Lego Space Shuttle Discovery - BOOSTED version!

[@zealot777]

Over the Top with this model/moc! From the initial Shuttle build/mod (which by the way was epic on it's own)...to now the booster rockets and platform. The extensive amount of research and choices you made clearly shows your passion for the brick...and the coup de grace' you added lights...madness! I'm on the side of hesitation in painting bricks (as in not to paint them). Finally, the video was most excellent as always. Absolute respect sir!

[@CraftedBricks]

Ah! You always put a smile on my face Zealot with your positive and supportive posts and comments, thank you! I've commented to a few others, I'm pretty sure I'm going to re-build the fuel tank and boosters to opt for TheBrickFrontiers design, I just need to figure out what parts I can re-use from this current build to keep costs down as I'll need to order the additional parts for the new build. Its a case of, well I've going to all this effort to build this I may as well keep going to get a better result. : )

[@kirstyisamade7384]

hey simon i loved the start of the intro i also really love the build

[@TheRealEboka]

Very Nice looking MOC

[@nolanmcintyre14]

The standard set is great, but those additions and mods look superb! I can't believe how big it is. I must say, I think my favourite part of the build wasn't the Lego at all, but the effect you've achieved with the lights plus what I'm assuming is some cotton balls/batting. It looks very good! Great video, as always, by the way!

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Nolan - this model is certainly a beast! And yes you guessed correctly I used cotton wool balls, teased apart and placed around the booster rocket supports to simulate rocket exhaust. It turned out well! Thanks for commenting, cheers, Simon

[@dima.jiharev]

Wow that's a great model!

[@bjrnsthr-rousinger6537]

What a SPECTACULAR model :-o I am truly blown away with the awesome end result. Would love to make it myself, but seems like it is quite a circumstantial process :-(

[@CraftedBricks]

I'm glad you think you so, and well, it would be a challenge if you are new to building custom Lego models, but not insurmountable. I'd recommend going with this option if it is a project you'd like to take on (+ the launch pad by the same designer): rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-76210/TheBrickFrontier/nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-10283-external-fuel-tank-srb-addons/#details

[@dstol66]

What an amazing model to complement the space shuttle, nice to have a Aussie on Utube as well with a calm and positive outlook, keep it up mate , good job

[@CraftedBricks]

Thank you David! I'm still working on some updates and tweaks to my audio hardware but I hope to get it better for 2023. If you can I'd recommend doing the tail-fin update to your Space Shuttle - it makes a surprisingly good difference : )

[@dennisoommen]

Absolutely superb build Simon ! Takes the fantastic shuttle to a whole new level of realism. Loved the production quality the intro, diff build sections, and your very honest feedback at the end ! Looking forward to more !

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Dennis! This was a difficult video to edit and make and I had some issues with my audio to overcome, but I'm happy that's it's finally out there and that people are enjoying it. All the best to you for the week ahead! Cheers, Simon

[@americanbricks]

Now that’s a BIG set. Looks great😮👍

[@lunch2102]

That's a pretty serious build, I'd love to do it to my Space Shuttle set but I'll probably never get around to it so I'll just enjoy yours.. thanks 😂

[@CraftedBricks]

I completely understand Lunch. ...you know after a few days post finishing this off and completing the video I'm quite certain I'm going to get that additional parts and re-build the fuel tank & boosters to go with TheBrickFrontier's version. I can't help myself!

[@aalvinng]

Another great video Simon. Now you’re making me tempted to build this MOC!

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Alvin! ...if you take this on as a project make sure as per my recommendation that you go with the BrickFrontier's designs. As I mentioned in another comment I'm considering a rebuild of the fuel tank and boosters when I have the time (and needed parts). All the best!

[@minfol]

The video I've been waiting for, it looks so impressive. Nice work Simon!

[@CraftedBricks]

So long in the making huh!? I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that I finally got it done. I'm seriously considering a re-build of the fuel tank and boosters to go with TheBrickFrontier's version. But it may be a while off as I'll need to order a lot of extra parts. For now I've got to figure out where to put this beast!

[@minfol]

@@CraftedBricks im considering the dark orange too now that all parts are available. Def gonna take some time getting all the parts

[@CraftedBricks]

Sounds good Minh, but please make sure you go with TheBrickFrontier's design and instructions - his is definitely the better model. If you are going to put in the time and money to this project go with the better design!

