LEGO and Mini Bricks

Okay, so I am an old dude playing with LEGOs. However, it's a nice diversion from other stuff, and I've managed to connect the models to my travel experiences. Below (in completion order) are the finished constructions, some with in-progress views, along with a travel destination associated with it.

Smoky Bear

Only You

6/19/2009 - International Falls, MN

Junior Ranger

Cute little guy

5/31/2011 - Me at River Raisin NBP, MI

Mount Rushmore

Getting started ...

... and all done

10/3/2019 - Keystone, SD

Saturn 5

The box ...

... with 1969 pieces (get it?) ...

... and scary large manual

Organized work area helps

In process engines ...

... and lower stage

All finished - pretty impressive, with lots of unseen detail

Final engine detail

2/13/2020 - Huntsville, AL

Darwin D. Martin House

Everything to start off ...

... early progress ...

... and the final build

7/20/2020 - Buffalo, NY

Civil War Cannon (12-Pounder Napoleon)

The box

In progress ...

... and all done

9/29/1997 - Vicksburg NMP

United States Capitol

The box ...

... with 2888 pieces

Needs good organization!

All done, looking good

7/1973 - Washington, DC

Harvard University Memorial Hall National Historic Landmark

The box ...

... contents ...

... and parts list (5379 of them!)

Starting the base ...

... and early progress

Parts laid out for one step

Curved wall taking shape

Side windows ...

... and detail

Almost there ...

... and finally done!

Side view

The original from one end ...

... and the model

The other end ...

... and the model

One more look

USS Kidd Destroyer (Fletcher-Class) National Historic Landmark

The box and gift paper ...

... and contents

Getting started

One section almost done

A little gearbox for working propellers

Section finished, two more to go

All done!

The USS Kidd in Baton Rouge