that would be sooo cool, maybe the earth could be in the same style as the "planets" in the Lego worlds game being able to see the Lego world in the background or something just an idea tho,
I was thinking the same thing. The lighting problem is what originally brought the idea into my mind, as I've done something similar to create "lights" inside a starship model I use to shoot miniature photos, but with the moon base skylights could also add a really nice element to the surface of the build.
Maybe a pressurized tunnel system between moon base elements? Could provide the color you are looking for on the moon surface. Also, would love to see more of the design process behind those MOCs in the base itself, especially the bio-dome type structures. Anyways, looks amazing as usual!
I like the idea too! Either transparent with rounded profile, or the sections with aircraft like small windows, i think the round ones with more glass would look more modern. I don't know if this type of parts are still available, but perhaps adding in a system of thermo well tunnel system which extracts heat from below the surface of the moon would do. (Not as easy as on earth, but i think i think it would work in theory on the moon as well, however one probebly had to drill a lot deeper or use some kind of future thermonucler drilling method in order to achive that since the moon does no longer hawe any volcanic activity, but it still has a molten core as the Earth.)
I'd definitely say you should add the pathways on the moon, it would be a nice contrast and maybe add some railing to the edges of those pathways or lighting.
I agree, but the paths you currently have don’t look right,, and as for the plants, I wouldn’t add more than a couple of them,. Maybe add some floodlights or batteries, or maintenance vehicles.
@@FluffSWE that, and they are just plates which looks cheap and unprofessional. It doesn’t look good. I would recommend testing different tile combos, or even trying space revers as that would make more sense in a low gravity environment
Definitely have paths / walkways. Dust on the moon is a HUGE problem so having paths would reduce the dust issue. Plus it would make the base look more developed. I do love the nod to the old Lego Space. I could see the Galaxy Explorer touching down on that landing platform. I have a soft spot in my heart for old Lego Space. I cheered when Benny was able to finally build his spaceship (spaceship SPACESHIP!!!) in the Lego Movie.
Yes, you cannot overestimate the dust problem on the Moon. And hence this is why you need a dressing room between the airlock and the lab! (also, it seems that the lab is not pressurised: the plants are under glass, the guys walk with the astronaut suit on... what is the airlock for, then?)
@@levinche also, there's water for use by the astronauts as well as the plants, but no way for the astronauts to draw that water (no faucets, showers, external pipes to move it to another facility where those things might be present). So unless that stuffs where the open wall of the base is, we've got some very smelly astronauts (also some very contaminated experiments as they can't easily clean their hands).
And more than just lunar dust, you also have to consider that uneven surfaces aren't good for moving across quickly, and may result in sprains and other injuries during a prolonged stay. Suits mitigate that a little, but anyone doing construction or engineering knows that PPE is not your first line of defence. Roofed or pressurized walkways with guide rails are a must in this kind of environment.
Do not add the pathways. The resources are scarce, and everything must be efficient, necessary, almost spartan. Nobody would build them. It would be a waste of resources and time.
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There's sadly no real-life reference yet, but in games those walkways on the surface usually have some kind of guard rails alongside them and they're also usually elevated. Might be neat to play around with, I personally definitely think it makes more sense than walking on the lunar surface.
A walkway would make a lot of sense because apparently Moon dust is very charged with static electricity making it cling to everything so for convenience having dust free walkways would be super helpful
Well no real life reference is a bit of a stretch. We don't know everything that'd be present in the structure of a real Moon base, but there are many concepts on how to do it. If you do some digging on NASA's website I'm sure you could find a hundred page long pdf on considerations for a base.
biggest issue is falling on the moon is super risky, a slight puncture to your suit would have been enough to kill you in seconds. Thats usually why games have either enclosed or elevated walkways.
@@ninjanin1048 maybe they have fold-out beds or hammocks somewhere. In any case it's still in its early stages and I'm sure living quarters are one of the things he'll add at some point.
@Wasatch Wind I think it'll be better to leave vehicles outside, as they need to be cleaned theoughly to stop moon dust from getting in the base. I have also seen concepts where lunar space suits are kept outside and attached to vehicles with their 'backpacks', which is also how astronauts could enter them, to avoid moon dust getting inside.
I think it makes sense to have capsules with plants on the surface aswell. It would then act as different stages of the experiments; stage 1 - microscopic observations and trials, stage 2 - growing the seeds and saplings inside the lab, stage 3 - see if they survive on the surface. By this logic you could also add "failures" where there are capsules with dead plants inside on the surface, and astronauts could be transporting capsules, or capsule parts, across the surface. I just think the surface capsule idea have a lot of potential for the overall story, plus like you said, it adds contrast. Keep up the good work! :)
I feel if you add a path it’d be more akin to an industrial walkway meant to smoothly transport stuff, that or a river pathway. Also this MOC is lookin amazing mate, keep it up!
Do not add the pathways. The resources are scarce, and everything must be efficient, necessary, almost spartan. Nobody would build them. It would be a waste of resources and time.
I mentioned tie off rails so ya don't "float"away. But coupled with yalls, he could possibly run his lightning wires underneath, couple with the occasional grate.... damn collabs....!
It would be cool to see a tiny valve sticking out of the moon's surface above the underground tank. It might make it a little more inclusive to the rest of the base as there would be a way to access it. And maybe a small vent somewhere close-by to pump out co2? Regardless, it looks great and it is very fun to see your builds evolve!
I would say rather than physical plates for pathways, you could provide little lights each side of a proposed path to suggest a route instead. For some of the more rugged terrain, I think plates for paths would look good - especially steps.
Very impressive! Maybe you could recreate the scene of the monolith excavation from 2001: a space oddyssey in order to add some contrast. So excited to see more!
It feels confusing that the spacemen inside the laboratory are still wearing their helmets and oxygen tanks. Would there not be an area next to the airlock where they would store these, perhaps recharging the tanks for the next surface walk? Other than that, fantastic work as usual. Really excited to see where you go with the moon base!
The water section should be visible from the side view and make a shower inside of the airlock section so they dont track in all that moondust into the base! Just so that section can be chefs kiss! 🤌 and I like the idea of the roads but dont like it going to the base. Maybe more elevated checkpoint pads that have oxygen storage would work better? To show that they can jump high with the lack of gravity as well as need oxygen storage on the surface of the moon for longer durations of exploration?
I think the paths add good contrast. it would also look cool if the path sections have supports to keep the path level instead of following the elevation of the lunar surface like how your "sketch" did. Awesome work
This build looks wonderful so far! I think having paths on the surface would be nice, walking on the moon’s surface is difficult so I’d assume that on a long-term mission like this one, paths could make transportation easier.
ideas/suggestions for things to add: - moon defences like a big laser gun to protect from astroids so they dont destroy the base. - lego people trying to play a ball game but it floating away - lego people chasing an escaped alien - alein spying on people from under a rock - solar panels - to add more colour other then plants you could add machines that are/ have gold on them because a lot of space equipment has gold foil on it to protect from the tempituers. - a telescope or an observatory might be good too. - you could add a earth dome with a fake blue sky and very clearly fake plants.
i think the vegetation outside would be ok, you could have them in different containers like they are testing different conditions. it would make most sense to have them close together so there easier to notice the difference like an orchard. you could even have some weird looking plants of strange colours like the testing has altered them.
it makes sense to use grating panels from common outside destinations because moon dust will be such a huge problem with any moon colony. if you could avoid walking on the regolith say when you go from the pad to the base, you dont have to bring as much dust into the vehicle/base. perhaps take clear plates and install gratings on top of them with perhaps a border of the same color. perhaps with some footings to raise it above the lunar ground.
The paths are a good idea, because a problem that astronauts face is dust getting on and in their suits, they constantly have to clean their suits, the path can be placed so that no moon dust can interfere with their suits
Definitely has lots of potential, so excited to see more. I'm in favour of added the pathways simply to give a bit of colour contrast against all the grey. The plant pods are a fun idea because they add spots of green. What other above ground structures do you think there will be? A glass dome or maybe some mining activity?
Having just finished watching, I especially enjoyed the last pan across the base and then the closeup of the interior...just super satisfying to see & take in. Thanks for your work and videos!!!
I personally like the idea of the path. As you said, it gives more contrast. Secondly, it gives me the idea of a slightly more advanced "society", where all the basics have already been laied out and more care is given to transport resources. It could also be interesting adding a sort of "mine" train, maybe that works with one rail only or a string of magnets to improve freight exchange between the base and the rocket launch platform.
Awesome! Will this experimentation be a plotline about them trying to make vegetation on the moon? Plus: about your question, i think I'd be cool to have paths! I think archways and stuff could make it look good too!