[@kristofferrer]

What a great review and video! I think I'll get the shuttle!

[@CraftedBricks]

It is a superb set I think you'll enjoy it! I recommend doing the tail-fin upgrade that I mentioned in the video you watched. Here's a link to my page for it on Rebrickable: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-92504/Simon%20Lenz/space-shuttle-discovery-fixes/#details

[@patrickh6813]

Nice job Simon. Impressive build and display. It’s on my list to make your tail fin changes but first have to build the shuttle 😀.

[@CraftedBricks]

Sounds good Patrick. I think you'll enjoy the Shuttle build it's a good looking and sleek model that if people are viewing your collection will instantly comment on!

[@Edward-pw6zz]

amazing video as always, i love the intro!

[@CraftedBricks]

I'm so pleased you like the video! I had making that intro / lead-in sequence with the shuttle launch in mind before I even built the full model. : )

[@oncearoundsaturn2511]

Epic MOC and video. I wasn’t going to get the shuttle set, but man, that’s a phenomenal display piece. I must have it. 👌

[@CraftedBricks]

Sounds good Daniel - pay heed to my recommendation though to run with TheBrickFrontier's design for the fuel tank and boosters. I'm considering doing a re-build of the fuel tank and boosters when I have the time (and parts).

[@simonmoss101]

Looks awesome Simon and another great enjoyable video. I still have my shuttle to build and will be incorporating the tail plain improvements. I intend to display mine inside a Wicked Brick display case together with the Ulysses sun probe I was lucky enough to obtain through the Lego rewards system.

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Simon! + all the best to you with your own build of the Shuttle. Displaying it in a display case sound's like a sensible option. In my case I'm somewhat stuck with figuring out where I'm going to put this beast, and I certainly do not have a display case for it!

[@brockrowley]

Awesome video Simon 🙌

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Brock, I hope you are keep well mate! Happy Christmas to you too : )

[@wildgoose8803]

Cool video, thinking about getting this set now. So if I go for the TheBrickFrontier version does the lighting fits right in or do I need to make adjustments for that to get the same result like yours? I see you did the battery box and some other stuff. Could you list parts for that and maybe a install instruction?

[@CraftedBricks]

Thank you! And I'm pleased to hear you may be taking on building the BrickFrontier's version of the Launch Pad & Boosters + Fuel Tank! As for me fitting of the lights and making adjustments I free -styled my changes and did not keep track of parts and I won't be able to make instructions. When you build your platform come back to my video and have a close look at some of the overhead views that I show in the video - that should give you intel and inspiration to make your own updates and fit off the lighting kit. While I can't help you with specific parts or instructions if you do get onto this build and need advice I can help if you need. Cheers, Simon

[@mewimi]

Nice video :) although I recommend that you add the black hinges, not all black, but one black per spot and space it out. :)

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it! ...I actually deliberately removed all of the back hinges as I think the model looks much better without them. The bay door hinges on the real shuttle are much smaller, the Lego ones look very odd and distracting. I did this mod as a series of fixes in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HXqqSJhqiCerM

[@mewimi]

@@CraftedBricks Yesh which is why I'm saying reduce the black ones in the center from two to one black and one white instead. Besides it fits the actual real shuttle more accurately ^__^

[@johnmendoza592]

Great video. Looks really good 🔥

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks John! It was a difficult video to make but the scenes of the model turned out so well!

[@johnmendoza592]

@@CraftedBricks I love how you integrated the real audio with the Lego

[@jonathanedwards3143]

I like the orange on you booster model compared to the Brick Frontier browner color.

[@CraftedBricks]

I like the orange colour too, I'm thinking of doing a re-build with TheBrickFrontier's design but re-using my orange parts from this current build + ordering the extra parts I need.

[@yannicktremblay9687]

Really like the light and smoke effect of the engines! I just finished my shuttle set, i used some of your fix from another video (will do the tail another time because i dont have the parts). I would love to build this moc, but im pretty sure my budget will not let me.

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Yannick, I appreciate that. And the smoke effect under the booster rockets was created with some cotton wool pieces, teased apart and placed around the supports. Yes this is a large and reasonably expensive (but not too bad) moc, you can see the cost estimates for the parts on Rebrickable. All the best to you and thanks for commenting!

