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Another Sandcrawler
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Mon, 6 Jun 2005 19:45:38 GMT
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Ok, first off I want to say that I started this moc MONTHS ago - long, long
before I ever knew of the new Lego set coming out soon. This was displayed at
HoB along side the my Falcon, as well as other, smaller MOCs and displays.
First off, some images:
The entire folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=130344
As you can see, the main difference between my model and the new Lego model is
that I used a SNOT method instead of building straight up. This is also bigger
in size (perhaps not by much), however I would not say that it is mini-fig
scale. I estimate for mini-fig scale like the Falcon it would have to be about
twice the height! Even still, this measures two feet long, one foot high, and
eight inches wide.
I was not concerned about mini-fig scale when I started this. Starting with the
treads, I figured out about how far apart they would have to be to look scale.
Also, while the treads certainly can move (although only on carpet or non-smooth
surfaces), they do not turn for steering. (Although at the risk of smugness, I
note that it looks like the BACK wheels turn in the LEGO model, not the front
treads like in the movie!) I may correct this in the next revision.
The backside was largely inventive on my part, as I could find very few clear
images of the back (in the movie you can see it but it’s at nighttime :( ). The
top also needs a bit of greebly work, but the basics are there. I got a lot of
flak about the color of the top, but I used tan for two reasons. In the
Incredible Cross-Sections book (my main source), the top appears to be a lighter
color. Secondly, I’d completely run out of brown. ;)
As with the Falcon, there is no interior. This is mostly because, once again,
the inside is more devoted to structure and stability. However, since this is
not mini-fig scale I felt less of a need for an interior then I do for the
Falcon. However, I find that it doesn’t look too bad when you have figs on the
outside, as evidenced in the display at HoB:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1217108
The Sandcrawler is the second largest MOC I’ve ever created. I really need to
start thinking small... :)
-Matt
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| Hi Matt, Great MOC. My favorite little detail is the use of the brick separator. :) Very inventive. You're right--even though it was not built to scale, it looks great with figs and droids outside. Bruce (19 years ago, 6-Jun-05, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| Matt, If the Lego version looked as good as yours I'd definitely buy one! Awesome job recreating the distinct faceting on the prow. The 1x1 headlight bricks for the windows are aces! The backside looks great! If you can get a hold of a copy of "The (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jun-05, to lugnet.starwars)
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