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Thank you! The snowspeeder was a bit hard to get right at this scale, but I was really surprised to see how well it scaled to the AT-AT too!
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Thanks a lot guys!
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Thank you! Glad to see people appreciating the small size :)
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Discovering the Battle of Hoth on screen is one of those childhood moments I'll always remember. So my first ever walker MOC had to be the AT-AT from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. And for such an iconic scene, making a diorama-style build was mandatory. At only 19cm (7,4") high, this Midi-Scale AT-AT consists of 924 pieces (1,317 in total with the diorama base & T-47), and is accurately Nanofig-scaled. It features a movable head and fully articulated legs, allowing many different poses. Working at such a compact scale, capturing fine surface detail and smooth, gapless angles for the body required a great deal of unique techniques. My main goal was to make the model feel deceivingly heavy and massive despite its small size, and of course achieve that prop / toy vibe I'm so fond of. The most challenging parts of the AT-AT were definitely the head and legs: the head for its subtle angles and challenging shape, and the legs for proportions, joints, feet, and very slight width differences as you go towards the bottom. Nanofigs (or trophy figs) scale perfectly to both the AT-AT and T-47, which also scale accurately to each other. The diorama base allows the AT-AT feet to be connected in various positions, and can accommodate two flying T-47s. This 358-piece base is optional and comes in a separate parts list, for builders who prefer displaying the model solely (picture 7 in the Flickr album). Parts list also include a string piece that can be easily added to reproduce the harpoon scene (picture 5 in the Flickr album). ► Instructions for the AT-AT are available at BrickVault. More pictures on my Flickr page.
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Bump :)
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"Commander Cody, prepare the gunships for ground assault!" Let's give the Midi-Scale treatment to another timeless ship: the LAAT Gunship or Republic Gunship from The Clone Wars. Being a fan of the sleek and flush Clone Wars era design, I thought this variant deserved more attention, especially in Midi-Scale. This Midi LAAT/i consists of 1,015 pieces, measures only 22cm (without guns), and is accurately Microfig-scaled. It features a fully SNOT look, openable front doors, and a removable stand that can be tilted to taste. Design-wise, this ship was full of challenges, with lots of subtle angles and curved surfaces everywhere. Shaping the front section wasn't an easy task at this scale, as well as adding that crucial touch of lime green without any stickers. All of this resulted in a pretty intricate structure, especially for the front section. The angled rear section of the body features other details such as missile belts, exhaust slats and tail cannon. The underside of the ship is also fully SNOT-built. Initially, all four doors could be opened, but I chose to remove the less useful rear door mechanism for a smoother, easier building process. ► Instructions for the LAAT are available at BrickVault! More pictures on my Flickr page.
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Just letting you guys know the Millennium Falcon is currently on sale at BrickVault ! Get 25% off for a limited time
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Just letting you guys know the Nebulon-B is currently on sale at BrickVault ! Get 25% off for a limited time
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No worries man! It was just me being a tad sarcastic, didn't mean to sound offended or anything, it rather flatters me to know my designs can inspire other people :) @khatmorg its not just the wedge shape in this case
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Hmmm... a lot of the design features on that Venator look really, really familiar...
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Cheers!
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Thank you Frizzlefry! It's a deceively compact model so yeah it can serve as a display piece on a small shelf, without the bulky UCS size :)
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Oh well... thank you for the really touching words. This means a lot, and keeps me motivated to make more. ♥️
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Thanks so much!
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The EF76 Nebulon-B Frigate has to be one of my favorite ships from the original trilogy. After rewatching the beautiful ending scene in Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, I decided to take on the Midi-Scale challenge once again. This very compact model is made of 1,464 pieces and measures 48cm. With this design, I tried to maximize the density factor in the smallest, most convenient size possible. The Nebulon-B features a movie-accurate, fully asymmetrical design, from side panels to greebles and surface detail. It also includes cannons, sensors, an accurate and intricate bridge section, a streamlined water tank, and many small details seen on the original ship. Reproducing the various front assemblies, small buildings in the back and all the greebles around the engine section took lots of fine-tuning, mindful part choices, and fun gap-filling sessions to closely match the ILM prop model. The building process isn't too long nor complex: I once again went for a fully modular approach, and the reasonable part count makes it both a manageable and relatively affordable build. The EF76 comes with a wide built-in stand and can be moved around easily. It can even be grabbed and held by its long middle section which is made of a sturdy technic liftarm configuration. ► Instructions for the Nebulon-B are available at BrickVault! More pictures on my Flickr page.
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Thanks a lot! Honestly I didn't do any calculation, I just closely compared reliable reference material and worked out the rough size of the cockpit to match with a minifig. Rewatching the battle over coruscant scene in Episode III really helped :)
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Somehow missed your message, thanks a lot! And thanks for noticing, it was all really a tight fit adding all these little details to the wings, but accuracy-wise the end result looks okay for the ridiculously small scale!
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Thanks so much, appreciate it! Thank you, means a lot. I initially planned to take a picture next to an Obi Wan fig but completely forgot after that!
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"This is where the fun begins!" My latest ship from the Prequel Trilogy has arrived, and it surely was a lot of fun to make: here's Obi Wan's Eta-2 Actis Interceptor from Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars. This small unit consists of 281 pieces (stand included), and has one major feature: true Minifig scale! There's a handful of beautiful MOCs of this ship out there already, but most of them are based on the huge cockpit piece from the playsets, so they're drastically oversized. So here I am with a, dare I say, more accurately scaled version. It does come with a drawback, you guessed it: you can't put a fig inside. A bit ironic I know, but I chose to go for a brick-built cockpit in order to get as close to the original design as I could, prioritizing accuracy over playability, as usual. The wings were pretty challenging given the ridiculously small scale, and my goal was to have them as thin as possible without compromising the SNOT look. I'm quite happy with the result and I think this makes a nice little display piece. It's also very swooshable despite the intricate wing design. I'm usually not a fan of stickers, but I thought this one deserved some sweet markings. I used the sticker sheet from the playset - it is included in the parts list. The color scheme can be changed to red with only a few part swaps (see last page in the instructions). ► Instructions for the Eta-2 Actis Interceptor are available at Rebrickable. More pictures on my Flickr page.
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[MOC] Imperial Star Destroyer - The Torment
FlyInSpace replied to FlyInSpace's topic in LEGO Star Wars
Hey! There's no reason for it not to work. The stand dimensions have been engineered for optimal display and looks (+ being able to see enough of the underside), but a shorter stand should work just as well :) -
[MOC] Imperial Star Destroyer - The Torment
FlyInSpace replied to FlyInSpace's topic in LEGO Star Wars
Hey Daniel, Sure, I remember about your purchase :) Nothing should fall down during building. The vast majority of small parts are mainly greebles and they're all securely attached to the frame (bridge and trenches). Panels are strong enough not to fall or break when being attached. When Brickvault took my model I didn't have to make any significant changes other than minor parts optimization for availability and final price. Since you already bought the instructions, why would I charge you again? Check your emails :) -
Thank you so much!
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Thanks so much! Yeah it's surely one of the stupidest looking TIEs, but I love the unique look. Glad you like it!
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Thank you! Funny thing is, no fancy, weird or rare parts were used at all, at the very exception of those two big containers for the sides. Hopefully they get cheaper and more common with time.
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Thanks so much! Wow that means a lot! Thank you so much.