[@geoff0522]

I'm doing exactly the same thing, having already bought ng_designs instructions when I found the launch platform instructions, which were free. I built the entire model in the Bricklink Studio before buying parts and discovered the necessary change in the dimensions of the platform. I made the changes and am now at the point where I'm going to do the final mounting. I'm wondering how you married the boosters to the platform. I'm attempting this using a 10 length axle that goes from the platform up into the boosters. I hope this stabilizes the model. I also am finding I had to adjust the point where the shuttle attached to the tank because of the height of the mounting points for the shuttle on the platform. I also removed the shuttle landing gears and closed the bottom of the shuttle to make it look better. Fun stuff! Thanks for the video.

[@CraftedBricks]

I had similar problems Geoff! The underside center of the Booster dishes (2x2 anti-stud) rests on the 2x2 round bricks (or did I use plates I can't remember) of the platform center supports under each booster. And yes like you I had to adjust the mounting position of the Shuttle on the main fuel tank to ensure the rear edge of the shuttle cold rest correctly on the extension coming off the twin pylons of the platform. Funnily enough over the weekend I accidently knocked the whole thing over! I caught it mid-fall but I'm actually going to take it all down, pack it away for now and eventually re-build this going for The Brick Frontier's fuel tank and booster set-up so the whole thing is properly integrated. I'll need to rebuild the platform too. Job for a future Simon! I'm glad you got this project completed!!

[@wizardofbricks]

As usual you did such a great job to achieve something sparkling, accurate and super detailed 🚀 I love so much the intro with archive images and the model which is taking off : awesome simulation + light 🤪 The trial error process is very well explained and it is really part of making MOC or custom models or reusing fan designer design. I am very tempted to make it, but 4000+ parts are a lot of brick (I mean pricey at the end).

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi WizardOfBricks - yes this is a large and detailed MOC that 'could' be expensive so if you do want to do something like this you have to consider it carefully. Thank you also for your positive comments and words, much appreciated! Have a superb week ahead! Simon

[@sachadewancker3019]

Hi there , AMAZING MOC ! Do you remember how much the parts costed? Thank you

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Sacha, you can find this out easily, click on the links in the description of the video to go to the MOC on Rebrickable you are interested in (either the one I built and that you saw in the video or the one I actually recommend) - go to the Inventory tab for each MOC and Rebrickable will show you a parts cost estimate. I recommend that you scale the price up by 20% to factor in shipping costs and price variability. I hope this helps! Cheers, Simon

[@XxTeam48LowesXx]

Been thinking about doing this. Any idea if the darker orange updated version has the same issues you mentioned for this version? Is it worth going down that version route or just sticking with Frontiers version?

[@CraftedBricks]

Maybe this will answer your question: I recently pulled mine apart, with the intention of building The Brick Frontier's version at some point in the future. I've kept the launch platform, but I'll have to widen it, and I intend to re-use as many of the fuel tank & booster parts as possible in the rebuild. So for you I highly recommend to go all-in and build the Brick Frontier's models. 🙂

[@XxTeam48LowesXx]

@@CraftedBricks Appreciate the reply! Cant wait to see an update video if you plan to do one. For sure leaning towards the BF version :D

[@XxTeam48LowesXx]

@@CraftedBricks I have another question. Do you have a parts list of the pieces you used for your improvements?

[@CraftedBricks]

@@XxTeam48LowesXx Hi there, sorry I don't. The changes I made were free-styled and I didn't keep a list or mock-up a design. Sorry I can't help this time.

[@jaredwjackson]

I'm partially blind and am part of a few blind guys i know who love to build Lego sets. We can not only feel them to build them, we can also enjoy them by feeling our way through the build. Anyway, I have this set and had all sorts of problems with the non-Lego orange parts, but can get help with that. The problem I'm having is with the bases being too short to reach the wings. Where can I find the instructions to build this launch platform? Are the parts all standard issue or are any of them custom parts? Thanks!

[@CraftedBricks]

Hell there - good to hear from you! I've included links in the description of the video to TheBrickFrontier's designs on Rebrickable. And all of the parts you will need to build his base for example are standard Lego parts that you can buy from BrickLink. All the best! Simon

[@jaredwjackson]

@@CraftedBricks Okay, I went to the link you provided, but (with my wonky vision) couldn't figure out what to click on to get the instructions. Do you sell the launch platform instructions and/or parts yourself? Thank you so much for your help with this!

