I finally realized why the WASP has so much appeal to every military geek: it is basically a GI Joe mother-ship carrier, full of soldiers, tanks, jeeps and cool aircraft on the deck = )
I'm a Sailor and was stationed on the USS Guam LPH-9 (Iwo Jima Class) also a Plank Owner (Decomissioning Crew) and when I saw this I am just amazed at the dedication of the build. That LHD is awesome and so much detail, I am just in awe. I liked seeing all of the aircraft and would have liked to have seen some CH-46's but seeing the CIWS mounts is awesome. If they open another round for Plank Owners I would love to be a part of it.
Amazing to see this build coming along! So glad I got to contribute to this incredible creation & become a Brickmania Plank Owner. It’s awesome seeing all of the aircraft on the deck now. I think its super cool that most of these aircraft on the ship were current or past kits! Having the Plank Owner minifigure & the Osprey makes me feel like I have a special connection to this creation along with a tiny slice of it on my shelf at home!
Really cool design! I was in the Marines from 2013- 2017 and my first deployment with 2/1 was with the 13th MEU and the Makin Island was the Big deck of the group. I was on the USS San Diego but our sister section was on that ship. Super cool to see it in Lego form!
It always amazes me what people can build with LEGOs if they have enough creativty. As a kid it was hard enough for me to build a decent house and here these guys build a full on Warship ! :D Absolutly amazing !
Wow!!! What a project!! With Lego coming to Richmond Virginia with a very large manufacturing facility this would be a project that you would think they would love to showcase when that grand opening happens a few years down the road. We in Virginia love the Navy and the Marines and what better way to showcase that than a mega Lego project like this.
LEGOS have come a long way since I was a kid. The coolest thing that came along when I was a kid was the battery powered packs that you made vehicles from.
I could be wrong, but I believe these aren't official lego sets, these are custom made sets. They make their own models that aren't official lego models, just using the lego bricks and all.
Former sailor here. Love what you guys have done! Knew some people that were on the Makin. A few things: First that green camo uniform is what we call guac-oflage because it looks like guacamole. That uniform used to be exclusive to special forces and people attached to them (like intel spooks, tech/gadget guys, mechanics, etc). Apparently since I got out that uniform has now replaced the Navy Working Uniform or the NWU, that blue camo pattern which I thought looked more Navy than that green pole pattern, but we gotta be more like the ground pounders, I guess. However, unless things have changed that dramatically since I've been out, sailors wear blue coveralls while out to sea. The camo uniform is a shoreside only thing. Second, that RHIB (or Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) you said the SEALs use is also the typical launch boat for most surface vessels. While they have "inflatable" in the name, they are constantly in the same shape. They're actually pretty hard rubber and contain large pockets of air within them to give extra buoyancy while transporting people. I got to ride ours a few times for different reasons. It's like a speedboat, and the guy driving is usually kinda nuts. Iirc, the SEALs use a different version from the rest of us, but it's the same kind of craft. Third, it looks amazing! Can't wait to see it completed!
The Navy SEAL boat is called a RHIB, but technically so is the harbor patrol craft. RHIB means Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat, and I believe there are actually about twenty types.
That is Awesome I had Lego when I was younger mum would buy Lego for my Christmas present and i would sit down and play with it all Christmas day until lunchtime when family would come over
I was in the 31st MEU on the Belleau Wood then the Essex, both ships of this class. The Belleau Wood had the boat landing craft and the Essex had the LCACs. Good job on accuracy!
@@georgehicks_hicksbricksdesign , I wish that LEGO would allow a series of sets for its Ideas campaign. I also wish that LEGO Worlds would get revived, as well as have many more old themes made, the ability to better customize figures, and also have the ability to custom make vehicles as well.
I saw this ship on a science trip to cali and our bus passed by these two aircraft carriers. I wondered what the two ships names were because there was a big one and a smaller one by it. now I now what the smaller one is and I am so happy that i got to see it and hope to see it again.
Those small tracked remote controlled vehicles on the landing craft are exactly that. They're called TALONs Back when I was in the Army a few were fielded for testing. They're pretty neat. These days you don't see them too often in Army inventory
So happy this is the ship you decided to build!!! I served on both the U.S.S. Tripoli LPH-10 stayed with her til the end (Decommissioning) and then the U.S.S. Peleliu LHA-5
@@paxhumana2015 yes actually. Thats why im kinda surprised that the one navy troop didnt say anything about all the minifigs having covers on while outside lol
@@xrexkinect , well, you ARE aware that this is a build in progress and that they may not have the kinds of custom Minifigures that you want out yet, right?
My son is a Navy Corpsman currently aboard the Makin Island with the 13th MEU. The "purple guys" are called "Grapes". They handle fuel for the aircraft.
Amazing job! So just wondering what made you all choose the makin island as your choice to build off of? Really curious on that. I am one of the plank owners of that ship. Did my first 5 years in the navy on her and pre commissioned her! Sailed her around South America from Pascagoula, MS. Great job! Also are the flight deck crews available to purchase?
I also helped build her in pascagoula, I'm a marine electrician and now live in San Diego where I worked on the bon hom Richard and quit just before the fire, it was very sad and upsetting.
@@stephenwalling5878 yes! Katrina was terrible. I knew a lot of people who stayed on that barge for a while. We were blessed and didn’t get as much damage where we lived. In Hurley.
LOL about the Ospreys rattling the windows. Years ago a few flew past my house in VA and rattled the heck out of mine as well. A couple of years after that the windows started rattling and I thought the Ospreys were back. Nope, the whole house started swaying as well. Minor earthquake.
If we take the LEGO Titanic as example, it would make this set near 7 000 €. Also, Lego company won't sell any set representative of any current military unit or vehicle.
I dont know much about the navy, or the marines. But I do know that this is an amazing looking build, and the helicopter they show at 2:00 is the one that the survivors of Left 4 Dead 2 escape in at the end of The Parish. Stay legendary!
I honestly wish i could afford such a thing! The AH-1Z and the Stallions are damn beautiful, especially the V-22s.. lovem so damn much, and The UH-1Y Venom on yalls store is a heli that ive really wish i could see, both irl, in a model(the best ive seen prebuilt is about anywhere from 300-600 or so USD, professionally made i should say) and the Styker yall have, the 8 in 1… gahhh thats a whole paycheck that i could spend there if i really wanted it, like damn i cant say it enough, this is by far the best thing ive ever seen, this is, in a short term of words, is not a little kid toy, its made with them, but this.. this is a mans toy of pure passion and love for the creation of models such as this
I’d love to build this in my house. I’m about to get out of the military and it would be a perfect memento for my time with the MEU. Any chance you have an LHA 6 or something to that regard.
I am a Marine combat Engineer and I respect this guy's dedication to this project and am surprised by how much depth this had into it.
Semper FI.
I feel like he is prior service, because of the way he explains and knows the nomenclature of each viechle
they charge extremely high prices so that they can build stuff like this for themselves lol
But I don't see a swimming pool. Is this normal?
Boo!
1:22 lol that guy giving the speaker bunny ears
That’s a lot of Lego!
Yeah
That guy has some gross hair !-
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The real question is will it float in the water
@@Simpsonschannel1 😂
@@davidgraham391 , and your personality is worse than his hair. Meanwhile, he has actually built a set that was made by LEGO.
I finally realized why the WASP has so much appeal to every military geek:
it is basically a GI Joe mother-ship carrier, full of soldiers, tanks, jeeps and cool aircraft on the deck = )
As an LAV Marine, and vet of the maiden voyage of the USS Wasp, this is very cool. Nice work.
11:57 i love how they actually put the sticker or words saying danger keep away nice
I love how he put a clone on one of the landing craft😂
I know
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I’m a Marine and this guy knows his technical info about Marine Aviation, well done. I served on LPH-10 and I need to get the CH-53
respect man. respect. and thank you for your service as a Marine sir.
Thank you for your service. Your the best
I'm a Sailor and was stationed on the USS Guam LPH-9 (Iwo Jima Class) also a Plank Owner (Decomissioning Crew) and when I saw this I am just amazed at the dedication of the build. That LHD is awesome and so much detail, I am just in awe. I liked seeing all of the aircraft and would have liked to have seen some CH-46's but seeing the CIWS mounts is awesome. If they open another round for Plank Owners I would love to be a part of it.
Amazing to see this build coming along! So glad I got to contribute to this incredible creation & become a Brickmania Plank Owner. It’s awesome seeing all of the aircraft on the deck now. I think its super cool that most of these aircraft on the ship were current or past kits! Having the Plank Owner minifigure & the Osprey makes me feel like I have a special connection to this creation along with a tiny slice of it on my shelf at home!
Who else saw the guy giving the bunny ears? 1:20
Spot on in detail
Definitely looks like a Wasp class ship.Bravo !
What a spectacular project! I imagine there must be people in LEGO's creative department looking at this and giving a big thumbs up.
@Grimmlord Blakk The skill completely over-powers the subject.
Really cool design! I was in the Marines from 2013- 2017 and my first deployment with 2/1 was with the 13th MEU and the Makin Island was the Big deck of the group. I was on the USS San Diego but our sister section was on that ship. Super cool to see it in Lego form!
The Helicopters and Vehicle builds are amazing!! The entire build is amazing!!
This is so awesome! I worked on the actual ship when it was being built at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Great job man!
It always amazes me what people can build with LEGOs if they have enough creativty. As a kid it was hard enough for me to build a decent house and here these guys build a full on Warship ! :D Absolutly amazing !
How do you get these specialised sets
The deck crew uniforms and helmets are amazing! Credit to the builders and painters!
is there an interior? would love to see it considering the attention to details
USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD-8 PLANK-OWNER!! 2007-2013. Outstanding creation and good knowledge of all he is speaking to!! 💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣
Wow!!! What a project!! With Lego coming to Richmond Virginia with a very large manufacturing facility this would be a project that you would think they would love to showcase when that grand opening happens a few years down the road. We in Virginia love the Navy and the Marines and what better way to showcase that than a mega Lego project like this.
My dad is a plank owner of the the island , I was there for it’s commission in 2009, thanks for bringing my childhood back
The seal attack boat is called a RHIB. Compared to real life, this ones fatter, has a rear facing gun, and doesn’t have nearly as many seats
That kid that gave the guy bunny ears is a legend
To make this carrier really awesome: a giant 2014 Godzilla model
honestly i’m speechless this is awesome guys
Hope Brickmania does a second round of plank ownership since I missed the first round. The Makin Island is looking fantastic so far!
they charge extremely high prices so that they can build stuff like this for themselves lol
@@fyoutubefyoutube6927 , and what exactly do you do in your life other than troll online?
LEGOS have come a long way since I was a kid.
The coolest thing that came along when I was a kid was the battery powered packs that you made vehicles from.
I could be wrong, but I believe these aren't official lego sets, these are custom made sets. They make their own models that aren't official lego models, just using the lego bricks and all.
1:25 surely I’m not the only one who saw that kid😂
Great build but the kid that did the bunny 👂 that was so funny😂🤣😅
Former sailor here. Love what you guys have done! Knew some people that were on the Makin. A few things:
First that green camo uniform is what we call guac-oflage because it looks like guacamole. That uniform used to be exclusive to special forces and people attached to them (like intel spooks, tech/gadget guys, mechanics, etc). Apparently since I got out that uniform has now replaced the Navy Working Uniform or the NWU, that blue camo pattern which I thought looked more Navy than that green pole pattern, but we gotta be more like the ground pounders, I guess. However, unless things have changed that dramatically since I've been out, sailors wear blue coveralls while out to sea. The camo uniform is a shoreside only thing.
Second, that RHIB (or Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) you said the SEALs use is also the typical launch boat for most surface vessels. While they have "inflatable" in the name, they are constantly in the same shape. They're actually pretty hard rubber and contain large pockets of air within them to give extra buoyancy while transporting people. I got to ride ours a few times for different reasons. It's like a speedboat, and the guy driving is usually kinda nuts. Iirc, the SEALs use a different version from the rest of us, but it's the same kind of craft.
Third, it looks amazing! Can't wait to see it completed!
This is got to come close to one of the best jobs out there.
This is so epic! It’s massive and very detailed. Love to see it!
Almost speechless. Gives new meaning to 'the art of War'
This is a total masterpiece
This is cool to see, my bro is stationed on this ship and they are actually on deployment right now!
I really admire all the dedication, determination, and attention to detail that this masterpiece took
Oor Rah Fleet Marines!!! Welcome to the Fleet. :P
Awesome freaking build!
My son was on this ship on its original launch from Pascagoula MS Feb. 2006. It left there, around the Horn to San Diego.
“Oh Timmy is playing with his legos, I wonder what’s he making”
14:17 idk whats that called but i sure love it
It's a CIWS Phalanx
The Navy SEAL boat is called a RHIB, but technically so is the harbor patrol craft. RHIB means Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat, and I believe there are actually about twenty types.
That is Awesome I had Lego when I was younger mum would buy Lego for my Christmas present and i would sit down and play with it all Christmas day until lunchtime when family would come over
That thing is insane
I was in the 31st MEU on the Belleau Wood then the Essex, both ships of this class. The Belleau Wood had the boat landing craft and the Essex had the LCACs. Good job on accuracy!
wow wow wow!!! I have no words... It's the most epic thing I've ever seen from Lego!
Next up the CVN-78 USS Gerald R. Ford with full air wing! =D
This is insane, I love it
Wasn't expecting to see the Breakin' Makin in Lego form but here we are
This is the most impressive model I have ever seen!
My question is, how in the hell did he transport that big thing!
It's in five sections, and probably hollow.
I love Lego! That model ship is amazing!
that kid giving him bunny ears at 1:20 got me
I love all those little boats by George!
Thanks! I love designing them!
@@georgehicks_hicksbricksdesign , I wish that LEGO would allow a series of sets for its Ideas campaign. I also wish that LEGO Worlds would get revived, as well as have many more old themes made, the ability to better customize figures, and also have the ability to custom make vehicles as well.
I saw this ship on a science trip to cali and our bus passed by these two aircraft carriers. I wondered what the two ships names were because there was a big one and a smaller one by it. now I now what the smaller one is and I am so happy that i got to see it and hope to see it again.
Those small tracked remote controlled vehicles on the landing craft are exactly that. They're called TALONs
Back when I was in the Army a few were fielded for testing. They're pretty neat. These days you don't see them too often in Army inventory
15:16 -> Those are SWORD UGVs
I would love to know what all this cost to build. How on earth can one person afford this?!? Just incredible and beautifully done.
just ordered one of those new fast helmets, cant wait!
Very awesome was on the real deal back in 2010, during fleet week in San Fransico!
The kid at 1:22 was the star of the show
Dude this looks amazing keep up the good work👍🇺🇸
As a Navy man and a Lego fan I love the Plank Owner thing.
Best large scale brick built ship ever! But.. I’m also being biased!
Semper Fi!
@@Tacticalcowboy67 RAH!!!!
So happy this is the ship you decided to build!!! I served on both the U.S.S. Tripoli LPH-10 stayed with her til the end (Decommissioning) and then the U.S.S. Peleliu LHA-5
1:15 dude puts bunny ears on the dude talking 🤣
oh my god. im speechless. bravo
I was aboard that ship in 2014 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Great job!
massive design + scale !!!!!
They dont wear covers while underway. The navy and marine personnel are instructed not to wear covers while outside of the hatches leading to open sky
Did you serve?
@@paxhumana2015 yes actually. Thats why im kinda surprised that the one navy troop didnt say anything about all the minifigs having covers on while outside lol
@@xrexkinect , well, you ARE aware that this is a build in progress and that they may not have the kinds of custom Minifigures that you want out yet, right?
He was just trying to help.’
Incredible!! How it's made!!
My son is a Navy Corpsman currently aboard the Makin Island with the 13th MEU.
The "purple guys" are called "Grapes". They handle fuel for the aircraft.
1:20 I couldn't help but notice XD
That one wasnt a RHIB it was a SURC, its the NSWC's (Navy Special Warfare Command) attack boat
That looks absolutely insane 😍
Damn that is so impressive I bet real soldiers would salute you 🇱🇷
2:25 A red ninja scaling the side of the ship!
1:22 that kid lol 😂
Amazing job! So just wondering what made you all choose the makin island as your choice to build off of? Really curious on that. I am one of the plank owners of that ship. Did my first 5 years in the navy on her and pre commissioned her! Sailed her around South America from Pascagoula, MS. Great job! Also are the flight deck crews available to purchase?
We may have actually met. I worked on the actual Maken Island when it was being built in Pascagoula, MS.
I also helped build her in pascagoula, I'm a marine electrician and now live in San Diego where I worked on the bon hom Richard and quit just before the fire, it was very sad and upsetting.
@@stephenwalling5878 we probably crossed paths a time or two then. I was a shipfitter.
@@markwhite7303 I lived on the barge right next to the ship, since there was not much left after Katrina.
@@stephenwalling5878 yes! Katrina was terrible. I knew a lot of people who stayed on that barge for a while. We were blessed and didn’t get as much damage where we lived. In Hurley.
Tons of bricks ... salute yr effort to build such huge model 😆
Honey, we’re not going on vacation but look, I have this cool lego carrier.
LOL about the Ospreys rattling the windows. Years ago a few flew past my house in VA and rattled the heck out of mine as well. A couple of years after that the windows started rattling and I thought the Ospreys were back. Nope, the whole house started swaying as well. Minor earthquake.
I spent 3 years in Iraq running gun trucks, great to see a brick version! Just wish I could afford anything on Brickmania lol
Wow , this is amazing . The Lego company should license the design of this build , and sell it as an Ultimate Collectors Edition
If we take the LEGO Titanic as example, it would make this set near 7 000 €.
Also, Lego company won't sell any set representative of any current military unit or vehicle.
But will it float . LoL 😂 Awesome job
They sell the Osprey's for $1,300-$1,400 each?! LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I dont know much about the navy, or the marines. But I do know that this is an amazing looking build, and the helicopter they show at 2:00 is the one that the survivors of Left 4 Dead 2 escape in at the end of The Parish. Stay legendary!
I honestly wish that Brickmania would make custom windscreens for its helicopters, as the Huey Cobra and Huey could stand to use them.
15:25 haha, the eagle :D
5:40 I had no idea they park those out there for extra firepower in real life, that nuts.
Wow that's so cool
That is awesome. I served on these classes of ships and such detail is amazing.
Wow this is incredible.
The kid in the background bunny ears 1:22
I was on the crew that was the first helicopter to land on the deck during their qual through the Panama Canal.
Hi,
This build is awesome.
By the way, I noticed the Seahawk’s star emblem on the left side is upside down.
😀
At 11:31 😀
@@ongweetiong Yup your right
They've got two minifigs saluting with their left hands on the starboard bow as well. But what a fantastic build!
*Absolutely astounding truly incredible!*
I honestly wish i could afford such a thing! The AH-1Z and the Stallions are damn beautiful, especially the V-22s.. lovem so damn much, and The UH-1Y Venom on yalls store is a heli that ive really wish i could see, both irl, in a model(the best ive seen prebuilt is about anywhere from 300-600 or so USD, professionally made i should say) and the Styker yall have, the 8 in 1… gahhh thats a whole paycheck that i could spend there if i really wanted it, like damn i cant say it enough, this is by far the best thing ive ever seen, this is, in a short term of words, is not a little kid toy, its made with them, but this.. this is a mans toy of pure passion and love for the creation of models such as this
This is a knuckle sandwich from the horizon!!! Semper Fi
I’d definitely play with this😂
1:63 look at the boy 😂
I’d love to build this in my house. I’m about to get out of the military and it would be a perfect memento for my time with the MEU. Any chance you have an LHA 6 or something to that regard.