DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) After sorting most of my small bricks and special Lego elements today, I decided to build my own minifig-scale AT RT. Yes, I know, this chicken walker has been done a thousand times, but since it is a very small and flimsy vehicle, at least in Lego, I wanted to take on the challenge. My goal was to build it in minifig-scale (not counting the antenna, it's approximately 2.5 minifigs in height), and still retain the look, shapes and detail of the original, without making it look messy. So right from the start I decided not to use hinge elements and plates for the 'cockpit' plating, instead opting to use snot, cheese slopes and two 3x2 wedge plates. I also decided to make the central axis that forms the seat one brick wide, so as to give the illusion that the trooper sits comfortably on a motorcycle-like seat, as with the original. Before I start to ramble, here's some pictures, because as they say, these say more than a thousand words... Enjoy! Edit: Updated this post with images of the newest build. Edited January 31, 2014 by DarthTwoShedsJackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arc Posted January 29, 2014 Very well done, it captures the look perfectly without being oversized. and it seems movie accurate as far as I can remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diaaabo Posted January 29, 2014 Simple design, I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi-wan Kenobi Posted January 29, 2014 Awesome job,perfect sized and very accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEAVeR Posted January 30, 2014 This is a really nice little walker, one of the best I've seen. Your choice to work with SNOT instead of hinges paid of, I think. The very long flat front isn't super accurate however. Maybe playing some more with some slopes can give you more the snout look here. Also, it would be nice if you would include that little piston between the body and the upper leg, maybe with a minifig lever. Lastly, if you want to be really really accurate, you'll need three toes, but I don't see how you can achieve that... Yeah, although it's the fifthiest AT-RT, you've managed to make it nice and new. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nom Carver Posted January 30, 2014 Very nice walker! now I will have to update mine with your design, well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Brickalot Posted January 30, 2014 Simple, but effective! Great job, keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Sinner Posted January 30, 2014 This looks good. Lots of detail in a more appropriate scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tman684 Posted January 30, 2014 Good job! A lot better than the official versions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wokajablocka Posted January 31, 2014 Nice MOC DarthTwoShedsJackson. The scale looks great but there are little thing that arent just right like the front of the cockpit. The use of snot is nice and seems to work well for this build, even though the porportions are a little off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks a lot for the nice comments and constructive criticism. After you pointed it out, the whole front began to bug me, too. So I went back, ripped it apart and built it new today to be closer to the 'snout'-shape of the original. The initial version images have moved here for reference, plus images of the refined build, which also replaced the old images in my opening post. Initial version: Refined version: Edited January 31, 2014 by DarthTwoShedsJackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEAVeR Posted February 3, 2014 You've managed to make a fantastic little model even better! You've managed to do at a small scale what TLG couldn't achieve at a large scale. So... congratulations! The new front is fantastic, and it's great to see you revisited some other parts of the model as well. Will this AT-RT be appearing in any diorama's, or have you built it as the vehicle an sich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWP Posted February 3, 2014 Good work! I like your designs, especially of the refined version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks, guys, I'm glad you like it. Will this AT-RT be appearing in any diorama's, or have you built it as the vehicle an sich? At the moment, I'm just building what strikes my fancy without a large diorama or battle-scene in mind, mainly to explore building techniques. That being said, I'm tinkering with the idea of starting a series of builds and new characters as minifigs (using existing official elements), and possibly even stories, all set in the New Jedi Order-era or even after the events that will be depicted in the new sequel trilogy, with my own designs of starfighters and vehicles and characters in the spirit of the look of Star Wars, especialy the original trilogy. Edited February 3, 2014 by DarthTwoShedsJackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVO97 Posted February 13, 2014 That's really nice! I think that it beats the (oversized) one that LEGO made last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel Tiger Posted February 26, 2014 I'll bet this thing fits inside the back of the republic gunship! If it does I may have to build it for myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
