A W.I.P LEGO Kerbal design

[Fred Cop]

I've seen people say about making a LEGO KSP set based on a Craft/Rocket design, but what I don't see alot of is people designing LEGO Kerbals to occupy their ships.

I've seen at least, I guess... ...two in my time of this fourm, which makes seeing such thing a rarity. So I thought about making my own version, and I've made up a quick drawing;

For those thinking how ridiculous the head piece is, its loosely based on the head molds for the LEGO Simpsons theme, where the heads are molded in the shape of the character's head, rather than just a default LEGO head piece with a special print or hair piece.

The face mold bit in the upper right corner is kinda also about this, regarding if the mouths/expressions should be printed or molded. Personally, I think a printed version would be okay, but if anyone thinks otherwise I won't fight against your opinion.

I'm not sure about making two versions of the RCS Pack; one packed away (RCS off) and one with the controls out (RCS on), it may not be a good idea, since the plastic bar that represents the arm for the controls might be too thin and easy to break off, but again its an idea, we'll just have to see.

In the random event anyone thinks so; I am not making this in real life. This is just an idea, and I can't confirm it will become a reality. I could, of course, try posting the final version(s) onto LEGO Ideas, a site where people submit LEGO set ideas which could, if supported enough, become a reality, but since they won't accept custom or new molds, it'd take a miracle for them to produce it officially.

The Leg and Face mold sections are things I couldn't decide on, and have hence left for people to choose if they wish to.

If you wish to not decide, Constructive Criticism as well as Positive/Negative comments or suggestions are welcome.

I will try my best to do more in future, such as design the prints for torsos, RCS Packs, etc as well as maybe make Female Kerbal designs, but for now, I await feedback.

--Fred Cop--

[Mister Dilsby]

This would be great! I think the key is the head: if you make it 1.5x to 2x normal Lego head size I think the proportions to standard minifig dimensions will come out much better.

[Fred Cop]

if you make it 1.5x/2x normal Lego head size I think the proportions to standard minifig dimensions will come out much better.

Like this?;

Or should I try 2x?

(I apologise, I'm no artist when it comes to drawing kerbals)

[Mister Dilsby]

Like this?;

http://i.imgur.com/BLYx5Yy.png

Or should I try 2x?

(I apologise, I'm no artist when it comes to drawing kerbals)

You're right, you already did that. Well, maybe it needs to be embiggened even further, I dunno!

[GDJ]

Make the LEGO Kerbalnauts the crash dummies.

[Fred Cop]

Make the LEGO Kerbalnauts the crash dummies.

Just slap a warning sticker across Jeb's forehead, stick him in your test rocket, and you'll get more science than going to the Mün and back.

You're right, you already did that. Well, maybe it needs to be embiggened even further, I dunno!

I think I've got the head size (and hair) fixed;

Come to think of it, the head scale (and hair) error come from the fact I was making the design without using a reference image.

Now I know the consequences (which sounds more dramatic than it actually is), I can avoid such problem(s) with future developments.

Edited September 22, 2015 by Fred Cop

[legoclone09]

Ooh! Looks great, I'd buy that! Even if it was about $40 for a few Kerbals.