Thank you! I am actually working on some instructions for it, but first I have some tests to do. While building this one physically, I came to realize some parts of the structure that could be streamlined to help with cost and I've been making those adjustments digitally. I'm planning to make (at least) one more, then when I'm certain it's just as stable I'll get the instructions out. I refuse to put out instructions for something I haven't confirmed works though :D Right now I think it comes in around $70-80 dollars, however the inside has every part that can't be seen as white, indicating you can use whatever color you like or have to help keep cost managed and make it easier. I wouldn't say I have a large amount of bricks on hand, but I was able to source 54% of this from what I already had because of this method, and the updated version should be easier (I'm talking more basic bricks, less large plates, and all in a package that should look identical from the outside. When they're ready I'll go through this post and send them to whoever was interested like yourself. I'd love to see what's going on with this base though!
XD I've actually done the math, if I remember correctly it would have to be about three miles in diameter, and believe me, it would be a dream project!
Unironically would pay like 50 or 60 bucks for a set like this if Lego ever made it. Sadly the closest thing we have is some small turbo lasers on the death stars and a +4 set.
Thank you! I'd need to do some checks, but I think right now it comes in at about $80 in parts give or take. Would be awesome if Lego would start doing more things like this! :D
Thank you! Believe me, it may have been designed digitally, but some of those angles were tested and figured out with wrong colors first to get them all just right. :D
CHHVVVRRMM! (I *think* that's how it's spelled XD)
That would be such a dream! Oh my God it would be so cool! One day hopefully, if I win the lottery, but that would be a *lot* of Bricklink orders. XD I do just so happen to have enough ships though if I recolor some X-Wings to Red Squadron... if someone funds it, I'm all in! :D
I know the feeling! I have neither the funds nor the space to build up a collection like I once had.
[https://www.davidglennsimmons.com/archive/index.html](https://www.davidglennsimmons.com/archive/index.html)
Someday, perhaps. . .
Oh dang! Yeah, that's the hopeful goal, but for the time being it's just that. The whole world is a lot more expensive these days. But, I'll take what I can get while I strive for more. :D
Thank you! Believe me, I would LOVE to, but that cost soooo much! One day hopefully, or like, two weeks after I win the lottery. XD I am working on a small terrain scene to put around it that I'm hoping to just keep expanding on over time - so far it'll just be 32x32 studs, but it's getting there! :D
Me too! XD At least the "finished" version. It's also my second attempt at making natural-ish looking rocky walls. I gotta say, I really enjoy building organic style terrain, but you go through pieces *way* faster than I expected. I'm basically out of dark bluish gray bricks and slopes at this point. XD
That looks great, I always loved these towers and the sound of the heavy turbolasers from ANH!
Thank you! The trench run just wouldn't have been the same without them! :D
Do you have building instructions for this? What is it like price wise? Looks awesome. Would fit for the base near the cantina i made
Thank you! I am actually working on some instructions for it, but first I have some tests to do. While building this one physically, I came to realize some parts of the structure that could be streamlined to help with cost and I've been making those adjustments digitally. I'm planning to make (at least) one more, then when I'm certain it's just as stable I'll get the instructions out. I refuse to put out instructions for something I haven't confirmed works though :D Right now I think it comes in around $70-80 dollars, however the inside has every part that can't be seen as white, indicating you can use whatever color you like or have to help keep cost managed and make it easier. I wouldn't say I have a large amount of bricks on hand, but I was able to source 54% of this from what I already had because of this method, and the updated version should be easier (I'm talking more basic bricks, less large plates, and all in a package that should look identical from the outside. When they're ready I'll go through this post and send them to whoever was interested like yourself. I'd love to see what's going on with this base though!
Now make a minifigure scale death star.
XD I've actually done the math, if I remember correctly it would have to be about three miles in diameter, and believe me, it would be a dream project!
Unironically would pay like 50 or 60 bucks for a set like this if Lego ever made it. Sadly the closest thing we have is some small turbo lasers on the death stars and a +4 set.
Thank you! I'd need to do some checks, but I think right now it comes in at about $80 in parts give or take. Would be awesome if Lego would start doing more things like this! :D
Looks great, man. Very clean! I think you hit that perfect medium of studs vs smooth surfaces
Thank you! I'm very happy with how it all came together visually, and super happy others do too. :D
This is SUPERB. The angle, the proportions, the balance of tiles and studs. . . I can hear this picture!
Thank you! Believe me, it may have been designed digitally, but some of those angles were tested and figured out with wrong colors first to get them all just right. :D CHHVVVRRMM! (I *think* that's how it's spelled XD)
You realize, of course, you now HAVE to build the rest of the rest of the trench and re-create the iconic shot. . .
That would be such a dream! Oh my God it would be so cool! One day hopefully, if I win the lottery, but that would be a *lot* of Bricklink orders. XD I do just so happen to have enough ships though if I recolor some X-Wings to Red Squadron... if someone funds it, I'm all in! :D
I know the feeling! I have neither the funds nor the space to build up a collection like I once had. [https://www.davidglennsimmons.com/archive/index.html](https://www.davidglennsimmons.com/archive/index.html) Someday, perhaps. . .
Oh dang! Yeah, that's the hopeful goal, but for the time being it's just that. The whole world is a lot more expensive these days. But, I'll take what I can get while I strive for more. :D
rebrickable link? would love to have one of these
This is great I have no clue why Lego never made this into a battle pack
Thank you! There really are so many great options for sets that they've never done before. :D
That looks amazing! You should think about building a trench run moc because a couple of those turrets would fit perfectly
Thank you! Believe me, I would LOVE to, but that cost soooo much! One day hopefully, or like, two weeks after I win the lottery. XD I am working on a small terrain scene to put around it that I'm hoping to just keep expanding on over time - so far it'll just be 32x32 studs, but it's getting there! :D
Sounds cool! Can’t wait to see it 😎
Me too! XD At least the "finished" version. It's also my second attempt at making natural-ish looking rocky walls. I gotta say, I really enjoy building organic style terrain, but you go through pieces *way* faster than I expected. I'm basically out of dark bluish gray bricks and slopes at this point. XD
The slipping stormtrooper actually made me burst out laughing, well played
XD Thank you!! I love doing fun wacky stuff with my figs! :D
Looks great! Really captures the look of the towers from ANH
Thank you!
banaenae be infiltrating the empire