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Jared - which version of the NASA Space Shuttle to you have? Do you have set #10283 - the big version (Shuttle Discovery) released in 2021? OR do you have the Shuttle Expedition set #10231 released in 2011? I think from the sounds of it you have the smaller set #10231. If so then this model in my video is a completely different model and the launch platform will not suit the one you have as it will be way too big.

[@jaredwjackson]

@@CraftedBricks No, mine is Lego set #10283, and I fully agree with you about the vertical stabilizer on it being a little wonky. The current stand's I built from the booster rocket set instructions could possibly work, but that would mean the connection points on the bottom of the shuttle would be in very vulnerable places like under or even in front of the front landing gear. So I selected to position my shuttle to where the fuel tank connects just behind the front landing gear and the rear landing gear being as far back as it can possibly go. Is that what you did with yours? I think my booster rocket set is the MG Designs set. Thank you so much for your help with this!

[@CraftedBricks]

@@jaredwjackson - Ah I see ok very good. As for your original question: just go to the page on Rebrickable for the base design. Then the instruction links are up on the top right hand side. As for the parts you will need, click on the Inventory tab to see the list - you'll need to order these from BrickLink. I assume if you've built NG_Designs model you are familiar with ordering parts on BrickLink. Please note as per my video if you want the 2x boosters and shuttle to fit from NG_Designs model on TheBrickFrontier's base you will need to make changes so that the two points under the two booster rockets are 1 stud each further in - see my video for this. As for connecting the Shuttle to the main Fuel Tank yes I did the same as you are saying. All the best with this - it's a challenging but very rewarding project!

[@distant2bowden]

Looking into this one, is there a feature on rebrickable that allows for mass purchasing of the parts to this set? Or do I have to physically select every single one.

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there - from Rebrickable you can click on the 'Buy Parts' tab on a moc to find BrickLink sellers that stock the parts you will need. But for a MOC of this size you will need to place multiple orders from different sellers there's just no way a single BrickLink seller is going to have everything. That said I do not recommend that you buy parts via this way, you are much better off to create a BrickLink wanted list from the MOC and then place your orders from BrickLink directly. That way you can track your progress to getting all the parts you need. There is a tutorial video on my channel on how to buy parts on BrickLink. I hope this helps! Cheers, Simon

[@IceMan-wj4wg]

Nice! Can i buy the pieces to build these parts somewhere?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Ice Man, you can buy the parts you need for these builds from BrickLink, and the inventory of parts you need is listed on the respective Rebrickable MOC pages that I link to in the description of the video. That said this is probably not a beginner friendly project. If you want to dip into the world of building custom Lego models I'd recommend starting with a smaller project. I hope this helps! Cheers, Simon

[@reeft]

You're the best!

[@CraftedBricks]

Haha thanks Reeft! Have a super week ahead! Cheers, Simon

[@the.mark.moussa]

Where can I buy this kit?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Mark, this is a custom Lego build, not a standard set. There are links in the description of the video to where you can find instructions to the build I recommend in the video. And then you can buy the required parts from BrickLink.

[@sed6]

Awesome! My wallet 😭 Subbed 👍

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks sed6! If you take this project on make sure you go for the Fuel Tank & Boosters version/design I shared links to in the description of the video. : )

[@Metalizer]

it's increadable amount of orange slopes

[@CraftedBricks]

Oh yes - 470 of the 1x3 slopes in Orange, and many of the other slope types as well!

[@Metalizer]

@@CraftedBricks it had also to be pretty expensive addon for shuttle but I assume worth its price ;)

[@TesGon]

Like and comment to support the channel. Didn't actually interested in this build overall. Ship looks great anyway.

[@cody3078]

My god! The tank, boosters, and launch platform is over $1k 🫨. It looks amazing but is there a cheaper way to get the parts?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Cody, yes some of these larger MOCs can be expensive! There are two options on cheaper parts, but I personally wouldn't do either of these things, but I'll share the intel with you so you have options if you choose to take this project on. If buying official Lego parts from BrickLink you can buy used parts instead of new, these will be cheaper. The problem is that you never really know what you are getting, used parts can be discoloured and scratched. The second option is to buy non-Lego parts from Webrick (Google them). Again I personally wouldn't go down this path as on trying sample of their parts the quality was so-so, but I've heard from other people that they had a great experience with their parts. I hope this helps : )

[@cody3078]

@@CraftedBricksthanks for the tips! From looking at the parts tab for this MOC the price seems to fluctuate a bit. I guess buying low is a key too