[MOC] Blacktron Trident - NoVVember build

[Rubblemaker]

Here's my effort for a NoVVember build this year. A Blacktron themed Viper inspired by the Trident design. I think I met the criteria for a Vic Viper but if I didn't, well.. not much I can do about that now. 😛

Full album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/164260086@N06/albums/72177720312726293

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Thanks for looking! :)

 

 

 

[Feuer Zug]

Sweet build. Not as angular as one thinks from Blacktron, but it definitely has the vibe. NPU with the piece on the backside of the cockpit.

[Rubblemaker]

9 minutes ago, Feuer Zug said:

Sweet build. Not as angular as one thinks from Blacktron, but it definitely has the vibe. NPU with the piece on the backside of the cockpit.

Thanks buddy. I'm the first to admit I was never into Classic Space and Blacktron first time round so I tend to create CS and Blacktron builds that appeal to my own aesthetic preferences. Interesting to learn that Blacktron are associated with angular ships though. I may explore that more in a future moc!

[elfprince13]

Looks like a Vic Viper to me! And agreed on the NPU - that's a Rakshi backpiece, right?

[Rubblemaker]

42 minutes ago, elfprince13 said:

Looks like a Vic Viper to me! And agreed on the NPU - that's a Rakshi backpiece, right?

It is, thanks for the ID on it. I knew it was Bionicle but couldn't place the set as I got it in a bulk buy. 😊👍

[elfprince13]

1 hour ago, Rubblemaker said:

It is, thanks for the ID on it. I knew it was Bionicle but couldn't place the set as I got it in a bulk buy. 😊👍

hah - that's about as modern as my Bionicle knowledge extends. I'm disassembling & sorting a bulk buy now and have no idea who most of the figures are.

[Classic_Spaceman]

Very nice job! I really like how well you integrated the Bionicle/Technic elements, as they can often stand out when used in normal System builds!
My only critique is the lack of any trans-red in the model; just a few 1x1 rounds added to the forward blasters and camera pieces around the dark grey exhausts would make a big difference and solidify the Blacktron I colour-scheme. 
 

Edited November 16, 2023 by Classic_Spaceman

[Rubblemaker]

9 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Very nice job! I really like how well you integrated the Bionicle/Technic elements, as they can often stand out when used in normal System builds!
My only critique is the lack of any trans-red in the model; just a few 1x1 rounds added to the forward blasters and camera pieces around the dark grey exhausts would make a big difference and solidify the Blacktron I colour-scheme. 
 

Did Blacktron have trans red in it? Huh. I thought it was trans yellow only. Every days a school day so they say 😄 Mental note made to include some trans red in next Blacktron build! Thanks! 😊👍

[Classic_Spaceman]

4 minutes ago, Rubblemaker said:

Did Blacktron have trans red in it? 

Yep! It was used for the lights, antennas, dishes, lasers, and other accent pieces. 
 

[Elephant Knight]

I'm always a fan of when people use Bionicle parts in their spaceships, well. done.

In terms of being a Vic Viper, I don't think the forward prongs are prominent enough. I fell the forward prongs should be sticking past the cockpit, but that's just my opinion. still excellent, so I had to blog it https://color-it-blacktron.blogspot.com/

EKnight

 

[Pirate_King_1982]

Haven’t really been a Classic Space, even as a kid, proffering Pirates and Castle. But damn this build is almost enough to make a convert out of me. Do you plan on making plans available on Rebrickable, because this build might be what tips me over the edge towards starting to collect another theme.

[MKJoshA]

This is fantastic! Love the back end especially.

[Rubblemaker]

10 hours ago, Elephant Knight said:

I'm always a fan of when people use Bionicle parts in their spaceships, well. done.

In terms of being a Vic Viper, I don't think the forward prongs are prominent enough. I fell the forward prongs should be sticking past the cockpit, but that's just my opinion. still excellent, so I had to blog it https://color-it-blacktron.blogspot.com/

EKnight

 

‘Prongminent’… 😂😂 love it. Thanks for the kind words and for the blog! 😊🙏🙏

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

This spaceship transmits power and elegance... wonderful!

[Rubblemaker]

2 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

This spaceship transmits power and elegance... wonderful!

Thanks very much 😊

12 hours ago, Pirate_King_1982 said:

Haven’t really been a Classic Space, even as a kid, proffering Pirates and Castle. But damn this build is almost enough to make a convert out of me. Do you plan on making plans available on Rebrickable, because this build might be what tips me over the edge towards starting to collect another theme.

Won’t be doing instructions for this no. It’s a freestyle build and is built for looks rather than strength and stability and building it would be super frustrating for anyone and I’d get a lot of angry builders shouting at me. 😄

[hikouki]

Absolutely amazing job translating the angles into curves!!!

[Pirate_King_1982]

4 hours ago, Rubblemaker said:

Thanks very much 😊

Won’t be doing instructions for this no. It’s a freestyle build and is built for looks rather than strength and stability and building it would be super frustrating for anyone and I’d get a lot of angry builders shouting at me. 😄

Ah fair enough. It’s a fantastic build nonetheless and you should be very proud. Kudos.

[JintaiZ]

Nice build! I like the parts usage.