crews fight as if with nothing to lose; it is said their bloodlust kills more enemies than their particle cannons.
Manufacturer: The Illayko Forgeworks
Role: Attack, patrol, assault
Length: 14m
Crew: 2 (1 pilot, 1 gunner)
Weaponry: 2 x Particle Cannons
Shields/Armour: Medium/Medium
FTL: Capable (short-jumps)
This is probably my favourite. The colour scheme is based off the 2014 Ferrari, so none of those white barcode stripes this year. The HF armour shells really make this shape interesting, I'm rather pleased with how I was able to integrate them. I also managed to sneak some car doors in. Also, yay for that charity shop haul I got last year, managed to reuse some of the stickers. Sorry they're all peeling.
When the war came to the Antarion IV, the factories became a significant target for heavy bombers of the enemy faction. As a result, each factory was upgraded to defend itself and ultimately the factories on Antarion IV became as heavily armed as the war machines they produced.
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This microscale vignette was created for the Eurobricks Micro Sci-Fi contest.
Neo-Tokyo seaside apartments, Gajiki-ru prefecture. Including tsunami barrier and cable car public transport (at rear).
Located in secret mountain range in the mystic isles, this ancient monastery is home to the Order of the Shadow Fire Built directly into the cliffs, its location provides isolation and protection from outsiders so that the Order can train undisturbed. A large cavern acts as Drakk’s refuge, while his throne lies in the magnificent temple overlooking the sparring area. The Order has grown strong in recent years, boosting its recruitment by accepting war orphans from the conflict on the mainland. Many suspect Drakk is building the army of elite zealots to carve out a kingdom in the badlands...
I am painfully aware that I haven't posted anything in nearly a year. Been busy with builds, but too damn lazy to set up my photography area. These should do for now...
A friend gave me one of these little pull-back chassis; so, I felt obliged to build something cool upon it. Wanted to incorporate some recent parts too.
So, yeah, there's bonus content--it rips like hell across the floor!
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=10039c01#...
preview of the final block of Micropolis. This is the school, qte a contemporary design, like what you may find in Scandinavian countries.
you'll find the rest of Micropolis in this set
I wanted to get a better version of this up, since I got a red clip, and made a minor adjustment. Now I am satisfied.
Hurrah for Cowboy Bebop.
I found these picturs of an old creation, I rarely do microscale but that one time I did I think I did a good job. Although I have no Idea how I accomplished these pictures, notice how the steering wheel part reflects light and the general play of light and shadow. I'm sure this wasn't intended at the time I took these pictures. Nevertheless I like the result :)
Designed in parallel with the Dinamica, The Rhino was built much later due to debt after the construction of the Dinamica was finished. While the Dinamica was built for speed and agility, the Rhino was built for sheer fire power and extremely thick armor. The frame was used by the scientist group that built it to break out of Red Guild's facility, fearing the frame was simply too powerful and would cause uprising and terror. The Rhino, Dinamica, a prototype Kappa, and several hardsuits escaped the facility. Their current whereabouts are unknown.
An homage to a better, vanished time.
Designers Notes:
*Messing around with an idea I had last night.
*I needed something to showcase my microscale supercar design.
*By better I mean when Neil Peart was still alive.
I have two unicorn sets, both from my childhood. The one this is based on, and a little blue garage my Grandpa got me. One day I'll own mint versions of them. For now, "Space. I'm in space!"
A microscale modernist family home of my own design, with influences from various mid 20th Century architects.
The completed LEGO microscale habitat stack is finally here!
Over the past few months I have built a wide selection of 8x8 LEGO microscale habitats and today I'm going to give you a complete overview, including a new polar one and a rework of the OG habitat, the japanese garden.
Here's the video:
Used to haul large amounts of cargo on relatively short flights, the production of Ganymede Freighters stopped a short while after the Calypso wars, but the few remaining are highly sought after by collectors.
An example of the new Imbrium Lunokhod Industries innovation: the Strike Pack.
Strike packs are hot-swappable, back-mounted, equipment packs designed to extend the usefulness of generic frames. Strike packs allow individual units to utilize mission-specific hardware without the cost associated with purchasing and maintaining an extensive fleet of specialized frames.
This pack is designed for long-rage, zero g maneuvers. It features extended range fuel tanks, horizontal stabilizing fins and fully orientable vernier thrusters.
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Built for Mobile Frame Zero - a tabletop wargame.
Mobile Frame Hangar (MFZ Community Forums).
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