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Here, as promised :), are some more pictures of my T-65 X wing. As stated before, this model started its life as a copy of Mike Psiaki’s incredible design. However, having rebuilt and tweaked it countless times, I feel its around 95% my own design. With that out the way, I’m happy to present my finished X wing. It features working S-foils, landing gear and two small storage compartments behind the cockpit.
Since the first photo I uploaded, I’ve tweaked the display stand so that it’s a little more streamlined and tried to take photos that are actually in focus :P Hope you enjoy!
Any C&C welcome!
I was barely able to fit one minifig into a TIE with these quarterdome pieces and now I had to fit two. I managed to do that but just barely... the gunner in fact has more space than the pilot.
This is a commisioned build available at BrickVault: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JxQnjlg_tc&t=252s
I set myself the challenge of making a completely brick built tri-fighter. There are parts that exist that can be used to provide some extra details, but I like the challenge of replicating the effect in bricks.
I’ve always had a soft spot for this model- I was always quite impressed with the 2005 version that used the click hinges to create the semi-circular ‘wings’ which seemed quite unconventional back then. LEGO traditionally includes a buzz droid minifig with their version, so in that spirit, I asked MisterShramp if he could design a buzz droid to accompany my design. And he really stepped up to the challenge!
I originally thought about using bionicle shoulder armour parts to create the central sphere, but I settled on this design after experimenting with a number of other spherical parts.
The next challenge was to find suitable parts to recreate the semi-circular wings. I went through a number of different ideas- but many of the parts I could find didn’t have the right radius to match the original design. In the end I used bricks with studs on 4 sides with a rigid hose through the middle. The curved tiles help maintain the shape.
After tackling those two challenges, all the other details were pretty intuitive, and the build is surprisingly sturdy too.
The colour scheme also went through a few revisions. Each illustration/ concept art/ scale model I could find had some variation of blue and grey. In the end I went for this pretty subtle pattern. Any thing busier tended to draw attention to the (unavoidable) gaps in the construction of the semi-circles.
Check out MisterShramp's flickr
and instagram if you haven't already- he's got a bunch of really interesting ideas and instructions for his builds too!
In recognition of the critical contributions North American P-51 Mustangs made protecting Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers during World War II, three Mustangs escort a Flying Fortress. The Mustangs on the left and the right are Gentleman Jim and Old Crow. The Mustang on the bottom is Mad Max. The Flying Fortress is Yankee Lady.
Seen at the 2021 Thunder Over Michigan Airshow, sponsored by the Yankee Air Museum.
From StarWars Knight of the Old Republic
About the build:
With the wings moving forward, and the engines pivoting backwards as well, a difficult build. I solved this problem by putting both pair on different pivoting mechanisms. The laser cannons pivot, and the landing gear retracts. I initially was thinking to use a X Wing canopy, however I don't currently have one, so I used a Speed Champions canopy, and I really like the result, and will keep it this way. In researching Star Fighters of the Old Republic, I came across information about the 'Ancient Ones', their symbol being the very swirls you see on the wings/foils. I decided to use these, a unique colour scheme, with the 'hooded' mysterious pilot.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Sally B" being escorted by P-47D Thunderbolt "Nellie B" at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2019. During the second world war the Thunderbolt was initially used to escort the American bombers on raids into Europe but it lacked the range to stay with the bombers into Germany. It proved itself to be a formidable air to ground attack aircraft.
William B Popped along to The Studio
5D3 & 85mm F1.8
1/100sec F2.2 ISO50
STROBIS:
1 Bowens 500W on Bowens Boom Over head/camera & With With Softbox at lowest power
2 YN568 Left and Right Behind Talent @1/32(1/3)
popped with YN622c
Street Fighter V • Cheat Engine table by nepafu and Dead End Thrills • Aspect ratio fix by jackfuste
Shoryuken! I wanted to have a go at a 3D 8-bit style scene, there are loads of bits that don't quite fit the brief though.
I loved playing Street Fighter II, I used to spend so much money at the arcade trying to perfect Guiles Stance and Magic Throw moves. So many times the result was freezing the machine with someone (usually Zangief) in Handcuffs. Such fond memories :)
SFS - Space Fighter System
The Space Fighter System was developed as an answer to protecting the territorial outer space above the Russia-NATO alliance (RNA). After the events of the Orbital War, a new fighter was necessary to meet the stipulations of the Tomar Accord. These earthbound fighters are capable of launching and intercepting outer space threats followed by safely re-entering earth.
The Space Fighter System consists of two primary components - the Jupiter Booster Rocket and a squadron of three Fighters.
The Russian built and designed Jupiter booster Rocket - which was once the work horse for MoonBase One supply runs - was retrofitted to carry three Orion Class Shuttle Fighters on it's fuselage. This departs form the traditional nose mounted method of payload arrangement.
The Orion Class Shuttle was the conventional Shuttle that was once the primary transport for NATO personnel to the International Space Station (ISS) and as well as longer trips to MoonBase One (MB-1). It allowed for decent sized payloads as well as manoeuvrability in orbit and reentry capabilities. It has been since redesigned to be equipped and armoured to preform orbital attack and defense missions.
