Interestingly, you can modify this build relatively easily to accommodate a pilot by turning the flight and mid decks into one space. The shuttle would be considerably larger (and more expensive) to accommodate them. However, designers did not intend for the set to be Minifigure scale. In fact, my initial thought after seeing the set’s box was disappointment at the lack of minifigs. Minifigure astronauts on the display base would be fun. This section of the review does not get a score since the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) does not include Minifigures. This is a great build with a lovely design. To a lesser extent, I wish the landing gear pulled back up. My major complaint is the separation of maneuvering thruster bricks. Otherwise, Discovery does not feature excessive sticker detailing. The only area that tested my nerves was placing the reflective sticks on the payload doors. Overall, the build experience is a good one. Finally, you can remove the flight deck and its roof to expose the mid deck. It really should considering it was built in Canada and was nicknamed the Canadarm. Unfortunately for Canadian fans, the arm does not have a Canadian flag sticker. Fourth, the remote manipulator system arm is fully articulated. You have to push each wheel back into the fuselage. Sadly, pulling the body flap back into place does not raise the wheels. Thirdly, pushing in the body flap causes the landing gear to lower. Firstly, turning the top propulsion engine causes the elevons to move. Otherwise, the model features a lot of functionality. However, I am a little surprised that this issue made it past LEGO® designers.ĭiscovery uses some interesting build techniques (see examples above). To the untrained eye, the flaw is likely unnoticeable. Consequently, the thruster pushes out by a fraction of a millimeter, resulting in minute separation of bricks in the thruster housing.
The design is missing a mere hair of clearance. The maneuvering thrusters press against the population engines. But, upon execution, a flaw reveals itself. Initially, the attachment design seems impressive.
The maneuvering thrusters sit at an angle above the main propulsion engines. However, you assemble two orbital maneuvering thrusters that mirror each other. At first, I thought it was a mistake I made. However, there is one point where the design does not work. My main interests all involved new ways to achieve smooth curves, straight lines, and angles. The flight deck lifts off to reveal the mid deck below.ĭiscovery also offers a number of interesting build techniques. Additionally, the seats themselves represent new pieces in my collection. The scale really becomes apparent when you insert the tiny little chairs into the mid and flight decks. It really impressed upon me the actual size of the orbiter craft. Much like Hubble, Discovery is a phenomenal design. Obviously, the main build is the set’s namesake. Consequently, you display Hubble as if it is deploying from the shuttle. The second stand inserts into Discovery’s cargo bay. The first allows you to display the telescope next to ship with solar panels fully deployed. Additionally, Hubble comes with two display bases. However, you stow the panels in order for the satellite to fit. Discovery’s cargo bay is large enough to hold the satellite. The second consists of brick-built tubes representing undeployed solar panels.
The telescope features two display modes. The product looks amazing, and you get loads of shiny silver bricks. There is nothing that I do not like about this model. Firstly, you assemble the Hubble Space Telescope. I will use my usual rating system ( click here to learn more) and provide my honest opinion. However, the provision of products does not guarantee a favorable review. NOTE: The LEGO® Group provided this set for review. Consequently, today we take a closer look at the amazing NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) set. As luck has it, they also sent me a pre-release copy to review. Earlier this week, the LEGO® Group announced the latest in their NASA inspired sets. My personal favorite among those was the Lunar Space Station. In fact, True North Bricks has reviewed many, including the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, the International Space Station, and many of the City theme kits. The LEGO® Group has a long history producing NASA and space related sets.
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