TRANSFORMARs

This is a 1:50 scale model (metric) of a space rocket that transforms into a Mars base. (well, conceptually)

Instead of building vehicles to transport pieces to build a base, it seemed more reasonable to use the whole spaceship as the future inhabitable space. The crew and additional life support can be flown there in a seperate spaceship....this one at least is the getting started kit!...and it is obviously more fun if you can also play around with the objects in real life (or your kids).... ;)

Following thoughts went into the desgin:
As Mars has a semi hostile environment for humans in terms of cold, radiation and strong winds the whole complex is lowered into the martian soil. The foundations can be digged out and then all the pieces can be put in place and safely connected. The lowering into the earth keeps more heat during cold times and shades a bit from the strong winds and protects from the radiation due to the lacking magnetic field. Additionally martian soil can be st