[Alt-Build Contest] Clone Z-95 Headhunter Starfighter (75402 ARC-170)

[Wurger49]

We had to wait 15 years for LEGO to release the new ARC-170, it would be fitting for it to get Z-95s to accompany them for the long strikes. As they are both produced by Incom, they shared many design components, making sense to do an alternate build from the ARC-170. 

 

The model has twin engines on the delta wings, flanking the canopy behind its long nose. I kept the two technic cylinders apart with four barrels to give the wings maximum stability. Unfortunately, the two-plated wings sag under its own weight from the 2 technic pin connections on the engines. On the bright side the technic pins will keep the wings in place even with heavy play.

 

Spring loaded shooter are placed on the wingtips for play, my 5 years old son tested them out straight away even though the model is slightly big for him. 

 

The 10 stud long curved bricks made the long nose, the half round plate made the perfect canards. The generator hump behind the cockpit is a bit of a challenge to build, I used one tan slope with white curved bricks and wedge slopes to get the best shape possible. 

 

There are enough technic beams and pins to build a stand with 2 angles to display the model; making this a great display model while strong enough to play. 

 

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/207779

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 16 by Wurger49

[Agent Kallus]

Looks so good you wouldn't even realise it's an alt and not the default. Then again that's not surprising as you've been shown to be a master of Star Wars Alt Builds.

[Wurger49]

3 minutes ago, Agent Kallus said:

Looks so good you wouldn't even realise it's an alt and not the default. Then again that's not surprising as you've been shown to be a master of Star Wars Alt Builds.

Good pieces to utilise from the ARC-170, ahh, thank you, you are too kind, Agent Kallus! 

[Jack Sassy]

Ah, I still recall buying the Z-95 like it was yesterday. Yer model is an impressive one indeed! It is astounding that such a design can be achieved using parts from another set, especially if building a starfighter with such specific pieces as this one. Good job! 

[Wurger49]

On 1/16/2025 at 10:45 PM, Jack Sassy said:

Ah, I still recall buying the Z-95 like it was yesterday. Yer model is an impressive one indeed! It is astounding that such a design can be achieved using parts from another set, especially if building a starfighter with such specific pieces as this one. Good job! 

thank you! being built from the ARC-170 really helped!