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  1. jamie75
    Like Zblj said, Open a new LDD model/ file. Import everything you want to into one file. I wouldn't combine them in to existing files. Use a new one, so you originals are left in tact. Jamie
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    Today, I would like to present, my take on the INT-4 Interceptor. A short-range flyer operated by a single pilot, at least one version of the INT-4 was designed to also be deployable from within the body of an AT-AT. Yes, I am thinking about modifying an AT-AT, when I get this built in real bricks. Just don't know which one. We/ I, have 4 choose from now?! 3 System and one Technic. The Technic is out of the question, so System, it is, 4483, 8129, or 75054?! Anyways, back to the model: Wings up!! Wings down!! Nice and cozy, no?! The back the landing gear down. This model was a lot of fun to make. To me, it resembles a flying AT-ST head with wings. Plus the SNOT was a lot of fun. It has 209 pieces. The .lxf is in my Brickshelf folder. Thanks for looking! Tomorrow will be the flying coffin, AST-5, Armored Sentinel Transport. Jamie
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    Nice model!! I wasn't completely sold on using those panel pieces for the windscreens, but, they are growing on me! Will you be building this in real bricks, or just having fun? As Zblj asked, are all the pieces available. Jamie
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    Yes, in tme, I would like to have all of these built. Work slows down for me in the winter months, after the holidays, so maybe around Feb or March?! Jamie
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    Wow, Rest in Peace, Sergio. I only spoke with him a few times with questions about SR3D, but, he was always nice and friendly. He will be missed!! Jamie
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    Can't wait! New Years can't get here fast enough. Jamie
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    Today, I would like to present my MLC-3 Mobile Laser Cannon from the 80's Kenner Mini-Rigs line. The MLC-3 Mobile Laser Cannon was a self-propelled gun used as a light artillery weapon by the Rebel Alliance. The MLC-3 was armed with twin blaster cannons and moved on a compact tracked chassis. The use of wheeled bogies rather than repulsorlift units suggests that, like many Rebel units, this was a relatively low-tech vehicle, and it seems that the cockpit hatch was opened manually rather than hydraulically. While the MLC-3 was designed to operate with a single pilot, they could be programmed to run autonomously, firing at preset targets. If you read the description and look at the picture, you will see a little difference. Namely, 2 figures, instead of a single pilot. I didn't like the look of the model when I made it smaller with one pilot. I couldn't get the "scale" and angles right, to me, it looked off. There are some big differences between a Kenner Star Wars figure and a Lego Mini-Fig, in both size and proportions. On the Kenner model, the pilots' head stuck out of the dome on the top of the model while his legs went all the way to the front of the vehicle. So, after playing with the design a lot, I scraped the idea of a lone pilot and decided on a pilot and gunner. All in all, I'm happy with the way this model turned out. Maybe a little chunky! And yes, I did "cheat" a little, I ended up using the tracks from my SRV-1, http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=100747. Working with these is a pain! This model has 296 pieces, of which 70 are tread pieces, the .lxf file is in my Brickshelf folder. Tomorrow, the flying AT-ST head, INT-4! Thanks for looking, Jamie
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    Yeah, I didn't include a plank in this model, just for that reason! How does a prisoner get on the plank, there is no holding cell, or any place for a passenger. So, there is no hidden features in this model with a plank. This model is pretty straight forward, no bells or whistles. Thanks for the comments guys, Jamie
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    Today, I would like to present my Desert Sail-20 Skiff. The Sail-20 was similar in design to the Ubrikkian Industries Bantha-II cargo skiff. The sail skiffs were smaller in size however, and were designed to be used as one-man personal fliers. Unlike the Bantha IIs, the sail skiffs housed a pair of blaster cannons located on each side of the lower hull. This model is not a "complex" as some of the others. Not alot of SNOT. But, it still looks good and stays true to the original model. It is designed, so you can place a sail from the new Jabba's Sail Barge set on it. Till, I build these in real bricks, I'm not sure if it will look too big, or not. After I have this built and the sail in place, I'll have to look at it and play with from there. I believe this is my smallest model in my series of Kenner Mini-Rigs. It has 134 pieces in it and can hold one figure. The .lxf file is in my Brickshelf folder. MLC-3 to come tomorrow! Thanks for looking, Jamie
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    I like this!! It looks sleek, speedy and agile!! Small ship with a large engine, how could you not like it!! Nice use of those big wedged slopes. Jamie
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    Up next in my series of Kenner Mini-Rigs is the, CAP-2 Captivator. It was a small, one-man vehicle, designed to ambush and capture enemy personnel. It walked on two legs, with the pilot standing upright in a bubble-enclosed canopy. Two arms ending in claws extended from the front of the vehicle with a blaster mounted between them, and a large vice on the back held captives for transport. Its feet contained sensors for spying on its prey. There is a fair amount of SNOT in the model. Using the 2x2 Macaroni Bricks proved to be too small for the cockpit, but, using 4x4 Curved Bricks was too big. So, I had to figure how to use these: These provided the right amount of room for a pilot, but, also made the model a little too big. But, I still think it is small enough to pass as a Mini-Rig. Roomy?! Plenty of room for a pilot to fit! The idea of having a claw/ vice on the back to hold prisoners, seemed a little odd to me. So, I made a holding chamber in the back of the model for those pesky Rebelscum. Just enough room for Rebel troops to fit. This model has 224 pieces. The .lxf file is in my Brickshelf folder. Desert Sail Skiff tomorrow? Jamie
