Using BIONICLE to Enhance the LEGO Tank Droid

[@BAUFmanBricks]

Amazingly sleek, well done

[@classicbrix]

@@BAUFmanBricks thank you so much!

[@redtsar]

As someone who is a sucker for CIS lego, this is mind boggling good It looks nearly minifig scale

[@classicbrix]

It’s around 1/48 which is a bit smaller but figures still look great displayed next to it! It’s also easy to replace the tiles on the side tracks and get some droids on them :)

[@redtsar]

@classicbrix good to know, it was difficult to guage that so I appreciate the information

[@NageIfar]

I had to design my own vehicle based on scrapped Episode 1 concept art, because there just aren't enough CIS vehicles to really bulk out your army :(

[@Metacritical_]

It's both impressive and strangely adorable

[@Charmaster04]

I know. I hope ClassicBrix does a Dwarf Spider Droid (Another droid that could be described in those terms) next. Edit: I just realized that he HAS made a dwarf spider droid already. I was a little disappointed by the face looking closer to the existing Lego versions than the ones in the show, but I guess the actual eye placement would just be next-to-impossible at minifig semi-scale without just using decals? Maybe I'll just buy a plastic kit. He certainly hit the ball out of the park with the tank droid's goofy appearance, though!

[@elijahshmijah]

Really cool build and REAALLY satisfying video 👏👏👏

[@colbyowens22]

This style of content feels so refreshing to me. I love the clever parts usage with the bionicle and the typewriter keys!

[@classicbrix]

Thank you! I never like to force those parts into my builds but when it natural flows with the rest of the build is why I love this hobby so much :)

[@Charmaster04]

@@classicbrix I also found your use of parts fascinating. It made me wonder how you would design an ARC-170's cannons. (I'm probably going to get the new set and modify it, but I don't just want to make the cannons larger, I'm trying to figure out how to capture their shape and detail.) I subscribed, by the way. Could see myself building that tank droid some day. Know how much the parts would cost? Hoping to see a Dwarf Spider Droid next. Edit: I just realized that you HAVE made a dwarf spider droid already. I was a little disappointed by the face looking closer to the existing Lego versions than the ones in the show, but I guess the actual eye placement would just be next-to-impossible at minifig semi-scale without just using decals? Maybe I'll just buy a plastic kit. You certainly hit the ball out of the park with the tank droid's goofy appearance, though!

[@classicbrix]

@ thank you! I had an arc-170 model I was working on but it’s quite dated now and I abandoned it a few years back. With the new set out, I might take another stab at it and utilize that spiffy wing folding mechanism Edit: my apologies I also did a quick check for the Snail Tank parts on Bricklink and came out to around $70-$80 CAD before shipping. With it being around 520 pieces, it isn’t a great price per piece ratio so I leave it up to you guys at the end of the day if it’s worth building

[@Charmaster04]

@@classicbrix Considering the level of detail on this thing, maybe? I wouldn't be purchasing it in the near future, so I'll have plenty of time to think about it.

[@RileyGoss]

Awesome, I love the bug-like face.

[@omegaskeletronprime3169]

This is genuinely one of my favorite channels that the KZbin algorithm has recommended to me, as someone who loves lego and Star Wars, you sir are a genius, and I can’t wait for more videos!

[@classicbrix]

@@omegaskeletronprime3169 Thank you, that really motivates me! I’m currently waiting on parts to arrive for a ton of new builds! Hopefully I can get a video out next week but expect some shorts soon :)

[@descendit8622]

I just got you in my recommendations, and I've already seen all your videos and shorts. Every build is fantastic! Great work!

[@classicbrix]

Thank you so much that made my day! Lots more on the way, stay tuned :)

[@rga1026]

Clever technique you used for the I's ;p

[@classicbrix]

Thank you! It was one of my favourite things I discovered during the design process!

[@blockwise231]

Incredible design, it feels like it’s also incredibly satisfying to put together! Well done

[@classicbrix]

Thank you, All the connections are pretty solid on this one! I knew this was going to be a good model for the style of video I’m going for!

