This is a model of the (now destroyed) World Trade Center that once stood in Lower Manhattan. First off let me say this is not my design. The original designer was Spencer Rezkalla, and I enjoyed his design so much I wanted one for my own. By studying Spencer's instructions on Brickshelf and pictures as well as Joe Beresford's pictures I was able to replicate the model pretty accurately.
About this creation
Building the towers was the easiest since the instructions existed for those. Everything else I had to guess on and try to build it as close as possible to the pictures online. I also added a few of my own parts in certain areas while trying to keep the overall design accurate to the actual buildings.
WTC 7 was certainly a challenge since pictures only existed on Spencer's model and not Joe's. However I used a lot of online photographs to try and fill in the parts I did not know.
The hotel was fairly easy, however it is not completely accurate with the actual building. The sloped part of the real hotel was longer than the straight part, but the limitation of certain types of pieces makes this difficult to replicate. It still looks relatively accurate though.
The base was incredibly complex as it had at least six different levels and everything had to line up. You can't see it but I added black tile floors to WTC's 4,5 and 6.
The entire project took over two months, most of which was waiting on pieces. I also used somewhere around 21,000 pieces making this the largest Lego model I have ever done.
I would like to say a special thank you to both Spencer and Joe; for without their work I never would have been able to create this awesome model in this way. The World Trade Center was one of my favorite places in the world and I am so glad I finally have an awesome model that I can always appreciate.
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April 30, 2016 |
Hi this is Connor, AAAWWWESOME. Just beautiful. You should really add an American Flag to the top. |
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May 7, 2012 |
It honestly does look real |
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October 30, 2011 |
HOW DID YOU MAKE WTC 7 SOOO PERFECTLY i cant even build that good and im pretty good |
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October 6, 2011 |
I like the idea this is very nice and very well done!!! I like it! Can you come see my u-boat? |
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September 3, 2011 |
Awesome details,keep it don't break it apart,this might cost a fortune in the future |
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August 18, 2011 |
Quoting Rocco Buttliere
This was such a fun build for me. I like how everyone has tweaked their own versions of Spencer's slightly. Yours has some nice personal touches! You should try starting your own line of skyscrapers like I have. You'd be great at it!
Thanks! I actually have started a small line of my own. I built the WTC and Sears Tower using nothing but MOCPages and Brickshelf pictures and then I built the AON Building, Trump International Tower and Empire State Building using your building guides! I just don't post them but I do really enjoy them. Props to you for taking the time to create the building guides for the rest of us to use! |
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August 18, 2011 |
This was such a fun build for me. I like how everyone has tweaked their own versions of Spencer's slightly. Yours has some nice personal touches! You should try starting your own line of skyscrapers like I have. You'd be great at it! |
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April 22, 2010 |
Quoting Joe Beresford
Hi, this is actually Joe Beresford that built the other version of the complex (sadly I've forgotten my password to get on here!) I would like to congratulate you on your work, its a fine rendition of the model! Observing yourself's, Spencer's, and my own model, it is interesting to see some of the subtle differences we've each put into this. For instance, your ideas for the streetlamp, goblets to form the bases, are ingenious! You have also inspired me to build 7 World Trade also, because it just adds another level of depth to the whole thing. Upon finishing uni, I was considering a complete rebuild, but this time lighting the thing from the inside, and have each building as a removable piece rather than fixed to the base. Anyway, again congrats my friend, it is brilliant. 10 out of 10!!
Thanks for the great comments Joe! Be sure to post pictures when you finish, I'm interested to see how your WTC 7 comes out, it was certainly a challenge for me! (not to mention expensive finding all those brown wing pieces) |
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April 22, 2010 |
Quoting Spencer R.
Congrats Eric, you've done a wonderful job here. Kudos to you, Joe, and R.H. for replicating the model. I'm glad you kept track of the total piece count - I've always wondered how many pieces were in the entire model!
Thanks Spencer, you continue to inspire, I look forward to seeing your interpretation of the new WTC site! |
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February 12, 2010 |
wow. just, wow. I love it!!! |
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January 26, 2010 |
Hi, this is actually Joe Beresford that built the other version of the complex (sadly I've forgotten my password to get on here!) I would like to congratulate you on your work, its a fine rendition of the model! Observing yourself's, Spencer's, and my own model, it is interesting to see some of the subtle differences we've each put into this. For instance, your ideas for the streetlamp, goblets to form the bases, are ingenious! You have also inspired me to build 7 World Trade also, because it just adds another level of depth to the whole thing. Upon finishing uni, I was considering a complete rebuild, but this time lighting the thing from the inside, and have each building as a removable piece rather than fixed to the base. Anyway, again congrats my friend, it is brilliant. 10 out of 10!! |
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November 20, 2009 |
Congrats Eric, you've done a wonderful job here. Kudos to you, Joe, and R.H. for replicating the model. I'm glad you kept track of the total piece count - I've always wondered how many pieces were in the entire model! |
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November 19, 2009 |
very very nice but a very bad tragic of it getting destroyed |
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November 16, 2009 |
Quoting Brian D'Agostine
Very good replica. What's the scale?
Thank you, the scale is approximately 1:650. |
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November 16, 2009 |
Very good replica. What's the scale? |
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November 11, 2009 |
This is really great, you got every detail down on this accurate model you have made, excellent work |
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November 11, 2009 |
Hi,
I am Rico (german name) it's a very specal model i study it since 2 years...joe and spencers models are so perfect...i love them and now there is a new perfect model....nice pictures....i really hope you read this comment and answer me..it's very important for me...i want a model like this too...and i am not someone who saw this model and sais...wow...i want some...i got an own model on youtube..
Please send me an email to
rico.wilhelms@rs1-online.de
i just have some questions...so please answer me
youtube.com/builderofWTC88 |
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