Desktop Telescope

I have always wanted to build a steampunk style desktop telescope and this challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to do so! Steampunk is an ageless genre, and telescopes will definitely stand the test of time. This telescope is positioned on a stand that includes some other decorative items to help set the steampunk theme. The angle of the telescope is changed via a series of gears with a ratchet mechanism to hold the position steady. The entire telescope is securely braced into the base using technic lift-arms and pins. A compass is built into the stand underneath the scope. The other items include a pocket watch, vials of oil to keep the gears in shape, a book about stars, and a small orrery display, all perfect accessories for star gazing! All artwork is my own and was created in Adobe Illustrator and applied via part designer or is from pre-existing printed elements available in stud.io. A single minifigure explorer is included on the stand.