[MOC]-BW4001 - UCS All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST) Instructions Now Available

[coreyschaaf]

UCS All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST)
As featured in the The Return of the Jedi and Empire Strikes Back • by Corey Schaaf | BrickWars.net

I started on this project in January of 2024. It's always my goal to try to build something that hasn't been attempted before. However, the AT-ST has been designed numerous times by the LEGO group. When I tackle something, my goal isn't for playability, but rather displayability. What makes this design so challenging is the front weight of the cockpit. 

While this build can stand on it's own (gravity gives it a much more menacing firing pose). I wasn't comfortable with the stress on the bricks. Because of this, I developed a clear stand. I must say, at first I thought it would detract from the build, but the details with the Forest Moon of Endor, coupled with the scale of the build, makes it blend in nicely.

Like most builds, sometimes we have to sacrifice some screen accuracy for stability. In reality, the legs hinge like an accordion off the base. To achieve a similar result, I cheated and didn't leave any separation between the legs. I still created the look of the accordion connections, which enabled me to bridge the legs together for more stability. 

I once again worked with a manufacturer for a custom case (BrixBox.ltd), in addition to my signature Printed UCS Plaques and unique serialized tiles as well as UCS Stickers. 

• Pieces: 3,797 + 3 Minifigs 
• Weight: 122.8 oz | 7.7lbs 
• Width: 33.5 cm | 13.2 in 
• Length: 36.7 cm | 14.5 in
• Height: 43.6 cm | 18.2 in 
• Estimated Part Costs: $490-$580

Only 250 copies of my manual were printed. At the time of this writing, 117 copies have been sold. If you're interested, I would encourage you to visit https://BrickWars.net/moc-bw4001.  You can find all the details and specifications on my website.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! You can also give me a follow me on https://www.instagram.com/brickwarsnet/ as well. 

 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by coreyschaaf
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[Guyinaplaguemask]

WOW, this is amazing!

[coreyschaaf]

16 minutes ago, Guyinaplaguemask said:

WOW, this is amazing!

Thank you! I had a lot of fun figuring out the angles for the sides of the cockpit. 

[Anio]

One of the main challenge of such a vehicle is to have the model well balanced. The building techniques of the whole model are supposed to take into account the weight of the various elements and how the are supported.

Instead, you come up with a huge shortcut : a transparent support and forest support to "glue" the model on the ground. This is a kinda convenient in my eye.

I reall hope the (rumored) UCS AT-ST coming in 2025 will have a proper balance. As 10174 had back in 2006.

[coreyschaaf]

5 hours ago, Anio said:

One of the main challenge of such a vehicle is to have the model well balanced. The building techniques of the whole model are supposed to take into account the weight of the various elements and how the are supported.

Instead, you come up with a huge shortcut : a transparent support and forest support to "glue" the model on the ground. This is a kinda convenient in my eye.

I really hope the (rumored) UCS AT-ST coming in 2025 will have a proper balance. As 10174 had back in 2006.

Thanks for the Feedback Anio! I think there's a reason people have stayed away from building a scaled up version of the AT-ST. The weight is incredibly unbalanced due to the nature of the vehicle. Even with that being so, early on I decided to use gravity to my advantage which helped create a more menacing pose.I believe I succeeded in doing that (please see the last photo).  However, I know LEGO purist wouldn't like how much stress that puts on the bricks so I decided the simplest solution was to incorporate a stand. I don't consider that a shortcut. I also don't consider it "convenient" as you put it. While I welcome any criticism on my work, the only issue I take with yours is implying I did it for convenience and then comparing my work to an official LEGO set of 2006 that weight 3.7 lbs and consist of 1068 parts compared to the 3397 pieces required to build mine. I don't think that's an apples to apples comparison. I went for detail and accuracy where LEGO went for playability.  I to am anxious to see how a UCS AT-ST set would be translated. 

I love your work Anio. I've followed you for a while. Like you, there are mocs I would have built differently. But I would never imply any MOC designer took a shortcut or didn't work incredibly hard on something because of how they chose to build something. You could have stopped with "I don't like the stand". You instead insult my work ethic.  

[Anio]

1 hour ago, coreyschaaf said:

LEGO went for playability.

Lego went for playability with 10174. That's quite a breaking news ! @_@

Have a good day, Sir. :)

[coreyschaaf]

On 12/29/2024 at 9:55 PM, Anio said:

Lego went for playability with 10174. That's quite a breaking news ! @_@

Have a good day, Sir. :)

Is their a reason you are trolling me? Also you should take your own advice when creating a moc. Didn't you paint lego pieces that LEGO never released?  Hypocritical? I'd say so. Follow your own advice. And as far as me having a good day, we both know (as well as anyone who reads this) that you're being a sarcastic *****. 

[danielwerner]

On 12/29/2024 at 10:24 PM, coreyschaaf said:

Is their a reason you are trolling me? Also you should take your own advice when creating a moc. Didn't you paint lego pieces that LEGO never released?  Hypocritical? I'd say so. Follow your own advice. And as far as me having a good day, we both know (as well as anyone who reads this) that you're being a sarcastic *****. 

Not to defend anyone but there might be some language barrier here, maybe. :)

Anyway: This looks really awesome! Good job!

[Lobot]

Please can we keep any discussions civil, thank you.

I've edited the previous posts as that type of language is totally inappropriate on this forum.

[coreyschaaf]

8 hours ago, danielwerner said:

This looks really awesome! Good job!

Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it!