Build 2: Rebel Combat Frigate
Pretty much the same story as today's first build , I bought a BNIB copy of the rebel combat frigate ( 75158 ) from ebay. This wasn't one of the cheaper sets I've bought - it must have been issued in pretty low volumes and the Ahsoka minifig now changes hands for significant sums. Again, the build wasn't all that long - just under 90 mins and had lots of symmetrical repetition to it. Despite the uniqueness of this set in the Lego Star Wars universe, I have to say I'm ultimately a bit disappointed with it. For me, it falls half way between trying to do detail and big structure and fails at both. This isn't the only set where a large ship is translated into something minifig-compatible and doesn't quite work. The Arrowhead (75186) from the same era is another example, as is the First Order Transporter (75103). 5 out of 10. Time to do something else for the rest of the evening!