Michael Jasper (mijasper) has long had a much deserved reputation as the king of all things tiny. These tiny four-wide Chevys are actually bigger than his usual work and are exceptionally good. Proof that you don’t need to build big to build well.
Tag Archives: Vehicles
1935 Duesenberg Phaeton by Ed Diment
Of course, we don’t have to wait for his Intrepid to be completed to see a lovely new LEGO creation by Ed Diment (Lego Monster).
Ed’s 1935 Duesenberg Phaeton sports the classic lines of this early luxury automobile from a bygone era.
Ralph’s F4U Corsair, TBF Avenger, and A6M3 Zero are ready for Ed’s USS Intrepid
As Ed Diment works on his minifig-scale USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, Ralph Savelsberg (Mad Physicist) has been contributing World War II era fighter aircraft.
Ralph’s latest plane is the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service’s Mitsubishi A6M3 “Zero” carrier-based fighter, or 零式艦上戦闘機 as I grew up knowing it. Long before I fell in love with the Corsair, the Zero captured my imagination, and Ralph’s LEGO version captures it accurately in brick.
A couple weeks ago, Ralph also posted a new pair of US Navy fighters, the F4U Corsair and TBF Avenger:
Herbie Rides Again!
Herbie is one of my favorite “movie” cars. Tyler did a perfect job…with the added bonus of PowerFunctions! Lovely, lovely build.
This was built for Lugnuts 30th Challenge, which is inspiring some awesome cars, if you ask me….which of course you didn’t.
The Best of nnenn: MRMP
As we’ve said, nnenn‘s building was as much about making fun toys for his sons to play with as it was about style.
This creation is a great example of where he really brought playability to his work. The roving city/base has a great style, and the aircraft with it aren’t shabby either. The great thing is, you don’t just get one of those things, you get them all. It looks like more fun than Autobot City, and I’m sure most kids could spend countless hours playing with this thing. I love it.
Be sure to join us in sharing your own thoughts on Nate’s online eulogy.
Farm machinery by Mdrn~Mrvls
I like the seemingly simple utility of these pieces of farm equipment built by Chris Blessing (Mdrn~Mrvls).
Let yellow deliver for you
A little while back Teik Joon posted a series of creations based on the concept of an extremely eccentric yellow galactic delivery service called GHL. I like the way each odd little vehicle has a specific purpose.
First the SNAIL, which specializes in extremely slow delivery.
And then my favorite, the FLEA, which is an unmanned vehicle designed to use archaic infrastructure.
LEGO SSV Normandy SR-2 from Mass Effect 2
Ben Fellowes has built a three-foot-long LEGO version of the SSV Normandy from the new Xbox 360 game Mass Effect 2.
I’m personally not sold on the Mass Effect series, after the first installment struck me as more than a little chatty, but I love this ship.
(Thanks to reader Michael for making sure we saw this.)
Mirage, radio the others. Megatron’s in for a very large shock.
It’s very rare that we’ll blog two separate creations by a builder in one day, but both these models by the talented Alex Schranz (Orion Pax) deserve closer attention. Alex’s Optimus Prime transforms completely from semi truck to robot:
The trailer includes a remote-controlled Roller, and Optimus Prime’s chest contains the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Two months in the making, I don’t think I’ve seen a more accurate or complete LEGO Optimus Prime.
LEGO Technic Bugatti Veyron has working seven-speed transmission
Spanish LEGO builder Sheepo has built a Bugatti Veyron from Technic that not only sports the beautiful lines of the original but also incorporates a fully functional seven-speed gearbox, retracting spoiler, independent suspension, and more features of the world’s most expensive car.
Watch the video here:
And read more about Sheepo’s Veyron in his article in Hispabrick Magazine 007.
Its all about the Tan
This speeder by Cole Blaq is a very nice build. But somehow the monochromatic color choice really makes it pop. I’m loving the tan.
PhiMa’s Universal Carrier transports Allied troops in relative safety
The Universal Carrier or “Bren Gun Carrier” is one of the most under-appreciated vehicles of the Second World War. Despite over 100,000 being produced, it’s frequently overshadowed by larger, more iconic tracked vehicles like the Sherman tank.
PhiMa remedies this situation with his lovely little LEGO version of this armored World War II vehicle.
PhiMa’s Deuce and a Half (M35 2 1/2-ton Cargo Truck) also has a nice heft to it, reusing canopies from LEGO Indiana Jones sets:
