This is SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in LEGO. The model featured above is based on the first rocket that SpaceX successfully landed (Flight 20, Orbcomm OG2 M2), it has:

Deployable hypersonic grid fins.

Deployable landing legs.

Nine Merlin engines in an ‘octaweb’ alignment.

Approx 1:124 scale (~40cm tall)

SpaceX livery in custom decals.

Construction:

Quantity Color Description Bricklink LEGO Element ID* 1 Black Plate 2x2 3022 302226 4 Black Plate 1x2x2 2420 242026 2 Black Plate 4x4 Round W. Snap 60474 4515350 4 Black Plate 1x2 W. Stub/Vertical 44567 4185620 1 White Plate 2x2 3022 302201 5 Medium Stone Grey Plate 4x4 Round W. Snap 60474 4515351 6 White Brick 4x4 Rround W. Ø4.9 W. KL. 87081 4558956 4 Medium Stone Grey Connector Peg W. Knob 4274 4211483 5 Reddish Brown Profile Brick Ø15.83 W. Cross 92947 6036503 4 White Plate 1x2 W. Stick 2540 4140583 4 White Flag W. Two Holders 2335 6011794 4 Medium Stone Grey Flat Tile 1x2 3069b 4211414 4 Black Plate 1x1 W. Up right holder 2555 6066102 8 Black Plate 1x2 W. Shaft Ø3.2 60478 4515368 4 Black Plate 1x1 3024 302426 4 Black Flat Tile 1x6 6636 663626 4 Black Plate 1x2 3023 302326 4 Black Plate 1x1 W. Up holder vertical 61252 4517925 9 Dark Stone Grey Nose Cone Small 1x1 4589 4529240 1 White Technic Brick 4x4 Round 6222 n/a 1 Black Cross Axle 32M 50450 n/a 12 White Wall Element, Round 5x4x2 85941 n/a 4 White Flap 2x8 Friction/Fork 30407 n/a

How to purchase parts:

Complete kits can be purchased from the RepRage convenience store.

Alternatively you could source components individually. Parts with a ‘LEGO Element ID’ listed above can be purchased directly from LEGO:

Click ‘Bricks’

Select ‘Pick a Brick’

Search by ‘Element ID’ in the Advanced search box.

The parts with ‘n/a’ as the Element ID can be purchased from collectors. Bricklink is ebay for LEGO pieces, collectors have stores that sell used LEGO parts. The trick is to try and get as many of the parts from as few stores as possible (to save on shipping costs).

Payload Models:

Drone Ship Model:

Custom Decals:

Using a decent ink jet printer, these decals can be printed on Avery 53203 decal paper. Multiples of each fit on a single sheet, allowance for any mistakes. These decals were assembled from photos, logos and the AXM paper models. You will need to trim the decals to size. The capsule decals are easier to fit if they are first cut into sections.

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How to support this project:

Donate a few bucks so that I can build more of this stuff.

Hit me up in the comments below with model ideas and improvements.

If you build one, send a picture!

Files:

2017-06-06-SpaceX-Falcon9.lxf - The Lego Digtal Designer file to help with making your own customisations.

2016-06-20-Falcon9.bsx - A brickstock file to help with ordering from BrickLink.

Credits:

Original construction techniques inspired by the LEGO set Space Port 60080.

An anonymous SpaceX employee for suggestions on landing leg and Vacuum Merlin engine improvements.

Bryan T for the Brickstock file.

teamfatkid for assembling the decal sheet.

Edits:

2019/02/27 - Removed link to the defunct LEGO ideas project

2019/02/21 - Added link for purchasing complete parts kits.

2017/07/28 - Added details for printing decals.

2017/06/03 - Split payloads off into seperate files.

2016/05/31 - Added material lists for all stage2 variants. Updated stage1 landing legs.

2016/06/09 - Added brickstock file to make ordering parts easier.

2016/06/20 - Strengthened first stage core. Firmer merlin engine attachments. Dragon2 fin improvements.

2016/08/09 - Added LXF (lego digital designer) file download link.





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