sin Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 That is a very cool looking model! If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you to design this is LDD? Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks Here is the latest version... Find the seven differences ARC-135 mk2.5 by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Hope see your MOC in reallife soon :X You can hope great looking, not used to all those red stuff (i'm way too focused on ep IV-VI movies), but that's one model I'd love to build (although, again, not having any white or red parts hurts):) Lots of red stuff... you mean like on an A-wing? If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you to design this is LDD? The first version (in the first post) I spent 2 or 3 hours. But since then I've spent twice as that just to adjust small things. Quote
DonBrizzel Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Perfection!! Cut, print, make the real thing!! I see a 4 differences. The fin is back, the cannons are doubled again, and the inserts in the engine intakes. The fuselage was reworked a little with the white bricks. Lots of red stuff... you mean like on an A-wing? Or the X-wing. Or the Falcon. Edited January 9, 2014 by DonBrizzel Quote
Chills Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 To echo what Brickdoctor said, I also really like the big engines on the slim airframe. It looks like they could power that fighter to high speeds and it looks manueverable as well. Even with those big engines the ship looks nimble. Great job on the color scheme, too. And I like the use of angled slopes on the nose. Quote
Kelso Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Awesome MOC, It looks better then the original ARC to be honest :D Edited January 19, 2014 by Kelso Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Awesome MOC, It looks better then the original ARC to be honest :D Thanks a lot Quote
DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Impressive building techniques and interesting wing shape. If I may throw my two cents into the hat, though, I'd clean up the top part of the nose and the parts on either side below the front cockpit canopy - it looks too messy for a star wars style starfighter. Messy parts where the interior of the ship is exposed should be limited and follow some logic. In my eyes, this impressive MOC would benefit from a cleaner fuselage and cockpit area, and I'd reserve the messy exposed machinery look for engines and weaponry. The exposed machinery parts should also not have livery colours. This is meant as some constructive criticism, and I'm curious how this MOC will be refined and evolve further. Edited January 19, 2014 by DarthTwoShedsJackson Quote
Scott-S6 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) [snip] ARC-135 mk2.5 by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Absolutely astonishing. I would love to build this. Would you consider sharing (or selling) a copy of the LDD? Edited February 22, 2014 by Brickdoctor Please don't quote images. Quote
Only Sinner Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 This ship is magnificent! I am very fond of the fighters, and would like nothing more han to build one like this. So beautiful. Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks all I'd sure like to sell the instructions to raise fund for building my digital models... But anyway is here the LDD file. Quote
Scott-S6 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Awesome! Brinklinking this will be my project for the weekend! Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted February 25, 2014 Author Posted February 25, 2014 Awesome! Brinklinking this will be my project for the weekend! I'd didn't checked the bricklinkability of this model. If you really do it, let me know of the results Quote
Scott-S6 Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I'd didn't checked the bricklinkability of this model. If you really do it, let me know of the results All ordered. Mostly easy, there were a few tricky parts. 1x2 ridge in white, 1x2 bow in dark red, I'm going to replace those with 50746's, the nose won't be quite as sleek. 4590 was annoying because I have loads of those in my old lego but it's currently sitting in another country. Switched it to white. SUV rims in black was tricky but I have loads of bley from a recent brick wall purchase. The clone pilot minifigs were the most expensive bit! (but handy for bumping orders over people's minimums) Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks for the feedback! You could have used any other minifig Do you know much it costed? Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 I've made some minor changes in the body to make it a little stronger. I've also created groups so that it's easier to build. [linkk to LDD file] Quote
Scott-S6 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Well, (not so) small snag hit. The seller that I got the bulk of the pieces from has sent me someone else's order.... Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Well, (not so) small snag hit. The seller that I got the bulk of the pieces from has sent me someone else's order.... Wow that's an unusual mistake... Quote
Scott-S6 Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Most of the parts are here and I got the fuselage and most of one wing+engine done last night. The wings are surprisingly strong but LDD's build order is horrible! The fuselage is not strong - the front piece keeps popping off and there isn't nearly enough holding the rear together. The weight of one unfinished wing+engine pod is enough to tear the rear portion of the side of (ultimately it's only held on by a 2x1 stud connection. I've got a few ideas for strengthening it but I think I may need to glue a couple of key points. Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted March 19, 2014 Author Posted March 19, 2014 Most of the parts are here and I got the fuselage and most of one wing+engine done last night. The wings are surprisingly strong but LDD's build order is horrible! The fuselage is not strong - the front piece keeps popping off and there isn't nearly enough holding the rear together. The weight of one unfinished wing+engine pod is enough to tear the rear portion of the side of (ultimately it's only held on by a 2x1 stud connection. I've got a few ideas for strengthening it but I think I may need to glue a couple of key points. Don't use glue!! Did you used the last lxf file I posted? Could you post some pictures? I'll try to see how to reinforce it if it's possible. Anyway it's not a model designed to be swooshed around Edit: I updated the lxf file, added some bricks with stud on sides to hold the wings. I left the changes in blue, but it should be grey or dark grey. Quote
Scott-S6 Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 I sorted the nose but lightly sanding the back of one of the dark red 2x4 plates, it fits very nicely now. The wings remain a problem. I tried your mod and a couple of my own - if the sides became strong enough then the wings would still pull themselves off. A 2x4 attachment still isn't strong enough. Also, they droop badly on the central hinges. It's together but must be lifted VERY carefully. Still, it's gorgeous! .jpg] There are a couple of pieces that need to be changed to the correct colour (still waiting on the last few pieces). Also, a cradle of some sort is definitely needed (I've removed the ventral fin and fitted a support for the time being). Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 There might be a way to reinforce it: remove the two central arch on each wing's undersides and replace them with hinges, and join them with plates... it's impossible in LDD as there is a very small gap. Maybe it's just a model tohat have to stay on shelves... but still it looks really good in bricks Quote
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