[MOC] YT-2400 Outrider Midi Scale – Alternate Build of 75440 AT-AT

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You might be surprised by how many different freighters exist in the Star Wars universe. Here is another one.

The Outrider shares the same basic saucer shaped hull as most YT series freighters, but is set apart by its tubular cockpit, which is connected to the hull by two starboard bracing arms. It was heavily modified by the smuggler Dash Rendar in Shadows of the Empire.

Various wedge plates form the front bracing arm and extend around the bow of the Outrider. The AT AT 4×4 round foot bricks are repurposed to great effect as the cockpit module. I used slopes to recreate the convex hull shape where possible, and I was especially happy with how I achieved the shape of the dark bluish grey maintenance access panels above the cargo hold. Reddish orange and yellow elements were added to the fuselage to reflect the red and tan weathering seen in the source material.

Printed 2×2 round tiles are used for the engine vents and the escape pod hatch. Medium azure elements represent the iconic blue glow of the sublight propulsion system. The dorsal laser cannons are built using clip bars, allowing the barrels to elevate up and down, although the cannons themselves do not rotate.

The construction method is plate stacking, so the finished model is very solid and great for swooshing around. The bracing arms are not as strong as the port side saucer hull, but they should be more than adequate for play. A new stand was designed to display the Outrider with the AT AT plaque showing the donor set.

This Outrider model would be perfect for display next to a midi scale Millennium Falcon.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/249057