Hollander

The problem is, I didn't had enough parts for a finished bottom. Unfortunately.

Hello there, So, after the Z56 Airspeeder was done I wanted to focus on something bigger. And what exactly matches ''big'' and ''Star Warsy''.... hmmm .... of course, a Star Destroyer (or anything similar)! Seemed like a good idea, so I started gathering some of those triangel shaped bley grey plates and other bricks I would probably need for this build By the way; I wasn't focussing on designing a Star Destroyer or any other 'real' Star Wars ship, I just started building something custom, it's name and function ... oh well, that comes later. However, after the upper hull was done and I gathered the grey plates for the lower hull, it discovered that only 3 or 4 triangel shaped (don't know what these pieces are called) were left... So we had to improvise a little. What can we make out of a half Imperial P-102 class (that's what the ship is called, more information later)... a crash site seemed perfectly, so I wouldn't have to design a bottom. And so it was. I took some tan and dark tan pieces (it's crashed on Tatooine) and created a bunch of sand which was actually accumulated(?) because the nose of the ship actually penetrated the soft sand. And after some building that day, the MOC was done. But some background information and a little story about the ship now: MOCpages: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/273731 The Imperial P-102 class, designed short after the collapse of the Republic, was with it's 412 meters one of the smaller cruisers, compared to the Venator or Acclamator class. However, it's seize wasn't what made it so effective. Equipped with four main and two smaller jammers, this ship was capable of preventing enemy ships from using hyperspace or leave it. Besides that, it was armed with a tractor beam and was capable of shooting special laser cannons, only meant for weakening the enemy it's shields. However, except from a couple of anti-fighter batteries in the flanks of the ship, the P-102 was barely armed. That's why it only could be used in company of a larger battlecruiser, like a Star Destroyer. A combination of the P-102 and a heavily armed cruiser was a formidable weapon. Short after the Republic ended and the Imperial fleet had to face CIS en Seperatist ships, pairs consisting a Star Destroyer and P-102 were widely spread through the galaxy by the empire, to hunt down enemy transport ships or small fleets. Name: Imperial P-102 class Length: 412m Width: 176m Height: 189m Crew: +/- 270 Armature: six jammers, tractor beam, eight Czerka Corporation shield destroyers and twenty-two light anti-fighter cannons. Cargo: 14.000 tons and 12600 persons. Maybe this is too much information for such a regular MOC, but I still want to give you a little background story about the ''Avenger'', the relevant ship. The story begins when the ''Avenger'' and a star destroyer are approaching an enemy cargo fleet. They are in hyperspace now, and will reach their target in a couple of minutes. Admiral Sarlern is in charge of the Avenger. Imperial officer: ''Sir, our intelligente reports tell us that fourteen Trade Federation ships have just left Tatooine. As far as we know they are not escorted by any armored ships.'' Sarlern: ''Good, good...exactly as we expected. Make sure our tractor beam is ready for use, we won't let any of them escape.'' Imperial officer: ''Yes, my lord'' Admiral Fyyar turns around and walks towards the hologram projector as cold sweat runs down his back. No wonder for a Admiral on his first mission, especially of the Sith Lord himself is watching. The projector starts, a blue light is coming out of it and only seconds later a hologram of Lord Sidious emerges. A cold voice begins to speak. ''Is the fleet in position, Admiral''? Sarlern: ''Not yet my lord, we will rean our targets in only a minute. Our weapons systems are online and we scan the enemy fleet every second. We know exactly their position. I won't fail you, my lord.'' Sidious: ''I hope you won't fail me, Admiral. You know how much I trust in you. I don't want me to 'remove' you from your position.'' Sarlern: ''I understand my lord, if you would excuse me now, I believe we approach our target'' He turns around from the hologram table and hurries towards the bridge. A little because he has to lead the attack, and more because of his fear for Sidious. The ship leaves hyperspace and the enemy cargo ships are spotted. But their own Star destroyers is nowhere. Sarlern is shocked, ''Where the hack are they?!'' he screams. Than a message coming from the Star Destroyer reaches them. ''Our ship...hyperspace...damaged.................xhjsdkj'' Was that all of it...?! ''Yes my lord'' is the answer as the officer looks the other way. Sarlern don't know what to do first, but after he realizes the enemy fleet is not armed, he regains back his confidence. ''Make the tractor beam ready for firing.''. ''Yes, my lord.'' But suddenly, a red beam is coming from one of the enemy cargo ships and hits his ship as it stars shaking. ''What's happening in Vaders name?!'' is Sarlern screaming. ''We don't know sir, itr seems like the enemy cargo ships are armed!'' ''Make the ship ready for hyperspace, now!'' 'We can't sir, our hyperdrive booster is damaged, so are the engines!''. ''Well, do something!'' is that Admiral Sarlern calls when he takes a run for the escape pods. But he is too late. When he is near the escape pods, a huge explosion makes the ship shake as it starts take a dive. From only 200 km/h minutes ago, an immense speed of over 1000 km/h is reached when the ship tilts forward and is heading towards Tatooine. In minutes, the ship is almost going to crash right into the planet. Admiral Sarlern is still laying on the ground, thinking he is going to die (he will actually, but not in this crash, but a couple of years later, when he suffocates in an M&m). But then the situation changes. One of the pilots managed to take control of the ship again and tries to fly up, away from the planet. Sarlern, running through the waste of ship parts falling of the roof, manages to reach the bridge again, and the last thing he feels is a huge blow, seconds before a wave of sand covers the windows of the ship. End. Well, compliments for anyone who read through all this. And that for such a simple MOC.

