- Excellent part choice for the cockpit! - -Mainman-
- This is a neat little detail, and a great use of this part. - Catsy [CC]
- Crotch of DOOM! - Waaaghzila
WWI "Sandpiper" Recon Walker
Conceived as a more nimble alternative to tanks for crossing the trenches that dominated the western front, the Sandpiper actually found it’s calling on the vast plains of the east.
Originally designed for frontline combat, the spindly frame proved unable to support the armor required for such a role. It was stripped down and converted for recon duty on the shifting lines of the eastern front.
Introduced late in the conflict, it nevertheless proved a highly effective scout vehicle, able to traverse the most difficult terrain, and capable of surprising speed in open countryside. The Sandpiper was equipped with a state of the art wireless radio and a .303 caliber machine gun, used primarily for defensive purposes.
Pretty steam punky I know but that's a good old-fashioned internal combustion engine on there.
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Comments and faves
Proudlove, Chase Lewis [Vid], luvi, zachmoe, and 138 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Proudlove (50 months ago | reply)
This is awesome!
Nannan Z. (50 months ago | reply)
Lovely, those rubber bands make this model.
kidthor (50 months ago | reply)
This is just not fair anymore.
J5N (50 months ago | reply)
Spindly goodness, great details, colours and I love those pulleys. Awesome build.
Shannon Ocean (50 months ago | reply)
*catches breath*This is Lego porn. BTW are the kids allowed to go near this one? "I've worked too long on this for you to go and screw it up now! Go and stand over there! OVER THERE!!"
wunztwice (50 months ago | reply)
Awe-freaking-inspiring! Fantastic use of the rubber bands. You have a great vision of alternate history.
zachmoe (50 months ago | reply)
One of my favorite creations in a long time. I'll be pouring over the pics for a while. Amazing work here. The style is plain phenomenal.
-Taylor- (50 months ago | reply)
MMM....
KonoBaka (50 months ago | reply)
Worthy of at least 3 of the strongest positive superlatives known to man.
gIadius (50 months ago | reply)
Like Nannan said, great work with rubber bands. Love it.
nnenn (50 months ago | reply)
Great idea.
'nevertheless' One word.
Ѕolo (50 months ago | reply)
Holy shit dude, I don't know what else to say... this thing is gorgeous. Every detail.
-Mainman- (50 months ago | reply)
Tons of cool construction techniques in here. And the whole pulley system makes it look like it really would work. Sweet build!
monsterbrick (50 months ago | reply)
above and beyond...
▸Jacob (50 months ago | reply)
Instant favourite. It's incredible how plausible this looks; excellent work.
gambort (50 months ago | reply)
Yes, yes and YES! Reminds me a little of MaK which is good.
Thomas LMC (50 months ago | reply)
It is amazing that it can stand! You are the best! :)
legovaughan (50 months ago | reply)
What else is there to say, this is incredible!
thwaak (50 months ago | reply)
So.Damn.Wonderful.
You are of course now obligated to give us more MOCs in this theme. ;-)
Amhakia (50 months ago | reply)
Got the ol' "your review has been sent" message on MOCpages, so I'll just say it here: Holy S**t, F**king sweet *ss MOC. (Wonder why MOCpages wouldn't let me post?) I love how far removed this is from some of you titanic, heavily armed Mechs. Great job!
mondayn00dle (50 months ago | reply)
Wow, thanks for the kind words everyone…I’m glad you guys liked it.
Shannon- Actually, that’s my big secret…the kids build all this stuff and I just post it and take the credit. I’m lucky if I can build a wall out of 2x4 bricks.
Chris- Alternate? You mean you don’t remember seeing these things in your history textbook?
Zach- I’m sure the Stinkbug was somewhere in the back if my mind as I built this.
Nnenn- I’m fortunate to have spelled “the” correctly...please don’t ask for the moon as well.
Tim- I’ve been browsing some MaK recently so yeah, you’re probably right.
Brent- Actually, I am thinking about another one in this theme, but I’m not sure if I have enough of the right pieces in old grey.
Demeter Norbi (50 months ago | reply)
oh mama, this is one of the coolest MOCs i've seen, ever!
Adrian Florea (50 months ago | reply)
Brian, this amazing MOC has inspired me to complete one of my recent MOCs, it's based on the same idea of alternate history.
kaitimar (49 months ago | reply)
Dieselpunk? Haha, I love it. More, more!
cutangus (49 months ago | reply)
Brilliantly conceived!
BloodyWolf [deleted] (49 months ago | reply)
Hooray for alternate history!
@kaitimar - Yeah, I think "dieselpunk" describes it perfectly!
Yes, those pulleys and rubber bands on the legs do make the model absolutely perfect. The cockpit is well-done too.
Star-Screamer (47 months ago | reply)
1 grenade two the foot this things down.looks good very detailed more efficient sniper.my opinoin
Zåçh Ç (47 months ago | reply)
congrats on MotD (on MOCpages)! i think i'll try alternate history now!
franzakeem (46 months ago | reply)
hey you can make money off of this it great
Azaghal Gabilzaramul (45 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called LEGO Dieselpulp, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
kahawhitta (44 months ago | reply)
I dig it man
Tux4PenGuin (41 months ago | reply)
Totaly amazing i can't get enough
bowlda [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
is this creation strongly?
the oneman (32 months ago | reply)
Great !
Bambo2012 (30 months ago | reply)
Awsome
sirzoren (27 months ago | reply)
sweet
~Tyler F's Image Bank~ (22 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called LEGO World War I, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Ɍaillery (6 months ago | reply)
Glad to have seen this concept revitalized.
You ought to submit this to the Lego Dieselpulp pool.
The Extra Brick (3 weeks ago | reply)
steam punk at it's finest!