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  1. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    I revisited the rear panel of the left side to redesign the DBG greebling featured on the lower right region. Well, actually I haven't left it, because I was not completely satisfied with how I designed it originally; quite simplistic and not so interesting. Due to the structure of the panel fashioned to maintain sturdiness and other things to remain proper as desired, the DBG greebling section is out of proportion with other details, as according to studio models. Also, the greebling details are no way close to be accurate to the studio models, but it serves its intended purposes: an exhaust-like thing with a bunch of random bits … Ultimately I came across door frame 60596 and a barred door to become aware of the extensive possibilities for how the greebling can be designed in this convenient amount of space…
  2. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The elements are to large for this scale; it looks especially cluttered on the rear side panel, but recently I subtracted one to improve the appearance. An alternative could be to use stud-jumper plates, as I did on my original design, but that would not look spectacular on this scale. Looking upon this again, it appears to me that grille design is too detracting from other details with just how obviously apparent it is and how big the element is, so, I compelled myself to revert back to the design with 1 x 2 bricks without bottom tubes.
  3. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Well, I don't quite understand what you meant by the grille accents; I am assuming the bar things between the element? If so, I actually like my original design with 1 x 2 bricks without bottom tubes, because the cavity was deeper than the grille slopes, but the downside was that none of those bricks come in LBG or even LG (though there is always spray paint ), and the 45º 1 x 2 slope creates an unsightly gap. I think I will just have to go back and used the 1 x 2 bricks without bottom tubes and just spray paint, because they do look much more appealing: To me, the rendering is ok (I would actually prefer LDD to POV Converter, or be able to do something with Mecabricks and Blender), as it looks a bit cheesy; not too beautiful without the outlines (the Bluerender program is not user-friendly like LDD where you can just toggle it on and off) and the lighting doesn't really reflect LBG (another adjustment not easily done). Anyway, the rabbets you speak of will be distinct enough to be perceived even with the presence of seams between other assemblies, because the elements to replicate this detail feature the groove design, which the gap will be significant enough for the detail to be distinct. Something interesting, the particular element I used for this detail is not stud-jumper plates with grooves, but (44567), because the groove design follows all the way to the edge unlike stud-jumper plates, so there would not be any micro gaps like you would normally see with stud-jumper plates and tiles. Here is a photo of the original design for the center panel: Much appreciated! Here I endeavored to make sure it was a gapless transition. I began tapering the ends of the center panel outwards towards the top, but it was difficult to work with and probably looked weird, since the ends of the side panels are not angled, but I will still look into it. Soon…
  4. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Not only that, but the grille slopes are also too thick or wide, and that squishes them closer than they otherwise should be, but that was the sacrifice for aiming for greater accuracy aesthetically with these details. Also with these details, they are rectangular than they are square, so that was my judgement for using them over their 1 x 1 counterparts. Besides that with grille slopes, I can attach them backwards because of the grille design with (4085b) since the clip is thin. My design of the bulge is attributed to the use of: & bracket elements
  5. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The only efficient way I could do that is with , but since the hole is centered it will offset the jumper plate a half plate. Though I could use & , but with the shallowness of the detail would protrude out. However, I will look out for more solutions that doesn't show studs.
  6. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Finally! After a while of revising, pondering, and putting off, I finally finished the overall design for the rear amor panel… The whole reason behind it all was the endeavor to use the least amount of bricks to not only optimized the weight, but the pattern of the bricks, in which it look more uniform and less like a brick wall (literally); this design is attributed to my emphasized use of panel type bricks. Though importantly of all, it is considerably solid, which is attributed to my also emphasized use of bracket elements. Ideally, the panels will be connected to the hull individually to deter the front and rear panels from inserting stress on the middle panel, but also to achieve accuracy to the source material by having the side panels angle in more than the middle ones. And notice the use of that Imperial helmet for the greebling of the detail located at the lower corner of the panel—spiffy ain't it? On a side note, I do notice that the grille slopes are significantly close than should be according to the studio model; that is the cost of using those elements. But you all wouldn't care, as long as they are there you'll be happy, right? And it's a plus for fashioning them inside out .
  7. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Ah, I missed that!
  8. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    What is?
  9. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Well the thing I mentioned about weight is pretty irrelevant to your build since it is going to be light being minifigure scale, so I don't know why I added that… However, make sure that particular tire doesn't protrude over over the wheel, because in that case the modified tile with pin is pretty much useless. You can always experiment what you are intending to do with LDD
  10. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    It works like any Technic pin without friction ridges, so it will revolve pretty smoothly. This will help as long as there is not an excessive amount of weight on the wheels, which I believe that won't be a problem for a minifigure scale batmobile.
  11. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    You are welcome indeed!
  12. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Well, that was back then, but just a display piece of a shield generator would be exciting to see … Though with recent sets like this one, the Sandcrawler, an older one like the Super ISD, and among others it appears in my perspective that they are broadening their target market; reaching out to a younger audience too, so it would seem to appeal to this additional audience they would keep the scale down, throw in some minifigures, add some playset features, a relatively simpler build (like the qualities of the Super ISD or the out of place minifigure pilot for the TIE fighter). Back then, I saw the UCS line prominently consisting of larger scaled display pieces, but real recently that dividing line is pretty faded, as possibly anything could be considered "UCS," especially after the qualities of "this" set. So my idea for a UCS set featuring an AT-AT with shield generator and a set of a Rebel Transport with an ion cannon was scoped on my assuming direction Lego is heading. However, Lego can surprise us all and come out with something… uh… else unexpected! Now, I can only wonder what they will offer next…
  13. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Well I guess because one can't probably do much with just an ion cannon without a Rebel Transport ship role-play with, since I believe that is the direction Lego is heading now with their UCS sets; more playability. A UCS set with an AT-AT assaulting the shield generator can have a generator as simple as the one from this set (though with four cells) for all I care, it's just an excuse to get a greater detailed AT-AT .
