[MOC] Eta-2 Actis-Class Interceptor

[CardinalBricks]

Hello all,

Today I have some Jedi interceptor MOCs to show you. My plan going into this design was to find a happy medium between the large size of the official LEGO models (so, not use the bubble canopy piece) but not go for perfect minifigure scale either, as that would significantly limit the amount of detail I could add. In this, I think I succeeded fairly well, even if the models look clunky in a few areas.

An up-close shot. Here might be a good opportunity to remark on my attempt at recreating the armor surrounding the canopy on the actual model. This was a real challenge and went through many revisions, but  ultimately I settled on a combination of flag pieces and the "door rail" plates in the center so as to not cover up too much of the sides.

A side profile without display stand.

An aerial view. It is only now that I'm realizing the dark grey clips on the front don't match up and are bending the bar slightly. Oops.

Lastly, a view of the interior. There is just enough space for one minfigure and you have to take the model apart to get the pilot in there.

And here are the interceptors amongst my other models I made earlier this year!

Thanks for looking at my creation!

[Mandalorianknight]

They look great! I'm not usually a fan of models that use normal parts and gaps where a windscreen should be, but these manage to pull off that look. The stands are impressive too.

[Stuartn]

I agree, the windscreen does look great, especially in that side view - the rest of the model is very good too, great detail on the wings. The interior of the cockpit is very nice as well.

[CardinalBricks]

Thank you! I too was surprised how well the windscreen came out. It's all about carefully pre-bending those 3mm hoses.