Posted February 4, 201114 yr Hello everybody! While toying around with the small Creator set 6741 - Mini Jet, I realized that the Force is strong with this one. Availabe for only a few bucks (4.99 EUR / 4.99 GBP / 5.99 USD) and just containing 63 pieces, this little set has the potential for two weöö-known Star Wars miniatures which I want to present to you here. -------------------- First you can build the Republic Cruiser "Radiant VII" from the opening scene of Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Of course you can't be 100% accurate with only 63 pieces from a set intended for something comepletely different, and thus I am missing the escape pod under the bridge. But I hope it's still recognizable. Building fun is guaruanteed nevertheless! >> All images an instructions are available here. << -------------------- The second model you can build with these 63 pieces is an A-Wing Starfighter from Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi. It's a pretty clean design and of adequate accuracy regarding the limitations. >> All images an instructions are available here. << -------------------- Unfortunately this little set is no longer availble officially in the stores from this year on. But there are still plenty of these in the store waiting to be bought. Thanks for your time and stepping by! Yours Christopher.
February 4, 201114 yr For god's sake, just get the monkey set and make a mini Rancor out of it. Good job. I like both.
February 4, 201114 yr Love 'em both. The Radiant VII is instantly recognizable, despite the missing escape pod.
February 5, 201114 yr Wow! I especially love the A-Wing. I'd love to see more SW alternates if you have any
February 5, 201114 yr It's really a wonder how a small 63-piece set can transform into very nice alternative builds with only a bit of imagination and of course, some mini-MOC building expertise of Legostein. Both models are really very well done considering the parts limitation, great job as always Christopher!
February 5, 201114 yr I wonder how many other mini SW vehicles could you build with other Creator sets. Great job Legostein. Both models are instantly recognisable and look really good. It's really a wonder how a small 63-piece set can transform into very nice alternative builds with only a bit of imagination and of course, some mini-MOC building expertise of Legostein. Both models are really very well done considering the parts limitation, great job as always Christopher! Why didn't you wrote: [b]legostein[/b] ? You always do that. And yes, I am copying you with that one (it's good idea).
February 5, 201114 yr Author Hello again! Thank you very much for the many nice comments! Posting on these boards is a pleasure and bringing inspiration into the community is my greatest joy. Blogged There is a blog! I am sorry to have missed the start and its initial announcement. Thank you for taking these models over there. Hope to see you around soon, and have a great week-end! ~ Christopher
February 5, 201114 yr You truly have earned your title as 'Mini Master'. I particularly like the A-Wing and I'm sure the 1st one is really good too I'm just not familiar with it. I actually bought this set because I thought there were probably some useful Star Wars-ey parts in it. Until now it's just been sat in a box... I'm interested to know how you come up with these ideas. With something like this, do you look at the parts and think "well, I could build 'x' and 'x' with this". Or, is it down to lots of trial and error and experimentation?
February 5, 201114 yr Amasing how you can take a few pieces and turn them into a ship. Well done yet again legostien!
February 6, 201114 yr Author Hello, and thanks again for the nice comments! Now it's time to give some answers... I'd love to see more SW alternates if you have any Besides, the Naboo-N1 and the Bongo Sub, which you already have seen, there are no other Star Wars models made of other sets currently. But there may be more in future. I'm interested to know how you come up with these ideas. With something like this, do you look at the parts and think "well, I could build 'x' and 'x' with this". Or, is it down to lots of trial and error and experimentation? Well, it's a bit of both. You can't force creativity. The more time you spend with a set, the more you begin to see the potential of the pieces themselves, and not just the set. Then you suddenly think what it *could* be. And with a little patience and some skills it *might* really work out then. See you soon, ~ Christopher
May 6, 201113 yr I finally picked up this set. It is hard to find haha. I love the republic cruiser. Thanks Legostien!!!
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