Converting Bandai FO Tie to OT Tie?

[jusdrewit]

I really would like a second OT Bandai 1/72 Tie fighter, however everywhere I'm seeing it's really expensive ($90-$100). I am seeing that the Bandai First Order Tie is much cheaper, around $20-25, however I'm wondering how much surgery it would require to revert back to the OT version? I know the OT Tie has that shoulder gun, but any other aesthetic differences? Any idea how difficult it would be?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Fett_Ish]

I really would like a second OT Bandai 1/72 Tie fighter, however everywhere I'm seeing it's really expensive ($90-$100). I am seeing that the Bandai First Order Tie is much cheaper, around $20-25, however I'm wondering how much surgery it would require to revert back to the OT version? I know the OT Tie has that shoulder gun, but any other aesthetic differences? Any idea how difficult it would be?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

I would wait. Chances are there will be TIES in Andor and Bandai will repop

 

[jusdrewit]

I would wait. Chances are there will be TIES in Andor and Bandai will repop

Thanks, I think that might be the best plan anyway

 

[Richard Baker]

White they have the same general shape there are a lot of differences between the two. Size ratios and detailing are not the same, I agree best to wait

 

[Guns Akimbo]

I really would like a second OT Bandai 1/72 Tie fighter, however everywhere I'm seeing it's really expensive ($90-$100).

That much for an OT Tie? Sweet *****, I better sell mine then lol.

 

[Poakwoods]

I thought exactly the same thing...

 

[Sindariel]

In germany, the OT Ties go for 23€ on Amazon.

 

[jusdrewit]

In germany, the OT Ties go for 23€ on Amazon.

Good call, I just switched my Amazon from US to Germany, and 23€ + shipping to the US is still only around $38, not bad! I might go that route! Thanks everyone

 

[Analyzer]

While they look similar at first glance, there are so many differences between the two in just about every proportion/measurement

The standard has a much beefier "ball" for the cockpit (go ahead, snicker, I could not find a better way to describe it)

and the wings are also much bigger on the standard tie

About the only thing the that might be close in size is the canopy frame

Now if you were looking for a mate for the Fine Molds 1/72, that might be a little more workable as they are very similar in size (also a reason I Bandai/FFG rescaled the Tie Fighter wrong assuming the studio model was really exactly 1/24 scale)

All three ties are 1/72
Fine Molds standard tie on left
Bandai FO in the middle
Bandai standard tie on Right

 

[jusdrewit]

While they look similar at first glance, there are so many differences between the two in just about every proportion/measurement

The standard has a much beefier "ball" for the cockpit (go ahead, snicker, I could not find a better way to describe it)

and the wings are also much bigger on the standard tie

About the only thing the that might be close in size is the canopy frame

Now if you were looking for a mate for the Fine Molds 1/72, that might be a little more workable as they are very similar in size (also a reason I Bandai/FFG rescaled the Tie Fighter wrong assuming the studio model was really exactly 1/24 scale)

All three ties are 1/72
Fine Molds standard tie on left
Bandai FO in the middle
Bandai standard tie on Right

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Amazing visual comparison! Thanks Analyzer, that definitely settles it, no conversion. Makes life a little easier lol

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Good call, I just switched my Amazon from US to Germany, and 23€ + shipping to the US is still only around $38, not bad! I might go that route! Thanks everyone

Dont forget customs fees.