[MOD] T-16 Skyhopper

[Jedd the Jedi]

The old T-16 Skyhopper set (4477) is a great source of nostalgia to many a LEGO Star Wars collector. My first attempt to rebuild it was three-four years ago. I dusted it off and put it back together after seeing Brickdoctor's great version. This is essentially very similar to the original design of the old set, but I tried to work in a little more detail, including with some ancient pieces coated with remnants of old stickers (from the Discovery shuttle set ages ago). The wings are white instead of grey because the grey pieces are used in another MOC, and have been there for four-five years. I'm most proud of the closed cockpit design - however, this is still largely inaccurate in many respects.

(Took the photos at dusk, and by the time I got to this one it was a little too dark)

Brickshelf gallery (When public)

Thanks to all for looking!

Edited February 14, 2011 by Jedd the Jedi

[Brickdoctor]

Honestly, it's not that bad, although it's more of a mod than an MOC. It just needs to be about twice the size and the wings and tail should be skinnier.

[brickbuilder]

The first picture made it look weird, but the second one looks good . The only thing is, maybe trans elements would work better on the cockpit, because right now it doesnt really get that cockpit-y effect

[XimenaPaulina]

Nice work Jedd, yeah I agree it's not bad, considering you made this four years ago. It actually looks good as a non-minifig-scale model.