WWII Benson-Class USN Destroyer

Reddit user /u/kaiser574 has shared their latest impressive custom creation, a reimagined mid-World War II Benson-class USN destroyer built entirely with legal parts and possible connections. The builder draws heavy inspiration from renowned community creators, specifically shouting out Brickmania for the 5-inch turret design and deck elements, as well as the large-scale ship building work of Ed Diment.

The massive custom model currently stands at a staggering 11,048 pieces, and this impressive count does not yet include any internal details since the interior currently relies solely on a Technic frame for structural integrity. The creator plans to gradually assemble the vessel in physical form and is considering adding a level of internal bulkheading within each hull segment, a feature that will push the already massive piece count even higher.

Looking ahead, the builder already has several more maritime projects in development, including a battleship that serves as a poignant memorial at its permanent berth in Pearl Harbor. While this is a fan-made custom creation rather than an official release with a set number, builders tackling massive projects like this often rely on an brick separator and a LEGO storage organizer to manage thousands of pieces.