[UCS] U-Wing Rebel Transport

[Ellisss_2]

Just now, krisandkris12 said:

I'd thicken the rear part of the engines, the grey one. It looks to thin now.

Ok! I'm on it 

[legoSWfan]

Very nice ! Proportions are good, maybe the grey part is a bit too thin but nevermind.

Once done I suggest that you redesign the front, to be more accurate

Here is a good picture for inspiration : http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e3/U-wing-SW_Battlefront.png/revision/latest?cb=20161213062352

 

[Ellisss_2]

@krisandkris12 @legoSWfan Look better?

 

Edited December 30, 2016 by Ellisss_2

[legoSWfan]

Yes, definitely better !

[Kristof]

yep.

[Ellisss_2]

Just now, legoSWfan said:

Yes, definitely better !

Ok, thank you! Could you explain to me what needs to be done to get the front more accurate.

Kind regards, Ellis.

[legoSWfan]

Yes ofc, it wasn't straghtforward

I was speaking about this thing (a recess ?): http://www.noelshack.com/2016-52-1483132866-u-wing-sw-battlefront.png 

On your model, it's too flat imo

On 24/12/2016 at 10:52 AM, Ellisss_2 said:

Update #1:

Hello guys,

I have modified my model to your suggestions! I have also added images of the interior as many of you requested them! The total brick count is now: 1005.

I used this image for reference: http://img00.deviantart.net/98d0/i/2016/280/e/6/u_wing_schematics_by_ravendeviant-dak92nh.jpg

 

To begin with, I have lengthened the engines and added detail to the intakes based on the @ChristopherLee Arc-170 Engine design mod.  @TWP

I then slimmed the wings down as they were too thick @legoSWfan

Finally some images of the interior, I had to remove the left side of the ship to show you, as it was difficult with the LDD camera positioning.

Thank you for reading!

Kind regards, Ellis.

 

[Ellisss_2]

2 minutes ago, legoSWfan said:

Yes ofc, it wasn't straghtforward

I was speaking about this thing (a recess ?): http://www.noelshack.com/2016-52-1483132866-u-wing-sw-battlefront.png 

On your model, it's too flat imo

 

 

Ok, thank you, it is a lot clearer now! I will see what I can do.

Kind regards, Ellis. 

[Cyh Naan]

Nice work ! Interesting evolution of your project,

The last version of the engines is better, but I think the back of the engines seems too cylindric and can be improved.

Do you have a picture with open wings ?

Edited December 30, 2016 by Cyh Naan

[Ellisss_2]

Just now, Cyh Naan said:

Nice work ! Interesting evolution of your project,

The last version of the engines is better, but I think the back of the engines seems too cylindric and can be improved.

Do you have a picture with open wings ?

I currently do not have a picture with the wings open, I will try get one. I will work on the back of the engines.

kind regards, Ellis.

[VaderFan2187]

Wow, nice improvements :)

But... the ship seems a little too... sleek to me? In the movie the troop compartment made the ship rather fat. Maybe you could make the compartment bigger? 

[Ellisss_2]

2 hours ago, VaderFan2187 said:

Wow, nice improvements :)

But... the ship seems a little too... sleek to me? In the movie the troop compartment made the ship rather fat. Maybe you could make the compartment bigger? 

Thank you! Yes I do think the ship might be a bit slim. I am going to wait until I get that visual guide before I progress any further.

Kind regards, Ellis.

[Ellisss_2]

Update #3:

Hello, guys!

I have shortened the fuselage to improve the proportions of the model and make the troop bay seem chunkier. However, this meant I had to sacrifice room on the interior, but you can still fit around 8 minifigures in. The first image is the longer fuselage of the previous version and the second is the shortened down version I have just completed. 

Thank you for reading, 

Kind regards, Ellis.

[VaderFan2187]

Great updates 

10 hours ago, Ellisss_2 said:

Thank you! Yes I do think the ship might be a bit slim. I am going to wait until I get that visual guide before I progress any further.

Kind regards, Ellis.

Look forward to see your modifications when you get the guide 

[TheRacker]

Your updated fuselage makes it look much better!  Great work so far.

Actually would it be possible to remake the area around the windscreen on top with flat plates instead of the curved slope pieces you have now?  Here you can see that it's very angular and flat with no curved areas.

Edited January 1, 2017 by TheRacker

[Ellisss_2]

12 minutes ago, TheRacker said:

Your updated fuselage makes it look much better!  Great work so far.

Actually would it be possible to remake the area around the windscreen on top with flat plates instead of the curved slope pieces you have now?  Here you can see that it's very angular and flat with no curved areas.

Thank you! Regaring the area around the cockpit, I will see what I can do. 

Kind regards, Ellis.

[Kristof]

What bothers me most is the windscreen. It's the same story once again over, but these Xwing windscreens are soooo inaccurate, even for Xwing itself, and even more for this... i mean, just look at it :D There is zero resemblance in the shape. Its a shame that they never dare to produce a better piece, because this cockpit shape is so prominent in SW.

[Ellisss_2]

2 hours ago, krisandkris12 said:

What bothers me most is the windscreen. It's the same story once again over, but these Xwing windscreens are soooo inaccurate, even for Xwing itself, and even more for this... i mean, just look at it :D There is zero resemblance in the shape. Its a shame that they never dare to produce a better piece, because this cockpit shape is so prominent in SW.

It bothers me also! The amount of Star Wars sets TLG produce, you would think they would design an accurate cockpit, but clearly not! I will probably have a go at designing a cockpit like the one in this thread: 

Kind regards, Ellis.

[VaderFan2187]

14 hours ago, krisandkris12 said:

What bothers me most is the windscreen. It's the same story once again over, but these Xwing windscreens are soooo inaccurate, even for Xwing itself, and even more for this... i mean, just look at it :D There is zero resemblance in the shape. Its a shame that they never dare to produce a better piece, because this cockpit shape is so prominent in SW.

I know right. They really should improve it.

But @Ellisss_2 is a great builder :)

[Ellisss_2]

Just now, VaderFan2187 said:

I know right. They really should improve it.

But @Ellisss_2 is a great builder :)

Thanks dude, I appreciate that you think I'm a great builder. 

[Ellisss_2]

Hello!

Here is a picture with the wings swept back: 

Kind regards, Ellis.

[Ramses25]

WOW ! Just wow !
Would love to build this beauty in the future ;)

Ramses25

[Ellisss_2]

Just now, Ramses25 said:

WOW ! Just wow !
Would love to build this beauty in the future ;)

Ramses25

 

Thank you! 

[legoSWfan]

Nice pic !
Proportions seem good, but if you plan to expose it wings open, you need a new display stand ah ah

[Ellisss_2]

5 minutes ago, legoSWfan said:

Nice pic !
Proportions seem good, but if you plan to expose it wings open, you need a new display stand ah ah

 

Thank you! I can't believe I didn't realize that the display stand wouldn't work ahaha. 

Kind regards, Ellis.