Animated Aquarium

About the Design
This build is my heartfelt tribute to Mark Smiley’s iconic BDP Clockwork Aquarium. While the original set is a masterpiece, it’s wildly expensive and hard to obtain. So, I created my own version with an alternative mechanism designed to keep the part count low and affordable.

Features
Turn the crank and bring this delightful aquarium to life! Watch as:

• Colorful, brick-built fish gracefully swim inside the tank


• A playful crab jumps up and down (the crab is unemployed)


• A tiny sea snail whirls around

Within the aquarium, you'll discover intricate marine details such as:

• Lush, underwater green plants.


• Vibrant pink coral that adds a splash of colour.


• A detailed brick-built backdrop


• and the mysterious🗿

The 550-piece aquarium sits atop an elegant cabinet adorned with intricate details, complete with a removable topper. The cabinet doors open to provide easy access to the internal mechanics, which,combines gears and a cam system, operates smoothly and reliably.

I’m happily to give these instructions away for free! If you enjoy this build, please consider supporting an ocean conservation effort such as The Ocean Cleanup to help remove plastic from our waters and keep the seas beautiful for generations to come.



© 2024 Nick Lever / clicklever