Lars Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 To have a better chans of fixing some of the things I didn't like with my latest version I decided to start over, allthough keeping much of the look and feel of the previous model. The canopy and the front plates are the only areas untouched. More pics at my Flickr page It's pretty much a complete rebuild made to look like the old one, but with an improved core construction allowing for the improvements that I wanted to make. Here's the short list: -Only tiles in the back grill. -Better markings at the bottom and an entirely new look to the underside of the vessel. -Brick built flaps on the wings. ( to have a non sticker solution.) -Improved front canon connections. -New smaller rear gun. (with the new shorter lightsaber blade piece.) -All new interior. Check out the pictures and let me know what you think. Quote
lefty Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Looks great, as I'm sure you're aware. I have a couple questions- how many pieces approximately? How stable is it? Does it use any "unconventional" methods to stay together? (things like minifig hands hidden inside holding plates together) Can it hold a minifig in the back seat as well? Quote
Solscud007 Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 That looks amazing. How did you get the black tiles to stay sideways like that? Quote
lightningtiger Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Excellent snowspeeder 'Lars', the improvements on the older model are worth it and the heat exchanger fins look better too ! May the brick be with you always 'Lars' ! Quote
Lars Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Thanks for all the nice comments. how many pieces approximately? How stable is it? Does it use any "unconventional" methods to stay together? (things like minifig hands hidden inside holding plates together) Can it hold a minifig in the back seat as well? I don't know the piece count. The core construction is very stable with some weaker parts attached to it. That makes it "swoschable" enough, but you might have to make some adjustments afterwards. No super unconventional stuff. A couple of "stud in technic hole" connections though. Yes, there is a seat for the gunner as well. How did you get the black tiles to stay sideways like that? By using those three studded corner plates with two of the studs sticking out from a stack of 1x1 plates. Every pair of 2x2 tiles have one corner plate. The plate stack has some vertical clips that connects to handle bars at the back of the airspeeder. The "Grill" is made up of two pieces, stud facing inwards. Confusing enough? I'll try to show some pictures. Edited April 11, 2011 by Lars Quote
Lars Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 Here's a pic showing the Snowspeeder disassembled. I'm going to make separate pics for the wings, the body and the rear grill thingy. Coming soon. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Here's a pic showing the Snowspeeder disassembled. [snip] I'm going to make separate pics for the wings, the body and the rear grill thingy. Coming soon. Wow. I might have to steal some of the techniques here, especially the connection of the front portion of the guns. Quote
Follows Closely Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 I'm going to make separate pics for the wings, the body and the rear grill thingy. Coming soon. Looking forward to that! Quote
siseon Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 By far the BEST upper air-brakes I've seen on a MOC speeder. Best T-47 period! I love all the updates you have done. You've certainly set the bar higher once again Mr. Lars. The design, aesthetics and clever use of pieces truly make this a work of art. Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Wow I've always thought your T-47 is already great and definitely one of the best looking snowspeeder MOCs around, but you've outdone yourself once again with the subtle but very effective modifications on this new version. Kudos for the 'continuous improvement' on your creations Lars! Quote
Masked Builder Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 This is so amazing! So smooth and angled. And Brickdoctor doesn't see anything in-accurate with it. Nice work! Quote
Brickdoctor Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 And Brickdoctor doesn't see anything in-accurate with it. Masked, do you not realize that nearly everything I learned to build mine was learned from this MOC? (well its predecessors, actually) Quote
Masked Builder Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Masked, do you not realize that nearly everything I learned to build mine was learned from this MOC? (well its predecessors, actually) yeah I figured that. Still, yours are good too. Quote
filospinato Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 This MOC is so slick! Looking forward to more detailed exploded views. Quote
marshal_banana Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Its a really cool improvement and as you know I like also the fact that you achieve all details without any stickers. I look forward to your diorama! Cheers MB Quote
Scorpiox Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Wonderfull 'Lars'! I love the detail and the way the guns are attached, the whole look is stunning. It's nice the way you keep improving on it and making it even better every time! Quote
Brix Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Amazing work. I love this model. I recently bought the Lego Hoth Wampa cave just for the speeder. If I'd seen this earlier, I might have been buying bricks off Bricklink instead! Quote
Lars Posted April 12, 2011 Author Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks again. I've made three more pics with instructions. Quote
Masked Builder Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Wow. You've even made instructions! Maybe I'll see about making one myself...... Quote
badgerboy Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) Wonderful stuff... I'm gonna build one (if I can!) Edited April 12, 2011 by badgerboy Quote
KimT Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Wow thanks for making instructions. This is a pretty awesome T-47 design and now I can have one of my own Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 That's very gracious of you Lars to share the instructions, like the others I might give this a try since I've always passed on all of TLG's versions (rightfully so). Thanks! Quote
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