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LEGO MINI Rebel Blockade Runner (RBR) - an overview

A "quick & dirty" page to post up details of the new (as of early Nov 2002) LEGO MINI Rebel Blockade Runner, at this time only available as part of the newly released Lego Imperial Star Destroyer kit. It consists of 78 pieces. Lego have stated that this, and the recent 'exclusive' MINI TIE represent the first products in a new range of MINI-scale Star Wars vehicles - see FBTB.net for more details on the first batch of retail sets.

The model:

First an image or two of the completed model. A view from its front left quadrant shows the overall configuration.

The next shows the view from the rear right quadrant, showing off the engine cluster.

Next, the model broken down into its major subcomponents ...

Next, lets take a close look at how the engine unit is built. Can't quite see how the central section is built ? Oh dear, never mind ... it's pretty easy to work out, honest ;-)

OK, lets start putting it together again. Line 'em up ...

... and stick 'em together !

And finally, back on it's stand:

Here are a couple of piccies to show how the ship fits together in a little more detail (click on each one to get a larger image in a pop-up window)

	The first two images show the six pieces that make up the 'spine' of the ship, seperate ...
	... and then together.
	The last shows the engine unit in more detail.

Comments:

What's it like then ? For the scale, it's a pretty good likeness IMHO; the only obvious omission is the 'escape pods' on the side units, but its hard to see how they could be done in this scale.

It's an excellent example of how 'SNOT' (studs not on top) techniques can be used to great effect; the only real problem in the build is the mounting point for the rear engine unit, which is very weak - the engine unit has a habit of falling off if not handled very carefully.

Overall a great little model & I'm looking forward to the other MINI ships with a great deal of interest !

And, for completeness, a parts list :

Quantity	Part #	Colour	Description
12	3062b	White	Brick, Round 1 x 1
11	4073	Tr Orange	Plate, Round 1 x 1
2	4073	White	Plate, Round 1 x 1
3	4073	Light Gray	Plate, Round 1 x 1
2	3020	Tan	Plate, 2 x 4
3	3710	Light Gray	Plate, 1 x 4
1	3710	White	Plate, 1 x 4
1	3666	Light Gray	Plate, 1 x 6
2	3023	Dark Red	Plate, 1 x 2
3	3070b	White	Tile, 1 x 1 with groove
1	3794	White	Plate, 1 x 2, with 1 stud
1	3794	Light Gray	Plate, 1 x 2, with 1 stud
1	2412b	Light Gray	Tile, 1 x 2, grille with grove
1	3004	White	Brick, 1 x 2
2	4589	White	Cone, 1 x 1
1	3622	Light Gray	Brick, 1 x 3
1	3623	Dark Red	Plate, 1 x 3
3	4733	White	Brick, modified 1 x 1with studs on sides
1	4733	Light Gray	Brick, modified 1 x 1with studs on sides
4	6541	White	Technic brick, 1 x 1 with hole
1	32000	White	Technic brick, 1 x 2 with (2) holes
2	3701	White	Technic brick, 1 x 4 with (3) holes
8	3048	White	Slope 45, 1 x 2 triple
2	3043	White	Slope 45, 2 x 2 double
1	4593	Black	Lever small
1	298	White	Lever small base
3	6558	Black	Technic pin, long with friction
2	4070	Light Gray	Brick, modified 1 x 1 with headlight*
1	30065	Clear	Space Radar dish, 4 x 4* (same as part number 3960 ?)
1	30359	Clear	Bar, 1 x 8 with 1 x 2 curved top end*

* - indicates parts used for building the stand

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