1/18 Tie Fighter Companion

Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Want to tag along on this thread - I've been trying to figure out if there's an X1 in scale to the Legacy TIEs. The only one that seems close is the Hasbro version, but I've seen people complain about it. How bad is it though - if it's in formation with two Legacy's will it be glaringly obviously wrong?
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Timmythekid said:
Want to tag along on this thread - I've been trying to figure out if there's an X1 in scale to the Legacy TIEs. The only one that seems close is the Hasbro version, but I've seen people complain about it. How bad is it though - if it's in formation with two Legacy's will it be glaringly obviously wrong?
Click to expand...
I actually find my Kenner Tie advance X1 to be a pretty good match to the legacy collection tie fighter. I have them both and they look very close in scale. One must take in consideration that as with any other toy conversion they all are going to require some work to bring them closer to studio scale.
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Since we're talking about X-1's I'll leave this right here....

DVTIEcompare.jpg

Timmythekid said:
Want to tag along on this thread - I've been trying to figure out if there's an X1 in scale to the Legacy TIEs. The only one that seems close is the Hasbro version, but I've seen people complain about it. How bad is it though - if it's in formation with two Legacy's will it be glaringly obviously wrong?
Click to expand...
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Junk Pilot said:
Since we're talking about X-1's I'll leave this right here....

View attachment 656151
Click to expand...


Are you suggesting the Hasbro mould may not be all it could be :lol Eeesh, that's a bit worse than I remember it being. Let's see, cast of the SotDS TIE cockpit frame to replace that tiny thing, but that's about the only easy thing you could do with it, isn't it?
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

I'm not saying anything :p
Timmythekid said:
Are you suggesting the Hasbro mould may not be all it could be :lol Eeesh, that's a bit worse than I remember it being.
Click to expand...

But then there's no guarantee that the new frame would fit either. I think it would be less work to scratch build one.
Timmythekid said:
Let's see, cast of the SotDS TIE cockpit frame to replace that tiny thing, but that's about the only easy thing you could do with it, isn't it?
Click to expand...
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

What do you think about the scale?? I think the cockpit might be a bit big?? Side by side photo
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0909.JPG
    IMG_0909.JPG
    1.8 MB · Views: 100
  • IMG_0908.JPG
    IMG_0908.JPG
    1.8 MB · Views: 106
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Is the tfa tie cockpit of similar scale to the Hasbro hero I'm moding? I think it seems bit bigger in scale
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

You are correct. It is does look bigger than the cockpit I have but I hope it's not just the angle the photo was taken on.

14102425_10210105818832178_7528095559487613930_n.jpg

yaris said:
What do you think about the scale?? I think the cockpit might be a bit big?? Side by side photo
Click to expand...
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0908.JPG
    IMG_0908.JPG
    1.8 MB · Views: 100
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Yeah, I think it's very close maybe a little bigger, but not so much that it's noticeable. Also the hasbro hero X wing is long so once finished and in the air, I think it will be fine.
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

Did anyone here buy the gumtree Tie Fighter????...I see it's sold. The seller wanted $40 for shipping so I baled out.
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

The guy stuffed me around on postage so I passed. I'll keep looking, I really have to focus on finishing the X Wing, but I have this grand plan of having the Hasbro X Wing and a Tie in a trench diorama, which by scale would be about 8 ft long;)
 
Re: Tie Fighter 1/18 Scale...Where to Get One??

As my Hasbro Hero X Wing is now finished, I'm thinking about the companion Tie Fighter. Not the best photos, but I think the TFA Tie which I got because it was cheap is really too small, of course the wings are too small, but it looks like even the Tie cockpit is also too small. The pilot for the Tie seems to be a good scale for the X Wing, but maybe his Tie is the wrong scale?


IMG_2030.JPGIMG_2032.JPGIMG_2033.JPG
 
Re: Hasbro Hero X Wing Tie Fighter Companion

Maybe that black series TFA Tie Fighter? But of course that is TFA, not OT. I wonder if it could be converted? I've never seen one in real life though, it may be too big.
 
Re: Hasbro Hero X Wing Tie Fighter Companion

Laspector said:
Maybe that black series TFA Tie Fighter? But of course that is TFA, not OT. I wonder if it could be converted? I've never seen one in real life though, it may be too big.
Click to expand...

I've seen 2 sizes of the Black series that may be right, one is massive and I think too big, but the other size seems right, but the one I think is likely to be right is over $200!!..........I then it has to be modified quiet a lot. I'm thinking about scratch building one;)
 
Re: Hasbro Hero X Wing Tie Fighter Companion

Junk Pilot said:
I think you maybe thinking of the 6" Black Series Tie Fighter which is massive.
Click to expand...

Yeah there are many confusing sizes if you research the 'black' series. Your reference 6 inch seems to be a contradiction regarding being massive:D.

My Hasbro X Wing Build is 1/18 scale, so let's find the TIE Fighter that is that scale;)
 
Last edited:
This thread is more than 7 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.

Similar threads

Rulebreaker
Rulebreakers Revell 1/48 Tie Fighter "88" series
Replies
1
Views
231
rbeach84
rbeach84
Boxcar Bret
My AMT 1/32 TIE Fighter: Lucasfilm Archives Version
Replies
16
Views
1,600
Ollois
Ollois
jake88
Scratch A-wing 1/18 scale
Replies
5
Views
470
rbeach84
rbeach84
D
TIE fighter models side by side
Replies
15
Views
1,684
rbeach84
rbeach84
gboy1801
Tie Fighter from B.C.I
2
Replies
20
Views
1,984
edge10
edge10
Back
Top