[MOC][SHIPtember] CR90 Corvette Tantive IV

[Veynom]

Here is my ultimate version of the CR90 Corvette Tantive IV.

It had been a while that I wanted to modify the old 10019 Tantive IV in order to improve it seriously. When the 10198 set was released, I jumped on it but was also disappointed by several aspect of the model. So let’s review the pros and cons of each set.

10019 Rebel Blockade Runner (2001 - 1747 pieces):

Pro

- Its size, it is massive;

- Its shape, it is recognizable and elegant

Cons

- No playability, no space for minifig;

- Worst stickers ever (mine peeled);

- Some details and construction technics are obsolete today.

And about the 10198 Tantive IV (2009 - 1408 pieces):

Pro

- No sticker  ;

- Somewhat detailed interior;

- Nice engine pods;

Cons

- No landing gear or support;

- It is small!!!

- The cockpit top metabricks are ugly, particularly the white color does not match with the rest;

- Accessing some of the play features was complex (un-mount then open);

So in the end, what I wanted to build was:

- A large massive CR90 of over 100 studs;

- It should have a detailed interior, easy to access without un-mounting 300 parts.

- No sticker;

- A landing gear that is integrated and that can support the weight of the beast.

And here is the result, mostly rebuilt from scratch.

Name: CR90 Corvette Tantive IV

Length: 102 Studs

Weight: 4.4 kg

Swooshability: yes

Number of SHIPs built: 1

Number of pices: 2500 (estimated)

And now the pictures:

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

Its nice head:

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

So yes she is swooshable ... this picture has not been edited.

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

Some details:

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

And even more details from the underside:

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

There is a full detailed interior: central command center, operation center, weapon rack, coffee corner, corridors, gate with republic logo...

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

And this Corvette has something in her head:

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

Another section of the ship that can be opened, revealing a well-known story.

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

Tw2 minutes of inattention and guess who comes for a little harlmen shake?

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

The full interior: 5 compartments are available and playable.

CR90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

All pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/veynom/sets/72157636045925846/with/10015684763/

[TWP]

Good work modding this, the interior looks great!

[Veynom]

Good work modding this, the interior looks great!

Thanks. But considering I rebuilt it from scratch, I rather consider it as a MOC than a MOD.

[hench]

Great! With all those details and interior it is really kind of Tantive IV I was waiting to see!

[Chills]

That's an awesome MOC/Mod. Did you soley use pieces from just those two sets?

[TWP]

Thanks. But considering I rebuilt it from scratch, I rather consider it as a MOC than a MOD.

I'm sorry

That's an awesome MOC/Mod. Did you soley use pieces from just those two sets?

I think he didn't, I can some that don't originate from either of those sets, but I think most are.

[Veynom]

I think he didn't, I can some that don't originate from either of those sets, but I think most are.

Exactly, TWP is fully right and an excellent observer.

Most bricks come from either of those sets but some bricks are from my bulk. Among them:

- Some plates (4x8, wings, 6x..., 1x1...);

- Some common bricks (1x1, 1x4);

- Some slopes and inverted slopes;

- Some greebling elements (bars, modified plate 1x1...)

- All technic bars for the landing gears.

- All pices for the inside are mostly from my bulk, particularly all tiles.

Does it help ?

[Tariq j]

A fantastic MOD the interior is extremely impressing, well done. The central command centre is nicely done and really resembles the movie, the smooth look on the floor is also a nice touch.

[Bob De Quatre]

Very nice MOC!

I'm not into the "play feature" thing, but it's impressive how you included them.

[Chills]

Exactly, TWP is fully right and an excellent observer.

Most bricks come from either of those sets but some bricks are from my bulk. Among them:

- Some plates (4x8, wings, 6x..., 1x1...);

- Some common bricks (1x1, 1x4);

- Some slopes and inverted slopes;

- Some greebling elements (bars, modified plate 1x1...)

- All technic bars for the landing gears.

- All pices for the inside are mostly from my bulk, particularly all tiles.

Does it help ?

Very cool, thanks. I was just curious as I do not have 10019 but I do have 10198. I really like what you've done with the ship, great features inside.

[Csacsa234]

This is very awesome, I really liket the interior you've included, also the greebling and the design is very awesome. Great MOC

[Nom Carver]

Absolutely awesome!!! , I allways wanted to see this made into a star destroyer, the missing link between a UCS and a system scale or better said, the perfect combination, my only complaint is that the office takes to much space, maybe a medical centre would look nice too but there is not enough space for everything, what about the rear? a little engine room would good too.

[kermit]

This is so much better than the one lego made. It is so big and packed with a lot of details. You did a great job with the cockpit area.

[Brickdoctor]

The blend of the two models is very well done; at first glance it’s hard to see any difference in detailing from the UCS model, and the interior areas can be accessed in similar ways to those of the System model, but they’re more refined and detailed as befits a UCS-style model.

[Veynom]

Thank you all for the very nice comments. :)

It rewards the efforts and the sleepness nights.

Absolutely awesome!!! , I allways wanted to see this made into a star destroyer, the missing link between a UCS and a system scale or better said, the perfect combination, my only complaint is that the office takes to much space, maybe a medical centre would look nice too but there is not enough space for everything, what about the rear? a little engine room would good too.

I agree with you, More details inside and an engine room would be nice. I admit I lacked time and some inspiration but maybe I will still improve that in the future. ;)

[jimmynick]

I saw this on Flickr the other day and I thought it was amazing - it looks like it's about the size of 10019, right? Lovely build, and great job stuffing an interior into it!

[Lobot]

Thanks for sharing, this is really impressive The exterior is a great improvement on the original versions, and you've got the amount of greebling just right. I hope that Lego will re-release the UCS version (or possibly an updated model) at some point; it's far too expensive to Bricklink

[Veynom]

I saw this on Flickr the other day and I thought it was amazing - it looks like it's about the size of 10019, right? Lovely build, and great job stuffing an interior into it!

I can't find the exact length of the 10019 but mine is 82cm long (102 studs) and is at least 12 studs longer than the 10019. Mine is also a few studs wider (between 2 and 4) and a bit higher.

Thanks all again for the nice comments.

[TWP]

It's also been blogged at fbtb and hothbricks , in case you didn't know.

[Veynom]

It's also been blogged at fbtb and hothbricks, in case you didn't know.

Yes, I know as I follow these blogs but thank you anyway. It was also blogged on BrickPirate before thay. All together, my Flickr stats exploded with currently 45,000 views since Monday, resulting in more views for my Tantive IV than for all my other creations together. I am .... speechless.

[khatmorg]

Wow this is fantastic, totally in love with your model .

[Nick6314]

Awesome design, it's Better than the 10198 2009 TLG Model.

[Ellisss_]

This is perfection! I would love to build this. However currently working on a UCS venator and TFA MOCS,

Ellis

[Veynom]

Awesome design, it's Better than the 10198 2009 TLG Model.

Thank you so much. :)

This is perfection! I would love to build this. However currently working on a UCS venator and TFA MOCS,

Ellis

Well actually, I do no think it is perfect. I want to rebuild the cockpit part to use the Lowell sphere technic instead. I already improved various details and colour-related issues (less red, more dark red) in a version 1.2 that was exposed last summer in Belgium for 2 months. When the cockpit will be redone, I will post better pictures.

Thanks for the nice comment!

CR-90 Corvette Tantive IV by Veynom, on Flickr

[H_Solo]

Really ultimate in the best sense!

I would love to have such a great Tantive IV in my collection... great and truely inspiring stuff!