Legostein Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hello everybody! Expanding the recently launched MIDI model line, there are 6 Rebel capital ships new today. As it's still relatively new, here are (once) again the rules: The Imperial Star Destroyer is 1600 meters long, and the official MIDI ISD by LEGO® is 31 studs in length, this gives a scale where 1 studs equals 50 meters (it would be exact if set 8099 was 32 studs, but it is still a very accurate approximation). All ships presented below (images are links to the corresponding full galleries) are to scale with the Imperial Midi Star Destroyer. -------------------- Let's start with the Star Destroyers main opponents: the 1200 meter long (converts to 24 studs) long Mon Calamari MC80 Star Cruisers. Every MonCal cruiser is unique, which means that there are no two identical ships. They all feature their unique organic look. Presented below are three representants, starting with the winged "Liberty", destroyed by the Death Star superlaser in "Return of the Jedi". -------------------- Also seen during the Battle of Endor in "Return of the Jedi" is a wingless version similar to the Liberty. -------------------- Several Expanded Universe sources also have MonCal cruiser, sometimes referred to as MC80a. As already said, there are countless unique designs. -------------------- Another main capital ship of the Rebel Alliance fleet is the so-called Assault Frigate, originally a Dreadnaught Heavy Cruiser converted by Rebel technicians. The heavy frigate measures 700 meters (converts to 14 studs). You can still see the similarities to the former cruiser in the design. -------------------- The most popular frigate of the Rebel Fleet is probably the Nebulon-B Escort frigate. Although originally an Imperial vessel, several found their way into the Rebels' hands. The medical frigate "Redemption" seen in "The Empire Strikes Back" is one of the most famous ships of its kind. They are 300 meters in length (equals 6 studs). -------------------- As a special add-on, I'd like to shar the "Flurry" with you, a Quasar-fire Cruiser Carrier from the Expanded Universe, but a well-known ship from there. It's 350 meters in length which converts to 7 studs in Midi scale. -------------------- With that I am done for this week-end! I hope you've enjoyed the Midi models so far. The Imperial vessels can be found here... ... and the Old Republic ships are here. Everyone have a great start into the new week! Cheers, yours Christopher Quote
Darth Yogi Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 All of these look great but the Nebulon-B Escort frigate really sticks out. The detail for the size is great, and I especially love the pirate hooks. Great job Quote
JackJonespaw Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Very nice! The Nebulon is instantly recognizable! Quote
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful work, as always, Christopher! I especially love the Assault Frigate and am wondering where you got the piece used for the cockpit area? Quote
Dapper-D2 Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 These are lovely! I especially like the Liberty and the Assault Frigate. Excellent work! Quote
mortesv Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I was eagerly expecting the 6 stud Nebulon B - and I must say you have pulled it off very nice Thinking about making ten of each of your creations and making a huge space battle scene Still looking forward to the 3 stud Corellian Corvette Quote
Legostein Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 Hello! Thank you for the comments! Glad you like The Rebel ships. Still looking forward to the 3 stud Corellian Corvette As stated several times now, the smaller the ships are, the harder it is to recreate them in a specific scale while still maintaining reconziablity. Corvettes are really ugly at this scale. They would look something like this: Have a great day, Christopher Quote
Mr Man Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I love the work you did with this ship especially Legostein, but they are all fantastic . Quote
Lobot Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Vey nice creations Christoper My favourite is the Redemption, although I’m probably a little biased as it’s in one of the classic images from ESB. On that note, could you fit a single round stud underneath it somehow to represent the Falcon, or would it not be to scale? Anyway, keep up the good work Quote
Brinstar Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I really like the designs of some of the rebels ships. The Mon Cal cruisers (both MC80 and MC80b) are excellent considering they are very difficult ships to make with Lego. You've really captured the look with just a limited number of pieces. I also like the Assault Frigate, that is one of my favorite ships from the expanded universe. Overall, a great job! Quote
Legostein Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 where you got the piece used for the cockpit area? I forgot to answer your question, sorry. This special wedge piece was in the Racers set 8657 from 2005. Unfortunately, there are not that many of these pieces around. I love the work you did with this ship especially Legostein, but they are all fantastic . I also like the Assault Frigate, that is one of my favorite ships from the expanded universe. Thank you! It's one of my favourite Rebel ships as well. Currently I have 6 of them, 2 to escort each of the 3 MC80 Star Cruisers. The Assault Frigates are sourrounded by 2 Nebulon-B Escort Frigates each, giving a complement of 12. I wish I had more space to display all the fleets. The Imperial one is much larger (of course) with more than 80 ships. On that note, could you fit a single round stud underneath it somehow to represent the Falcon I am somehow tired of saying it. No. I can not. I will not. And I don't want to. I have a certain quality requirements for my models. And a single 1x1 plate certainly does not match them. Besides that, it would look extraordinarily disturbing for me. Thanks for your time and interest. See you around, Christopher Quote
brickmack Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Lovely builds. The Nebulon-B is my favorite, great use of that click-hinge on the back and the pirate hooks. Quote
Masked Builder Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Great work here. You use your parts well to get the shape in such a small scale. Quote
mortesv Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 As stated several times now, the smaller the ships are, the harder it is to recreate them in a specific scale while still maintaining reconziablity. Corvettes are really ugly at this scale. They would look something like this: I'm quite aware of this - and I was just teasing - Although I am surprised the see you could get that much detail into a three stud model :thumbup: Quote
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