Veynom Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 Today I propose a colour variant of the 7679 Republic Fighter Tank set. TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr I wanted to create a version of this tank that would have been in active service during the first years of the Galactic Empire, immediately after the Clone War's end and the Republic's fall. TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr Based on the model visible in the Star Wars Commander video game, I decided to go with a bi-colour paint-scheme based on light and dark blueish greys, similar to some existing camouflage patterns. TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank byVeynom, on Flickr Some details have been added here and there compared to the original model. In no particular order, I will list: - extra detailing on the side wings; - on the side turrets; - engine panel and tank "nose"; - tank sides that are slightly rounded. TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr Playable features are still there and complete : - rear door that can lock or free the tank leader seat; - flickr misslies under the side wings; - detailed inside allowing room for a pilot and tank leader; - engine is accessible (and detailed) - compartments are available in the side wings to store hand weapons or tools; - rotating turrets - and the tank has wheels to easily move (and crush rebels) - yet, I do not intend to motorize it as it is too large to go on my 12V train track layout TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr And a small engine maintenance operation:TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank by Veynom, on Flickr Hope you like it. Personally, I can confirm it looks quietly aggressive and the camouflage pattern works fine. Hard to really understand the tank shape when on grey baseplates. :) Quote
KevinYoung Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Now that's a tank the one from the movies[rogue one] and lego version is more like a light assault [scouting] vehicle. Well done !! Edited December 11, 2016 by KevinYoung Quote
Gouniaf Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 It's a good thing you add some play features. And these Imperial tank pilots fits very well on that MOC. Good job (one more time) ! Quote
ChiefPie Posted December 11, 2016 Posted December 11, 2016 Looks great but to me there are too many dark grey bricks. Quote
Gregory Posted December 12, 2016 Posted December 12, 2016 Hm, have this vehicle been canonized? As in, is it considered canon as part of the Disney timeline, or is just part of the Legends nowadays. I definitely remember seeing in the Battlefront II, and I think that was it. Or am I missing something? Quote
Veynom Posted December 12, 2016 Author Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for the nice comments. :) On 11/12/2016 at 10:31 PM, ChiefPie said: Looks great but to me there are too many dark grey bricks. This is a deliberate choice. I was not building a light grey tank with only a couple of details in dark grey. I built a tank with a modern camouflage pattern. And I can confirm it is effective when the tank is on a base plates among other vehicles or facilities, you do not distinguish its shape correctly. :) On 12/12/2016 at 8:34 AM, Gregory said: Hm, have this vehicle been canonized? As in, is it considered canon as part of the Disney timeline, or is just part of the Legends nowadays. I definitely remember seeing in the Battlefront II, and I think that was it. Or am I missing something? According to Wookieepedia, it is not flagged as "Legend". The canon universe is re-using a lot of Legend materials when it comes to ships and vehicles. In SW Rebels season II, the Quasar Fire-class carrier is another example. Edited January 21, 2018 by Veynom typo Quote
jhaigh22 Posted January 19, 2018 Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Awesome job! I'm bricklinking this set and changing the colors like yours!! So cool!! Edited January 26, 2018 by jhaigh22 Quote
Veynom Posted January 21, 2018 Author Posted January 21, 2018 On 19/01/2018 at 9:55 PM, jhaigh22 said: Awesome job! Do you have instructions for it? I'd love to build one... Simply take the instructions of the 7679 and change all colours to grey. :) Quote
DarthHank Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Really nice! I thought this would be a great idea, but it seemed like too much trouble. Glad someone else did it - your modifications look really nice. I might have to try it myself now! Quote
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