Model completed in 2012
About this creation
This model is approximately 1/650th scale, similar to my other skyscrapers.
Builder's Addendum; April 2012:Ten years of waiting. Five years of study and planning. One year of building. More than 20,000 LEGO elements.
To those that lost their lives on that terrible day and to those that have dedicated theirs to rebuild it
Brickshelf Gallery
18 Photos on Brickshelf.com
An overview of the model, which includes all five new World Trade Center buildings, the September 11th National Memorial, and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub. There are more than 20,000 pieces in the model and it weighs over 32lbs.
The view along Church St. L-R, 150 Greenwich (4 WTC), 175 Greenwich (3WTC), the transportation hub oculus, and 200 Greenwich (2WTC).
A view looking toward the southeast, reveals the diminutive 7 WTC tower. Size is a relative term here, 7 WTC is 741ft tall.
The oculus of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub. This soaring structure was designed by the famed architect Santiago Calatrava. The use of flex tubes allowed a lot design freedom in recreating it in LEGO. Unfortunately due to the same flexibility, they are difficult to keep aligned and pointing straight!
The National September 11th Memorial and Museum. Two pools of cascading water mark the location of the former twin towers.
The Greenwich St sides of 3 (left) and 4 World Trade Center (right). The upper portion of 4 WTC angles toward the memorial as a measure of respect. 3 WTC features a structural truss facade. The modeling is accomplished using flex tubes, rail plates, and 1x1 bricks with handle.
Retail shopping along Church St. Do I see a LEGO store in there?
The Fulton Street entrance to One World Trade Center. Visible in the lobby is a slotted architectural wall that doubles as a blast protection barrier.
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July 8, 2012 |
Excellent model! It's so life-like! I'm new here on MOCpages, and your my first favorite builder. |
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June 27, 2012 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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Your Microscale creations are wondefully detailed. You lose all concept of scale because the are so perfectly build and composed. |
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May 5, 2012 |
I logged on MOC pages and searched World Trade Center...Then my jaw hit the floor
Amazing work! I love it! |
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May 2, 2012 |
marvelous but it will be amazing if u make the lego digital desiner version |
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May 1, 2012 |
Marvelous. Don`t know if I will visit NY once in my life but looking at your creations makes a good alternative. |
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April 29, 2012 |
AWESOME! |
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Ed Adlam April 28, 2012 |
BRILLINT!!! |
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Im gonna need a change of underwear... |
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April 27, 2012 |
FABULOUS MODEL!!! |
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April 27, 2012 |
Wow, this is beyond stunning! Impressive! |
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April 27, 2012 |
I'm in the midst of doing a modern history project (as ironic as that sounds) on 9/11. This build excellently commemorates and honors that horrific day in the recent history of the U.S. Excellent work. |
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April 25, 2012 |
the scale really teases me, it looks way bigger than it realy is! |
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April 24, 2012 |
Their grrraaaaate! Just a little comment to you buddy icon but this is really breathtaking. |
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April 23, 2012 |
Really well done. Dang 32 lb >_> How did you do that big curvy building? It looks awesome. |
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April 23, 2012 |
Masterpiece! |
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April 23, 2012 |
Nice. No, that's an understatement. Here, this is better. THIS IS SO COOL!!!! Next, make the White House. |
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April 23, 2012 |
Excellent!
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April 22, 2012 |
Never thought I'd see that place made of legos. :) |
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April 21, 2012 |
Wow, incredible work! Your hard work has really paid off! Fantastic job! |
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April 19, 2012 |
amazing model, one of the first to feature the surrounding buildings and the memorial center |
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April 19, 2012 |
Quoting david drake
Your models NEVER disappoint!
Thanks David. I'm awaiting your next great building model.
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April 17, 2012 |
The blue tinting really livens these models up. Great work! |
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April 17, 2012 |
it had to be built, very good build!! |
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April 17, 2012 |
Your models NEVER disappoint! This is a nice replica. I was there last year on Sep 11th on the 10-yr anniversary, just happened to be attending a meeting in Long Island that weekend. Superb anglature as usual! |
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April 17, 2012 |
I love to say but i haven't been here for a year so i want to say this is the Best Lego creation ever!!!!
i visited the world trade center and all those towers you made was under construction. the freedom tower is almost finished just four more floors to the top 104 story. :D |
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April 16, 2012 |
This is possibly my favorite MOC of yours and one of my favorites I have ever seen.I could go on and on about the amazing detail you've included. I am from New York and I visited the memorial last month. The progress on the towers inspired me and I was overjoyed to see this creation of yours. And last but not least, possibly most outstanding is that you accurately recreated something that partially doesnt even exist yet. Bravo, Spencer! |
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April 16, 2012 |
stunning work!!! Great job!!!! |
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April 16, 2012 |
343 never forget. |
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April 16, 2012 |
A stunning build! |
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April 16, 2012 |
awesome! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Stunning! Cool effect with the trans pieces, looks awesome! |
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Stunning. As usual from you. Very nice! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Wow. Just wow. Incredible! I can't wait until the real one (in NYC) is done! When it is I'll be able to see how good yours is, it's very, very good! |
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April 16, 2012 |
This looks Beautiful! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Excellent work Spencer (as always)! A beautiful piece of Legotechture! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Plenty of details to admire on this model. Good work. |
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April 16, 2012 |
Beautiful:) |
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April 16, 2012 |
This is brilliant.True masterpiece!;) |
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April 16, 2012 |
*Jaw drops* The detail is excelent! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Fantastic and awesome work. Looks absolutely great in each little detail. |
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April 16, 2012 |
Very nicely done! |
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April 16, 2012 |
great model, an awesome tribute to those of 9/11. perfect! 5/5 |
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April 16, 2012 |
This is great! |
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April 16, 2012 |
That is vary coooool!!!!! |
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April 16, 2012 |
A WONDERFULLY AWESOME MOC!!! And a preview of sorts. I was involved with 9-11, please come to my home page and see my tributes as well as any of the 7 pages of models which start off with tributes to the center. http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/48287 |
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April 16, 2012 |
Impressive! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Excellent build, it's beauty and respect in harmony. |
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April 16, 2012 |
WOW, I LOVE IT! The amount of small little details and the use of elements make this right on spot. I especially love the memorial pool. Looks so good in micro scale! 5/5 for you sir =] - Pedro |
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April 16, 2012 |
Incredible work! |
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April 16, 2012 |
Excellent shaping and building techniques! Great job! :-)) |
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April 16, 2012 |
Extraordinary building. Brilliant work. |
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April 16, 2012 |
Very beautiful! 5/5 |
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April 16, 2012 |
THIS IS AWSOME! |
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April 15, 2012 |
Wow, great shape and color. |
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Literally a couple hours ago I was sitting, staring at the real thing. Wondering what it will be like to sit there when it's done. Waiting for it to be so. I think this will hold me over for a while. Wonderful work as always. :) |
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April 15, 2012 |
Phemonal work Spencer! There are so many different qualities of this model that are so masterfully executed: the use of wedge plates and slope bricks to cleanly seal the various angles throughout the complex, the flex tubes and handle bricks for the x-bracing on Tower 3, the entrance details in Tower 1 - I could go on for awhile. Quite a tremendous testament to the art of building in microscale! |
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