Captain_Quinn Posted July 14, 2022 Posted July 14, 2022 Happy to finally say these words.... the Starfury is ready and launching! After what feels like a longer gap between Babylon 5 official releases, I've finally gotten the instructions to a place where I'm happy to give the "go" order and drop this sucker out the Cobra Bay doors. Available for USD$35 on Rebrickable. So, what are you getting for your currency of choice? 436 pages of full color, high resolution instructions, backed with artwork, in-universe history, Behind the Scenes, in a bookmarked, link navigable PDF. Parts lists have been created as XML for upload to Lego marketplace of choice (Bricklink, Brickowl, etc.), CSV and PDF, with both full build and lists for each sub-section to help with organising pieces. This initial release is for the base model, with stickers for either Ivanova's "Gryphon" variant, or one of the "Battle of the Line" participants. "Initial release???"... yes, there are variants in the pipeline. And finally, the design has been developed with room for lighting of the engines, thrusters and cockpit. Quote
Dracoargenteus Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Got it WOOOO! The only things I don't have are the little scale guy and any final piece changes. Edited July 15, 2022 by Dracoargenteus Quote
spirogero Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 Oh dear... Yes!... The wait is over. Can't express my gratitude for your work, Captain_Quinn. You have my respect. Quote
manglegrat Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) The UCS Sticker plaque is now available as well, so I see! https://www.ultimatecollectorstickers.co.uk/product-page/lego-ucs-sticker-for-sa-23e-aurora-starfury-babylon-5-by-tdmocs-moc-116986 https://www.ultimatecollectorstickers.co.uk/product-page/sticker-sheet-for-sa-23e-aurora-starfury-babylon-5-by-captain-quinn Oooooh, there's the Ivanova sticker pack, too. Edited July 21, 2022 by manglegrat Spotted the Ivanova pack, as well... Quote
Captain_Quinn Posted October 12, 2022 Author Posted October 12, 2022 Sadly, this will likely be my final Rebrickable based release after finding out that one of the buyers has gone on to sell copies with clone-brick kits on that hive of scum-and-villainy that is a particular Chinese site known for give zero sh*ts about such theft. I can't stop them selling "kits" based on clone bricks, but I'm damned pissed about the inclusion of "PDF Instructions" via email. If I go down the path of releasing instructions again, I think I'll use a different mechanism with added security. Less than 4 months of sales after nearly 4 years of work... just ain't worth the hassle and grief. I never expected this to make money, but I sure as hell didn't expect it to be treated worse than 2-ply toilet paper. Quote
manglegrat Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Grr, that sucks @Captain_Quinn, sorry to hear you got shafted by the creeps on this one, too. It seems like MOC creators are condemned to be stolen from by these parasites for all time. The "MOCs Designers vs V****o" FB group is full of people like us trying to fight back, with occasional brief success, but it seems like these creeps are like a hydra - you cut off one head and two more pop up (they all lead back to the same "body", pretty much). Resistance seems to be futile. When checking my Rebrickable stats, I always see a lot of referrals to my MOC pages coming from the clone-brick sites, and I suspect some of the (sadly few) instruction purchases I've had recently might be clone-kit buyers with a conscience... Edited October 12, 2022 by manglegrat Quote
Captain_Quinn Posted October 13, 2022 Author Posted October 13, 2022 I've contacted the two stores that have included the kits and asked that they either remove it, or include a link to purchase the instructions from rebrickable and refrain from sending out the instructions. One has agreed, the other hasn't responded. Time will tell. Quote
UsulTheDragoon Posted May 13, 2024 Posted May 13, 2024 Captain_Quinn Three questions... 1) where can I order your instructions for the Starfury? 2) 7,900 units is a lot of bloody units for a build, in hindsight, are there any sections of the build that you believe are under-engineered? over-engineered? 3)Since a goodly number of blocks are hidden and part of the structure and stability, do the instructions and part catalog have a section for non-surface bricks so I can save a few pennies here and there on more popular brick colors? Quote
GeoBrick Posted May 14, 2024 Posted May 14, 2024 11 hours ago, UsulTheDragoon said: Captain_Quinn Three questions... 1) where can I order your instructions for the Starfury? 2) 7,900 units is a lot of bloody units for a build, in hindsight, are there any sections of the build that you believe are under-engineered? over-engineered? 3)Since a goodly number of blocks are hidden and part of the structure and stability, do the instructions and part catalog have a section for non-surface bricks so I can save a few pennies here and there on more popular brick colors? Check out this Rebrickable page... Quote
Captain_Quinn Posted August 19, 2024 Author Posted August 19, 2024 On 5/14/2024 at 4:43 AM, UsulTheDragoon said: Captain_Quinn Three questions... Apologies for the delayed reply. I haven't been checking Eurobricks regularly so far this year... As @GeoBrick pointed out, there's a Rebrickable page... head on over if you haven't already. Re: part count. Neither over nor under- engineered. You could change up some of the surface panel parts, but the panels connect with the internal frame to provide tension stability. A significant number of the parts are small parts, like connector pins (nearly a thousand in those alone). I've tried to compromise between cost and part count to provide the most efficient and effective build, making sure that structural stability is maintained. Yes, for the most part, internal blocks are listed in the instructions as a generic 'any' color, so that cheaper options can be used without drama. Quote
UsulTheDragoon Posted August 19, 2024 Posted August 19, 2024 Thank you Quinn. I appreciate the time and thought put into this awesome build. Quote
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