As others have mentioned, Lunar Regolith is a big issue on the moon. Due to the lack of flowing water to smooth each particle, it's actually extremely sharp, which can damage space suits or equipment (Apollo astronauts actually suffered from scratched-up visors) or be a serious health issue to get on you or especially breathe. It is also electrically charged, sticking to almost everything it comes into contact with (Like a balloon to your hair), meaning it gets everywhere. Not only would walkways tie the moon base together, it's also likely a quite realistic solution that would be used. I'd also like to suggest (If you don't already have plans for all the base sections) building an ice mining/refining station. Not only can ice provide water, but it can also give oxygen and hydrogen for rocket fuel!
Paths would be good for moon buggys if nothing else. Also, you'll have to add a crew area in the base for sleeping, eating, food storage, relaxing, etc.
The lab room with the green vegetation should have skylights built above them! The lighting option would work, but if you use your lighting setup you showed in the other video, there would be time where it would be dark until the lights came on. Also, I'm FOR the paths! But they need to be the same level so you can use maglock boots, also the comment on the dust is a good reason too!
You need a bunk room for the astronauts to rest and relax. It could be very simple with like 2 bunk beds and perhaps a closet for storing some clothing/suits.
Man thats amazing must have cost a fortune! And I knew you were german, only a german could approach such a project in-depth with such classic and funtional way of thinking. Absolutely love the lab, vegetation capsules and retro minifigs / space suits! Must have put huge work in all of this! Unglaublich toll, grüße und Respekt aus Bulgarien!
I believe you should definitely add paths, however, I'm not so sure about the plants nearby the paths, but I do like the idea of experimenting with plants "outside", so maybe adding a small outside lab may be interesting? Also, please do add some details of failed experiments somewhere like dead plants, absolutely love your builds, keep[ it up
I think a slightly raised, grated walkway between the landing pad and other structures (like the underground lab) would absolutely make sense. Moon dust/topsoil (regolith) is very fine and loose, so having a way to avoid having to interact with it constantly, while transferring cargo on foot or by cart across the permanent settlement of the base would be _highly_ beneficial.
I'm a big fan of Lego space themed builds and I have to say this is an awesome build! In the near future I'm hoping to build something similar to this in my garage.
Some notes from someone who somewhat works in the space industry (building a satellite): - I wouldn't put the plants on the surface because of the radiation dose they would receive. That's why I really appreciate the underground part of the base, as it's by far the most realistic. Regolith works great for radiation shielding. - As far as color and surface decorations go, I would recommend a lot of infrastructure like pipes and tanks you already have. Possibly discarded crates (since it's a lot easier to just leave them on the lunar surface than to launch back up)?. They could be color coded for different contents like water, food, fuel, oxygen, waste, etc. Also, if you look at the Apollo landing sites, there is a ton of stuff laying around. Most of it was junk, but a lot of it was science experiments (many of which looked like junk, tbh). I think having a bunch of random science experiments would be a fun build, and it would fit the science and discovery vibe that comes with space exploration. - The paths are a better idea than you may think. Lunar regolith is basically tiny shards of glass, so any amount of time you can avoid walking on it is a good thing. One thing to note: lunar regolith getting into bases isn't great, but I don't think the solutions would fit well with the great retro aesthetics. - Bonus: an alternate way of launching things that works REALLY well on the Moon is the railgun technique (which I think could be a fantastic and fun build).
I like the paths. They help connect the different elements of the base visually. Your audience's eyes will naturally follow the path, allowing you to direct their experience.
I like the paths, they add contrast and make the place feel more like a built up base, rather than a makeshift collection of buildings. As for your comment of "you can just walk across the surface of the moon", the same is true for walking across the surface of the earth, but we build roads and paths here anyway.
The astronauts need somewhere to sleep - perhaps you could build a living quarters above ground on top of the removable plate... With access by ladder from the base below. Gives you chance to add colour, balance height across the scene, and have more lit features/windows at the end. Amazing build already though, however it turns out.
I found your channel a week or so ago, and while it's been exciting and great to see all the progress, I'm now in the same sad boat of the others of waiting for these wonderful weekly uploads. You made my week so much better, I hope your dream museum works out!
This is such a neat build! It would also be cool if you could make a tiny observation platform going from the lower level onto the removable top plate. Not something big or extravagant but enough that they could pop up and look around without having to use the airlocks.
An idea for the museum so you could show off interiors to the public: hire a professional photographer to make some very nice pictures of some nice interiors, which you could then print out and hang somewhere in the museum
Yes, on the paths question, although it wouldnt add much purpose currently the moon surface is still quite bare. In my opinion i think it would add some nice looking contrast. love ur builds and they look amazing!
