BT-163 Black Hole

Build time: April 2007-August 2008, with the bulk of it done during the summers
Pieces: haven't counted but probably in the 4000-5000 range
Sets used: 6988, two 6981s, 6933, 1479 and numerous Bricklink orders

A Blacktron II carrier that launches four smaller attack fighters. The hangar and front canopy doors
are powered by pneumatic pistons and the main cannon on the bottom can be controlled from two
knobs in the back. The fighters fold up to fit inside the hangar, which contains docking bays for
them and two service vehicles. The lights above the front section flash.

The front section includes the cockpit, a navigation and weapons control hub above it, various
small arms and an additional light. The main section has a command/briefing area, communications
center, science lab, heavy weapons storage in the back, and a bottom hatch for paradrops.
The total crew complement is 19 including the robot.

This model got second place in the public voting polls at BrickFair 2008.

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