RESISTANCE RZ-2 A-WING

[Hold0511]

I decided to get two clear and two trans-black with my last BL order so I can swap them and see which looks better - I figured the clears would not look that good but they do work well....thanks again for your great MOC and instructions.

[Gumbinger]

Hi there,

I've updated the MOC (with another small update coming soon - more on that in a bit), and I just wanted to share a few of the updates.  The instructions for BOTH models are on REBRICKABLE.

***UPDATED DESIGN & INSTRUCTIONS***

1)  I've updated the design slightly to add more stability to the rear section & engines.  The rear section was 1/2 stud higher than the rest of the ship, and now it is level with the rest.  Now there is a smooth transition all the way through the model.

OLD version

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

NEW

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

2)  I've updated the wings on the engines to closer resemble the model, by adding a 1x1 quarter round tile, which adds a nice round-over for the leading edge.

OLD

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

NEW

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

3)  I ditched the design for the "call sign" or red lines on the side -- no longer brick built and instead chose stickers.  I used red electrical tape which worked really well.  Its more stable and just a better solution over all.  

OLD

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

NEW

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

4)  I've also added instructions for the red ship.  Very similar, but a few differences in the inside to set it apart from the blue model. 

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

5)  The cockpit now raises/lowers via a hinge.  BUT, an idea popped into my head the other day, and I've been working on a new version, where I will be able to keep the flat hood (no dip via a 2x4 curved slope) while still allowing the cockpit to hinge up.  

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

RZ-2 A-WING by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

 

WIP

The hinge brick attached to a ball joint (which is attached to the main model) acts as sort of a scissor-lift & allows the cockpit to lift straight up without interfering with the tile or bricks in front of it.  I'm going to play with it a little bit more to make sure its strong enough to hold up, then I will update my instructions on both models.

Cockpit hinge WIP by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

Cockpit hinge WIP by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

Cockpit hinge WIP by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

Cockpit hinge WIP by GUMBINGER, on Flickr

Edited January 5, 2020 by Gumbinger

[StephenBoe]

This moc looks great! I've bought the instructions, I'll be building Jerac's T-70 x-wing soon, and I'd love to have a red RZ-2 to accompany it. Whenever I get around to building one I'll make sure to post it here!