"We choose to Lego to the Moon!" Apollo 11 Lunar Module Cockpit: Interactive 1:3 Scale MOC
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LEGO fan and builder /u/DadBricks has unveiled an impressive and fully interactive 1:3 scale My Own Creation (MOC) of the Apollo 11 lunar module "Eagle" cockpit. This meticulously designed model allows builders to physically interact with the controls by moving four hand controllers, flipping switches, rotating dials, and activating the Master Alarm and Lunar Contact lights.
As the creator's largest MOC to date, this massive build consists of 5023 parts and weighs a substantial 15.8 pounds. The physical model measures 26 inches wide, 18.75 inches high, and 8.25 inches deep, which includes the detailed armrests. True to the builder's high standards, the entire cockpit has been fully physically built and tested to ensure stability and accuracy at this unique scale.
This remarkable creation brings a famous piece of space history to life using standard LEGO elements, capturing the intricate instrumentation of the historic Apollo 11 mission. Such a heavy and intricate display piece requires careful handling, so you may want to pick up a LEGO display case to showcase it safely in your home or office.
My latest MOC is an approximately 1:3 scale model of the cockpit of Apollo 11’s historic lunar module, "Eagle". Move the four hand controllers, flip the switches, rotate the dials, and activate the Master Alarm and Lunar Contact lights. I've put a lot of care in representing the details as accurately as possible at this scale in Lego form. This is my largest MOC to date, at 5023 parts. As with all of my models, it has been physically built and tested. Dimensions: Width: 26 inches (66 cm)...
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