Hapori Tohu Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Rolls-Royce recently unveiled a LEGO scale-model of their Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine used in Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes. About half the size of an actual engine, it took the Rolls-Royce team of four about eight weeks to make the 160 separate parts to the engine before displaying it at the Farnborough International Airshow. That may sound like an impressive feat, but the <a href='http://www.damngeeky.com/2012/07/10/lego-rolls-royce-trent-1000-is-worlds-first-functional-jet-engine-modeled-from-lego-bricks/' target='offsite'>pictures from the news</a> can only do it justice.View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Not larger than life? I thought it would be way more bigger knowing what people can do with Lego bricks but still, that's pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Fantastic. 'Nuff said. I hope I'll build something that big and magnificent some day.-Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I saw this a while ago when Rolls-Royce posted it on a social network site that I use. I was amazed when I saw it. I can't believe they had the time and devotion to build it in LEGO, especially to make it move as well! Absolutely amazing. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Normally, when someone claims to have built the most complex and streamlined Lego model ever, I'd assume they were an egocentric person who had no idea about AFOLs and the Lego community. Now that I've seen the closeups, though, I have to say, this is stunning. It's great to see a large-scale model like this done with a variety of angles, parts and techniques, as opposed to brick-based sculptures. They really knew what they were doing. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherDragon Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 This is mind blowing. I could not even tell it was LEGO until I looked at the close-ups. Quote "Remember the Heart of NINJAGO."I might eat you if you get too close >:3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuparu1995 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 This is mind blowing. I could not even tell it was LEGO until I looked at the close-ups.I know, seriously! Doesn't even look like Lego Bricks at first glance! Quote Nuparu1995 92% of teens have moved onto rap.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music, copy and paste this into your signature. R.I.P. - 7/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klak Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 That...is...big. Nice job. Quote My Comedies: The Krika Show (Season 1)The Krika Show Season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athmos Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Love how the reporter says it can actually function as an engine. I've been around jet engines before, they get HOOOOT!! LEGO wouldn't stand a chance. Still; That's quite the amazing feat. Quote WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 That looks really awesome. I couldn't even tell it was Lego at first. (Except for the fact that I found it after searching for Lego, which probably gave it away.) Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swert Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Saw this, immediately said "Certified Pro." I was right. It's -amazing.-I'd love to see a video of it running. I'm guessing they either use strong XL motors or non-LEGO to propel the prop if it does move.... Guess Dan and I have to step up our game soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Toa Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Awesome. Can I get a PDF with the instructions? Quote My BlogLatest Update: RPG: Character Creation and StatsMy Story CollectionStory Currently in Progress:End of Yrenta (Review Topic) (Currently at 55 Chapters)I realize I haven't updated my stories or posted much for quite a while. I will get back it it sometime, and I am still checking the site daily for any interesting topics.Brickshelf Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Amazing! It's absolutely astonishing what people can do with Lego these days! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 This is really cool. I couldn't tell it was made up of LEGO Bricks until I saw the close up pictures of it. And the fact that it is funtional like a real one just makes it even more awesome! And if they could only build an entire jet out of LEGO Bricks... Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Saw this, immediately said "Certified Pro." I was right. It's -amazing.-I'd love to see a video of it running. I'm guessing they either use strong XL motors or non-LEGO to propel the prop if it does move.... Guess Dan and I have to step up our game soon Want to see a video? Here is where I first heard about it, featuring a video. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Wow, it's certainly amazing how they can create such a large, accurate, replica. And to add to that that it actually works! Functionality included, this is probably one of the best creations I've ever seen. I wonder if we'll see any Lego airplanes flying anytime soon?~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehlekdude Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's really awesome! I couldn't tell it was Lego at the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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