[MOC] Echo Base

[GuyDudeMan27]

Ah, I see. That's gonna look great then! Keep up the work!

[lostcarpark]

I've been working on an addition to my Battle of Hoth diorama - part of the rebel trenches. This is the first of several trench modules that will eventually span the front of the base.

Echo Base Rebel Trench by James Shields, on Flickr

The trench features the DF.9 Turret I built a while back:

I still have some details to add, but I like how it's looking so far.

As well as the Rebel trench, I've been working on the shield generator. It's only half finished, and the two rings I have built are only fully covered on one side, but I'm pretty happy how they've worked out. I've a whole lot of Bricklinking to do to complete them.

Shield Generator by James Shields, on Flickr

As there's an empty space for the third ring, one of our local group members suggested adding flame pieces, as it it's in mid explosion.

I'm quite pleased with the end result, though I'm really looking forward to getting the whole generator finished.

I'd love to hear any comments and suggestions on it.

I'll be displaying at a show in Ireland next weekend, so I'll take pictures of the whole diorama.

James

[VaderFan2187]

I love this! Your techniques are amazing 

[Ellisss_2]

Looks fantastic, great use of slopes! The generators look amazing.

[richiejwalker]

Epic fella!!!

[sandtrooper]

This is brilliant.  Really like the techniques you're using for the trench and the shield generators!

Edited January 15, 2017 by sandtrooper

[Cyh Naan]

Nice work, The shield generator is very successful, look very good.

[BrickShady]

Amazing builds! I love the shape of both turret and generator, keep up the good work! 

[KlodsBrik]

Definately amazing progress. 
These are gonna look awesome with your current display.

Shapes and landscape is looking gorgeous so far indeed!

KlodsBrik

[lostcarpark]

Last weekend while displaying at a local event, I decided to have a go at building the next section of the rebel trench on site. I found building at the show a positive experience as people were interested in what I was doing. I got quite a few questions about how I know where to put bricks, and a few were genuinely surprised I was building without instructions.

Here's the nearly completed section of trench.

Echo Base trench Unger construction by James Shields, on Flickr

A DF.9 turret I built before the show:

The new trench in front of the shield generator:

I realise now that putting a turret in front of the shield generator is a mistake. For one thing, it highlights the scale differences (in reality the shield generator should be very much bigger), and secondly, it blocks the clean shot of the four discs of the generator, as seen when the AT-AT is targeting it. I will move it before the next display.

James

 

[TWP]

Ooh, this keeps getting better and better! I like how I can see the development of your diorama on Flickr each year :)

And am I correct to assume that instead of layering the whole layout with bricks/tiles, you're going to use a white table to simulate snow? nice & cost saving idea!

[lostcarpark]

Thanks TWP,

It would be wonderful to some day have the whole snowscape built out of bricks, but one has to be realistic. My immediate plan is to cover build the trench all the way across the front of the base.

After that, I plan to build little islands of snowy landscape so it's not quite so bare.

My aim is to have one or two new things every time I display it to keep it interesting.

James

[lostcarpark]

It's been a while since I've posted.

This weekend I'm displaying at the Brick.ie show in Naas library, Kildare, Ireland. It's the first chance I've had to put together a lot of the elements I've built over the last few months. It's a small show, so I don't have the full Echo base, just the shield generator and rebel defences...

Echo Base Shield Generator by James Shields, on Flickr

I'm also displaying my copy of Brickdoctor's snowspeeder as it takes on a pair of Raskolinov AT-ATs (thanks DaveNoCheese for the loan of the second AT-AT)

[Hunter003]

This is great.....love how this is a constant work in progress.....also love how this moc has evolved from its humble beginnings......and please take no offence if I say that your lego building skills have also developed over the last 2 years.....amazing stuff

[Davenocheese]

Having seen half of the Hoth display in real life, I can confirm that the pictures don't do it justice. An amazing MOC, I especially liked the shield generators.

Looking forward to seeing the full thing soon on display in the next few months. 

[Dublad]

That looks great! Apart from Naas are there any other shows you display it at?

[LOBOT-OMY]

Awesome HOTH MOC, just need to see more of Echo Base now.  Superb work. 

[roadstermatt]

I love this just gets better and better

[F1v3s]

What was that ninja turtle for in your first post?

[lostcarpark]

Some pictures of Echo Base at BrickLive in Belfast last weekend...

AT-AT Attack - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Wampa Cave - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Speeder Bikes - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

"Target. Maximum Firepower." - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Shield Generator - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

X-Wing - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Tauntaun Stables - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Ground Transport - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Millennium Falcon - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Hanger - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Shield Generator - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Rebel Trench - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

Snowspeeder - Battle of Hoth at BrickLive, Belfast by James Shields, on Flickr

The 501st Legion were present. This Snowtrooper in particular was a great sport, and obviously fitted in well with the scene.

501st at BrickLive by James Shields, on Flickr

Lots more photos in this Flicrk album.

Thanks for looking!

James