Darth Vaders Tie build

[Gunpowder]

I was given this as a commission build. I decided to start the model today. Its the Chris Kelley kit. I had previously built the Tie interceptor so i know whats in store with this kit. :eek I have only cut out all of the openings so far. Its made from a very soft resin. The most problematic part is the rear wing/fuselage part. Its very warped which im sure i can sort but its also very flimsy. Guess i will work things out as i go.

 

[ralphee]

You finally dug her out buddy, good call! Im sure you will do great things with this one, a lot of work, but itll be quite a ride!

lee

 

[KevVader]

Cool!

I remember reading about the Chris Kelly version on here awhile ago. What's it based on again? It's not 100% SS, right?

 

[jvasilatos]

Hey does anyone know how to get a hold of Chris Kelley? The email address I have for him bounces back :wacko

JV

 

[Gunpowder]

Cool!

I remember reading about the Chris Kelly version on here awhile ago. What's it based on again? It's not 100% SS, right?

Dont know about the rest but this one is a piece of junk. Maybe it was a reject or something.

 

[jvasilatos]

I did a major overhaul on mine... most notably redoing all the panels and scratchbuilding a new canopy...

The only disappointing part of it for me was that the cockpit pod was just a hair undersized... but I adjusted other things to try and make it pleasing to the eye.

It's an almost studio scale placeholder until SN gets his going for us all ;-)

JV

 

[Kuhn Global]

You indeed did that CK beastie justice Jerry! It looks fantastic!

Gunpowder... if I remember right, the CK X-1 was too wide and the ball was too small. Am I remembering that right Jerry? I recall Jerry and Bob going over that with a fine toothed comb in Jerry's build thread! LOLOLOL It caused quite a stir back then.

However... the bottom line was that regardless of it's differences from the SS beast, Jerry's build turned out TOP NOTCH!!

I have got the X-1 itch right now. I will go even further to be quoted as stating the person who gets an accurate SS X-1 released right now will rule the market of current Star Wars studio items. It is a "KEY" item that has been overlooked for too long.

Currently, I know of TWO (possibly three) kit makers that may be releasing that SS beastie in '08. (my PM is OFF so don't waste your time inquiring )

Steven Neisen has been our "SS TIE Guy" for many years now... I am certain he will come through yet again with a KILLER X-1.

It has been said that accuracy is only as good as it's identified parts. I say it is the reference used and the builder's enginuity that makes the difference.

Back on topic... this build will definitely be generating interest! I will certainly be reading about it Gunpowder!

 

[KevVader]

Very nice! Yes, it was Jerry's build thread that I was referring to....he had to mod it quite a bit and it does look incredible.

I was holding out hope that MR would eventually do a SS X-1....but that ain't gonna happen now! I guess my Code 3 X-1 will have to fill the void for now.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Very nice! Yes, it was Jerry's build thread that I was referring to....he had to mod it quite a bit and it does look incredible.

I was holding out hope that MR would eventually do a SS X-1....but that ain't gonna happen now! I guess my Code 3 X-1 will have to fill the void for now.

I figured that was the thread.

You are definitely not alone with the MR wait. What a bummer, eh?:unsure

I think the Code 3 is a fantastic piece. I missed out on them.

That Code 3 was the piece that RECASTER 'Jawa' guy (BigJawa/Studio Scale/EndoBuilder/SovereignModels.. or something like that now) attmpted to recast and sell off as his own work! LOLOLOLOL... What arogance that guy still has. LOLOLOLOL I keep remembering that photo Bob put up of the recast Code 3 with the Mr Potato Head Vader stating... "Not a flying toy!" LOLOLOLOLOLOL good times.... good times...

There we go again... sorry to get off topic. Back to this kewl build.

 

[jvasilatos]

Yes Kurt, you're right... it was too wide and the cockpit pod too small.

Most noticeable from a head on angle but in other angles it photographs nicely.

And I give Chris a lot of credit for mastering this, I think maybe though he was using the dimensions of the old MPC kit and scaling it up for his dimensions.

You indeed did that CK beastie justice Jerry! It looks fantastic!

Gunpowder... if I remember right, the CK X-1 was too wide and the ball was too small. Am I remembering that right Jerry? I recall Jerry and Bob going over that with a fine toothed comb in Jerry's build thread! LOLOLOL It caused quite a stir back then.

However... the bottom line was that regardless of it's differences from the SS beast, Jerry's build turned out TOP NOTCH!!

I have got the X-1 itch right now. I will go even further to be quoted as stating the person who gets an accurate SS X-1 released right now will rule the market of current Star Wars studio items. It is a "KEY" item that has been overlooked for too long.

Currently, I know of TWO (possibly three) kit makers that may be releasing that SS beastie in '08. (my PM is OFF so don't waste your time inquiring )

Steven Neisen has been our "SS TIE Guy" for many years now... I am certain he will come through yet again with a KILLER X-1.

It has been said that accuracy is only as good as it's identified parts. I say it is the reference used and the builder's enginuity that makes the difference.

Back on topic... this build will definitely be generating interest! I will certainly be reading about it Gunpowder!