Armaments - The the Orion Shuttle was converted and armed with two Class V Ion Blasters and two Space Interceptor Missiles. Maneuverability was also improved with the addition of several omnidirectional thrusters. The shuttle's dorsal hull was beefed up with similar cladding as the ventral section (or reentry side).
The Orbital War
The Orbital War was triggered by a series of cyberterrorist attacks which compromised several nation's Orbital Defensive systems. On August 1st - 2057 the systematic orbital bombardment of capital cities launched the world in the first war in orbit. The resulting chaos and nation finger pointing resulted in numerous territorial wars and terrestrial nuclear bombardments. As the slow realisation of the source of the first strikes became apparent, nations banded together to mount an offensive to destroy all orbital weapons systems.
In the months that followed - accusations of "attacks of opportunity" were rampant - traditional enemy nations accused each other of faking security breaks and falsifying records. Others declared self defense and their counter offense was justified retaliation. World travel, relations between nations and world trade plummeted as countries looked inward in a protectionist stance. Commodity prices skyrocketed as countries horded materials further hampering the world rebuilding efforts.
Tomar Accord
On July 2059 World Leaders held the first virtual UN conference - to attempt to settle disputes and create a new diplomatic framework in response to the aftermath of the Orbital war. The Outer Space Treaty - which was previously amended to allow for non conventional weapons in 2049 was completely dismantled and replaced wit the Tomar Accord.
Stepping away from the fundamentals of the Outer Space Treaty, the Tomar Accord reverse the previous declaration that no country can claim sovereignty over outer space. Under the Tomar Accord, a nation's sovereignty is extended perpetuity into outer space.
In addition, with relations at an all time low, nations failed to trust that there would not be another repeat of the Orbital War if man was left in space. By conciliation it was decided that all manned stations was to be prohibited. This resulted in the decommissioning of the ISS and MoonBase One.
The moon, and other celestial bodies shall be no mans lands - and countries are not to set foot without international UN consent.
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Almost late entry to RWSF contest :D
In celebration of Top Gun maverick! I can’t wait for this movie, the original was a slightly cheesy 80s movie, and I’m exited to see how they pulled of a sequel almost 40 years later. I have also built a modified F 18 super hornet because they will be featured in Maverick
Another Fighter for the Arkcanian Fleet. Hope you guys enjoy this latest addition. More Space Battle scenes coming soon.
I set myself the challenge of making a completely brick built tri-fighter. There are parts that exist that can be used to provide some extra details, but I like the challenge of replicating the effect in bricks.
I’ve always had a soft spot for this model- I was always quite impressed with the 2005 version that used the click hinges to create the semi-circular ‘wings’ which seemed quite unconventional back then. LEGO traditionally includes a buzz droid minifig with their version, so in that spirit, I asked MisterShramp if he could design a buzz droid to accompany my design. And he really stepped up to the challenge!
I originally thought about using bionicle shoulder armour parts to create the central sphere, but I settled on this design after experimenting with a number of other spherical parts.
The next challenge was to find suitable parts to recreate the semi-circular wings. I went through a number of different ideas- but many of the parts I could find didn’t have the right radius to match the original design. In the end I used bricks with studs on 4 sides with a rigid hose through the middle. The curved tiles help maintain the shape.
After tackling those two challenges, all the other details were pretty intuitive, and the build is surprisingly sturdy too.
The colour scheme also went through a few revisions. Each illustration/ concept art/ scale model I could find had some variation of blue and grey. In the end I went for this pretty subtle pattern. Any thing busier tended to draw attention to the (unavoidable) gaps in the construction of the semi-circles.
Check out MisterShramp's flickr
and instagram if you haven't already- he's got a bunch of really interesting ideas and instructions for his builds too!
Simon asked me to build some CS for what I would later learn was his moonbase. This is the fighter I came up with. I took a page out of 4est's book and rebuilt one of my older MOCs in CS minifigure scale. Only spent about 4 hours on this.
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August 2015
The aging AX-9 "Gunfighter" was sorely in need of replacement in the late 2430's. Hyperius Industries, already cementing a great deal of rapport with the USMF for their "Aquila" class scout, proposed this design to fill the heavy fighter roll.
The "Scorpion" class was given its name for the large mandible-type protrusions from the front of the cockpit area. These armatures were needed to house the massive heavy repeating lasers. Typically, these weapons were used as point defense on capital ships, and no one but the brilliant minds at Hyperius would have dared mounting such fearsome weaponry on a one-man ship. In addition to the heavy repeating lasers, the "Scorpion" also features two gauss cannons mounted on the wings and a pair of missile launchers beneath.
Though a few components are shared between the "Scorpion" and it's smaller brother the "Aquila" (namely the protected cockpit/pilot housing) the "Scorpion" could not be more different. It is quickly becoming the go-to favorite of USMF dogfighting aces. The "Scorpion" is a fierce threat to enemy fighters and heavier craft as well.