I shall place you on a pillar.
Michael Jasper is brilliant when it comes to Mini-figure scale models–and his pillar technique is no exception.
It seems to be made up of light-saber blades and this gear. You can see more of his mini-figure scale creations here!
Thanks to Bruce for the find!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
The word ‘this’ doesn’t seem to link to anything, and I am wondering what gear he used. Good job Martin!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:31 am
If I’m not mistaken, the correct name is Michael Jasper not “Martin”.
October 25th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Not entirely new:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/-chuckc-/241973970/
October 25th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Great Job!
/steals
October 25th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
The white gears are too rare, otherwise greek pillars could be a commodity.
October 25th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
@PonchoPenguin – I’ve fixed the link, should work for you now.
@Chuck – Not sure what point you are trying to make here. Are you trying to claim “ownership” of this technique?
October 25th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Josh: Well to be fair, when referring to Moko you did call it “his” technique. I don’t think Chuck was being overly obnoxious or anything with what he posted. It wasn’t accusatory (like you seem to be doing), not was it aggressive.
I don’t think Moko would get this upset at it either, as we’ve all used techniques that others have discovered first, heck I don’t see any ownership claims in his brickshelf at all. Instead of worrying about all of that why don’t we just admire the vig for just being a nice vig, rather than worrying about laying claims to “technique” ownership. We’re all adults here.
October 25th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Sorry, if I’m “pig-ignorant”, in regards to my Lego parts knowledge, or just missing something obvious, but what is the piece used for the statue’s lower body?
Many thanks!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
^ They’re the old one-piece legs from the 70s:
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=15
October 25th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Wonder if he used that stuff to make the legs white again?
October 25th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
@Starwars4J – I did not mean to come across in an accusatory way. I apologize for doing so. I was merely trying to find out what Chuck was driving at. Lately I’ve been involved in a number of conversations regarding so-called “ownership” of techniques and the topic is getting under my skin. It looked like that was what he was driving at. I knew that I was gun-shy regarding this topic, so I was asking. Obviously, I let that creep into my comment too much. Again, I am sorry for that.
This technique (whoever first thought of it) makes very good pillars. Its been used for gatling guns many times over, but this was the first time I’d seen it used for pillars. Apparently, Chuck built a concept piece of it years ago, of which I was ignorant. I see no good reason for posting a link to it. This rubs a sore spot of mine. However, Chuck may have totally not meant anything by posting that. I am completely open to that.
As far as saying that this technique belongs to Mr. Jasper, I’m sure Caylin used the phrase “his technique” in the sense that it was the technique that he used. That or she thought that he did invent it, which he may have done independently of Chuck. I don’t know. Caylin and I have had this conversation in that past and I know that she feels somewhat the same way I do, regarding “ownership” of techniques that is.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Starwars4J: Moko? This is Jasper’s.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Ryan: So replace Jasper with Moko in my post and the meaning remains the same.
Josh: Well this is the internet after all, tone rarely comes across as intended :P As far as Caylin’s original intent in the wording of it, I’m sure she meant no harm at all, and I didn’t intend to imply I thought she did. I just meant if Chuck was saying “Hey I came up with it first!”, I could see why, given the wording.
And Jasper absolutely could have come up with the technique on his own, I’ve seen (and experienced) many times where someone discovers a technique only to find out it has been discovered many times before. That’s why I too am not a fan of people laying claim to ownership, otherwise we’re all copying SOMEONE, and our list of dedications with each MOC posted would become unwieldy at best.
Please don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of Jasper’s (and Moko’s) work, and I do know how Chuck can be, it just seemed it might be jumping the gun a bit in this case (to use your wording). So…no hard feelings?
October 26th, 2009 at 9:38 am
^Absolutely no hard feelings! Thanks for calling me on this and keeping me honest. ;-)
October 26th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I like Lego. :)
October 26th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
With what Lego element are the wings made ?
Someone have a clue ?
October 26th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
^Good way to sum it up.