Hi there,
Recently I've seen amazing lego build on: Lego Ideas. Unfortunately it did not come through. So I decided to build one myself.
Using Icemann pictures as references and studying sideshowtoy.com collectibles I've come up with somewhat different build than original Icemann's.
Went through dozens of ideas how to create round probe body and head and trying to decorate it as close as possible to movie and star wars wiki designs.
Drone stats:
Brick count: ~950
Brick count stand: ~70
Dimensions (WxDxH): 12cm x 12cm x 10cm / 5" x 5" x 4" + arms stretch about 12cm (5") [excluding antennas]
All arms can move independently - each arm joint has it's own lego-joint and whole arm is mounted on towball joint type, also head can rotate freely. Thx for all replays and for pointing out one major flaw in probe design - to small head (thx Meatcan!).
Here are some new renders of the new version: https://imgur.com/a/80VR1
I'm posting LDD file for a probe with detailed PDF manual.
If you'd like to throw some money in my general direction - please do not hesitate :P [paypal]
PDF (reupload): https://shorturl.at/pzP45
LDD (reupload): http://shorturl.at/gwB45
LDD stand: https://shorturl.at/agvL1
XML (Bricklink, parts list):https://shorturl.at/bpyF6
Feel free to comment and have a good day :)
Best