eFX TIE fighter at SDCC
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h3pilot
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I gave your foil suggestion a try with normal aluminum foil, but I couldn't get the foil all the way in. It would go about 1/3 of the way down the tube and then bind. LED bulb may be fatter at that point? I also have a tiny bit of light bleed on the panel just past the base of the tube which I don't think the foil would fix.
The engine detail piece (painted darker gray than the ball) looks like a separate piece attached to the ball. You MAY be able to remove it, paint or shield the inside, and glue it back. It MIGHT be really easy. Or as you suggested, just try to match the paint and add more to the outside.
I'm not confident in my ability to not screw it up.
My TIE is a solid "A". I don't want to screw it up trying to make it an "A+"
h3pilot
Active Member
How much does she weigh? Is it a heavy piece?
I remember the MR ATAT being a real heavy beast (though mostly base). Hoping this is a little bit lighter.
The packing box is labeled with a net weight of 21 lbs /9.5 Kg, gross weight 25 lbs / 11 Kg. But, much of that weight is the base.
The TIE itself doesn't seem super heavy. It rotates on the post easily and also lifts off easily. (unlike the MR Falcon :lol ) Sorry, I don't have a good scale to weight it. Maybe someone else can?
luke moonwalker
Sr Member
Received number 210 today! It is an impressive model... I had a couple QC issues though. There is a large wipe looking imperfection on the underside of the acrylic base. I tried flipping it over and seeing if it was just a smudge and would wipe off, but no luck. Thinking some Novus might polish it out, but I don't have any and would rather let eFX handle it. I also had some damage to one of the wings. There is what looks to be a scratch on the koolshade :unsure
Contacted eFX and waiting to hear what they say. Overall it's a great piece... of course like everyone else, I want it perfect for $1000
Contacted eFX and waiting to hear what they say. Overall it's a great piece... of course like everyone else, I want it perfect for $1000
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No, the filming miniatures used relatively low powered red LED's. Not the ultrabright kind that are popular now.
Photos somewhere in this thread - http://www.therpf.com/f10/tie-fighters-original-color-not-what-you-101082/
Gene
BigLeagueChu
New Member
Hmmm...I'm thinking to just place mine on the base without the pole. I kinda like that look better
GF
Sr Member
Yes the pole is way too thick and distracting for my taste, I also hate those mirror base, base and pole should be black so the model looks like it's free standing, are the wings injection molded? if so the coolshades are not as crisp and detailed as I expected, they don't look much better than Steve Neison resin casts, unless the photos posted are playing tricks. Here's my kit for comparisation
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h3pilot
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Mois
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Well mine arrived a couple of days ago, and thank God, it's in 99.9% perfect condition.
The only thing I've noticed that's not right (or maybe it is), the decals on the front right side of the cockpit (if you're looking directly at it) are upside down and trailing off on an angle? Maybe that's how everyone else's is? Can't find any photos that are close enough to definitely tell.
As for the wings; yep, they're a slight pain in the butt, but I simply made sure the screws stayed on the original side they were on (screwed them in and out a few times to "loosen" them) and then I held the wing away from the cockpit chassis and started the screw on its path. Then, as it tightened up, the thread was already good, so it simply pulled the wing into position. By doing this I was able to use either wing, on either side, in either direction.
The caps are also super-tight, so I've used a very fine sand paper to scrape the paint off the inside of the wing (an area that will never been seen); and good to go.
So, after 3 & 1/2 years since the prototype was revealed at SDCC 2009, was it worth the wait? Have eFX achieved what they set out to do?
Yes... and then some.
eFX have stepped up and delivered the (hands-down) best mass-produced SS Tie Fighter ever made. Period. The detail is superb; finishing is excellent and (unlike the woeful X-Wing version), the base is beautiful. Obviously, I couldn't be happier with how this turned out.
However, after saying all that, I can honestly say it's an end of an era for me. eFX have got my last dollar. The inconceivable delays, false expectations, QC issues and appalling customer service, have really taken the wind out of my collecting sails and I no longer enjoy the (high-end) hobby. I've (pretty much) got everything I've ever wanted, so with the exception of a few pre-orders, my collecting days are done.
To all you more patient and forgiven collectors, I wish you all the best with future pieces and sincerely hope eFX manage to get on top of all their issues and deliver you guys the service you truly deserve, as loyal, dedicated customers.
The only thing I've noticed that's not right (or maybe it is), the decals on the front right side of the cockpit (if you're looking directly at it) are upside down and trailing off on an angle? Maybe that's how everyone else's is? Can't find any photos that are close enough to definitely tell.
As for the wings; yep, they're a slight pain in the butt, but I simply made sure the screws stayed on the original side they were on (screwed them in and out a few times to "loosen" them) and then I held the wing away from the cockpit chassis and started the screw on its path. Then, as it tightened up, the thread was already good, so it simply pulled the wing into position. By doing this I was able to use either wing, on either side, in either direction.
The caps are also super-tight, so I've used a very fine sand paper to scrape the paint off the inside of the wing (an area that will never been seen); and good to go.
So, after 3 & 1/2 years since the prototype was revealed at SDCC 2009, was it worth the wait? Have eFX achieved what they set out to do?
Yes... and then some.
eFX have stepped up and delivered the (hands-down) best mass-produced SS Tie Fighter ever made. Period. The detail is superb; finishing is excellent and (unlike the woeful X-Wing version), the base is beautiful. Obviously, I couldn't be happier with how this turned out.
However, after saying all that, I can honestly say it's an end of an era for me. eFX have got my last dollar. The inconceivable delays, false expectations, QC issues and appalling customer service, have really taken the wind out of my collecting sails and I no longer enjoy the (high-end) hobby. I've (pretty much) got everything I've ever wanted, so with the exception of a few pre-orders, my collecting days are done.
To all you more patient and forgiven collectors, I wish you all the best with future pieces and sincerely hope eFX manage to get on top of all their issues and deliver you guys the service you truly deserve, as loyal, dedicated customers.
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Good to here that yours arrived undamaged as well.
Cause of this decal i would say it's wrong affixed :unsure
http://i.imgur.com/F4CUC.jpg
Also upside down on that efx tie pic.
Are those decals waterbased decals?
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Mois
Active Member
Great pic. Thanks!
I just saw a photo over at Rebelscum and their version has the upside-down decal as well. Looks like they have all gone out that way
Other than that, eFX have really done a phenomenal job on this one.
jkno
Legendary Member
I just noticed that. Glad I'm not into collecting props according to the low edition plaques or AP's, I don't care about these things, but we will again get the last items from the line...
Well maybe me your you get the last one :lol
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