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Ewok In Disguise
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:10:17 AM

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For anyone who hasn't played ODST, these pods carry Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from a capital ship in orbit to a planet's surface. I've seen some pods posted here in the recent past, but I wanted my version to 1. combine design cues from the original drop pod and the newer drop pod 2. be minifig scale 3. hold a minifig and weapons, and 4. use the U-clip flip technique.

The pod:


A rear shot (probably the most accurate angle).


Hatch blown off. You can see a Brickarms SAR and M23 in the bottom of the opening. The interior of the pod is built in such a way that the trooper slips right in without any stud connection, but he doesn't rattle inside during "simulated drops."


A hard landing (exploded view). You can see the u-clips on either side of the pod.


A close up of the U-Clip SNOT:


Although I tried to build it reasonably accurate, some of the details didn't translate well into the design I was using. Considering the scale I was working at, I believe I captured the shape and color scheme adequately.

Comments and suggestions welcome!

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SGT57
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:54:28 AM

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Woah, nice job! Looks just like an HEV from Halo 3: ODST :D

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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:37:01 AM

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Pretty cool! I don't know much about ODST but this looks like there was a detailed thought process involved that transferred beautifly from mind to brick. A great creation and great technique!

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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:14:37 PM

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awesome!!! it looks so acurate, do you mind if i use it, with proper credit given to you??

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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:15:44 PM

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Awesome, very creative. Keep up the good work.
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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:50:07 PM

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Very cool. I like the design. I wouldn't have ever thought of that design.

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Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:10:41 PM

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Perfect! That is the best design I have ever seen.

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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:06:56 AM

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Thats amazing! I should try 2 build one of those thats absolutly the best Drop Pod I've seen!
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 2:23:28 AM

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Wow. I just said "Clever!" to your Ewok Attack vig, and now a drop pod!? It is great, not to big, not too small, and the hatch looks great. Do I have to say it again? I will, very clever, I never would have been able to pull it off. There. I said it. Any more, while I am still online? Just kidding, great work, as always!

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Ewok In Disguise
Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:40:11 AM

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DevilSpawn711 wrote:
awesome!!! it looks so acurate, do you mind if i use it, with proper credit given to you??

Go right ahead! I think there's enough detail in the exploded view for you to build one without too much trouble.

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1monkey4all
Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:44:39 PM

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I really like the compact size but the door is pretty inaccurate. :\ I would mess around wth it more. None the less great moc!

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Ewok In Disguise
Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:59:07 PM

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1monkey4all wrote:
I really like the compact size but the door is pretty inaccurate. :\ I would mess around wth it more. None the less great moc!


Then mess I shall! Fortunately, the removable hatch should mean I can try lots of different styles without touching the rest of the pod. I might even try using opaque black or dark blue windows so I'll have some more options.

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1monkey4all
Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:06:23 AM

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I personally used dark trans blue pieces. I'm still baffled by how much more compact it is compared to mine!

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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:41:38 PM


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Beautiful work, Ewok In Disguise! Really intricate and accurate. Kudos!

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Smifery
Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:34:08 PM

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Amazing. So much detail on such a small scale. This is slick and beautiful.


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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:09:20 PM

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wow, much better than saber-scorp's even. great job.
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