Hey brick fans!
Big alternate brick sets are always a gamble—especially when you’re dealing
with a 3000+ piece MOC of something as complex as a Star Wars Clone Turbo
Tank. LesDiy’s version of the Brick_Boss designed 3298-piece version promises
an enormous, detailed build, but size alone doesn’t guarantee a good
experience. Let’s see how this one actually performs once the bricks start
going together.
Background
*(I asked for a brief overview from chatgpt)*
The Clone Turbo Tank, officially designated the HAVw A6 Juggernaut, was one of
the Republic’s largest and most heavily armored ground assault vehicles during
the Clone Wars. Designed by Kuat Drive Yards, the enormous ten-wheeled
transport served as a mobile command center, troop carrier, and battlefield
assault platform capable of traversing harsh terrain while carrying clone
troopers, walkers, and heavy equipment into combat. Its thick armor and
powerful laser cannons made it especially effective during large-scale
planetary battles.
The vehicle became especially memorable through its appearances in Star Wars:
Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone
Wars, where it was frequently deployed on dangerous frontline missions. Fans
of the franchise often regard the Clone Turbo Tank as one of the most iconic
Republic vehicles thanks to its imposing design, massive wheel system, and
ability to function almost like a moving fortress on the battlefield.
The popularity of the Clone Turbo Tank in the Star Wars universe naturally led
to several official LEGO recreations over the years. Beginning in 2005, LEGO
introduced its first version of the massive Republic vehicle, capturing the
tank’s distinctive ten-wheel design and heavy armored appearance in brick
form. Later releases in 2010 and 2016 refined the model with improved shaping,
more detailed interiors, upgraded play features, and increasingly desirable
minifigure selections drawn from both Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Among collectors, the 2010 Clone Turbo Tank is often considered the definitive
official version due to its larger size and expanded interior sections, while
the 2016 release offered a more compact but highly detailed redesign inspired
by the Battle of Kashyyyk. Over time, the vehicle has become one of the most
recognizable and sought-after Republic army builds in the LEGO Star Wars
lineup, inspiring not only official sets but also enormous fan-made custom
creations that push the scale and detail far beyond what LEGO has officially
produced.
For sheer size, I also included hachiroku24's custom behemoth of the turbo
tank which he built earlier this year using over 15,700 pieces.
|
Version
|
Year
|
Piece Count
|
Notes
|
|
LEGO Clone Turbo Tank 7261
|
2005 |
801 |
First official version based on Revenge of the Sith. Included Mace Windu
and Phase II Clone Troopers.
|
|
LEGO Clone Turbo Tank 8098
|
2010 |
1,141
|
Largest official version with detailed interior. Included Anakin,
Ahsoka, Cad Bane, and Aayla Secura.
|
|
LEGO Clone Turbo Tank 75151
|
2016 |
903 |
More compact redesign with Kashyyyk styling. Included Commander Gree and
Quinlan Vos.
|
|
Hachiroku24 Custom Clone Turbo Tank
|
Custom Build 2026
|
~15,700
|
Massive fan-made minifigure-scale Clone Turbo Tank created by YouTuber
Hachiroku24. Estimated weight close to 40 lbs.
|
The LESDIY Clone Turbo Tank fits neatly alongside the official LEGO versions
as a more ambitious, display-focused take on the same iconic Republic vehicle.
It keeps the familiar overall shape and ten-wheel structure that define the
Turbo Tank across official sets, but expands the scale and adds a higher level
of surface detail that goes beyond what typical retail LEGO sets can achieve.
Despite being an unofficial build, it still feels consistent with the LEGO
Star Wars aesthetic, making it easy to imagine it as a larger “next step”
version sitting on the shelf next to the official 2005, 2010, and 2016
releases.
First, it’s worth breaking down the key specs of the set and what comes in the
package before diving into the unboxing and build quality. A huge thanks
to LesDiy for providing this set for my review!
The Specs
| Set Name |
LesDiy Clone HAV A6 Turbo Tank |
| SKU |
3694999 |
| Designer |
Brick_boss_pdf |
| Piece Count |
3298 pieces |
| Age Rating |
16+ |
| Minifigures |
None |
| Printed Parts |
None |
| Stickers |
None |
| Lighting |
None |
| Manual |
Online PDF via QR code |
| Retail Price |
$279.99 USD |
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Unboxing
LesDiy packages the Clone Turbo tank set in a generic white box with a printed
label as the box cover. Instead of referring to the HAV A6 Turbo Tank name
used on the website, my box was labelled as Sci-Fi 10-Wheeled. I counted
19 bags of parts in no particular numbered sequence. Some of the parts were
packaged in cellophane and other parts were contained in little ziplock bags.
To access the set instructions, a card containing a QR code is included inside
the box. Scanning the QR code will give you access to a google drive
that hosts the instructions in PDF format. While each step is
numbered, you will have to dig through each of the parts bags to find the
appropriate part for the the build. I highly recommend that you open all
of the bags in advance of the build and sort the parts by blocks, plates,
tiles, etc by however it is meaningful to you so that your build can proceed
smoothly.
The Build
There are 480 steps listed in the instructions divided over 373 pages.
The last few pages include a Lego style parts inventory for the set.
