Republic Gunship

Description

Opening shots of the Clone Wars

The gunship makes a dramatic entrance at the end of Attack of the Clones, dropping into the Geonosis arena to rescue the surrounded Jedi and ferrying clone troopers into the battle that follows. From there it became a fixture of the era, appearing again and again in The Clone Wars animated series. Its wide nose, open troop bays and stubby wings make it one of the most recognisable Republic vehicles, and this small model aims to keep that profile intact at a tiny scale.

Numbers behind the build

The model has 51 pieces, and 28 of them are different elements. More than half the parts are therefore unique, which is a high share for such a small set and keeps each step fresh. The catalogue lists no minifigures, so there are no clone troopers in the box. It is a quick project for younger builders and an easy way for collectors to add a Republic transport to a shelf of prequel-era ships without taking up much space.

White, clear and dark red

White leads the colour list, followed by transparent clear, dark red and light bluish grey. That combination echoes the clean white look of the clone army with a darker accent colour. Dark red is not a shade you find in many small sets, so it helps this gunship stand apart from other white ships. If you take it apart later, the white and grey pieces slot into countless spacecraft, and clear transparent parts are always useful for windows or lights.

Parts list and more

Scroll down for the complete inventory of all 51 pieces. It helps you check a copy for missing parts or rebuild the gunship from a mixed collection. The What can I build? tool compares your bricks with other sets and shows which ones are already within reach, and a set with this many different elements can make a noticeable contribution despite its size. White and clear parts in particular turn up in a great many Republic and Rebel designs.

FAQ

What role does the gunship play in the films?

It carries clone troopers into battle, first appearing during the fight on Geonosis in Attack of the Clones.

Is it also in The Clone Wars?

Yes, the gunship appears frequently throughout The Clone Wars animated series.

How many pieces does set 912178 have?

It has 51 pieces, made up of 28 different elements.