I'm sure LEGO people would NOT have the funds to build roads on the moon, BUT As in the forest when hiking, I'm sure the moon base would have some kind of beaten paths that can be easily distinguished from the rest of the moon surface. That is my 2cents.
I think if you want to have outside vegetation, have like a row of it near the moon base, next to other scientific equipment. Thus you could imagine that it's experimenting with how vegetation handles the radiation, and that it's getting air piped in from the base. Also, in the airlock if you have the space, you might want to add a suit storage area. On the Moon in real life, they had an immense problem with dust, and in most plans for future Lunar exploration, they've designed concepts to keep the dust out of living spaces.
From a logistics perspective, paths on the moon make sense for the same reason we have concrete paths where we could easily traverse grass: It's easier on the feet, It makes transporting things less complicated compared to rough terrain (1/6th the gravity isn't weightless, after all) And it helps add visual style which, were I on the moon, would help break up all the grey wasteland everywhere.
if you want to add color to the surface you can use color cadings for specific structures. Like have a research part that has blue in the walls, a vegetation thats has green, an garage that has red. also makes it easier for future visitors to see what is what.
What Ithink is best for walkways is a solution used in the arctic irl: trail marker poles with lights on them and cables between, as a guide without a physical trail.
I remember that there used to be a lego brick that would glow only when the button on the back was pushed in, you could try using it in a way where the base cover pushes it in whenever it's closed
As for the paths, What about creating a trough in the moon surface to indicate wear but not give a different break for a built path. Something more natural and worn on the surface .
Really nice build! A nice metal walkway with some railing and lights would absolutely draw a bit more attention to the lab entrance, and fill that area out a bit! You'll probably want to add some sort of access panel to the entrance though? A separate idea - "filling" the water storage with a layer of transparent plates closer to the top might make it a bit more easily readable as water storage, and you could do something interesting with a pipe passing through the surface of the water down to the bottom, to give it a bit of depth?
When you place it in the museum, you should paint a copy of the famous Earth Rise photo on the black background. Would add contrast and look amazing 🙂
or even build a small earth in the background
Build a tile mosaic of it instead. It would be cooler.
The Earth Rise photo would look awesome in the backgroud 🥰
that would be sooo cool, maybe the earth could be in the same style as the "planets" in the Lego worlds game being able to see the Lego world in the background or something just an idea tho,
Maybe recreate the photo, but with a picture of a Lego Earth?
A window in that outer airlock would be a nice touch!
Edit: mayby add some helmets in the airlock. So it appears they could change outfit there.
Yep, I mentioned this in another comment too. You want to keep the suits in the airlock cause they'd get caked in dust.
Some kind of clear domes within the moons surface where you could look down into the underground rooms would be really nice
That would help with the lighting problem also.
I was thinking the same thing. The lighting problem is what originally brought the idea into my mind, as I've done something similar to create "lights" inside a starship model I use to shoot miniature photos, but with the moon base skylights could also add a really nice element to the surface of the build.
+1
Maybe a pressurized tunnel system between moon base elements? Could provide the color you are looking for on the moon surface. Also, would love to see more of the design process behind those MOCs in the base itself, especially the bio-dome type structures. Anyways, looks amazing as usual!
Do you mean transparent tunnels? that would be awesome
I like the idea too! Either transparent with rounded profile, or the sections with aircraft like small windows, i think the round ones with more glass would look more modern. I don't know if this type of parts are still available, but perhaps adding in a system of thermo well tunnel system which extracts heat from below the surface of the moon would do. (Not as easy as on earth, but i think i think it would work in theory on the moon as well, however one probebly had to drill a lot deeper or use some kind of future thermonucler drilling method in order to achive that since the moon does no longer hawe any volcanic activity, but it still has a molten core as the Earth.)
I'd definitely say you should add the pathways on the moon, it would be a nice contrast and maybe add some railing to the edges of those pathways or lighting.
Oh, a row of small lights is a great idea!
Also quick acces to a charging spot for any rovers
I agree, but the paths you currently have don’t look right,, and as for the plants, I wouldn’t add more than a couple of them,. Maybe add some floodlights or batteries, or maintenance vehicles.
@@Fudgy-Boi yeah, i think they are a bit to wide?
@@FluffSWE that, and they are just plates which looks cheap and unprofessional. It doesn’t look good. I would recommend testing different tile combos, or even trying space revers as that would make more sense in a low gravity environment
Definitely have paths / walkways. Dust on the moon is a HUGE problem so having paths would reduce the dust issue. Plus it would make the base look more developed. I do love the nod to the old Lego Space. I could see the Galaxy Explorer touching down on that landing platform. I have a soft spot in my heart for old Lego Space. I cheered when Benny was able to finally build his spaceship (spaceship SPACESHIP!!!) in the Lego Movie.
Yes, It would look better with paths
Yes, you cannot overestimate the dust problem on the Moon. And hence this is why you need a dressing room between the airlock and the lab! (also, it seems that the lab is not pressurised: the plants are under glass, the guys walk with the astronaut suit on... what is the airlock for, then?)
@@levinche also, there's water for use by the astronauts as well as the plants, but no way for the astronauts to draw that water (no faucets, showers, external pipes to move it to another facility where those things might be present). So unless that stuffs where the open wall of the base is, we've got some very smelly astronauts (also some very contaminated experiments as they can't easily clean their hands).
And more than just lunar dust, you also have to consider that uneven surfaces aren't good for moving across quickly, and may result in sprains and other injuries during a prolonged stay. Suits mitigate that a little, but anyone doing construction or engineering knows that PPE is not your first line of defence. Roofed or pressurized walkways with guide rails are a must in this kind of environment.
Do not add the pathways. The resources are scarce, and everything must be efficient, necessary, almost spartan. Nobody would build them. It would be a waste of resources and time.
For the water storage, you should definitely add a pump similar to fuel station so narrative-wise it makes sense where the water is coming from.
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So fun to watch!
There's sadly no real-life reference yet, but in games those walkways on the surface usually have some kind of guard rails alongside them and they're also usually elevated. Might be neat to play around with, I personally definitely think it makes more sense than walking on the lunar surface.
A walkway would make a lot of sense because apparently Moon dust is very charged with static electricity making it cling to everything so for convenience having dust free walkways would be super helpful
Well no real life reference is a bit of a stretch. We don't know everything that'd be present in the structure of a real Moon base, but there are many concepts on how to do it. If you do some digging on NASA's website I'm sure you could find a hundred page long pdf on considerations for a base.
biggest issue is falling on the moon is super risky, a slight puncture to your suit would have been enough to kill you in seconds. Thats usually why games have either enclosed or elevated walkways.
@@Paratalks_ eh that's a bit much. A concern yes, but the Apollo astronauts fell down all the time.
I think it is better to have a path so the astronauts can wheel stuff to another location on the base, it will help them alot
Where is a bed
@@ninjanin1048 maybe they have fold-out beds or hammocks somewhere. In any case it's still in its early stages and I'm sure living quarters are one of the things he'll add at some point.
Another future thing to add perhaps, an airlock garage where they can drive in a transport vehicle.
@Wasatch Wind
I think it'll be better to leave vehicles outside, as they need to be cleaned theoughly to stop moon dust from getting in the base.
I have also seen concepts where lunar space suits are kept outside and attached to vehicles with their 'backpacks', which is also how astronauts could enter them, to avoid moon dust getting inside.
@@edomeindertsma6669 That's why I'm saying have them in a garage airlock sort of thing.
I think it makes sense to have capsules with plants on the surface aswell. It would then act as different stages of the experiments; stage 1 - microscopic observations and trials, stage 2 - growing the seeds and saplings inside the lab, stage 3 - see if they survive on the surface. By this logic you could also add "failures" where there are capsules with dead plants inside on the surface, and astronauts could be transporting capsules, or capsule parts, across the surface. I just think the surface capsule idea have a lot of potential for the overall story, plus like you said, it adds contrast. Keep up the good work! :)
I feel if you add a path it’d be more akin to an industrial walkway meant to smoothly transport stuff, that or a river pathway. Also this MOC is lookin amazing mate, keep it up!
I think the paths would look good, they just can’t be useless like you said. Maybe add pipes underneath them or something like that.
Or grating
Do not add the pathways. The resources are scarce, and everything must be efficient, necessary, almost spartan. Nobody would build them. It would be a waste of resources and time.
I mentioned tie off rails so ya don't "float"away. But coupled with yalls, he could possibly run his lightning wires underneath, couple with the occasional grate.... damn collabs....!
You are by far one of the most creative LEGO builders i've seen on this whole website
It would be cool to see a tiny valve sticking out of the moon's surface above the underground tank. It might make it a little more inclusive to the rest of the base as there would be a way to access it. And maybe a small vent somewhere close-by to pump out co2? Regardless, it looks great and it is very fun to see your builds evolve!
