Lego Venator

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2005-04-30 05:15pm

Holy sheep dip, check this thing out!

http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/c3/LEGO/

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 05:18pm

Ahh, Lego. Is there anything you can't do?

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-04-30 05:19pm

Oh. My. God.
I WANT!!!

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 05:20pm

Hmm, the hull doesn't seem capable of opening up to reveal the flight deck. Boo.

Jaepheth · Post by **Jaepheth** » 2005-04-30 06:07pm

I wonder how much a kit for that would cost.

And by 'wonder' I mean "shudder to think"

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2005-04-30 06:15pm

Jaepheth wrote:I wonder how much a kit for that would cost.

And by 'wonder' I mean "shudder to think"

Assuming it's hollow the simple cost of parts would easily be over a grand. Factoring into the equation labor cost associated with design and construction I'd say you could probably buy a good used car for less.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-04-30 06:18pm

Are those control surfaces on the back of the ship? And those engines look huge. I'm anxious to get a better view of them to get an idea of their total surface area.

I like the way the photographer took those pictures. They really make that ~2 m long model look like its 1137 m emulatee(is that a word? EDIT: I'll keep it for lack of a better one).

Now I'm slightly more anxious to see this film!

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2005-04-30 06:18pm

I might add that Lego sells off large projects like this on E-bay when they're through with them. I wanna say that proceeds go to charity, but I'm not exactly sure about that. With keen eyes and a large pocket book you might be able to buy this thing in a few months, assuming Lego built it of course.

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2005-04-30 06:22pm

Here are some more photos

That's no Lego, it's a starship!

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 06:27pm

Whoops, his main sublights are out of place. Inboards are too low.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-04-30 07:00pm

That last gallery is useful.

The Venator has about 4 sets of engines, which I've labeled:

The approximate scaling factor is 0.75 m/px.

Bank 1 measures about 36 m in diameter per engine.
Bank 2 measures about 10 m.
Bank 3 measures about 56 m.
Bank 4 measures about 73 m.

The total area of the apertures is about 15250 m². If the Venator's annihilation rate is approximately equal to its mass flow rate, then its engines can produce 1.2E16 N thrust. Therefore, these engines can exert a mean pressure of 787 GPa.

Unless the Lego model is too far out of proportion.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 07:04pm

Like I said, the engines are positioned wrong. I'd also question their proportions. What about using the Revell kit's design? It seems to be based on the film model renderings.

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2005-04-30 07:09pm

People, it's a freakin' Lego set, it's not going to be perfect.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 07:12pm

Considering the obvious amount of detail they've poured into it, you'd think they could at least get the engine configuration right.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-04-30 07:13pm

Firefox wrote:Like I said, the engines are positioned wrong. I'd also question their proportions.

Looks that way when comared to the ICS, but could be perspective. The proportions of the engines relative to each other looks about right.

What about using the Revell kit's design? It seems to be based on the film model renderings.

This? It does look more reliable than the Lego model, but I'd have to get a good picture of the rear to make measurements.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-04-30 07:14pm

Try this.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-04-30 07:18pm

Thanks. But I do have to work against perspective, which is difficult. But there are big differences between the Lego and Revell model.

EDIT: This should actually be easier than I thought since diameter isn't skewed as much.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-04-30 07:43pm

Okay, using this one. Same labling scheme. 0.78 m/px

Engine 1: 20 m
Engine 2: 7 m
Engine 3: 67 m
Engine 4: 88 m

Total area: 19700 m²

This corresponds to a mean nozzle pressure of 609 GPa.

And I must say that those are some really nice shots.

wautd · Post by **wautd** » 2005-04-30 09:18pm

Hmm first time I see a Venator in its full glory. I most say those turrets on top arent placed very efficient

Regardless... I want one

Singular Quartet · Post by **Singular Quartet** » 2005-04-30 10:28pm

Overall, the Venerator isn't that great of a design. It's evident that Kuat Drive Yards are just getting into the swing of building proper battleships that's evidenced with future destroyers. It took everybody a little while to build proper tanks in WWII.

With that said, I'd have to say it's likely around the 500-1000 dollar range, but Lego would never sell it since it's a fan-built model. Besides, they've already got the ISD model that they sell on their site and at lego stores.

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2005-04-30 10:30pm

How much does it cost?

Tinkerbell · Post by **Tinkerbell** » 2005-04-30 10:33pm

Err....What is it?

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-04-30 10:35pm

xBlackFlash wrote:Err....What is it?

It's the new Star Destroyer class for Episode III.

And you *really* do have to watch the movies someday...

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-04-30 10:36pm

xBlackFlash wrote:Err....What is it?

This is a trick question, right?

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2005-04-30 10:37pm

xBlackFlash wrote:Err....What is it?

I'm going to suggest to Petro that he disown your ass...

*shakes his head and walks away*