[@Яяясн]

This is better that Lego set.

[@Matedoublelove]

Yoooo this is lowkey the best one I've ever seen, you're such an artist with bricks

[@classicbrix]

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it :D

[@hal0justcal865]

Yet another amazing starwars moc. Have you tried using bionical and technics to make an IG droid? Might be fun ^^

[@classicbrix]

@@hal0justcal865 I’ve been wanting to build one like that! Haven’t started anything but I’ll have to start playing around with those parts and see if I can get something unique!

[@hal0justcal865]

@classicbrix on a side note HK model of droids fit bionical builds better. More on the chunky clunky side. But yes, excited to see what you post next ^^

[@KaygeeFromNanotrasen]

Amazing MOC

[@kezif]

I'm happy that I'm subscribed

[@NageIfar]

Very cool Bionicle part usage!!

[@Burzie44]

That build is tight

[@classicbrix]

tight tight Tuco style

[@elipetrou9308]

Awesome stuff man

[@luffyqlf1169]

One Word : Amazing ! 👍

[@boogie1434]

Nice, since you mentioned bionicle i cant help but picture this with Trans-orange Barraki eyes

[@classicbrix]

@@boogie1434 I wanted to try and get some trans neon orange in the eyes but I couldn’t pass up on those printed typewriter parts!

[@blockpartyrobotleague]

NPU with the Phantoka wings!

[@warmdaddy-k9n]

MOOORE MOCS PLS

[@TLordFlan]

So nice 😯 I need this one !! 👀

[@classicbrix]

Currently making instructions for all my builds for the future :)

[@Charmaster04]

@@classicbrix Yes please! I feel like it might be possible to figure out how to build this set from the video, but instructions would definitely make the process easier and success more certain! (Does this mean that you will or won't make instructions for sets you've already posted?)

[@classicbrix]

@@Charmaster04 I plan to have PDF instructions and xml parts lists for everything posted on my KZbin page! Although my models are not very “consumer friendly” I still want to give everyone the opportunity to build these models if they wish - (that money would also directly support the channel).

[@CaptainRexStudios]

Nice work 👍

[@RebelProductions]

Such a fun video and moc great job!

[@SenorPeppyJR]

Super sleek man nice job!

[@classicbrix]

Thank you :)

[@franklarza1369]

Please make a tutorial on the nu class shuttle and mini v-wing. They are so beautiful!😍

[@classicbrix]

I’m not sure when I’ll get around to that but I’ll for sure make a video of it down the line! I’d like to revisit the design soon and strengthen it like I’m doing with a lot of my older builds right now! :)

[@SentinelJakBricks]

Wow that's so cool!

[@kieranze23]

amazing

[@ethan-hq3wx]

Love these vids

[@Jeremyvillarrral]

Keep up the good work ❤

[@rodqa7670]

This is awesome! Can never have enough CIS MOCs XD Quick question: How kid friendly (or sturdy) are the mocs on your channel? I realize the spider droid's arms on the side are somewhat flimsy, but the rest of the build seems really solid! I have the same question for the V-Wing :D

[@classicbrix]

I’d say the foundation of all my builds are quite sturdy but there are a few detail elements only on 1 stud/bar connections. They are mainly built for display but you can easily pick them up and swoosh them around without having to worry about them falling apart as long as you know where to hold it! :)

[@rodqa7670]

@classicbrix I see what you mean XD your V-Wing interests me most of all, and i will probably get it in the future since it seems to fit really well within the scale proposed by BAUFman, i just wanted to ask their stability since i really like when people interact with my displayed sets. Thanks for the quick reply and keep up the great work! :D

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

Great stuff not that familiar with bio parts. Wish you had a parts list in the description or a link to instructions to purchase on Rebrickable

[@classicbrix]

Instructions are planned! I’d like to get this channel more established first before releasing a sort of “shop” for my work

[@wolkaiserdrake9946]

Im trying to see where the enhancement is, is this just it? just using phantoka wings on the back? the treads dont even move

[@EliClarke-g2x]

This is my new Hachiroku24

[@spacesabre7826]

Do u have a parts list available please and a instruction manual this looks awesome man is it minifig scale also?

