I picked this up to help destress after a very rough week. It didn't solve all of my problems, but it did help. Check out my flickrset for an alternative way to view the below pics.
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle
Nothing relieves stress like a Nanoblocks set. I think, in some ways, I like them better than Lego. In this pic I already have the fuel tank and one of the rocket boosters done.
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle
Here is the completed fuel tank/dual rocket booster combo all done. I have to admit that I don't like the single point of contact between the boosters and the fuel tank. It makes for an easy-to-make-look-wrong situation. After I got the shuttle on there I stared at it wondering why it looked so crooked, then I realized it was just the boosters. :P
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle
The shuttle about four rows in. I've already made two mistakes, only one of which I've caught. The other one I'll fix after the fact (the bottom layer of pieces were one peg too forward in relation to the rest of the shuttle. Not a huge problem in the end, but a PitA, anyway.
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle
The shuttle is starting to look like a shuttle!
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: Cracked tile!
The shuttle is done, but there's a crack in one of the tiles! That's bad news when the shuttle starts reentry--better fix it now!
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: FIXED!
WHEW. Good thing Nanoblocks always come with plenty of extra pieces. Cracked tile problem fixed! ;)
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: Shuttle, Fuel Tank and Boosters DONE!
You can see that pesky single point of contact on the right rocket booster being a PitA in this shot. Don't know why they did it that way. Both boosters need at least two points. :/
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: the Gantry Begins!
Wow--this is where the project go REALLY challenging (not to mention kinda boring). The gantry, itself (the tall part, I mean) consisted of a LOT of single pegs over and over and over. Yuck...
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: Slow Progress on the Gantry
Sooo much further/farther to go.
Nanoblocks Space Shuttle: Putting the Shuttle in Place!
Almost theeere!
from a post at thepete.com
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