ARC-170 Starfighter - Mini

Description

Clone pilots over Coruscant

Revenge of the Sith opens with a huge space battle above Coruscant, and the ARC-170 is one of the Republic ships flying through it. Crewed by clone pilots, it is a heavier and longer craft than the small Jedi interceptors that dominate the sequence. Its wide wings and long nose make it one of the more distinctive silhouettes of the prequel era. This micro version keeps that outline simple, so it reads as an ARC-170 at a glance rather than trying to copy every panel of the film model.

A short, mirrored build

With 42 pieces spread across 18 different elements, the model uses many parts more than once. That suits a fighter with two matching wing sections: you assemble one side, then repeat it in mirror image. It is an easy way for younger builders to learn how symmetrical shapes come together, and it will not keep an adult busy for long. The appeal lies in how few pieces are needed to suggest a recognisable starship, which is often the charm of these tiny sets.

The colour breakdown

According to the parts list, the main colours are white, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and dark red. The first three are neutral tones that fit almost anywhere, from other prequel ships to buildings and vehicles in completely different themes. Dark red is the only stronger colour in the mix, so those pieces stand out when you sort your collection. If you keep parts by colour, most of this set will drop straight into your grey and white boxes, with a handful of red elements set aside.

Checking an older set

A micro set from 2005 is exactly the kind of model that ends up scattered through a bulk tub. The parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, so you can check whether all 42 pieces are still there and order anything that is missing. The What can I build? tool goes a step further by comparing your saved collection against other sets. It shows which models you could put together right now and which parts would complete the rest.

FAQ

Which era of Star Wars does the ARC-170 belong to?

It is a Republic starfighter from the end of the Clone Wars, seen in Revenge of the Sith.

How many different parts are in set 6967?

The set has 42 pieces made up of 18 distinct elements.

Is it a good first set for a young child?

Its size makes it easy to follow, and the mirrored wings repeat the same steps. Small pieces mean younger children may still need some help.