I don't know fellas but Red astronaut is looking pretty skeptical.
Some kind of skylight would also work to brighten the base. It would also let you peek in a little from above.
I would say rather than physical plates for pathways, you could provide little lights each side of a proposed path to suggest a route instead. For some of the more rugged terrain, I think plates for paths would look good - especially steps.
Very impressive! Maybe you could recreate the scene of the monolith excavation from 2001: a space oddyssey in order to add some contrast. So excited to see more!
Dude, this is legitimately amazing! The thought and pieces that went into this build is awesome!
Incredible!
I think you should make paths, it just adds something to the build. I really like this moon!
It feels confusing that the spacemen inside the laboratory are still wearing their helmets and oxygen tanks. Would there not be an area next to the airlock where they would store these, perhaps recharging the tanks for the next surface walk?
Other than that, fantastic work as usual. Really excited to see where you go with the moon base!
The water section should be visible from the side view and make a shower inside of the airlock section so they dont track in all that moondust into the base! Just so that section can be chefs kiss! 🤌 and I like the idea of the roads but dont like it going to the base. Maybe more elevated checkpoint pads that have oxygen storage would work better? To show that they can jump high with the lack of gravity as well as need oxygen storage on the surface of the moon for longer durations of exploration?
I think the paths add good contrast. it would also look cool if the path sections have supports to keep the path level instead of following the elevation of the lunar surface like how your "sketch" did. Awesome work
This build looks wonderful so far!
I think having paths on the surface would be nice, walking on the moon’s surface is difficult so I’d assume that on a long-term mission like this one, paths could make transportation easier.
I think the paths would look great, perhaps if you raised them up a couple bricks on pillars you could create a more even path. Just a thought.
Yes, that's a great idea
ideas/suggestions for things to add:
- moon defences like a big laser gun to protect from astroids so they dont destroy the base.
- lego people trying to play a ball game but it floating away
- lego people chasing an escaped alien
- alein spying on people from under a rock
- solar panels
- to add more colour other then plants you could add machines that are/ have gold on them because a lot of space equipment has gold foil on it to protect from the tempituers.
- a telescope or an observatory might be good too.
- you could add a earth dome with a fake blue sky and very clearly fake plants.
i think the vegetation outside would be ok, you could have them in different containers like they are testing different conditions. it would make most sense to have them close together so there easier to notice the difference like an orchard. you could even have some weird looking plants of strange colours like the testing has altered them.
If you want a cool Lunar lander to build, I recommend the Dynetics Alpaca lander. It has some cool cylindrical shapes in it.
it makes sense to use grating panels from common outside destinations because moon dust will be such a huge problem with any moon colony. if you could avoid walking on the regolith say when you go from the pad to the base, you dont have to bring as much dust into the vehicle/base. perhaps take clear plates and install gratings on top of them with perhaps a border of the same color. perhaps with some footings to raise it above the lunar ground.
The paths are a good idea, because a problem that astronauts face is dust getting on and in their suits, they constantly have to clean their suits, the path can be placed so that no moon dust can interfere with their suits
The lunar base is looking great! I think you should definitely play around with adding paths.
Definitely has lots of potential, so excited to see more. I'm in favour of added the pathways simply to give a bit of colour contrast against all the grey. The plant pods are a fun idea because they add spots of green. What other above ground structures do you think there will be? A glass dome or maybe some mining activity?
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Having just finished watching, I especially enjoyed the last pan across the base and then the closeup of the interior...just super satisfying to see & take in. Thanks for your work and videos!!!
I personally like the idea of the path.
As you said, it gives more contrast.
Secondly, it gives me the idea of a slightly more advanced "society", where all the basics have already been laied out and more care is given to transport resources.
It could also be interesting adding a sort of "mine" train, maybe that works with one rail only or a string of magnets to improve freight exchange between the base and the rocket launch platform.
Awesome! Will this experimentation be a plotline about them trying to make vegetation on the moon?
Plus: about your question, i think I'd be cool to have paths! I think archways and stuff could make it look good too!
yes, I need some storytelling on the moon as well :)
@@Brick_Crafts You might think about them discovering some sort of valuable ore on the Moon in a mining operation away from the base.
@@Brick_Crafts The moon mafia is taking over :O
@@Brick_Crafts definitely add a pathway, you don't want moon dust being trailed into the base do you?
