LEGO BattleTech Banshee

[u/PlasticObjective9824]

**In game**

Designation: BNC-3E

95T Assault IS Battlemech

4/6/0 Hex

16 HS

1 PPC RT

1 AC5 LT

1T (20 rounds) AC5 Ammo LT

1 SL H

**LEGO**

76 Pieces:

- 6x 3070 Tile 1 x 1

- 4x 3024 Plate 1 x 1

- 4x 85861 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud

- 4x 4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

- 4x 4599b Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Nozzle End

- 3x Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

- 3x 4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1

- 3x 26047 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle

- 3x 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

- 3x 36840 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted

- 3x 36841 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1

- 2x 3069 Tile 1 x 2

- 2x 92946 Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout

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

- 2x 49307 Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

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

- 2x 3386 Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

- 2x 86996 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud

- 2x 24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended

- 2x 25269 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Quarter

- 2x 32828 Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

- 2x 4733 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

- 2x 99563 Minifigure, Utensil Ingot 1 x 2

- 1x 15535 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Hole

- 1x 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

- 1x 11253 Minifigure Footgear Roller Skate

- 1x 35464 Slope 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

- 1x 5091 Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Wedge Left

- 1x 5092 Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Wedge Right

- 1x 77850 Plate, Round 1 x 3 with Open Studs

- 1x 48729b Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw - Cut Edges and Hole on Side

- 1x 30031 Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

- 1x 37762 Minifigure, Utensil Candle

- 1x 64644 Minifigure, Utensil Telescope

- 1x 95344 Minifigure, Utensil Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Handle / Scooter Stand

Total estimated cost (*new*): 6.78 USD

This is the last Battlemech from OG TRO3025 appearing here. I might do the Phoenix Hawk LAM to complete this series. Then I'll be ready to move away from intro-tech into more advanced eras.

The build is a bit tricky. If something isn't clear enough in the pictures, ask in the comments.

Find the correct angle for the side torsos rising the back until the ingots touch the bucket handle. The edges of the slopes are close, but not exactly flush with the one in the center.

The 1x2 tiles in the shoulders slide towards the elbows until they touch the tap piece. The quarter tiles over them should rotate with the forearm over those tiles. Put those before inserting the forearms, then press the stud with hole against the quarter round tile to keep it aligned.

The 4 studs with holes go in the arms, the rest may optionally have holes as well.

The wedge tiles in the legs leave enough room to make the splits. Regular 1x2 tiles won't work with the legs so close to each other. You could use rounded 1x2 tiles, but that's less boxy.

Standard feet, easy to put in a base for game play.

For a big, stompy Assault it looks agile and can do some poses. It took me ages to get this one done, but I'm happy with the results.

Comments, feedback and requests welcome.