Bob De Quatre Posted August 28, 2013 I needed some micro Old Republic ships to dock on a "secret project". I first build a shuttle, but decided to build a Defender, but I'm not pleased with the result Do you guys have seen or designed micro ships from that era? Or do you have any suggestions? Edit: I need a free stud somewhere to actually dock the ship micro_ships by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nom Carver Posted August 28, 2013 I like the one on the left but the other one could use some improvement, I can't wait to see what are you up to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEAVeR Posted August 28, 2013 I'd suggest using the fez-piece for the docking station on the side of the Defender. That way, it would replicate the shape more correctly and pop out a bit more, due to the size. As for the "head section" of the Defender: maybe you could use an axe-blade. I can't seem to find any reference material on the shuttle, so I can't suggest anything for that right now. Could you state more specifically what ship you're trying to build right there? Hope my suggestions are of some good use and good luck with your build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted August 28, 2013 I like the one on the left but the other one could use some improvement, I can't wait to see what are you up to. Thanks. I also can't wait to show it to you, but I still need to place a lots of bricks I'd suggest using the fez-piece for the docking station on the side of the Defender. That way, it would replicate the shape more correctly and pop out a bit more, due to the size. As for the "head section" of the Defender: maybe you could use an axe-blade. I can't seem to find any reference material on the shuttle, so I can't suggest anything for that right now. Could you state more specifically what ship you're trying to build right there? Hope my suggestions are of some good use and good luck with your build! I always forgot to use the fez! It was a very good suggestion, so I rebuild the Defender and that new version seems a lot better. The shuttle has no reference, I just wanted something like an ancient tyderium shuttle. I also updated it, and added a top wing... micro_ships by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmynick Posted August 28, 2013 They both look rather respectable; I happen to prefer the shuttle. Is there anything you could do to slim the Defender down to the appropriate hourglass-shaped silhouette? The defender also looks like it should perhaps be a plate or two longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEAVeR Posted August 28, 2013 The Defender looks much better now, and more recognizable. As an extra feature, you could use piece 4599 (the tap) and insert it into the central SNOT brick to simulate a radar dish. You wouldn't be able to dock it at the top however... As a last suggestion: have you considered using the flower part 33291 (or 33286 alltogether) between the ship and the engines (where now the grey 1x1 round plates are) for creating the "flaps" around the engines. I think it would look more detailed like that. The shuttle looks fine (the nozzle piece was a great idea BTW), but I would replace the 1x1 round technic flat piece with a 1x1 round plate with a hole in it (85861) to make the connection more rigid. The effect would still be the same. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted August 28, 2013 So thanks to your suggestions, I've made some changes to the Defender and enlarged it a little micro_ships by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimosaurus Posted August 28, 2013 So thanks to your suggestions, I've made some changes to the Defender and enlarged it a little micro_ships by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr I love that Defender on the far right. Love these micro ships you've made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmynick Posted August 28, 2013 The one on the far right is much improved over the original. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Csacsa234 Posted August 28, 2013 Wow the final version of the Defender is very clever and good looking! Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks Here is the last version since I'm pretty happy with it, thanks to everyone's suggestions. (left is from top, and right from bottom) micro_ships by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr And here it is docked defender_docked by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEAVeR Posted August 29, 2013 Well that is a Defender! Well done! That shape looks spot-on The only thing you can do now is replacing the color of the Technic pins to blue (or wathever the exhaust glow looks like) and using the tap piece as a radar dish (if I may repeat that). And Holy ... what is that big thing? It looks marvelous. And big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWP Posted August 29, 2013 I really like the little defender, the other ship looks fun too. I think it would look great if you also made a Fury-class to attack it! And Holy ... what is that big thing? It looks marvelous. And big. That's what she said sorry - I just couldn't resist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Well that is a Defender! Well done! That shape looks spot-on The only thing you can do now is replacing the color of the Technic pins to blue (or wathever the exhaust glow looks like) and using the tap piece as a radar dish (if I may repeat that). And Holy ... what is that big thing? It looks marvelous. And big. I tried to use the tap piece, but it didn't looked good... That big thing is... a big thing I hope to finish in the next days I really like the little defender, the other ship looks fun too. I think it would look great if you also made a Fury-class to attack it! That's what she said sorry - I just couldn't resist I might try to build a fury, but as you see the defender is just here to dock onto what I'll call "the main dish" And I always build big things in LDD... Something to compensate, that's what she said Edit: Forgot to link the LDD file here Edited August 29, 2013 by Bob De Quatre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted August 29, 2013 Very nice work! I think alot of people don't realize how difficult micro builds are because you have to show alot of detail with very few pieces. Both ships look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks Mood Today I checked the size of the defender on wookieepedia, and Iwas surprised to read that its length is 94m, and 71m width... It's almost 3 Millenium falcon long and 2 wide... So compared to the shuttle which is 4 studs long for approximately 20m (the size of a tyderian shuttle), the defender should be 19 studs long The cruiser I'm working on was going to be around 400m long (160 studs), but if I keep both the defender and the cruiser with their actual sizes, the cruiser would be 1600m long... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 1, 2013 Wow the mini shuttle looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Designed a small freighter in the smae scale: Small freighter by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr And I notice I never showed the final shuttle's design: Shuttle by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Edited October 21, 2013 by Bob De Quatre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J4ke Posted October 21, 2013 Cool stuff dude. How about the Hammerhead class cruiser? Probably my all time favourite KOTOR ship... such a cool design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted October 22, 2013 Cool stuff dude. How about the Hammerhead class cruiser? Probably my all time favourite KOTOR ship... such a cool design. Thanks.Those were made to go along with my Zenith cruiser, in the same scale. That's why I won't be using the defender class. I really like the Hammerhead myself (just look at the Zenith^^), maybe I'll try to micro-build one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted November 18, 2013 I wanted to show the brickbuild shuttle And on it's stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pihlbrick Posted November 18, 2013 That's a large stand for such a small ship. I wonder what would fit in such a thing :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
