Larger parts such as 2x2x3 slopes and 8×3 wedges help to create the perfect angles for the front, while at the same time giving the model a more solid look. The frame comes together quickly without too much fuss, and despite its size, some of the shaping remains very accurate and captures the iconic look of the on-screen vessel. With the fuselage constructed it’s on to the front nose cone and cockpit. A more involved and connected mechanism would have made for a more interesting build, as well as a more entertaining play feature to use. It works, but does feel a little too simple. To operate you’ll need to manually fold them up and down, and seeing as both are independent you’ll need to do them one at a time. The wings are connected to two Technic rotation ball joints on either side. The mechanism for the set’s main functionality, the folding wings, is also constructed at this early stage – well, ‘mechanism’ is probably a bit of a stretch. If you’re going to rule the galaxy with an iron fist, you might as well do it in style and comfort. By contrast, this model’s cockpit can only seat one.Ī mix of bricks and plates make up the floor space area, sides and seats, complete with what look like leather arm rests (represented by four 1×2 tan panels). The seating arrangement gives some idea of how scaled-down this model is compared to earlier versions, which had seating capacity for four in the back and two up front. You’ll begin by assembling the main fuselage, including the interior seating area, which is just large enough to house two minifigures. The build sits somewhere between the aforementioned 75904 Imperial Shuttle Tydirium and 2018’s 75221 Imperial Landing Craft, borrowing and updating certain design aspects from both sets. All of the model’s details come from either printed parts or brick-built exterior features. Inside the fairly sizable box can be found six numbered bags, one instruction manual, and – interestingly for a set this size – no sticker sheet at all. Theme: Star Wars Set name: 75302 Imperial Shuttle Release: March 1, 2021
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