[@classicbrix]

I have instructions planned for the future! It’s just shy of Minifigure scale sitting at 1/48 but it still looks really good next to figures!

[@GordonDemby]

Please post on rebrickable ❤

[@RPWStudios]

Amazing. Is this supposed to be 1:1 minifigure scale?

[@classicbrix]

It’s slightly smaller but I think it doesn’t stand out with figures around it :)

[@Cytox]

Nice build! Did you get the idea with the Harry Potter glasses from mitch builds? That‘s genius

[@classicbrix]

Thanks! I actually just stumbled upon it looking through the parts catalog on Bricklink. Mitchbuilds is a great builder though, and I take a lot of inspiration with the use of Bionicle in his work :)

[@yonkitheartist]

This is pure class. Yer legend. It be awesome if you give a spin at a Vader's black jedi interceptor.

[@classicbrix]

Thank you so much! I actually was working on something like that a while ago but abandoned it. Might have to revisit it now :)

[@КириллОболенский-в4ь]

Please make magnaguard or dreidels next

[@atomictamiya5337]

As much as it is very good id reccomend trying it back with the three wide track, i cant help but think it looks too skinny

[@classicbrix]

I tried that tread but the middle connection sticks way too far out for my frame. Although the track is thin, I think the distance of the eyes really works and I don’t want to make those features wider. Maybe I can rework the frame one day to include that extra depth from the tread while keeping everything else the same :)

[@atomictamiya5337]

@@classicbrix great build all and all and i can completely understand the issues it may cause.

[@moyaienjoyer3037]

Can the treads move whatsoever?

[@classicbrix]

You can pull on them but they won’t roll well on the ground. I traded functionality for durability as the tightness of the treads really solidifies the main section of the droid

[@ShabbyChip]

0:35 Ahhhhh

[@КириллОболенский-в4ь]

I really like you

[@brandonrivera4910]

Legit thought it was the Sweeper from Robots😅

[@classicbrix]

@@brandonrivera4910 XD I’m going to have that factory song in my head now

[@brandonrivera4910]

@@classicbrix gotta build Aunt Fanny next👀🫣

[@JLikesStarWars]

I enjoyed but that illegal connection was brutal

[@classicbrix]

@@JLikesStarWars sorry haha. As a MOC builder I really like to push the LEGO system to get the details I want so I use “illegal” techniques from time to time

[@notmyactualacc6461]

Why add all the clicks

[@jet_jk]

Do you have any interest in making mocs aside from vehicles like the stuff coconut brick studios does?

[@classicbrix]

I’m not very big into landscapes and those large weekly segment MOC’s. I think the platform has a lot of great content on that already so I want to try and find a community for my type of builds which will come in a variety of its own :)

[@sicubogdanandrei9332]

Looks like a very fragile build, but the look of it makes it worth.

[@thomaslardinois6383]

2:45 I feel betrayed by the fake clicks sounds. :(

[@classicbrix]

Not every connection has a satisfying click so I recorded a full library of click sounds with my own bricks that I edit in after trimming up my build footage :)

[@SamLucky-g3c]

Sorry, I noticed the one no compliant connection you made 👎👎

[@thomasthemtman]

The two front float pods are connected so WEAK

[@kadeklassen1995]

Ayoo First

[@classicbrix]

@@kadeklassen1995 ayee nice happy to see you here!

[@wilikaka]

Try growing up or being original it’s extra cool. Consumerism rock😂

[@classicbrix]

LEGO is a creative hobby. At the end of the day, I build these models for myself because I want to have my own rendition of a piece of media I enjoy. If original designs motivate you to build, I encourage you to pursue that.

[@homegrump]

Dislike for adhd editing. A billion clicks isnt relaxing.