[MOC] Argus III: CR90 Corvette

[DarthTwoShedsJackson]

Since TheNerdyOne_ posted his first ships for his Rebel Fleet, I was inspired to build some capital rebel ships myself. The CR90 (a.k.a. Corellian Corvette or Blockade Runner) is propably my favorite rebel capital ship - its fast and pretty maneuverable for its size, heavily armed, easy to reconfigure for different tasks, and most importantly of all, it has interesting shapes as a model and a nice contrast between its elegant long shape and the massive engine array on the back.

I initially started by building TheNerdyOne_'s Corvette according to his LDD files, but I quickly realized that this model could not be built with bricks without the application of glue. So, while his model still remained my inspiration, I set out to do what's most fun with LEGO: Come up with my very own build. The model is roughly the scale of TheNerdyOne_'s Corvette - it's slightly bigger - and built very differently to his model, so that I can now with confidence call it a MOC of my own. The core consists of alternating layers of bricks and two plates stacked in multiples with a footprint of 2x3 and 2x5 studs, with modified studs (one stud on the side) running along the middle. 1xX plates are connected to the studs that run along the sides of the core structure in the middle and make for a super-sturdy base with studs on the front, sides, and optionally on top and bottom where needed. Both the engine array and the display stand are connected deep into or with the core, which results in one of the most sturdy models I have ever build.

The ship I built I have christened 'ARGUS III'. It's a ship attached to Phoenix Squadron which has been outfitted with a very powerful sensor array and the capability to mask its signature to some extend. The ARGUS III has been used on several occasions by FULCRUM (Ahsoka Tano) to spy on imperial facilities and intercept secret imperial transmissions - lastly near Mustafar.

I hope you like the model, and I hope @TheNerdyOne_ likes it, too - your fleet is the inspiration for my own fleet, which will hopefully join the ARGUS III in time.

 

[mortesv]

This is a great looking build Darth! Nice, clean lines, very smooth!

I could wish for some engine glow and the housings for the inner engines should be angled a bit shallower (but the last item is perhaps nit-picking :) )

Great job!

[Hunter003]

This is excellent. Love the front nose with the blue wedges

[Ellisss_2]

Nice build, you have captured the CR90 fantastically at this scale! I'm 100% with @mortesv, the engines need some glow!

[legofives]

looks great!

[Moppo]

I love it. The build has a clean look to it, but all the shapes seem to be there.

[jdm44]

Wow you nailed the shapes and details which is amazing for this scale. Very nice!

[Kristof]

Very nice. For this ccale, things hardly can get any better. You could use some better lighting for these pictures so it does proper justice to the model :)

[Anio]

This is a clever build !

Using this scale is both uncommon and smart !

[TheNerdyOne_]

I think it looks great!  The engines are really nice, there's a lot of great part usage in there!  Looking forward to seeing more!

[brobert]

Very nice build, I too really like this ship, although I doubt we can call a corvette "heavily armed".

[GrahamSlam]

On 4/29/2017 at 1:36 PM, DarthTwoShedsJackson said:

Since TheNerdyOne_ posted his first ships for his Rebel Fleet, I was inspired to build some capital rebel ships myself. The CR90 (a.k.a. Corellian Corvette or Blockade Runner) is propably my favorite rebel capital ship - its fast and pretty maneuverable for its size, heavily armed, easy to reconfigure for different tasks, and most importantly of all, it has interesting shapes as a model and a nice contrast between its elegant long shape and the massive engine array on the back.

I initially started by building TheNerdyOne_'s Corvette according to his LDD files, but I quickly realized that this model could not be built with bricks without the application of glue. So, while his model still remained my inspiration, I set out to do what's most fun with LEGO: Come up with my very own build. The model is roughly the scale of TheNerdyOne_'s Corvette - it's slightly bigger - and built very differently to his model, so that I can now with confidence call it a MOC of my own. The core consists of alternating layers of bricks and two plates stacked in multiples with a footprint of 2x3 and 2x5 studs, with modified studs (one stud on the side) running along the middle. 1xX plates are connected to the studs that run along the sides of the core structure in the middle and make for a super-sturdy base with studs on the front, sides, and optionally on top and bottom where needed. Both the engine array and the display stand are connected deep into or with the core, which results in one of the most sturdy models I have ever build.

The ship I built I have christened 'ARGUS III'. It's a ship attached to Phoenix Squadron which has been outfitted with a very powerful sensor array and the capability to mask its signature to some extend. The ARGUS III has been used on several occasions by FULCRUM (Ahsoka Tano) to spy on imperial facilities and intercept secret imperial transmissions - lastly near Mustafar.

I hope you like the model, and I hope @TheNerdyOne_ likes it, too - your fleet is the inspiration for my own fleet, which will hopefully join the ARGUS III in time.

 

 

 

 

Hey, I absolutely love your model. The way you captured the bridge shape without using cones bridge is brilliant, and I wouldn't change anything on the model. I would love to have a copy of the LDD file, as I am planning on building a Blockade Runner. Again, great innovation on the bridge and the engine block looks great!

Edited July 16, 2017 by GrahamSlam

[szimson]

Really nice build! Do you mind sharing your LDD file for this model?