Speed sled Lego Star Wars MOC by GHAM
Presentation of the LEGO Star Wars Speeder Sled MOC by GHAM
For this new article in the Temple of Bricks MOC section, we are pleased to welcome a new contributor: GHAM. Let me introduce you to his LEGO Star Wars MOC of the Speeder Sled.
The inspirations behind this LEGO Star Wars MOC
When I started this MOC, I asked myself how to create an original speeder
that moves away from the inevitable Tatooine speeder used by Luke Skywalker
in A New Hope, and that would be interesting both as a standalone model and
as part of a larger build. The category of speeders that we see the least,
but that I find interesting, are utility or maintenance vehicles.
In Star Wars The Mandalorian, we briefly see a speeder (actually a sled)
driven by an astromech droid on two or three occasions. I therefore took inspiration
from images of the series to design this speeder.
Building the MOC
Like the one seen on screen, it consists of a floating platform connected to a pod that houses the astromech. The platform is used to store crates and various objects. Given its simple shape, it is easy to already have all the necessary parts on hand.
The prototype: validating building techniques before ordering parts
However, in my case, I preferred to build a rough-looking prototype to choose the building techniques I would use for the final version.
As you can see, the model created is far from finished and is not even symmetrical at the front. In reality, thanks to this unfinished model, I had a fairly clear idea of the necessary parts, so I took the opportunity to order new ones in the desired color. I chose classic LEGO brown for this MOC, as this color evokes the rust that characterizes cities on planets like Nevarro or Tatooine. In another setting or on another planet, many colors could work, such as dark red for a Coruscant hangar for example.
The final MOC, in the right color and with more details
Once the order arrived, I was able to build the speeder in almost two minutes, since I knew exactly how to proceed.
I then placed my favorite astromech from the Star Wars universe inside: R2-D2 (mainly because it was the only astromech droid in my collection).
The final speeder therefore features the platform mounted on a 6x8 plate, surrounded by corner pieces
to which I added some details, such as gray half-cylinders. The pod is attached
underneath the base plate. To connect the droid to the speeder, I used small plate-and-stud claw-like structures. At the rear of the pod, I added a small detail: a control console,
giving the speeder a more technological look.
To create the illusion that the vehicle is floating above the ground, I used a transparent cylinder at the rear and two inverted rounded tiles at the front. As a small bonus underneath the build, two parabolic pieces represent the vehicle’s repulsors.
Conclusion: a MOC I am satisfied with
In the end, my build differs somewhat from the speeder seen in The Mandalorian, especially regarding the platform and the surrounding railings, but I do not consider this a drawback. I am quite satisfied with the final look of the speeder, having been able to add quite a lot of detail.
If you like this MOC, GHAM has created instructions that you can download for free by clicking here: LEGO Star Wars speeder sled MOC instructions
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