  14. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Hey, thanks—maybe someday! Earnestly, I can not get off of imagining how exciting two sets based on that would be, because the plot of it would be for a walker to assault the shield generator and an ion cannon to protect the Rebel Transport from the Star Destroyer (which we had one pretty recently)—ah, loads of fun and imagination there!
  15. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    It would have been more interesting if the shield generator was rather included in a new AT-AT set than in the "Hoth assault," and if ion cannon was rather featured in a set that included a Rebel transport ship.
  16. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    "Even the most skilled builders will be challenged to recreate the iconic rubble of Alderaan!"
  17. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Just a small update, I am still working extensively on designing the armor plating of the body and how I am going to get it all connected to the body , but I came up with this new design which I have here to show! My new design for this particular detail which is featured on the body and feet. Originally, I was just using a 1 x 2 brick without the center tube, but that was unfortunately unavailable in LBG or LG. However, this new design is more accurate to the source material though it does require some illegal techniques to have made it possible.
  18. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Yes, I echo what Scottish Dave suggested and planned to do, to have the best of both worlds with his detailed cockpit, functioning winch, and wings from my MOC—they are indeed around the same size! Happy building! PS. I think it is a little too late to accept donations for MOC; it has had 108 downloads, and that is probably $540 dollars that I could have gained if the file was sold for $5 .
  19. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    With bricks you can effectively implement this grille detail located in the aft repulsor unit housing—it greatly breaks up the monotony of stacked slopes and it's a nice addition to the overall level of detail. Also with bricks it is possible to implement a half plate offset so that the cheese slopes delineating the housing are stacked in a linear path unlike as they would be if they were on the same level. Though besides the advantages of using bricks, I need to work on the join of the wings to the body because it can droop significantly if you were to fiddle with it (or something to prevent it).
  20. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    I think the greatest highlight of this set in my eyes is the box art! As for the set, I say it was completely unnecessary to "wedge" in a full on 200+ pieces Snowspeeder, especially since the "solo" release of that particular vehicle set isn't really that dated (except the basic design being around 12 YEARS OLD! (it's really broke so fix it). It would have been interesting if they designed a downscaled version of the Snowspeeder like they did for the TIE advance in the deathstar playset—then they could actually include two of those, or one and a downscaled X-Wing, or alternatively, like as many have said, include an AT-ST walker, or even a rebel transport ship because the ion cannon has to protect it anyway, duh? Now as for the base and the lack thereof. I believe there should have been a greater focus on the base than the array and emplacement of turrets, trenches, and even shield generator, which all could have been released in a separate set or sets, because literally the presentation feels scattered—it doesn't translate well in this set. For an example, turrets and trenches could have been released in battle packs. The shield generator seems completely illogical for the apparent attempting assault of two snowtroopers, a speederbike, and an oversized laser spider. Therefore, I see it entirely appropriate and a wonderful excuse, to include in a set of a newly designed AT-AT for the walker to destroy—because that is basically the plot from the film! Then for the interior of the base I can only "echo" what others had said, there should have been medical room, recreation room, a hanger, the list goes on, etc. On last note it would have been exciting to see this set on par with the Temple of Airjitzu set—loaded with levels of play features and other things!
  21. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Thank you Kit Bricksto! With the indefinite window in which to complete this MOC, it has truly opened the door to the greater breakthrough of designs, techniques, details, and much, which I am enthralled to experiencing time after again! A huge Hoth Display is certainly an extensive project, one that I have not really considered, but it is an exciting idea—I might just have to borrow someones else's Just kidding! Though on the scene, I would like to have three of my AT-AT walkers on the battlefield with two AT-ST, three of my snowspeeders (one of them with gray stripes for luke and two with orange stripes), trenches, lots of turrets, etc., etc., etc. For three @@s it is certainly going to be large, so I would want the landscape separated into components, it can be easily transportable.
  22. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Much appreciated Forresto! Ever since I have been redesigning, rescaling the legs and body, I am beginning to believe I will ultimately have to do the same for the head. Most, if not all details are present on the head, but they might be a bit squished in some cases, so increasing the scale would help significantly in those areas. Though before that, I am working extensively to restructuring the hull plating to be considerably sturdy, highly detailed, and an optimized piece count to reduce weight.
  23. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Thanks strider117! The neck is only so long so it could stand upright as I photograph it. Particularly in this photo below the head is actually standing on its neck and the photo turned counterclockwise. In this manner shadows have been eliminated from being cast by the underside of the head.
  24. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Ahh, reminds me of the old days when Lego featured alternative builds for theirs sets. One classic example is the "X-walker Defense Pod" from the 4502 X-wing Fighter!
  25. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Thanks ZackSchnepf—it has almost been four years in the making!
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