discussion Dave Ward's 1/100 (?! ) Tie Fighter Interceptor

[Dave Ward]

This a 3D print, files from FAB365. There are no sprue shots, but this is how the parts look, opened up in PrusaSlicer

The main body, which folds up ( more on this tomorrow )
Wing, of which rwo are needed

Wing panels, two sets needed

Windows............

Hatch & front window frame

Stand
Most of these parts will be printed in white, with the windows & wing panels in black, stand in a neutral grey.
I'll be putting up photos of the parts tomorrow, before assembly, which shouldn't take more than 10 minutes, as long as I don't CA myself to the bits!
I still don't have a great deal of interest in Star Wars, but the construction of this intrigues me
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Parts printed



Stand printed at 0.2mm layer height. the rest at 0.1mm. Bed temperature 50C, Nozzle 205C.
Filament Geeetech PLA. White, no problem, but the black, the filament snapped twice - it's too old & can absorb moisture over time - now heading for the bin. The parts need to be carefully cleaned, before assembly
Dave

 

[Stefee]

That's looking rather smart and should build into a great model.
P.S.
The technotalk left me bewildered, if it doesn't contain hammers, sharp blades and occasional conflagrations I am totally lost. :smiling5:

 

[Dave Ward]

Panels added to wings & frames added to windows................................

I think they may be meant to click together, but I CA'd them!


The body doesn't just fold, it's double hinged in six places, and will only fit in one sequence


You have to ensure all the location holes & hinge slots are clear, and it still takes a fair amount of force to get it to fit - you'd break it if you tried to get it apart.
Final pictures will be in the completed section later tpday
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

completed here