That meant truly round sides, among other things, which meant the model had to either be this size, with 4x4 cylinders, or twice this size, with 8x8 cylinders. As interesting as the big version may've been, I have no room for a 4-foot wingspan shuttle in my house.

You can see in this rear shot the 3x2 wedge plates that hold the top wing up. I'm not normally a fan of that construction technique, but I made an exception in this case. They do such a good job of securing that extremely unbalanced wing that you can almost turn this thing all the way sideways and the wing stays put.

Wings go up.

Wings go down. They use those new hinges off the AT-TE. Good and sturdy, and perfect for somewhat unsual construction of the body. Actually, they're a little TOO sturdy. Moving the wings quickly can actually shake the model so badly that some of the less-secure features shift or come off!

And there you have it.