The curves of the cockpit are wonderfully modeled with brick-built sections and angled plates. Piloted by only one dwarf, the dual-rotor machine features plenty of artillery to lay waste to the battlefield. This render of a Gyrobomber built by Dwalin Forkbeard was inspired by the Dwarven flying machines in Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Though I’ve never dabbled in the Warhammer universe, I’ve appreciated the art, figurines, and inspiration that it’s provided to its fanbase. I personally agree and have long said that the LEGO community is one of the most positive and uplifting groups I’ve ever been a part of. Simon will tell you, he’s happy to see groups like these thriving and loves to see the growth, mentorship, and inclusion shared between the older and younger generations. Groups like World in Darkness, and many others, give plenty of builders the opportunity to explore their concepts and create new worlds with others. A master with LEGO, familiar with many secrets of the system, this builder clearly loves his community. Simon Liu is a legendary builder and godfather to the upcoming SHIPtember tradition. The detailed rotor is topped off with a radar dome made with two large dishes, and the turboshaft engines cleverly make use of rotation joint sockets as the intakes. The excellent sticker choices elevate the model, emblazoning it with the Oceania logo and striking lines along the body, wings, and tail sections. Armed for close aerial support on the front line, this helicopter can protect Oceania’s soldiers day and night. Ample headspace is provided for the pilot and gunner in the cockpit. Tiles, slopes, and printed pieces decorate the entire body, carving out the curves and angular sections of the Apache design. Nonetheless, the AH-64X is a beautiful beast. Apparently, Oceania’s sand-blue vehicles proved to be a bit “fun” for him due to that color’s limited part diversity, I imagine. He explained that the group is focused on factions in a world where the Cold War kept going and that each faction has specific color schemes and gear. I recently talked with self-dubbed LEGO Dad, Simon Liu, about the Apache helicopter model he built for the world-building group, World in Darkness. Having said that, collaborating with others to create a fleshed-out world can be extremely satisfying. The beauty of LEGO is that it allows us to build the world around us as we see it, and that doesn’t always require a backstory. Head to Flickr via the link above to see all the photos and give it your best smile.You know, lore isn’t for everyone. With top-quality custom decals, a highly detailed interior, opening doors, and super-accurate brick-built weaponry, Robson’s Huey is well worth a closer look. This superb recreation of the Bell Huey UH-1 in U.S Army gunship configuration is the work of Robson M (aka Brick Designers) who has replicated the real aircraft beautifully in brick form. A smile we don’t think the Vietnamese locals would’ve returned…
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Modified with the addition of machine guns, plus rocket and grenade launchers, the UH-1 made for a fairly terrifying gunship, especially when a giant pointy-toothed smiling shark mouth was painted on the front. From medical evacuation – the role the aircraft was originally designed for – to troop carrying, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and an attack gunship, the ‘Huey’ proved to be an incredibly versatile design, and it’s the latter variant that has the Elves most excited today. Other wars too (in fact the UH-1 is still in widespread service today), but it’s the pointless Vietnam conflict for which it is most famous. The Bell Huey UH-1 was used for all sorts of things during the Vietnam War.