Bob De Quatre Posted January 1, 2014 First build of the year! The few hours spent today were great as I really like the ARC-170 and wanted to build something that looked similar both in shape and functionalities, but somewhat smaller. The ARC-135 could be the little brother of the ARC-170 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoFjotten Posted January 1, 2014 Nice work as always Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks LegoFjotten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pihlbrick Posted January 2, 2014 I think it is beautiful, I am always amazed by your LDD-skills and concepts. But I would like to see it build with real bricks to see if those underwings will stay attached and in place. It would be cool if they where attached to the body as well and not just the engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Man Posted January 2, 2014 I think I prefer it to the real ARC Fighter, it always struck me as too big for an X-Wing predecessor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chieffy765 Posted January 2, 2014 I usually don't like things not based on an actual vehicle but, wow. I might just have to change that. This is truly amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nom Carver Posted January 2, 2014 Outstanding Bob! you have combined the best elements of an ARC 130 and the head hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks guys I think it is beautiful, I am always amazed by your LDD-skills and concepts. But I would like to see it build with real bricks to see if those underwings will stay attached and in place. It would be cool if they where attached to the body as well and not just the engines. I couldn't attach them to the body, but I think that in real bricks the wings will fall down a little until the underwings touch the body. Someone has to brickbuild it to check that I think I prefer it to the real ARC Fighter, it always struck me as too big for an X-Wing predecessor. Someone told me that too on Flickr... Seriously Lucasarts should have asked me to validate their ships designs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J4ke Posted January 3, 2014 It looks a bit skinny in the midsection to be honest, but I do love the swooshiness of it. Only one other thing... does it work in real life? Those lower wings look like they'd take issue with gravity. Cool stuff though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted January 3, 2014 As always, beautiful work with all the curves and angles. (especially around the bulbous tip of the nose) This looks more plausible as an X-wing precursor than the ARC-170, with the long nose and two wings on each side instead of three. The wing arrangement is an interesting interpretation of S-foils, and even if they don’t have two positions and even if they look a little more general sci-fi-esque than Star Wars-esque, I like it. The slightly asymmetrical greebling is a nice touch, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks BD for the blogging I must say that I didn't know the ARC-170 was the precursor of the x-wing It looks a bit skinny in the midsection to be honest, but I do love the swooshiness of it. Only one other thing... does it work in real life? Those lower wings look like they'd take issue with gravity. Cool stuff though! I think the wings should work as they are. They will go down a little tough. Maybe I'll try new attachments for the wings and see how it looks. This is just a quick MOC, and I usually don't want to spend more than a few hours on them, considering that I still have bigger project to finish (currently a 13 000 bricks one). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 3, 2014 Did some changes. Now both the upperwings and the underwings are attached to the body and the engine. Also I managed to lower the parts between the 2 canopies by one plate. I removed the fin under the nose as it wasn't looking really good. Star Wars ARC-135 by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted January 3, 2014 I must say that I didn't know the ARC-170 was the precursor of the x-wing :grin Yeah, Lucas and his concept team from Sith decided it should be — I still think the Z-95 looks better as an X-wing predecessor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander Colt Posted January 3, 2014 I definitely like the wings, and the removal of the engines from the body, putting them further on the wings. I also enjoy the curved windshields on the side of the body, creating an interesting aesthetic. How mobile are the rear cannons? and why no astromech? I laugh at any attempts to build this for real with those hinges considering the size of the engines and wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 4, 2014 I definitely like the wings, and the removal of the engines from the body, putting them further on the wings. I also enjoy the curved windshields on the side of the body, creating an interesting aesthetic. How mobile are the rear cannons? and why no astromech? I laugh at any attempts to build this for real with those hinges considering the size of the engines and wings. The rear cannon can rotate horizontaly, but I didn't have the space to add a vertical rotation. There is no astromech since it's a small fighter, like on the a-wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3KgFeed Posted January 8, 2014 Your design is wonderfull. Greatjob man !!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
draganb Posted January 8, 2014 Wow, that looks amazing. The lines flow so nicely and the finished build looks very un-lego-like (meant as a compliment) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Csacsa234 Posted January 8, 2014 Those curved wings Bob maybe your ancestors invented the wheels Very great job, altough I liked the fin under the nose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonBrizzel Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Love all of the changes you made. Do you think this will help support the wing weight if built? I will miss the fin at the bottom, I like that part of the design. Edited January 8, 2014 by DonBrizzel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks all I've done some change on the engines and the guns... I 'll put back the fin under the nose as I miss it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonBrizzel Posted January 8, 2014 I like the changes to the engines, make it look less lego-like. My opinion is that the double guns looked better, but I won't miss them as bad as I miss the bottom fin. If you keep the second guns off, are you going to remove the plates with holders? Also, any chance you can make the intake side of the engines look more similar to the 170 and the x-wing intakes? That was it would make it look more like the 170's little brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted January 9, 2014 I really like the new engines. Very podracer-esque, which gives the impression that the ship has more power to carry and feed those fat guns that are now the only primary weaponry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3KgFeed Posted January 9, 2014 Hope see your MOC in reallife soon :X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanorth Posted January 9, 2014 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):) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Csacsa234 Posted January 9, 2014 The new engines look better IMO they have a more powerful look, also the cannon's are more exciting, the previous were too plain. Any yay for the fin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
