Droid Gunship

Description

An unusually varied inventory

The catalogue lists 18 distinct elements across the 25 pieces, meaning that almost every part in the set is different. That is rare at this size, where designs usually rely on repeated bricks. The result is a build in which nearly every step brings something new to the table. It will still only take a few minutes, but it is a nice example of how an unusual shape can be suggested with very few, carefully chosen parts.

The Separatists' flying artillery

During the Clone Wars, the Separatist droid army relies on more than marching battle droids. Heavily armed gunships hover over the battlefield, firing missiles and cannons at Republic positions. They feature regularly in The Clone Wars animated series, where clone troopers and Jedi have to deal with them in battle after battle. Controlled by droid brains rather than pilots, they have a compact body flanked by weapon racks, quite unlike the sleek ships of the Republic.

Greys with two shades of blue

The main colours are light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, dark blue and blue. The greys provide the mechanical base, while the two blues give the model its own character. Blue is less common in small Star Wars sets than grey or black, so this set brings a little variety to your collection. When you eventually take it apart, the grey elements will fit almost anywhere, and the blue pieces are useful for accents on your own vehicles and buildings.

Why the parts list matters here

With so many unique pieces, a single missing part can stop the build, so it pays to check carefully. This page lists all 18 elements with their colours and quantities, whether you are sorting a second-hand copy or rebuilding from loose bricks. If you have logged your collection in Bricoria, What can I build? shows which sets you could finish today. Placed next to small Republic models, the gunship helps you stage a Clone Wars skirmish in miniature.

FAQ

Which side uses the droid gunship?

The Separatists. It supports their droid army against the Republic during the Clone Wars.

How many pieces and distinct elements does set 911729 have?

It has 25 pieces, of which 18 are distinct elements.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures.