Deep scanners have detected a signal on the planets' surface. The Surveillance 2 is deployed to narrow the search radius, while the Truck Patrol closely follows. The signal seems to be artificial. What will await the team?

ABOUT:

Inspired by the LEGO classic space days from the past, I merged the idea behind two of the iconic Blacktron II vessels and enhanced the features, playability and complexity. The outcome: The Space Patrol.

THE SPACESHIP:
The Surveillance 2 is a spaceship composed of 3 modules: the pilot module, the cargo holder and the control center from where the commander oversees the operation. The control center is attached to the cargo module, but you could also attach the container located on the Patrol Truck 4.
You may use the cargo module with the control center only, which would form a manned space satellite orbiter. Or you may attach the pilot module directly to the control center (without the cargo module) forming another smaller spaceship. Check out the pics.

THE TRUCK:
The vehicle transports a hydrogen/ion reactor and a container. It also features two small speeders which when attached steer the empty truck. The speeders may also deploy on short missions.
You may attach the spaceship's control center on top of the truck and/or the pilot module on a top or a bottom level. Check out the pics.

THE SPECS:
The total set has approx. 2075 bricks including 5 minifigs and (without counting the minifigs) consists of:
1. Spaceship Surveillance 2: 985 bricks thereof
    1.1. Pilot module (260 bricks)
    1.2. Cargo module(489 bricks)
    1.3. Control center(236 bricks)

2. Truck Patrol 4: 1061 bricks thereof
2.1. Truck itself (717 bricks)
2.2. Ion reactor(162 bricks)
2.3. Container(182 bricks)

Classic Colors
For all those fond of the old Blacktron theme, just change red with white color, take the bright light green canopies (as there are none in neon green available) and change the minifigs. Check out my social media to see how it would look like.

Digital Spin
I have uploaded the spaceship and one version of the Truck Patrol 4 to Sketchfab. Follow the link and check the 3D model from different perspectives.

Spaceship

Truck

Last but not least I encourage you to build an own module changing the looks of the spaceship. You could also build your own structures for the truck personalizing it. The modular way of building this creation enables you to make changes easily and fast.

I hope you like the Space Patrol and the idea behind it and give it a smiley. Comment it and show it to your friends as well.

Cheers!
Giorgio