[MOC] Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor - Alternate Build of 75440 AT-AT

[Wurger49]

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is widely regarded as the world’s premier air superiority fifth-generation fighter. Even though it is around 10 years old than the F-35, it still has unmatched air combat performance, combining super cruise, extreme manoeuvrability and advanced stealth into a single airframe.

For this build, the nose benefited greatly from my F-35 design. The Raptor’s gold tinted bubble canopy is achieved using trans-clear tiles and yellow slopes. The rest of the jet is a complete redesign from my F-35.
 

• Angled air intakes
• Clipped diamond wings
• Blended body shaping by positioning the wings a plate closer to the spine
• Outward canted twin vertical tails
• the horizontal stabilisers’ s shape is a compromise due to the wedge plates available
• Triangular exhaust nozzles for thrust vectoring

As the benchmark air dominance fighter, it absolutely had to be swooshable. The blended wing root and broad fuselage create perfect grip points for high G turns across the living room, preferably with an appropriately epic soundtrack in the background.

The display stand follows the same philosophy as the previous build, sturdy and purposeful. The AT-AT plaque remains on display as a nod to the donor set. A fitting tribute to a fighter designed not for compromise, but for control of the skies.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/253460

 

 

 

 

 

[Feuer Zug]

Nice work on this alternate build. I has the feel of the F-22.