As seen in the motion pictures 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Make Contact,
the Discovery is one of my favourite science fiction vessels. This model was over a year
in the making and measures 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch) in length.
Details of the model can be found with the images below, along with construction information in LDraw
You can read about the making of the Discovery in the first issue
of BrickJournal magazine. Additional images can be seen in
my brickshelf gallery.
Length: 232 studs
Width: 26 studs
Height: 36 studs
Each pod bay door in the command module is attached using a pair of magnets and can be easily removed.
Three retractable platforms allow each pod to slide out for launch.
The top of the command module can be removed to reveal the detailed pod bay and habitat centrifuge, the two of which
can also be separated.
The radar dish is fully posable and exhibits the full range of motion that is seen in the movie.
The ship and stand can be
separated into four major sections for transportation.
Disassembly and assembly can easily be done in less than a minute.