[MOC] Palpatine's CSS-1 Star Shuttle (from Episode 1)

[Graupensuppe]

301 pieces, including Senator Palpatine, a republic pilot, and a blue senate guard.

[Stuartn]

That’s a great build, I don’t think I have ever seen a version of this ship in LEGO form, and the engines contrasting with clean surfaces of the ship work very well. The use of the spartan helmet for the guard and it makes it frustrating we haven’t had the figure yet when an accurate piece is available.

[Kristof]

This ship is one of these prequel designs that I like so much despite not being able to tell why. I have seen but one lego version so far (a fantastic model by Gamabomb https://flic.kr/KEu5Mf) and I am glad to see another one, albeit just a digital concept :) One day, perhaps, lego will make these curved panels in dark red.