How many pieces does U.S.S. Constellation 398-1 have?

It has 982 pieces in 60 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Which theme is it from?

It belongs to Hobby Sets and was released in 1978.

It suits building and display better, since no figures come with it. The parts are handy for models of your own.

Hobby Sets

LEGO® U.S.S. Constellation

U.S.S. Constellation 398-1 was released in 1978 in the Hobby Sets theme and has 982 pieces. It is aimed at builders who want a large ship model in restrained colours.

Set number: 398
Year: 1978
Pieces: 982
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Hobby Sets
Different parts: 103

What can I build with it?

Parts list 103

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (2)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A big project from 1978

At 982 pieces, the U.S.S. Constellation is a substantial build, and its place in the Hobby Sets theme shows it was aimed at older builders rather than children at play. The set dates from 1978 and includes no minifigures. There is no play scene here: the model itself is the point, something to build, look at and put on display for as long as you like. Anyone taking it on should bring patience and sort the parts by colour beforehand.

Colour and variety

Black, white, light grey and red make up the main palette, a mix that feels sober and technical. The parts list counts 60 different part types, a modest number for almost a thousand pieces. That implies many identical bricks, which fits a model made of large regular surfaces and repeated elements. When rebuilding or completing a copy, the list on this page lets you check the quantities of individual parts closely, so missing pieces show up early rather than halfway through the build.

Building and showing it off

Using 982 pieces takes time and space, and the result is a model you will want on view. As a collectable from 1978 it has an element of rarity too, although nothing here tells you about market value. Fans of older sets and large ship models are the likeliest audience, rather than builders after quick results or figures to play with. Those who commit get a model that still makes an impression decades later.

Reusing the parts

If you already own these bricks, the “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which models they can make. With so many black, white and light grey parts there is plenty of scope, from converting it into another spacecraft to designs of your own. Even if the original is eventually taken apart, the stock remains a useful foundation for new projects, since large builds call for plain parts in calm colours again and again.

FAQ

How many pieces does U.S.S. Constellation 398-1 have?: It has 982 pieces in 60 different part types. No minifigures are included.
Which theme is it from?: It belongs to Hobby Sets and was released in 1978.
Is it good for play?: It suits building and display better, since no figures come with it. The parts are handy for models of your own.

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