As others have mentioned, Lunar Regolith is a big issue on the moon. Due to the lack of flowing water to smooth each particle, it's actually extremely sharp, which can damage space suits or equipment (Apollo astronauts actually suffered from scratched-up visors) or be a serious health issue to get on you or especially breathe. It is also electrically charged, sticking to almost everything it comes into contact with (Like a balloon to your hair), meaning it gets everywhere. Not only would walkways tie the moon base together, it's also likely a quite realistic solution that would be used.
I'd also like to suggest (If you don't already have plans for all the base sections) building an ice mining/refining station. Not only can ice provide water, but it can also give oxygen and hydrogen for rocket fuel!
Something cool about your lightning issue would be to have a "glass" light tunnel from the surface into the greenhouse
Paths would be good for moon buggys if nothing else. Also, you'll have to add a crew area in the base for sleeping, eating, food storage, relaxing, etc.
The lab room with the green vegetation should have skylights built above them! The lighting option would work, but if you use your lighting setup you showed in the other video, there would be time where it would be dark until the lights came on. Also, I'm FOR the paths! But they need to be the same level so you can use maglock boots, also the comment on the dust is a good reason too!
What an awesome MOC! It's so neat how you can simply remove the surface to show the base underneath. Some kind of path would look good.
You need a bunk room for the astronauts to rest and relax. It could be very simple with like 2 bunk beds and perhaps a closet for storing some clothing/suits.
Man thats amazing must have cost a fortune! And I knew you were german, only a german could approach such a project in-depth with such classic and funtional way of thinking. Absolutely love the lab, vegetation capsules and retro minifigs / space suits! Must have put huge work in all of this! Unglaublich toll, grüße und Respekt aus Bulgarien!
Austrian I think
I believe you should definitely add paths, however, I'm not so sure about the plants nearby the paths, but I do like the idea of experimenting with plants "outside", so maybe adding a small outside lab may be interesting? Also, please do add some details of failed experiments somewhere like dead plants, absolutely love your builds, keep[ it up
I think a slightly raised, grated walkway between the landing pad and other structures (like the underground lab) would absolutely make sense. Moon dust/topsoil (regolith) is very fine and loose, so having a way to avoid having to interact with it constantly, while transferring cargo on foot or by cart across the permanent settlement of the base would be _highly_ beneficial.
Thank you very much i love this space base 😁👍
Take your time, I love seeing your content! Such great quality
It looks incredible so much grey! Makes me happy! Keep it up!
omg the decoration of the base looks stuning! :O
I'm a big fan of Lego space themed builds and I have to say this is an awesome build! In the near future I'm hoping to build something similar to this in my garage.
Hot take: instead of using dark grey paths, try and style a look of "astronauts walking so much on the surface they made their own paths" if possible
Also I love these moon base builds and I hope you continue them, even though they take a long time
Some notes from someone who somewhat works in the space industry (building a satellite):
- I wouldn't put the plants on the surface because of the radiation dose they would receive. That's why I really appreciate the underground part of the base, as it's by far the most realistic. Regolith works great for radiation shielding.
- As far as color and surface decorations go, I would recommend a lot of infrastructure like pipes and tanks you already have. Possibly discarded crates (since it's a lot easier to just leave them on the lunar surface than to launch back up)?. They could be color coded for different contents like water, food, fuel, oxygen, waste, etc. Also, if you look at the Apollo landing sites, there is a ton of stuff laying around. Most of it was junk, but a lot of it was science experiments (many of which looked like junk, tbh). I think having a bunch of random science experiments would be a fun build, and it would fit the science and discovery vibe that comes with space exploration.
- The paths are a better idea than you may think. Lunar regolith is basically tiny shards of glass, so any amount of time you can avoid walking on it is a good thing. One thing to note: lunar regolith getting into bases isn't great, but I don't think the solutions would fit well with the great retro aesthetics.
- Bonus: an alternate way of launching things that works REALLY well on the Moon is the railgun technique (which I think could be a fantastic and fun build).
Yes definitely add some paths! You can use some 2 wheel trolleys to show spacemen transporting barrels of seeds, bio-matter or equipment into the lab
I like the paths. They help connect the different elements of the base visually. Your audience's eyes will naturally follow the path, allowing you to direct their experience.
I think the paths should be made of grills with slots in them. A solid path would be covered in moon dust very quickly.
Love the idea of paths. With the white trim and chevrons. Another great video!
Really like the paths. I think adding is a good idea. Love your channel 😊
I like the paths, they add contrast and make the place feel more like a built up base, rather than a makeshift collection of buildings.