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    Give me 5 minutes! It was the next one I was posting, I just came here to do that. Jamie
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    Yeah, I remember reading that article! I stumbled across it while looking for pics of the actual Mini-Rigs and Body-Rigs. Thanks!! I am working on the Freight-Loading External Rover too. But, to do it, it will require me to modify a Millennium Falcon to it can slide in. Thanks again, Jamie
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    Flickr always bogs down my computer. Takes forever for things to load and scroll through. Jamie
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    After building the SRV-1 and Imperial Troop Transport, I wanted to keep going and decided to start building the Kenner Mini-Rigs from the 80's. There were 9 of these total. This one and the Desert Sail Skiff didn't have numbers. The other 7 were numbered 2-8. For some reason, 1 was missing. HJR, do you know why?! The Endor Forest Ranger is cool little speeder. It featured an enclosed gyroscopic cockpit and 2 large blaster cannons. It has a very militaristic vibe to it, it looks mean, like something out of a Stormtroopers worst nightmare. Anyways, this is my take on it, it can hold a figure in the cockpit and the gyroscopic cockpit does turn. There is an axel running through the middle of the model. The hockey puck shape of the front was a pain to build. I had to try to make it hold a figure, but, small enough that it kept feel of the original. After building that, the rest was easy, but, it determined the "scale" for the model. Yes, I know the color is off, but, it is cheaper to build in grays. Plus there are more pieces/ parts available in grays than reddish browns and greens. There are 237 pieces in this model. The .lxf file is my Brickshelf folder. Hope you like, more to come tomorrow, Jamie
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    Post pics of it and let me know how the build was!! I plan on building it in time, but, the key work is time. Well, time and money, 2 words!! Glad you like it, Jamie
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    Thanks guys!! HJR, to me, it reminded me of the G.I. Joe Snow Cat. I had the Snow Cat and HAVOC both, the HAVOC always confused me, even as kid. Leaving the gunner exposed like that. I played with the idea of making it with wheels on the front, like the Snow Cat, as well as skies, like the Cobra Ice Wolf. But, having 2 sets of track work best. I have seen the pics you referenced to, too. I like the yellow version better. And, yeah, I agree, with all the Snowspeeders released, you would think there would be a repair/ maintenance vehicle for them. Jamie
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    Thanks guys!! The .lxf file is in my brickshelf folder, if anyone wants to build it. Thanks again, Jamie
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    Nice!! I always like to see people make odd stuff Kenner and Hasbro made that wasn't in the movies. Good job!! Jamie
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    After completing the Imperial Troop Transport, I started looking back at some of the 80's toys from Star Wars, I came across some un-produced stuff. I have seen them before, but, for some reason. I got the idea to make the SRV-1. It's a cool little vehicle used to recover snowspeeders, transport troops, or carry cargo. Both cockpits open, cannons both rotate 180 degrees, bed tips, loading ramp folds up, and there is a winch in there. I really wish those windscreens came in trans-black, but, trans-blue doesn't look too bad, I guess. This model is comprised of 768 pieces and holds 4 troops, a driver, navigator, and 2 gunners. I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. Thanks, Jamie
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    When I heard the new Rebels show was going to have the Imperial Troop Transport in it. The kid who grew up in the 70's came out. I thought, great, this is an awesome opportunity for Lego to make one. Than I saw pics of it, I had hoped it would be treated as a full fledged set, not a battle pack. So, I figured, no problem, I'll would make my own. After playing with LDD for while, this is what I came up with: Not being completely happy with, I expanded on the idea of making it, not only a transport, but, a battle station as well: All 6 troop compartments fold down. The back pulls out, complete with holding cell for those pesky Rebels! I also included a tool rack that slides into the transport, between the pilot and navigator. Between the troops, there are weapons, so they can be let out of their compartments, grab there gear and engage the enemy. The front opens to provide cover for them. The model is comprised of 761 pieces and holds 9 troops, a pilot, a navigator, a weapons specialist, and 6 Stormtroopers. After doing this model, I started making alot of other Kenner models from the 80's. More to come................. Jamie
  22. jamie75
    I'm planning on doing the same thing with the Cantina, when I get them. Plus you have to buy 2 to get a full Cantina Band. Jamie
  23. jamie75
    Here is the LDD file for the Ghost from SDCC 2014: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=546377 Rebrickable is here to make ordering pieces easy. http://rebrickable.c...-star-wars-2014 Add a Chopper from 75048 and your done. But, After making the file I didn't like open space in the back of the ship. So I added a Phantom in the back. It only added 18 pieces to the build. And I think it looks alot better!! Hope you like!! Thanks, Jamie
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    Here is the LDD file for the SDCC 2014 Batman Classis TV Series Batmobile: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=546377 ReBrickable: http://rebrickable.c...-batman-ii-2014 Just add the figures from the 10672 and you done!! Thanks, Jamie
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    ReBrickable page is here, should make ordering pieces pretty easy. http://rebrickable.com/sets/comcon034-1/rocket-raccoon%E2%80%99s-warbird-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2014 Brickshelf folder is here with all 3 SDCC 2014 sets. LDD files can be downloaded to make building a breeze. Just add a Rocket from 76020 or customize one and your done. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=546377 Jamie
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