The build is broken down into what I consider are the three major
components: The Chassis, the Wheels and the Body.
The Chassis
Building the Chassis of the Turbo tank consists of applying alternating
layers of technic and snot bricks with plates while attaching the 10 axles
long the way. It's quite a large component and you can see that the height of the chassis alone is about 2 minifigures high.
There will be two large pistons at each end. The two large pistons at the back were problematic as
they would always fall off whenever the chassis was handled. I was
able to fix this later by attaching a 2x2 plate under each piston for extra
stability. I decided to build the other two pistons much later in case they also fell off.
The final step of the chassis section is to attach all of the panels and
suspension detailing. I was missing 1 2x4 block from the set, but
luckily I had a few in my own parts stash to replace it. My initial
impression of the chassis component was that it was over engineered. If
I had to build it again, I'd probably have reduced/changed the parts usage
while still preserving the structural integrity of the chassis.
The Wheels
The next component to build are the large wheels. These are complex
constructs on their own, involving 50 parts per wheel, and then you have 10 of
them to build.
Brick clutch and quality for the most part at this point in the build has been
fairly decent. However one exception were the small gray technic pins that
are used to attach the circular plates to the wheels. They had very
little clutch power and I replaced a majority of them with ones from my own
parts stash.
For those of you who don't have extra technic pins, I'd probably suggest a
touch of glue at each touch point, otherwise the plate assembly will come
off when you try and roll the wheels. You will need to do this on both
the inner and outer plates of the wheel assembly.
Here's how the chassis looks with all of the wheels attached. There's a
small cavity inside the chassis, that is accessed by a ramp that swings
downward. I believe it's supposed to represent a stairwell and access to
the upper part of the clone turbo tank. Too bad there isn't an actual staircase or lift up to the next level.
The Body
The next sequence of pictures is just me building the sections of the tank floor and body.
Tea break!
Building up one of the cockpits. I forgot to check my parts bin to see if I have any printed parts representing instrument clusters, as there are no printed parts provided for this set.
In true fashion, I have yet again deviated from the instructions. The OG instructions from Lesdiy uses bands of black plates to represent the windscreen. I modified my version of the build to use transparent smoked gray bricks. I had enough bricks for one cockpit window, but not enough for the other as we will see later.
Behind the cockpit, there is a storage space where two containers are located. Snot bricks are built up so that panels an be attached to the sides.
Here's the central box part of the build. Lots of space to hold a complement of clonetroopers or small vehicles like speeder bikes.
The cockpit at the other end is pretty much a mirror of the first, except that it sits lower.
Having pretty much completed the interior, we now focus our attention to the external panels and greebling. In the picture above you will notice that I've left the windscreen unfinished because I ran out of the transparent gray bricks I used for the other cockpit. I've ordered some more off Aliexpress, but it's probably going to take 3 to 4 weeks before I get them.
Adding the detailed panels to what I call the neck section. The guns are static and don't swivel.
Adding more roof panels.
Yeah, it's pretty ugly here at the moment. Just call it battle damaged for now.
The side panels can be removed to access the interior storage space.
Minifig placement for the fun of it. A reminder that all pictured minifigures in this review are my own, since the set comes with none.
The Lesdiy clone turbo tank set also includes parts and instructions to build two Barc speeder bikes. I've only built one of them for now. Oh while I remember, Lesdiy sells this kit with either the red markings to indicate the 41st Elite Corp or the blue markings to represent the 501st Battalion. I got the blue version, but it wouldn't take much to change the markings/designations to whatever colour you liked, you'd only need a handful of tiles for the sides and front of the turbo tank and for the speeder bikes.
Final Thoughts
The LESDIY Clone HAV A6 Turbo Tank is one of those sets that really leans into size and presence. At over 3,000 pieces, it delivers a solid, detailed build that captures the bulk and silhouette of the Republic’s iconic war machine without feeling overly simplified. It’s not an official LEGO set, but it still fits comfortably alongside them on display, especially if you’re already into Clone Wars-era builds.
Where it really stands out is value and scale. You’re getting a massive, shelf-dominating model for a price that would be hard to match in official releases. The trade-offs are what you’d expect from a set like this—no printed parts, no minifigures, and a fully digital instruction process—but if your focus is the build itself and the final display piece, those don’t really take away from the experience.
I think I had one or two missing pieces but nothing noteworthy or significant. The only real downside to the set was the lack of clutch on the short technic pins. I would replace them or add some glue for better grip. The pistons on the both ends of the chassis could have been designed a bit better. Other than that the brick clutch of all of the other parts used was very good.
The Turbo tank feels sturdy when handled and I liked that you could remove the roof panels and the side panels for interior access. The two included Barc speeders were a nice bonus. Just for the pair of them would probably run you $20 or $30 if you had to buy them separately. Oh and don't forget to pick up a few clonetroopers to display with the tank.
Overall, this is a strong pick for builders who want a large Clone Turbo Tank without waiting for an official remake. It’s best suited for display-focused Star Wars collectors who enjoy complex builds and don’t mind going off the official LEGO path to get something bigger and more ambitious.
Let me know what you think of this set in the comments. Thanks for looking! Bye!
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