As for your comment of "you can just walk across the surface of the moon", the same is true for walking across the surface of the earth, but we build roads and paths here anyway.
The astronauts need somewhere to sleep - perhaps you could build a living quarters above ground on top of the removable plate... With access by ladder from the base below.
Gives you chance to add colour, balance height across the scene, and have more lit features/windows at the end.
Amazing build already though, however it turns out.
The paths slap. I also saw someone talking about tunnels between different elements.
Loving you work and ideas and I'm so looking forward to your new museum. Keep Brickin.
I found your channel a week or so ago, and while it's been exciting and great to see all the progress, I'm now in the same sad boat of the others of waiting for these wonderful weekly uploads. You made my week so much better, I hope your dream museum works out!
The pathway is excellent idea! Go on on it!🤩👍
Now that the moonbase is up it looks really exciting. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this.
I think the paths would be a great addition for more contrast. Absolutely love the unique terrain design!
I have seen only city mocs for big build videos like this, I love the idea of a Moon Base table moc
I’ve never known Lego builds can get so intricate. This blew my mind friend! Great job
This is such a neat build! It would also be cool if you could make a tiny observation platform going from the lower level onto the removable top plate. Not something big or extravagant but enough that they could pop up and look around without having to use the airlocks.
I love this guy’s imagination. Always inspiring.
Love what you do! Love the whole vibe! Subscribed right away!
An idea for the museum so you could show off interiors to the public: hire a professional photographer to make some very nice pictures of some nice interiors, which you could then print out and hang somewhere in the museum
Yes. Add paths
Will add contrast and possible space to put lighting. Will look awesome at night
This build is seriously epic! And I like the paths, it helps me see the entrance to the moon base :)
Love it. Your vides are some of my favorites.
i really like the paths!
Your videos are awesome! thanks!
Yes, on the paths question, although it wouldnt add much purpose currently the moon surface is still quite bare. In my opinion i think it would add some nice looking contrast. love ur builds and they look amazing!
WE’VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG! it looks really good
A big glass dome with a tree inside would look amazing in the surface
Awesome video! The moonbase lools great!!!! Make the paths! I think they look good!
Looks amazing
This is awe inspiring! Great work
pads with sience expirments next to them seem like a nice idea. this would also bring some color and contrast that this build could use i think
I'm sure LEGO people would NOT have the funds to build roads on the moon, BUT As in the forest when hiking, I'm sure the moon base would have some kind of beaten paths that can be easily distinguished from the rest of the moon surface. That is my 2cents.
Amazing work! I think that the path would be amazing 😊
Its amazing bro, you build very well👍
I think if you want to have outside vegetation, have like a row of it near the moon base, next to other scientific equipment. Thus you could imagine that it's experimenting with how vegetation handles the radiation, and that it's getting air piped in from the base.
Also, in the airlock if you have the space, you might want to add a suit storage area. On the Moon in real life, they had an immense problem with dust, and in most plans for future Lunar exploration, they've designed concepts to keep the dust out of living spaces.
I think the paths are a good idea. Astronauts need infrastructure.
From a logistics perspective, paths on the moon make sense for the same reason we have concrete paths where we could easily traverse grass:
It's easier on the feet,
It makes transporting things less complicated compared to rough terrain (1/6th the gravity isn't weightless, after all)
And it helps add visual style which, were I on the moon, would help break up all the grey wasteland everywhere.
if you want to add color to the surface you can use color cadings for specific structures. Like have a research part that has blue in the walls, a vegetation thats has green, an garage that has red. also makes it easier for future visitors to see what is what.
Very cool. Amazing jobs👍
What Ithink is best for walkways is a solution used in the arctic irl: trail marker poles with lights on them and cables between, as a guide without a physical trail.
Awesome layout.
Love the water design the water fall is beautiful
I remember that there used to be a lego brick that would glow only when the button on the back was pushed in, you could try using it in a way where the base cover pushes it in whenever it's closed
As for the paths, What about creating a trough in the moon surface to indicate wear but not give a different break for a built path. Something more natural and worn on the surface .
Really nice build! A nice metal walkway with some railing and lights would absolutely draw a bit more attention to the lab entrance, and fill that area out a bit! You'll probably want to add some sort of access panel to the entrance though?
A separate idea - "filling" the water storage with a layer of transparent plates closer to the top might make it a bit more easily readable as water storage, and you could do something interesting with a pipe passing through the surface of the water down to the bottom, to give it a bit of depth?