This set was surprisingly, way cooler than I thought it could be. I mean. it's a lumbering sand crawler and didn't play a big role in the movie except to bring a few characters together. I passed on this model many times because it didn't look like a fun model to build. Boy was I wrong! First of all the model designer, Olav Kroigaard did a superb job of engineering the way this model goes together. The hatches, access doors and interior could not have been done better or with more thought to fit and finish. One of my favorite parts to build and watch function are the tracks. They are fully functioning, steerable tracks that complete the overall look and when pushed make a delightfully realistic "Tank" sound on the table or floor. Many of the pieces and collected droids are strategically placed in loose fitting boxes inside or stowed on hooks adding even more to the rumbling, rattling effect of the re-purposed ore hauler that now serves as the Jawa's home on treads. There are two working cranes and a front drop down ramp that is lowered by draw bridge like chains operated by a thumb screw on top. The removable top sections allow access to the interior as well as the 4 side sections that fold up. Even with all these movable sections, this model is rock solid.



From every angle, there is no doubt this is an accurate representation of the sand crawler from Episode IV. I could go on and on but I have a vast desert to cover and lost droids to find.