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The Hoth version is even better in my opinion. I already wanted to give you some advice (as far as I can, I'm a rookie, you know) till I read you wanted to hear If you should combine the body and back of those two speeders. Well, I think the front of the first speeder and the back of the second speeder would make the best looking bike. But that's my opinion. Keep us tuned!

Might be a neat idea for the next contest... podracers.

Nice MOC! The engines are pretty detailed, which I like. I only wish I had that amount of clear pieces...

Such a nice MOC! Perfectly detailed and VERY accurate. Great job! An Endor version would be even better I guess, you should include this little beauty into a nice vignette. By the way; are the parts where the biker actually grasps the steering handles the same pieces as the lightsaber blade, but in black and cut off?

What can I say? Amazing.

Thanks for the review def! This set was on my wishlist anyway, but you improved my opinion of this set as well... I think the set has amazing minifigs and a nice selection of parts. And some are printed too! Lets's hope lego will keep printing those pieces... and maybe... maybe, we will find all pieces printed in the future...

That does look nice. The thing what I think is hard about making a X-wing looking close to the ''real'' one, is that the ''real'' one is nor white, nor gray, but somewhere in between.

I like this, I already saw it on MOCpages though. But yes, this is nice. Especially the details.

Well, this is one nice MOC! The V-shaped front looks great. But I think the back of the speeder is a just a little too large. Great MOC though!

Nice job indeed! And as the others already said; an expanded version of this would be awesome.

I don't know yet, I could make a Podracer version with those engines, but I would have to make them larger and put more greebles and stuff on them, otherwise I think they would be too boring. For now, I will deconstruct the speeder because I have some neat ideas about a midi-scale battle cruiser in the original triangel shape. But the idea of a podracer, I'll certainly keep that in mind. I'm now home for a few days, so I don't have the possibility to use photoshop now. But when I'm home again I will make a render of this speeder and put it on a nice background. Darn, now you started about a podracer, I instantly want to make one. But a battlecruiser first now.

Awesome creation! I also spotted this MOC on MOCpages where I commented on. The Scout Trooper seems very moveable, which is great. The speeder looks nice too. What about a Luke and Leia riding another bike in a nice chase scene?

Thanks for all the comments all! Knowing that people like a creation, always gives me the motivation to keep bricking. Thanks alot! I thought about that too' date=' I actually forgot to mention the problem. I my story, I had to tell that a special helmet was required when reaching a high speed. I tried to make some kind of windscreen too, but that didn't turn out that well. Thanks for mentioning this problem though. First it was completely gray, but I thought some touches of dark blue and dark tan(?) would make look it better, and it did!

Hallo there folks, So, after my first MOC since the dark ages, the Republic Cargo Transport, I've been working on a new project: a medium-sized air speeder. It was ment to be minifig-scale first, but after the cockpit was designed, it all seemed a little too large for minifigs. I started off with the seat and the control panels. After I was done with that the hull was taking shape and after doubting about what to do next, I created two old-school space engines and attached them to the body. But now some background information first; In the year 60BBY, the Z56 air speeder was created for people who had to cross a long distance in little time. Designed by the SoroSuub Corporation, an extremely fast two-engined, one seater was made. Short after the release of this speeder, when people were not aware of it's lack of taking corners and it's amazing acceleration, a consecutive serie of accidents happened caused by reckless pilots who didn't read it's user manual well enough. However, the engines were so unreliable and so sensitive for overheating, that most pilots modified the speeder into a two-seater with room for a co-pilot who could take care of the engines. However, the Z56 air speeder didn't loose any of it's reputation after all it's cons. Because of the publicity which was due because the accidents with the speeder, it became popular by couriers and bounty hunters who could handle it's performances. Later, when pod racing was a common amusement around Tatooine, and the Z56 Air Speeder was considered too old to be good, the speeder became popular by pilots who took part in the famous Podracing competitions. Because of it's low price, but still extraordinary powerful engines, this speeder was common bought by pilots so they could detach the engines, equip them with antigravity generatots and detach them to the 'pod', and voilá; a cheap podracer was created. Time for the pictures now. Sidepanels detached/ I will eventually post some more pictures later this week, I do have more shots of the front, but I noticed that I attached a part the wrong way which made the ship look like pretty ugly. Hope you guys enjoyed this MOC though! Greetings, Hollander

Can any member vote, even if they didn't take part in the contest?

So, the postman delivered a Tantive IV this morning (10198) and after the build a whole bunch of transparant diamonds were left over. Anyone else had the same?

I would like to see a battle between the Invisible hand and a Venator-class Star Destroyer cruiser, as seen in ROTS. Not the ships themselves, but only a part of the interior of both ships with a Flak cannon at the CIS ship, and a Point-Defense Laser Cannon (not sure if that's the on I mean, just check out the attachments for a picture) at the Republic ship. It's meant to put those two bases right opposite of each other to realize what the movie showed us. Just two cannons bays actually, including the two large cannons and crew and an armory with projectiles. Some computers too maybe, and some kind of small transport vehicle. The price should be 60 or 70 dollars. And another idea; a lego set including some different cruisers on mini-scale, like the Venator class cruisers and some CIS ships. Sorry for the blurry pictures.

I like it, it's a very accurate model of the real version. I can complain about the wing plates at the front, but, oh well, the whole thing itself looks cool enough to me! What about a nice swamp diorama?

I always buy sets size of the V-wing, Freeco Speeder etc. at a webshop for 20 euro´s. Way cheaper than the local shop.

Awesome. Period.

They are indeed. I only recognized those stickers because I found a case with some old Exo Force lego in the basement today, and was removing all the stickers, haha.

Those are some nice looking MOC's Rook! I especially like the Lymuric Scout and Crystal Light Speeder, the color scheme is nice. By the way; are those stickers on the the light speeder from Exo Force?