Studio Scale TIE Fighter

[moffeaton]

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If the rest of the new multi-part TIE Hero looks that good, I will be the first to say with complete honesty that Steve and his pattern maker did a tremendous job. I planned to tackle something similar when I finished up my other stuff, but if I don't have to "reinvent the wheel", I won't!

When will the multi-part hull/Hero TIE kits be available for order?

I'd love to buy a kit, since the quality and approach to parts are so nice.

 

[vaderdarth]

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OOOOHHHHHH I can't wait on these.

 

[ralphee]

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Agreed, does look very good, any new wing star pics?

lee

 

[MonsieurTox]

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Great job, I'm glad to finally see a canopy with curved frames !

Close to perfection, kudos !

 

[Zombie Killer]

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Agreed, does look very good, any new wing star pics?

lee

I bought the standard kit not the Hero but here are some pics of the Hub Detail on the panels i received

 

[moffeaton]

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Sharpest I have ever seen them look - good job Steve!

 

[79 DAYTONA]

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Looks outstanding!!:thumbsup

 

[Zombie Killer]

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Last couple of pics with the hatches on for those interested in these. I'm going to start a build thread soon but i know you guys want to see how they fit on the hull.

 

[Darth_Nickel]

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How did you get the new bottom hatch on. Mine looks like the bottom is molded into the hull. I am a moron at this stuff, so sorry if my question is dumb.

 

[dragnink]

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Those are some super crisp castings. To echo the other sentiments, awesome job Steve. :thumbsup

 

[Zombie Killer]

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How did you get the new bottom hatch on. Mine looks like the bottom is molded into the hull. I am a moron at this stuff, so sorry if my question is dumb.

I started out grinding it down using a 1 1/4" dia. drum sander in a hand drill to flatten it out untill there was just a little bit of the lip of the original cover left . Then i used a small drum sander on the dremel to eat some more untill it was super close, then used the same tool to eat a perimiter around the bottom about 1/8" in from the edge. Then a mini end mill on the dremel to clean it up and make a trench for the cover to go into.(see pic) Once i got it to fit i noticed the original top and bottom hatch was a little crooked so the new covers details didn't line up quite right with the hulls details. So i took a big file and squared up the top and bottom holes. The front and back were fine. Once i did this and recleaned out the bottom trench everything is pretty straight now. I can't wait to keep going on it but i'm close to having all my Hasbro Greivous ship mods done so i need to finish it first.

 

[moffeaton]

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But what about the version he's making with the multi-part ball itself, like the original props? You know, with the metal wing spar. Anyone have pics of that version?

 

[vaderdarth]

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that's the one I'm waiting on too.

 

[Flintlock]

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Does anyone have any Tamiya 1:12 Matra MS11 wheels they'd like to sell me - castings or original?

 

[Watson]

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Does anyone have a source for the LED holders that are used for the canons?

 

[Zombie Killer]

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Does anyone have a source for the LED holders that are used for the canons?

I get most of my stuff from Digikey or Newark ,but their shipping prices on small stuff is high. I order through work with other stuff.

Here is Digikeys link

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=67-1044-ND


Newark has a pdf for them, the CLP125's are what you want

http://www.newark.com/pdfs/datasheets/Visual_Comm/CLP_MOUNT.pdf

And the product

http://www.newark.com/vcc-visual-communications-company/clp125blk-pk10/led-mounting-clip/dp/96F2043


Glen

 

[Watson]

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Thanks Zombie

 

[ralphee]

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Does anyone have any Tamiya 1:12 Matra MS11 wheels they'd like to sell me - castings or original?

I have some you can cast Flint, dont mind loaning them out if you can mold them...BTW got your PM bud, will hit you back when i get a bit more time!

bests......lee

 

[belloq]

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But what about the version he's making with the multi-part ball itself, like the original props? You know, with the metal wing spar. Anyone have pics of that version?

Is Steve working on a new hero TIE with these features? If he is, I will hold off building the one I already have.

 

[vaderdarth]

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Yes, supposedly this one is made just like the originals were complete with metal tubing and mounting ports.

Dave