LesDiy Clone HAV A6 Turbo Tank Review: 3,298 Pieces, Build Notes and Display Size

The LesDiy Clone HAV A6 Turbo Tank makes its case through scale: 3,298 pieces turn the familiar ten-wheel Republic vehicle into a roughly 20-inch-long display model with a roomy interior and intricate surface work. My build was sturdy once complete, but a few connection issues and the unsorted bags make this a project for patient builders who enjoy working through a substantial custom model.

Designed by Brick_boss_pdf, SKU 3694999 is listed for ages 16+ at $279.99 USD. The set has no minifigures, printed parts, stickers or lighting. Instructions come as an online PDF accessed through a QR code. LesDiy supplied the set for this review.

A larger take on a familiar vehicle

The HAVw A6 Juggernaut is known to many fans through Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Its long armored body, ten wheels and transport-focused layout make it an especially natural subject for a large brick build. LesDiy’s model keeps that recognizable outline and expands the scale for display, with removable panels that let the interior remain part of the experience.

The custom model sits in a long line of Turbo Tank builds. LEGO released set 7261 in 2005 with 801 pieces, followed by set 8098 in 2010 with 1,141 pieces and set 75151 in 2016 with 903 pieces. The reviewer describes the 2010 edition as the largest of those three, while the 2016 model takes a more compact approach. At a much larger scale, Hachiroku24’s custom build is listed at approximately 15,700 pieces and an estimated weight close to 40 pounds.

Packaging and preparation

The set arrived in a plain white box with a printed label. The box called it “Sci-Fi 10-Wheeled,” rather than using the HAV A6 name shown on the product page. Inside were 19 bags without numbered build stages; some parts came in cellophane and others in small zip bags.

A QR-code card links to a Google Drive PDF. The 373-page manual contains 480 numbered steps, with a parts inventory near the end. Since the bags aren’t arranged by step, sorting parts before starting should make the build easier to manage. The reviewer recommends grouping pieces by type, such as blocks, plates and tiles.

Chassis and wheel work

The build breaks into three main sections: chassis, wheels and body. The chassis combines Technic elements, SNOT bricks and plates, with ten axles added along the way. It’s a substantial core—about two minifigures high—and receives its panels and suspension details after the frame is assembled.

Four large pistons attach at the ends. The pair at the rear repeatedly came loose when the chassis was handled, so the builder added a 2x2 plate beneath each one for support and delayed assembling the front pair. One 2x4 block was also missing; a spare from the reviewer’s own parts collection filled the gap. The chassis worked, though the reviewer felt its construction used more parts than necessary.

Each of the ten wheels is a mini-build of roughly 50 pieces. Most of the brick clutch felt good, but the short gray Technic pins used to secure the circular plates had weak grip. The reviewer replaced many with pins from a personal parts supply. Without replacement pins, the plate sections may detach as the wheels roll; the source suggests glue as another option. The issue affects both inner and outer wheel plates.

Once the wheels are mounted, a small cavity inside the chassis becomes visible. A hinged ramp provides access, though the model doesn’t include a staircase or lift connecting it to the upper level.

Interior, body and options

The body adds the floor, two cockpits, central storage and exterior armor. The cockpit at one end sits higher than its near-mirror counterpart at the other. Behind the first cockpit, two containers occupy a storage area, while the central compartment offers room for clone troopers or small vehicles such as speeder bikes. Side and roof panels can be removed to reach the interior.

The supplied cockpit windscreens use bands of black plates, and the set includes no printed instrument panels. The reviewer substituted transparent smoked-gray bricks for one windscreen, but didn’t have enough for the second and left that area unfinished while waiting for more pieces ordered from AliExpress. That customization shows the model’s flexibility, though it also means the finished appearance can depend on parts beyond the box.

External panels and small surface details finish the body and neck section. The guns are fixed in place rather than able to swivel. The set also includes instructions and parts for two BARC speeder bikes; the reviewer built one during the review. LesDiy sells the tank with either red markings for the 41st Elite Corp or blue markings for the 501st Battalion. The reviewed set was the blue version. The source notes that changing the color scheme would require only a handful of tiles on the tank and speeders.

Display footprint and verdict

The completed vehicle measures about 20 inches long, 8 inches wide and 8 inches high, excluding the roof-mounted guns. That footprint gives the model a strong shelf presence, so it’s worth planning display space before starting. Despite its size, the reviewer found it sturdy to handle once assembled, and appreciated being able to lift away the roof and side panels to show the interior.

The reviewer reports one or two missing pieces, with the missing 2x4 block the only shortage that materially affected the build. The main practical concerns are the loose piston connections and low-grip wheel pins; most other parts held together well. The manual’s digital format and unnumbered bags also call for more preparation than a staged retail set.

For builders who want a large Turbo Tank to build and display, the combination of interior access, ten detailed wheels and two bonus speeders gives the model plenty to work with. It arrives without figures, so collectors who want a populated transport will need to supply their own. A careful parts sort and a plan for reinforcing the pins and pistons should make the long build more rewarding—and the finished 20-inch vehicle is ready to take center stage.