[MOC] "Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings

[vynsane]

"Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings - Main view by vynsane, on Flickr

First brick-built version of one of my modular starfighter LDD concepts.

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While the speed and small profile of the "Raijin" Class Light Interceptor was above anything Tanuki Corp. had developed previously, the need for greater firepower options prompted a revision of the Light Interceptor configuration. Utilizing the same fuselage frame as the Mk.I while taking certain design cues from the "Mamushi" Class, the "Raijin" Mk.II paired a new set of wing/stabilizer modules featuring multiple weapon system hardpoints and a set of new enhanced nose-mounted blaster cannons.

In addition to the centrally-located enhanced blaster cannons, the depicted configuration is kitted out with four heavy energy cannons, two per side, connected via a forward-facing hardpoint mount.

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There are some parts that were reworked in comparison to the all-digital version I previously posted. The engine module is pretty extensively reworked and the wings are a little different.

LDD File

- "Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings

Additional Shots

"Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings - Side view by vynsane, on Flickr

"Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings - Top view by vynsane, on Flickr

"Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings - Play features! by vynsane, on Flickr

"Raijin" Class Mk.II Light Interceptor, ADU markings - Module breakdown by vynsane, on Flickr

Don't forget to check out the rest of my modular starfighter LDD concepts in the LEGO Digital Designer forum!

[Si-MOCs]

I literally whistled when I saw this.

Simply gorgeous!

Fantastic smooth lines and awesome colour blocking...

and the fact that it's modular...

really great job!

I can't come up with a single suggestion to improve this!

except make more ! ;)

[LEGOman273]

Briliant! I love this. The modularity of it really adds something extra to the already awsome design.

[vynsane]

Thanks a lot, SI-MOCs and LEGOman273!

It's been an interesting project, working digitally first has allowed me to "rapid (sometimes not so rapid) prototype" a bunch of designs without diving in to the parts bins (which is difficult for me given limited time and/or space).

The modular nature definitely evolved out of Blacktron especially, what with their reconfigurable sections.

[LEGOman273]

Thanks a lot, SI-MOCs and LEGOman273!

It's been an interesting project, working digitally first has allowed me to "rapid (sometimes not so rapid) prototype" a bunch of designs without diving in to the parts bins (which is difficult for me given limited time and/or space).

The modular nature definitely evolved out of Blacktron especially, what with their reconfigurable sections.

In that case, could you make a Blacktron version?

[vynsane]

In that case, could you make a Blacktron version?

There is one in the LDD forum topic I linked to in the first post...

[BasOne]

So where's the Cuusoo page so when move on to actually buying a couple of hundred sets

Amazing looking ship

[Nightshroud99]

Stunning! I want one now!

By far the best Alien Conquest Moc I have seen.

[-zenn]

Nice design, but I must say that engine play feature does it for me! That's just awesome.

[lightningtiger]

AWESOME creation ' vynsane ' !

It reminds me of both Buck Rogers and of course PT/CW Star Wars fighters.....I the light-up engine and the blue/yellow trim !

[vynsane]

Thanks, everyone!

As for CUUSOO, I don't know if there's enough of a market for "fuselage extender module" sets plus, I'm kinda married to the "open source" movement, including my LEGO designs... That's why I share the LDD files!

Edited May 3, 2012 by vynsane

[Nom Carver]

It looks really great but the color makes it look like a race ship insteed of an interceptor/fighter