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UD4-SP WIP

            The latest project from the shipyards, a revisit of a project from back in 2011 that I couldn't quite do justice (and still can't) 
The UD-4 Dropship from "Aliens" 

 Missing Brick did a fantastic version maybe back in 2013-14 too, that was one of the reasons for my rebuilding it in 6-wide instead of 4-wide this time around.
This did have an amazing SNOT set of folding rocket pylons (using minifig legs as the rotating mechanism, surprisingly) However, just like with Missing Brick's situation, the pylons were just too weak to hold any kind of decent pod so they're gone...

This is an electronic-warfare modified variant based on the UD4-L utility dropship airframe. The upgraded model features additional sensors for sig-int or early warning & control duties. The folding pods have been replaced with additional sensors/avionics/fuel storage.  Ramp storage for an M577 APC has been removed, in favour of additional seating for the larger crew.

The SP variant is also capable of "Wild Weasel" advanced strike missions despite it missing the larger weapon pods.

As the airframe no longer needs to account for folding wing pylons, a large RADAR/LIDAR sensor dish and suite can be installed above & between the main Scramjet engines.

At present there are a few more tweaks to be done, particularly to the tail and a few bricks need to be swapped out in the landing gear & ramp for the correct colours. 

This pic has been uploaded just in case something catastrophic occurs with the retrofits, this weighs several KG now and is not easy to hold as most of the underside is cargo ramp or landing gear.

Working features so far: Working landing gear, cargo ramp & folding forward weapon/sensor pylons.
EDIT: The rear landing strut needs some reinforcement, it's very flimsy and prone to collapse...

Taken on: January 9, 2023

Tags:

LEGO

Military

Dropship

UD4-L

cargo

spacecraft

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