[MOC] MOC-Tech | Buildable Figure Series from Star Wars the Bad Batch

[coreyschaaf]

MOC-TECH
I'm pleased to share my first buildable figure MOC of Tech from Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Instructions are available as a digital download through my website at BrickWars.net. Optional printed parts (eyes and Clone Force 99 emblem) are also available. I spent the about three months working on Tech off and on and got motivated to finish when I was asked to present my buildable figure and my other UCS MOC - The Resistance Troop Transport Ship at Brick Universe in St. Louis, MO. The rest of Clone Force 99 is coming in Winter 2021/2022.  

Specifications: 
Pieces: 1147 pieces
Height: 11.8 inches / 29.8 cm
Width: 7.5 inches 19 cm
Length: 7.5 inches 19 cm

 

 

 

 

 

[Stuartn]

Brilliant work, the level of detail is insane and the way you have replicated the shape of a minifigure at the larger scale is expertly done.

[coreyschaaf]

Just now, Stuartn said:

Brilliant work, the level of detail is insane and the way you have replicated the shape of a minifigure at the larger scale is expertly done.

Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment. My initial "doodle" (that's what I'll call it) looked nothing like my finished product, but the ideas was there. The helmet took several iterations and some trial and error. Eventually I just had to choose which version I liked best! The blasters and the backpack are some of my favorite details in addition to the helmet.
 

[Fuppylodders]

Oh... My... God... How cute is he! You've done an amazing job capturing him at this scale, especially the helmet! The striping is nicely done, the backpack, the guns, literally all of it! Now THIS is what TLG need to be releasing. You literally put them to shame if they don't. Can the helmet be removed? (haven't watched video, not enough time before work). 

I do believe you may have made my next bricklinked item! 

Can't wait for you to do the rest! 

Edited September 21, 2021 by Fuppylodders

[deraven]

So much detail while keeping the minifig aesthetic right where it should be!  I can't find any fault, it's just fantastic!  

[coreyschaaf]

57 minutes ago, Fuppylodders said:

Oh... My... God... How cute is he! You've done an amazing job capturing him at this scale, especially the helmet! The striping is nicely done, the backpack, the guns, literally all of it! Now THIS is what TLG need to be releasing. You literally put them to shame if they don't. Can the helmet be removed? (haven't watched video, not enough time before work). 

I do believe you may have made my next bricklinked item! 

Can't wait for you to do the rest! 

Ha - Thank you! The idea of buildable figs came from the Official Harry Potter and Hermione Grander releases; I had no interest in them but thought the concept was interesting. Started exploring ideas and started with Tech. The helmet can't be removed, however the visor can go up or down, but I chose to use a hinge to hold it in place. I figured most people will display it that way. The stripe was an interesting detail as I used both the actual Tech minifig and the Black series for reference. It was s three stripe pattern but I just to simplify it. I think it turned out well.

31 minutes ago, deraven said:

So much detail while keeping the minifig aesthetic right where it should be!  I can't find any fault, it's just fantastic!  

Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out. Looking forward to doing Hunter next. 

 

[Fuppylodders]

I'm keen to see how you do wreckers helmet! 

[coreyschaaf]

3 hours ago, Fuppylodders said:

I'm keen to see how you do wreckers helmet! 

I'm hoping after doing a few other of clone Force 99's helmets, I'll get ideas on how to accomplish his.  

 

[Fuppylodders]

If I'm honest, I'm keen to see them all. I think you've hit a very good selection of figs to do this to, and how awesome they'll look once all stood together! 

[coreyschaaf]

51 minutes ago, Fuppylodders said:

If I'm honest, I'm keen to see them all. I think you've hit a very good selection of figs to do this to, and how awesome they'll look once all stood together! 

It might take a bit - but that's the plan! 

[karmajay]

Great job! I'll def be buying the instruction in the future!

[coreyschaaf]

14 minutes ago, karmajay said:

Great job! I'll def be buying the instruction in the future!

Thank you! And thanks for your consideration with my build! 

[karmajay]

I did purchase the instructions this week and I am at 47% of the parts. Looking fwd to receiving the printed tiles soon! :)

[coreyschaaf]

1 hour ago, karmajay said:

I did purchase the instructions this week and I am at 47% of the parts. Looking fwd to receiving the printed tiles soon! :)

Awesome Karma! The printed tiles will ship out on Monday Sept 27th! They arrived late from the print company I use, but are scheduled to arrive via courier on Sunday the 26th.  

[karmajay]

On 9/24/2021 at 10:48 AM, coreyschaaf said:

Awesome Karma! The printed tiles will ship out on Monday Sept 27th! They arrived late from the print company I use, but are scheduled to arrive via courier on Sunday the 26th.  

@coreyschaafI finally got all the pieces together and have been enjoying the build. Finally hit my 1st question toward the end. Step 352 is shown as fitting on the previous sub-bassemby. The issue is 4859 does not have the open slots in the side like 43719. That means the little alcove is the slanted portion is not big enough for a stud.

Edited October 14, 2021 by karmajay

[coreyschaaf]

2 hours ago, karmajay said:

@coreyschaafI finally got all the pieces together and have been enjoying the build. Finally hit my 1st question toward the end. Step 352 is shown as fitting on the previous sub-bassemby. The issue is 4859 does not have the open slots in the side like 43719. That means the little alcove is the slanted portion is not big enough for a stud.

 

@karmajay I just figured out what the issue is. And you are absolutely right. My instructions are calling for part 4859, when in reality, I'm using part 48183. I'll be sure to update that in the parts list and my sincere apologies the mistake! If you don't have the parts handy and need to place a bricklink order for them, please let me know the cost and I'd be happy to pay for them! 

Edited October 14, 2021 by coreyschaaf
clarification of part assembly

[karmajay]

No worries, thanks for the correction!

[coreyschaaf]

1 minute ago, karmajay said:

No worries, thanks for the correction!

Thanks for your understanding! Looks like you're almost finished! Be sure to tag @brickwarsnet on instagram or facebook! :) 

[karmajay]

Ok, got the last two pieces in. Besides that one issue from above it was an easy and fun build thanks to great instructions. The helmet printed pieces are missing in the pictures, I think I accidently sorted them and they have not popped up yet but I'll find them eventually!

 

 

[coreyschaaf]

19 hours ago, karmajay said:

Ok, got the last two pieces in. Besides that one issue from above it was an easy and fun build thanks to great instructions. The helmet printed pieces are missing in the pictures, I think I accidently sorted them and they have not popped up yet but I'll find them eventually!

 

 

Nice work Karma! I'm glad you enjoyed the build and I sincerely thank you for supporting my work. Hopefully Tech won't be to lonely waiting for his friends to be built! I'll be working on those in the coming months. 

[karmajay]

Looking forward to it :)

[coreyschaaf]

Here is a promo video featuring MOC-Tech