Well, I was a little nervous about jumping into this project because of the time, financial commitment, and my lack of patience. My intent is to reproduce my favorite Y-wing, Gold Leader or "Tie Killer". I was torn between doing this Y and the "MOM" Y or whatever it's called now a days. The fact that this bird saw screen time was the deciding factor on which way to go for me. I know that it will take me a very long time to complete this based on how many parts I still need and more specifically Tie Killer specific parts that I still need. Needless to say I've been blown away by the support and sharing of RPF members with your generosity and reaching out to help me and others. You know who you are.
I've started some part maps that are "Tie Killer" specific. As of now they are just a start with some areas of the ship I haven't even explored yet. The intent is to identify parts or configurations specific to this bird. the good news is I keep finding new parts all the time which is really exciting for me. Please feel free to chime in with any knowledge, corrections, or identifications that others may know. I don't claim to be any sort of expert, just a passionate model builder. I'll add more maps and identifications and corrections as I go. These photos are taken from publicly posted photos on Flickr of the Neisen Tie Killer that were displayed publicly a while back.
Right now I'm in the process of mocking the ship up to see how it looks and how everything will fit based on the marriage of 3D design and model kit parts. Not much is actually glued together yet, hence all the tape holding it together. Iv'e been modding the upper neck, slightly widening it so the 8rad side walls will fit properly, redoing the droid socket to fit the astromech more snug, extending the droid socket back, and lowering the very back so the Sealab tubes will fit in the crevice.Still need to sand it up better.
A big Thank You to Dave G. for making this possible!
I've started some part maps that are "Tie Killer" specific. As of now they are just a start with some areas of the ship I haven't even explored yet. The intent is to identify parts or configurations specific to this bird. the good news is I keep finding new parts all the time which is really exciting for me. Please feel free to chime in with any knowledge, corrections, or identifications that others may know. I don't claim to be any sort of expert, just a passionate model builder. I'll add more maps and identifications and corrections as I go. These photos are taken from publicly posted photos on Flickr of the Neisen Tie Killer that were displayed publicly a while back.
Right now I'm in the process of mocking the ship up to see how it looks and how everything will fit based on the marriage of 3D design and model kit parts. Not much is actually glued together yet, hence all the tape holding it together. Iv'e been modding the upper neck, slightly widening it so the 8rad side walls will fit properly, redoing the droid socket to fit the astromech more snug, extending the droid socket back, and lowering the very back so the Sealab tubes will fit in the crevice.Still need to sand it up better.
A big Thank You to Dave G. for making this possible!
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