SS Hero Tie Fighter
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DarthDuck
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Fett_Ish
Sr Member
My Standard TIE came with the LEDs and holders.
Darth, that kit came with the armature correct? Could I get a measurement from you? My fuselage halves don't sit tight ,so I was thinking of replacing it,though that would be a waste. I suppose I could also just wrap styrene between the alignment slots.
Can I assume you are going to light this guy up?
Darth, that kit came with the armature correct? Could I get a measurement from you? My fuselage halves don't sit tight ,so I was thinking of replacing it,though that would be a waste. I suppose I could also just wrap styrene between the alignment slots.
Can I assume you are going to light this guy up?
DarthDuck
Active Member
Yup I'll be lighting per the client's request with some "fun factor" thrown in.
PM me with your concerns over how the armature fits and I'll measure for that?:cool
im looking forward to this!
Glad you liked the kit. The armeture is the right size.
Sand the flat side of the hulls down abit and that will snug things up.
Steve
Sand the flat side of the hulls down abit and that will snug things up.
Steve
Davy Jones
Sr Member
Beautiful! I will be following this to help with my kit build. I cant wait to see this started.
On that note, am I on a list somewhere Steve? I need a kit to go with my original Koolshade too.
On that note, am I on a list somewhere Steve? I need a kit to go with my original Koolshade too.
I ask because I was under the impression that finding the correct vintage LEDs and holders was somewhat difficult and if the kit comes with them then all the better
.Dave
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DarthDuck
Active Member
Well,
This thread has sat dormant awaiting the following:
Original (Nice-N-Models pic)
Now
The machine work reduced the armature down to appx. 8ounces with plenty of rigidity/strength left. No offense, at all, but I wasn't comfortable with adding as much weight as the original piece carried. The delay is what happens when a friend assists you but it has to be put aside for his normal production work?
But with the fundamental support now back- we can continue.
This thread has sat dormant awaiting the following:
Original (Nice-N-Models pic)
Now
The machine work reduced the armature down to appx. 8ounces with plenty of rigidity/strength left. No offense, at all, but I wasn't comfortable with adding as much weight as the original piece carried. The delay is what happens when a friend assists you but it has to be put aside for his normal production work?
But with the fundamental support now back- we can continue.
INCOM
Well-Known Member
Awesome! But, more of the stock material should have been left on, maybe? I think some of it is left exposed like in the pics shown here.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=69990
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=69990
imaginager
Sr Member
Are you going to put plastic tube (as sleeves) over the armature? Guess I'm not following why you'd remove so much material. The weight is supported by a stand, not the resin model. So, the only impact the weight has is on the display base.
imaginager
Sr Member
Cool, that's a slick idea. Looking forward to progress pics!
DarthDuck
Active Member
Interesting yes.... make sure you let folks know its not neccesary. My armeture was made to match the studio version.
Cool to see where this goes
Steve
Cool to see where this goes
Steve
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vaderdarth
Master Member
I like the weight on Steve's machined armature. Looks just like the original and don't have to add squat to it except kit parts. Looks cool and all, but adding styrene would make me insane.
Dave
Dave
DarthDuck
Active Member
I like the weight on Steve's machined armature. Looks just like the original and don't have to add squat to it except kit parts. Looks cool and all, but adding styrene would make me insane.
Dave
Really?
Why would you want something heavier than it needs to be? Regardless of the mounting system (rod/stand/PanaViseMount) it's counterproductive to try and support extra weight?
I've already read several threads here and elsewhere that recommend "shimming" the armature with styrene to take up the slack in the fit so a simple sleeve (tubelike) for those areas that are exposed could care less what is or isn't under it.
Steve:
I already mentioned "why" I chose to modify the armature. It's not necessary for everyone nor did I say so.
Calm down gents. No need to circle your wagons, this is just one of many such possible choices by both buyers and builders of your excellent kit. I've already praised the kit (sincerely) and only look forward to the further assembly of it.:love
