[MOC] Hot Rod Gunship - Alternate Build of 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder

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Can it Gunship? Yes it can!

The LEGO 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder has been a fantastic addition to my Star Wars collection thanks to its new two-seater windscreen. While it currently comes in a funky trans-yellow, I’m sure LEGO will be keen to reuse this mould in future ESB-themed sets.

As with most of my alternate builds, I started with the windscreen and designed outward from there. Its angular shape instantly reminded me of modern attack helicopters—so naturally, another gunship was the only logical outcome.

The main structure is built around the inverted sloped wedge at the front and the large 6×8 trap door frame. A mix of plates, brackets, and support elements lock everything together, while multiple sub-models keep the construction smooth and intuitive. The 6×12 wedge plates work beautifully for the gunship wings.

The Hot Rod Gunship brings plenty of firepower:

• Two nose-mounted laser cannons
• Two wing-tip heavy laser cannons
• One tail gun
• Twin missile launchers on top of the wings

The cockpit seats two pilots, and the cargo bay can stand two clone troopers comfortably.

Surprisingly, this is the strongest of my three small gunships. You can pick it up by the main fuselage and swoosh it around with no issues—it’s sturdy, compact, and great for both play and display.

This model is the next evolution in my series of gunship alternate builds across various sets, and it would make a fantastic addition to any LEGO Star Wars collection.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/243202