Author Topic: LEGO Super Heavy & Starship models (Read 7264 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **on:** 01/29/2019 10:46 pm »

Following the success of FH submissions to the LEGO ideas website (thread here), there are a couple of Suoer Heavy / Starship submissions:

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/5199f8dc-34ad-492a-91e2-0008c8e37f81

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/641c0400-624b-495d-93d6-6b43299f1f5e

Not surprisingly, each submission involves people behind the two successful FH-related projects currently under review by LEGO. Both are similar scales 1:110 & 1:103.

space_snap828 · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/29/2019 10:56 pm »

I was thinking about this a few days ago. It would be so awesome to have a model on the scale of the Saturn V. It would be especially cool for it to have the fins on hinges (that could easily be a defining feature). However, I don't see LEGO releasing one until Starship/Superheavy start flying, and probably a good deal of time after that

Lar · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/30/2019 12:37 am »

The tail flaperons seem small in both but is that just me?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/30/2019 06:23 am »

Quote from: Lar on 01/30/2019 12:37 am

The tail flaperons seem small in both but is that just me?

Interestingly the flaperon designs on the two models look identical. I don’t think they are too far out in size. Angles a little different due to available LEGO piece slopes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/30/2019 06:30 am »

At the start of this video Kevin Heymeyer discusses his Super Heavy /Starship model:

Oersted · « **Reply #5 on:** 01/30/2019 09:47 am »

Only makes sense to start making models after the finished design flies.

jetfuelman · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/30/2019 02:11 pm »

Forgive me if this has been posted previously, but I didn't see anything. Found on reddit that the guy who built the Falcon Heavy and reached 10,000 backers just released his new Starship Super Heavy lego set. I reaallllly want one! Let's get the word out and support it!!!

Edit: Guess it would help if I provided a link. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/641c0400-624b-495d-93d6-6b43299f1f5e

jetfuelman · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/30/2019 02:19 pm »

Video of builder:

EspenU · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/31/2019 07:03 am »

I get that the more rockets LEGO approves the better. But I'm not a big fan of this.
Having a Super Heavy + Starship kit would be really cool. But maybe at least wait until the design is final and it has actually flown?

Bynaus · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/31/2019 11:41 am »

Quote from: EspenU on 01/31/2019 07:03 am

I get that the more rockets LEGO approves the better. But I'm not a big fan of this.
Having a Super Heavy + Starship kit would be really cool. But maybe at least wait until the design is final and it has actually flown?

That's what I thought too. It might be too early. Meanwhile, I am happy to buy the Falcon Heavy (if* it is approved).

*big if, unfortunately.

docmordrid · « **Reply #10 on:** 02/01/2019 03:54 pm »

Quote from: Bynaus on 01/31/2019 11:41 am

Quote from: EspenU on 01/31/2019 07:03 am
I get that the more rockets LEGO approves the better. But I'm not a big fan of this.
Having a Super Heavy + Starship kit would be really cool. But maybe at least wait until the design is final and it has actually flown?

That's what I thought too. It might be too early. Meanwhile, I am happy to buy the Falcon Heavy (if* it is approved).

*big if, unfortunately.

Definitely too early given last night's TweetStorm; Super Heavy may get fin-legs and drag-fins.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #11 on:** 02/04/2019 01:05 pm »

An update last week to the 1:110 scale (i.e. same as LEGO Saturn V) Starship/Super Heavy shows a great size comparison shot (attached).

Update is at:

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/5199f8dc-34ad-492a-91e2-0008c8e37f81/updates#content_nav_tabs

jetfuelman · « **Reply #12 on:** 02/04/2019 01:29 pm »

Recent photos from haymaw99's build.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #13 on:** 02/18/2019 07:20 am »

https://twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1097385227083804672

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Thanks to all 5,000 supporters of our Lego SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy / BFR! We're half way to Lego reviewing it for production as a real set.

Here's a first look at our newest upgrade to the nose cone.

10,000 here we come!

@LEGOIdeas @Erdayastronaut

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/5199f8dc-34ad-492a-91e2-0008c8e37f81/

Lar · « **Reply #14 on:** 02/18/2019 02:24 pm »

Sadly the two SpaceX projects in the current round were not selected. That may not bode well for this one.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #15 on:** 03/16/2019 09:50 am »

https://twitter.com/matthew_nolan1/status/1106867657591017472

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First internal pictures of Lego Starship - Super Heavy released!

Cockpit is complete with reclinable seats, inspired by Dragon 2 & control systems for the pilots.

There's still time to support SpaceX Lego, only 1,400 tickets to go!

@Erdayastronaut ideas.lego.com/projects/5199f…

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #16 on:** 03/29/2019 05:06 pm »

Some new photos, now at over 9,500 votes on LEGO ideas:

https://twitter.com/whatsuptoday19/status/1111569353747718144

A selection attached from flickr

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #17 on:** 04/05/2019 08:43 pm »

10K now reached:

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/5199f8dc-34ad-492a-91e2-0008c8e37f81

Fingers crossed that whatever prevented the FH submissions from being approved is different this time.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 04/07/2019 06:58 pm »

So looks like SpaceX will be supportive of a LEGO Starship and Super Heavy:

https://twitter.com/matthew_nolan1/status/1114961284984795136

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...and then there’s that moment when @elonmusk Likes your LEGO Ideas SpaceX project. 👍🏻🚀🎉

@LEGOIdeas @hasanjensen @timcourtney @LEGO_Group @whatsuptoday19 @Astro_Nolan @spacex @Erdayastronaut @kulpability

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 09/09/2019 06:47 pm »

New 10k interview on LEGO Ideas blog:

https://twitter.com/legoideas/status/1171121090611023872

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Introducing 10K Club Member Matthew, Mark and Valerie, whose SpaceX BFR Starship & Super Heavy 1:110 Scale model rocketed to 10,000 supporter!

Read more about their journey on lego.build/2lFxisM.

https://ideas.lego.com/blogs/a4ae09b6-0d4c-4307-9da8-3ee9f3d368d6/post/64ec13ca-2219-42ef-9fc0-e6576f527ed9

Shouldn’t be too long before we hear if they’ve been successful

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #20 on:** 09/25/2019 02:17 pm »

Fingers crossed ...

https://twitter.com/legoideas/status/1176859230613192705

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Tune in TOMORROW, the 26th September, 2019, at 4pm (Danish Time) on the LEGO Ideas Facebook channel (facebook.com/LEGOIdeas/) for a live stream announcement of the latest LEGO Ideas review results!

Save the date in your calendars via the Facebook event:
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