Cylo Posted January 15, 2019 Hello all! After previously brickling the dropship with AT OT, I set out to bricklink another, this time being the UCS Death Star II. For a used one, the cheapest on bricklink goes for around 800 AUD, and I managed to get one for 600 AUD in total. There are many older parts that are very expensive but can be swapped for cheaper ones. I have managed to build the internal structure but I'm still waiting for more parts to arrive. There will be more updates as the rest of the pieces arrive :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandtrooper Posted January 15, 2019 Congrats on brickling the DS II. I did the same several years ago. It's an interesting build, but the "unfinished" hemisphere can be somewhat tedious to build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted January 15, 2019 8 hours ago, sandtrooper said: can be somewhat tedious to build. Especially when you have to build them twice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnowDog2112 Posted January 28, 2019 Do you have any plans to modify the original build? Whether to avoid using rare parts or to improve the build in any way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, SnowDog2112 said: Do you have any plans to modify the original build? Whether to avoid using rare parts or to improve the build in any way? I have substituted the rarer parts with cheaper ones to save on the cost, and later I think I will add an interior to it. Still waiting for the final bricklink order to arrive and i'll be able to finish it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted January 28, 2019 Here is the substitution list I used, credit to @Midlife-crisis 4x 32555 Black instead of Red (Invisible)16x 14181 instead of 2413 (Slighlty Visible)32x 30364 Light Bluish Gray instead of Tan (Visible)32x 30365 Dark Bluish Gray instead of Light Bluish Gray (Slighlty Visible)Levers are Black instead of Light Bluish Gray (Visible)16x 32287 Black instead of Pearl Dark Gray (Slightly Visible) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnowDog2112 Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Reaper said: Here is the substitution list I used, credit to @Midlife-crisis 4x 32555 Black instead of Red (Invisible)16x 14181 instead of 2413 (Slighlty Visible)32x 30364 Light Bluish Gray instead of Tan (Visible)32x 30365 Dark Bluish Gray instead of Light Bluish Gray (Slighlty Visible)Levers are Black instead of Light Bluish Gray (Visible)16x 32287 Black instead of Pearl Dark Gray (Slightly Visible) Thank you! I'm hoping to start collecting parts for this and will be sure to update my wanted list accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted January 29, 2019 Annnnnd its finished!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicLook Posted February 19, 2019 Can you show the swapped parts on the final model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, ClassicLook said: Can you show the swapped parts on the final model? Sorry, but what do you mean by that? If you mean the rarer parts that I replaced to make it cheaper there is a list I made somewhere in this post. Here is the substitution list I used, credit to Midlife-crisis 4x 32555 Black instead of Red (Invisible)16x 14181 instead of 2413 (Slighlty Visible)32x 30364 Light Bluish Gray instead of Tan (Visible)32x 30365 Dark Bluish Gray instead of Light Bluish Gray (Slighlty Visible)Levers are Black instead of Light Bluish Gray (Visible)16x 32287 Black instead of Pearl Dark Gray (Slightly Visible) Edited February 20, 2019 by Reaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife-crisis Posted February 20, 2019 Glad, that my list was helpful for you. 600AUD is a very nice price. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicLook Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Reaper said: If you mean the rarer parts that I replaced to make it cheaper there is a list I made somewhere in this post. I've seen that list, just wanted to see, how they look like on the finished model. Do you have some pictues of them? Edited February 20, 2019 by ClassicLook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted February 21, 2019 14 hours ago, ClassicLook said: I've seen that list, just wanted to see, how they look like on the finished model. Do you have some pictues of them? The finished model looks exactly the same as the original model, most of the parts swapped out are internal and don't affect the final looks of the model. 20 hours ago, Midlife-crisis said: Glad, that my list was helpful for you. 600AUD is a very nice price. Congrats! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czbotond Posted February 22, 2019 Thank you for the list! We're also in the process of bricklinging it; it will be very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicLook Posted February 22, 2019 I will probably bricklinking it someday, because I find the complete set very overpriced nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 11:13 PM, czbotond said: Thank you for the list! We're also in the process of bricklinging it; it will be very helpful. No problem! Good luck! On 2/23/2019 at 4:25 AM, ClassicLook said: I will probably bricklinking it someday, because I find the complete set very overpriced nowadays. Agreed! Good luck bricklinking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted February 27, 2019 Managed to find my other reference list I used whilst bricklinking the set, which replaces a lot more pieces. @ClassicLook @czbotond 41855 Brick, Modified 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs, Lip End Black - long out of production. Change to 47457 DBG 6538b - update to new style axle connector 59443 (Black throughout) 32064 Black Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Left as black - but you can get DBG cheaper I think (penny in it) 32034 Blue Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees Rare colour - change to LBG 52038 Dark Bluish Gray Brick, Modified 2 x 4 - 1 x 4 with 2 Recessed Studs and Thick Side Arches Rare - switch to 14520 Dish 10x10 rare, but available from Lego. Mini lever (LBG base and handle), replace with black lever handles. Pearl Dark grey technic lift arm 1x15 - turn to Dark bluish grey 32192 Red Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees 32555 Technic, Brick 5 x 5 Right Angle (1 x 4 - 1 x 4) Red -> Black 3937 Tan Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base - Tan is rare. Any other colour (Black, DBG) 30364 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End Tan Changed to black (Tan unique to the set virtually) 30365 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End LBG Rare - changed to: DBG (other colours might suit, or possible 1x2 plate with fingers) Technic 3L Pins to blue 32184, 6632 - red - should these change? 32015 Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees Tan -> Black Do note to replace part 2413 with the newer ones (14181), I failed to notice that and paid an extra $40 as there were 16 of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicLook Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Reaper said: Managed to find my other reference list I used whilst bricklinking the set, which replaces a lot more pieces. @ClassicLook Thank you for the detailed list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czbotond Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 11:07 AM, Reaper said: Managed to find my other reference list I used whilst bricklinking the set, which replaces a lot more pieces. @ClassicLook @czbotond Thank you so much; this will also be very helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seyguh Posted March 4, 2019 Definitely smart to swap out some of the parts that can't be seen to the naked eye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
