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ZAPPP!!! Kashyyyk Clone Gunship
Entry for FBTB.net Gunship Alternate Build Contest. Alternate model built only with parts from 75042 Droid Gunship.
The ZAPPP was designed by legendary galactic outlaw Zippity Aviary, while drinking with several Elite Clones from the 41st Legion. They wanted something that was steady and sturdy enough for a single pilot to handle while managing multiple weapon systems... As soon as Doc Zee heard this he knew he was the right man for the job. Using salvaged parts and some common leftovers from the hundreds of HMP Droid Gunships the clones had destroyed H was able to design a rugged Platform Perfect for Punishment. He knew the Republic wouldn't want one of his designs so he let the clones claim it as their own, and for propaganda the powers that be played along, but the unit's name was no coincidence. ZAPPP!! gunships soon proved their worth. Kashyyyk Clones liked the look down shoot down nose turret slaved to their view with twin heavy blaster cannons almost as much as they loved the rapid fire laser canons which, in typical Zee Ay fashion, were colocated with the primary power generation units that powered the oversized repulsorlift drives and twin engines. Of course it wouldn't be an Aviary classic without twin proton torpedo launchers and even a pair of Heavy Anti-Vehicle Missles from the Droid Gunships themselves, which it turned out were especially effective against Tank Droids, but even more fun to launch into massed battle droids.
Zippity had no doubt he had the right stuff, but the Clones didn't realize just what they were getting in for. Although it wasn't quite an aircraft, and was a bit much for a speeder, the ZAPPP turned out to be the perfect mix of the two, hovering high enough to remain safe from droid potshots, but low enough to use natural cover, while unleashing devastating barrages of fire against the clanker hoards. Commander Gree himself stated on more than one occasion that the ZAPPP was the crucial element in bringing a mission to a successful conclusion. He tried to rename it after several exotic species, but none of the names would stick, much to his chagrin. Zippity's electric smile was never brighter than when he heard another silly name Gree tried sticking on his pet project!
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Built in a long morning after pulling apart 75042 for the concert and building the side wing/engine bits first, then using the remaining parts to do the fuselage and cockpit... 2 elements are used to lock the ball joint in the up position, while a stand was made out of much of the leftover technic elements to help stabilize it in certain positions.
ZAPPP!!! Kashyyyk Clone Gunship
Entry for FBTB.net Gunship Alternate Build Contest. Alternate model built only with parts from 75042 Droid Gunship.
The ZAPPP was designed by legendary galactic outlaw Zippity Aviary, while drinking with several Elite Clones from the 41st Legion. They wanted something that was steady and sturdy enough for a single pilot to handle while managing multiple weapon systems... As soon as Doc Zee heard this he knew he was the right man for the job. Using salvaged parts and some common leftovers from the hundreds of HMP Droid Gunships the clones had destroyed H was able to design a rugged Platform Perfect for Punishment. He knew the Republic wouldn't want one of his designs so he let the clones claim it as their own, and for propaganda the powers that be played along, but the unit's name was no coincidence. ZAPPP!! gunships soon proved their worth. Kashyyyk Clones liked the look down shoot down nose turret slaved to their view with twin heavy blaster cannons almost as much as they loved the rapid fire laser canons which, in typical Zee Ay fashion, were colocated with the primary power generation units that powered the oversized repulsorlift drives and twin engines. Of course it wouldn't be an Aviary classic without twin proton torpedo launchers and even a pair of Heavy Anti-Vehicle Missles from the Droid Gunships themselves, which it turned out were especially effective against Tank Droids, but even more fun to launch into massed battle droids.
Zippity had no doubt he had the right stuff, but the Clones didn't realize just what they were getting in for. Although it wasn't quite an aircraft, and was a bit much for a speeder, the ZAPPP turned out to be the perfect mix of the two, hovering high enough to remain safe from droid potshots, but low enough to use natural cover, while unleashing devastating barrages of fire against the clanker hoards. Commander Gree himself stated on more than one occasion that the ZAPPP was the crucial element in bringing a mission to a successful conclusion. He tried to rename it after several exotic species, but none of the names would stick, much to his chagrin. Zippity's electric smile was never brighter than when he heard another silly name Gree tried sticking on his pet project!
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Built in a long morning after pulling apart 75042 for the concert and building the side wing/engine bits first, then using the remaining parts to do the fuselage and cockpit... 2 elements are used to lock the ball joint in the up position, while a stand was made out of much of the leftover technic elements to help stabilize it in certain positions.