TGBDZ

Not all encounters exploring Outer Rim planets are peacful and somtimes military presence is needed - that's where the newest addition to the Classic Space Clone Force comes to rescue. AT-AP (All Terrain Adventure Pod)- built entirely out from the parts of the wonderful 10497 set. Functions: Front part slides out to reveal the interrior - can fit 2 figures as pilots Top canon can be rotated, possible to fit 1 figure Original rover is intact and can be used as support or transport for the last minifigure that's included in the set. Model is stable, legs are fixed and there is no articulation in the major joints. Feet can be rotated and also top turret has a gun arc of around 60 degrees. Designed and built with real bricks first to test stability, durability of all the connections and only then the model has been made digital for the renders and instructions. (IRL photos will be uploaded soon). Some smaller bits like guns can be broken quite easily so I would consider this more as a display piece. It's not fragile by any means, but be prepared for advanced build and challange if You decide purchasing instructions during assembly. Next to my previous 10497 alternate - LAAT. It's a shame that I have only one copy of the 10497, would love to see both builds together IRL. Topic with LAAT can be seen HERE. If anyone want to try and build the model, then Instructions available on Rebrickable. Any more suggestions and ideas what else from Clone era could be built from the 10497 set? Happy building! UPDATE Some shots of the real model and size comparisson to the minifigures. Cheers!

Thanks! it was also quite challanging and interesting build to make. Very happy how it turned out! Don't worry, I'm not the most active social media and EB forum user myself and tend to miss quite a lot of comments and messages (ups!). Well, You know with limited inventory when building alternates there will be some parts that are not accurate to the source material, but at the same time I think it gives the model it's unique flavour! Thanks! Need to think of another SW and CS mashup!

Couldn't agree more, thanks! At first I thought that it will be the hardest part to make, especially to fix the wings at an angle, but in the end the structure is so solid that it's possible to lift the whole craft by it's wings. Great to hear that, happy that it will be a part of the classic space fleet!

I present You LAAT - Low Altitude Adventure Transport. Inspired by the @Themiddlebrick fantastic UT-928D Galaxy Transporter and originaly built for the CSE spaceship contest. Similar to the UT-928D I ran into dimension problems - wingspan of LAAT is 42 studs.. and this being an Alternate I decided not to compromise the looks and decided to finish the model without participating the contest. The idea for LAAT came from the realisation that all the classic spaceman share the same face, just like the clones from the Star Wars, therfore it was fitting to try and build one of the most popular Clone era flyers - LAAT. Functions: Opening cockpit - can fit 2 spaceman in a line one after another Middle front part opens to grant easier access for the interrior Rear ramp opens and it's possible to drive in with a small moonrover Swooshability - built to be sturdy (Antennas and dishes can be knocked off but the rest of the build is quite solid) In total it's possible to fit all 4 spaceman, robot and a 4 wheel rover Model has been build with real bricks and tested for structural integrity, some photos below of the real thing. If anyone is interested, I have also made instructions for sale and have put them on Rebrickable - LAAT Cheers and happy building!

Great to hear that! It's not a complete Ghost model overhaul, just several small improvments major ones being the additional pieces to landing gear and the connection points of the engines. The rest is mostly cosmetic. Biggest changes are to the Phantom models.

Happy that You have enjoyed the model! Ah, yes, the front panel fitting issue is present in almost every Ghost model post I have seen and usually takes a bit of practice and fiddling to put it correctly. As of writing this the V2 of the model is available and I have added limiters to the canopy piece as well as the bottom part of the roof has shorter plates to reduce the friction between sides, and also Your mentioned 1x2 plate has been removed as well. Combination of these 3 things should help to put the roof piece easier. Also the landing gear has been upgraded to ensure no more tipping when the Phantom II is docked. New update is out, check the main page of this thread.

Thanks! This was my 4th or 5th attempt at building an alternate and from all the ideas I had this turned out much better than expected Paldies! Actuators and pneumatic deffinetly helps but it's possible to make functional models with out them as well, a bit more trickier but still doable Thanks! I was tempted to use all 6 wheels but all the ideas failed and 4 wheels did the job. Maybe I need to make a dump truck to accompany the front loader?

Finnaly found some time and inpsiration to build a proper alternate for this amazing set - Front loader. Functions: HOG steering - whole front section pivots Pendular rear axle Working 2 cylinder inline engine at the back Fully operating front boom - uses ratched mechanism to keep the desired height Angle of the shovel can be changed Opening doors As there are no access to worm gear or linear actuators, the lifting capacity is limited, but still it's possible to lift some lighter cargo. Rear axle can move freely without any suspension, therfore it's easy to overcome smaller obstacles. Whole front section is steering and is connected via the small turntable to the rest of the superstructure that enables easy and smooth steering using gear on top of the front loader. Just like with other alternates, it's possible to buy the instructions on REBRICKABLE. Cheers, TGBDZ

Thanks! Probably need to buy 3 sets - first to build the original set, second for the quad version and the third just as a partspack I will leave the trailer for other builders, need to build something new

@NathanR Heh, don't mind at all, now Your Ghost model looks like a smaller brother to my version

thanks! Well it would be only a starter pack for the bike then.. note enough beams and pins leftover from the alternate to create a proper bike :)

Hmm, I think a stand would be possible. But I think than it should be angled sideways just like the Millenium falcon stands, not forward. Happy You enjoyed the model! Keep me posted If You make a stand, want to see your solution.

When I first saw the 42139 set, I knew I had to get one. From the functionality aspect, the set for the relatively small price tag has a lot to offer, and it's an amazing parts donor as well. But I believe that I wasn't the only one that thought the 6 wheel ATV is quite an unconventional vehicle and it would look rather cool to see this as a more common 4x4 quadbike. So I made an alternate / mod that turns this into more classic looking quad. The front and middle part of the build remains almost unchanged (switched 7 long beams from white to orange to make better looking rear mudguards), also there is an extra part at the front to secure the winch hook. Almost no changes means that the functionality remains the same: winch steering Suspension 2 speed gearbox Working cylinders The cargo box on the back is fixed, so the dumping bed mechanism has been removed. To compensate for this there is a place to attach a trailer. Leftover parts are a great source material for the trailer itself, sadly no pins were left to make a proper trailer to complement the quad bike. Oh, and the best part is that it's still possible to assemble the chainsaw If anyone is interested. building instructions are available at REBRICKABLE Cheers!

Oh.. it's a tricky question. In reality there is not that many parts that are not visible while making this.. a lot of inner frame that supports the ship outer walls double as interrior details, therfore they are mostly white and LBG. I think that Your "Obvious" way of going through instructions is the easiest way. :)

The roof is sitting on the canopy piece! Simply take of the roof, open up the canopy, put the roof in place and only then close the canopy piece. Easy as that! Check the previous photos or renders of the ship and You will see that the canopy piece is at the same height as the red stripe. Hope this helps!