The Utilipede Transport is a custom LEGO MOC of the Sienar-Chall cargo ship seen throughout Star Wars Outlaws. It isn’t a glamorous ship, it’s an unarmed, utilitarian hauler designed to move goods rather than inspire fear. That’s exactly what made it interesting to build.
The finished model carries three removable cargo containers beneath a remarkably thin central spine, supported by an internal structure engineered for both display and handling.
Design
The Utilipede Transport was manufactured by Sienar-Chall, a company that may have emerged after Sienar Fleet Systems acquired what remained of Haor Chall Engineering. Equipped with a hyperdrive but no weapons, the standard transport carried three cargo containers beneath its body. Larger variants offered five cargo slots.
The compact cockpit accommodated a single pilot, with a small area behind the seat for storage and a refresher. My LEGO version includes an adjustable pilot’s seat and flight controls.
The structural problem is immediately apparent: a very thin spine connects the cockpit to the twin engines. Making that connection strong enough for real handling, and able to attach three cargo containers, took several weeks of iteration and a variety of SNOT techniques.
The completed model securely supports all three containers and is sturdy enough to swoosh, although the spine rather than the upper wing is the right place to hold it.
Shuma’s Utilipede Transport on Toshara
See the Utilipede Transport brought to life in a 32×32 diorama inspired by Shuma’s traveling shop on Toshara. The full Patreon feature explores the initial sketch, build progression, SNOT terrain, colorful Toshara landscape, characters, and story details that turn the cargo ship into a lived-in scene from Star Wars Outlaws.
Gallery
Building Instructions
- Pieces: 624
- Dimensions: 10 inches long x 5.2 inches wide x 7.8 inches tall
- Instructions: 183-page PDF
- Price: $7
- Parts List: Included
Step-by-step digital instructions and a complete parts list are available on Rebrickable. The instructions were developed through a full physical test build to confirm that the model can be assembled as designed.
Instructions for the cargo containers are available separately, allowing builders to customize their colors to match the different configurations seen throughout Star Wars Outlaws.
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