Darth Yogi Posted October 1, 2011 I knew it was time to start a new MOC with ACPin's Community build, and I had always wanted to build a T-47 airspeeder, so this was perfect timing. So after two weeks of building and taking pictures, here is my result. I used inspiration from Larry Lars, and Bricdocter, and of course a lot of my own. So here is my result, so please enjoy. T-47 Airspeeder By Darth Yogi Thanks for looking, and please C&C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Man Posted October 2, 2011 Wow this was almost at the bottom of the page when I saw it. These are great Darth Yogi, I love the smooth look and the side guns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted October 2, 2011 AWESOME snow speeders 'Darth Yogi', fantastic work on the cockpit and blasters ! Brick On with the force 'Darth Yogi' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simonjedi Posted October 2, 2011 The front looks a bit long and the cockpit too short, but other than that it looks pretty cool. I'm sure the usual subjects will have paragraphs of criticism though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted October 2, 2011 I agree that the front looks a little bit elongated, but this is still a great MOC of the Snowspeeder. Snowspeeder MOCs never cease to amaze me; this is leaps and bounds beyond the crappy Snowspeeder that LEGO always puts out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted October 2, 2011 Good work! You got the curves right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted October 2, 2011 I agree that this is way better than any of the official versions! Love the smooth tiled look to this. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted October 4, 2011 How did I miss this? It's really well done, and after you make those little adjustments from above, I'm sure it'd be greater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted October 4, 2011 Excellent work, Darth Yogi! I realize that it's quite hard not to make a T-47 that's better than TLG's, but you've still done some superb work here. The only major criticism I have involves the rear blocks on the wings, which I think really miss the air brakes. To me, those are an essential part of the design of the T-47. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fallenangel Posted October 4, 2011 Excellent work, Darth Yogi! I realize that it's quite hard not to make a T-47 that's better than TLG's, but you've still done some superb work here. The only major criticism I have involves the rear blocks on the wings, which I think really miss the air brakes. To me, those are an essential part of the design of the T-47. Indeed – why the set is even considered a standard anymore is beyond me! Couldn’t he have used 3x3 wedge plates for the in place of the oversized 3x6 wings? Or are there simply no slope bricks that fit that angle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted October 4, 2011 Couldn’t he have used 3x3 wedge plates for the in place of the oversized 3x6 wings? Or are there simply no slope bricks that fit that angle? He could use 3x2 wedge plates, which are the same angle, but the lines don't look as good. They look too jagged, because the horizontal 3x2 sticks out a stud. What's really needed here is a 3x4 wedge plate, which doesn't exist. The 3x6 offers the best-looking compromise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 4, 2011 This in outstanding creation! The building technique for the wings is absolutely cool! Great work and beautiful pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fallenangel Posted October 4, 2011 He could use 3x2 wedge plates, which are the same angle, but the lines don't look as good. They look too jagged, because the horizontal 3x2 sticks out a stud. What's really needed here is a 3x4 wedge plate, which doesn't exist. The 3x6 offers the best-looking compromise. What I was getting at was whether a 45-degree angle wedge couldn't be used, as seen here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted October 4, 2011 What I was getting at was whether a 45-degree angle wedge couldn't be used, as seen here. Well, when you're talking attaching the wedge plate to a hinge, then pretty much any angle becomes achievable and any plate within acceptable size ranges can be used. That plate isn't my first choice because it creates gaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Yogi Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks for all the comments guys. I agree that the front is a little long, and will probably fix that sometime, as well as the air brakes. And of coarse its better than TLG's version Thanks for the blog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stardusty Posted October 8, 2011 Although I like Larry Lars' snowspeeder the msot, your's is superb too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Yogi Posted October 8, 2011 Although I like Larry Lars' snowspeeder the msot, your's is superb too! Thanks. Larry Lars' is still my favorite too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites