Building Tips from Mars | Master Builders

Experience, research and memorization helped Ilija build a LEGO rocket with painstaking detail. This build would be a fun challenge for any LEGO builder. Learn a few tips from this detailed builder as you study the other images below.

– Detail like this is only possible with study and research. –

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The Mars Orbital Vehicle uses a lot of creative building techniques. How did you learn the LEGO techniques that you use?

I am building LEGO sets for more than 25 years now so I think after many years of practice I learned different building techniques. I also do a lot of research on other people’s creations and love to see unique skills and techniques.

– This modular rocket can be built in phases and neatly disassembled for inspection. –

How were you able to accurately show space craft features at such as small scale using LEGO pieces?

LEGO has an amazing number of different bricks and pieces. I think I have memorized at least 90% of them, so when I want to build some details I usually have the suitable brick on my mind. Also, when I build some details I try to do it so it’s recognizable and clear what is representing.

– Cars may be going driverless, but this rocket carries four astronauts. –

Read more about “Elijah 1 – Mars Orbital Vehicle” on the LEGO Ideas page. Don’t forget to vote if you would like to see it become an official LEGO set!

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