I think the alternate build of the sea serpent from LEGO set 31161 looks pretty cool, but it’s a bit limited in terms of poseability. I’m wondering if it’s possible to modify it into an Eastern mythological dragon with a wider range of motion.
Table of Contents
Tail
step1
step2
step3
step4
step5
step6
step7
step8
step9
step10,Turn to the other side.
step11
step12
Abdomen and hind legs
step13
step14
step15
step16
step17
step18
step19
step20,Turn to the other side. Use the same bricks as in step 19.
step21
step22
step23
step24
step25
step26,for soles of feet, refer to page 137 of the first instruction.
step27
step28
step29
step30
step31
step32
step33,for soles of feet, refer to page 137 of the first instruction.
step34
step35
Upper body and front foot
step36
step37
step38
step39
step40,Turn to the other side.
step41
step42
step43
step44
step45
step46
step47
step48
step49
step50
step51,Turn to the other side.
step52
step53
step54
step55
step56,for soles of feet, refer to page 137 of the first instruction.Be careful as the structure here is fragile.
step57
step58
step59
step60,for soles of feet, refer to page 137 of the first instruction.Be careful as the structure here is fragile.
step61
step62
Neck
step63
step64
step65
step66
step67
step68
step69
step70
step71
step72
step73
step74
step75
step76
step77,Turn to the other side.
step78
step79
step80
Head
step81
step82,brick element ID 6113048 at the bottom
step83
step84
step85
step86
step87,Turn to the other side.
step88
step89
step90
step91
step92
step93
step94
Review
When I was designing this Oriental Dragon, I initially thought the head would be the most time-consuming part. But it turned out, figuring out which parts of the dragon needed to be movable and making adjustments took up a lot more time.
I also had to make some compromises with the front leg structure to keep the colors harmonious, which made them a bit fragile. Overall, I’m happy with the poseability.It can stand on all fours or on its hind legs.
When I was working on the head, I debated whether to add whiskers. I finally decided to give it red whiskers, which I think is a unique feature of this dragon. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this MOC, so please leave a comment.