Well, I received my TIE Advanced on Saturday (after I returned from TLJ), and I was nothing less than amazed. every bit the quality I expect from Steve after having bought his standard TIE and then Hero TIE wings a couple years later. There was little to no flash, pour stubs are tiny, no voids, bubbles or even bad panel lines that need rescribing ( 2 tiny warts in one panel line that I may leave as they are less objectionable than a slightly off line).
The most amazing part though, is how it goes together. The main hull goes together and mates perfectly, using keys it nearly pressure fits closed! The recessed areas all fit perfectly in their respective spots so well glue is not required ( but should be used). Includes decals! and plastruct needed for edge details ( I think, haven't riddled out everything)
This kit goes together like a Bandai! Revell should feel ashamed!
Anyone on the fence about this kit should get on down. Not only is it great, as a Studio model it is a rare unicorn as it is easily a weekend build. Seems are minimal to non existent, near no cleanup except a few minor poor stubs and keyed parts for ease of assembly!
Last bit to call out Steves attention to detail- some T-Track around one of the "solar panels" didn't cast correctly apparently because Steve replaced it with Plastruct parts! He could have easily had me do it, but went that extra mile to make my build less stressful.
I hope to have pics soon, but it is going to be such a simple build it may just end up finished photos.
Please ask any questions.
Steve-Thanks, it is quite an amazing kit!