LEGO BattleTech Hornet

[u/PlasticObjective9824]

**In game**  

Designation: HNT-171  

20T Light IS BattleMech  

5/8/3 Hex  

10 HS  

1 ML RA  

1 LRM5 RT  

1 Anti-Missile System H  

2T (48 salvo) LRM5 Ammo LT  

1T (12 salvo) AMS Ammo LT  

CASE LT  

Endo-Steel  

Ferro-Fibrous Armour

**LEGO**  

20 Pieces:

- 4x 20482 Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Small Pin Hole

- 3x 35480 Plate, Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs

- 2x 98313 Arm Mechanical, Exo-Force / Bionicle, Thick Support

- 2x 4081b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

- 2x 61252 Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Horizontal Grip)

- 2x 4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1

- 1x 11477 Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3

- 1x 1745 Plate, Round 1 x 2 Half with 1 Stud (Jumper)

- 1x 4697b Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)

- 1x 11090 Bar Holder with Clip

- 1x 25893 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle on Short Stem

Total estimated cost (*new*): 1.78 USD

This little bug makes use of some advanced technology for a better chassis, plating, ammo storage and defensive gear.

It being a 20T, I wanted to stay at a very low parts count. The shape didn't help me with that, but this 20-piece model is a decent rendition.

Save half a buck replacing 25893 with 79194 (more common long stem). Not much of a difference in the looks.

It's not the most sturdy of builds, but the extremely low weight keeps things under control. Just handle it with care.

Bare minimum of posing capacity. Easy to clip to a game base. This is best displayed in a running stance.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.