discussion Revell Tie Fighter - a 'commission' build!

[Dave Ward]

This is now finished - I'll put it away carefully for Michael's birthday next month..............................


The pilot & interior are completely invisible!


And to show the size, comparison with a std. Vallejo paint pot



My first sci-fi model! The Revell kit is simple, and after a bit of careful edge preparation ( large ingates ), fits together well, showing it's origin as a snap-together model. Instructions are clear & logical. The one error I found was the decal - this was for the framing on the front canopy. I thought I was going to have difficulty to get it to conform to the shape - but when I offered the decal up, it was too small! The canopy has an outside diameter of 21mm, the decal 17.5mm. A steady hand and a 00 brush solved that. The wash was my own concoction, shaved soft pastel, washing up liquid & water.................
I was quite surprised by the size & weight of the finished model! You can pick these up for around £9.00, if you fancy something different - I suppose it's good value.
I still don't I'm going to make any more sci-fi models - whilst this was a reasonable technique exercise, I'll stick to things that actually exist(ed). At least I can say I've actually made a sci-fi model.
Thanks for looking in
Dave

 

[yak face]

Top job dave , michaels going to love it , cheers tony

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Turned out really well. Michael will love it but unfortunately he will now pester his dad to ask his mate to build him another :smiling:
Jim

 

[SteveH]

Well done Dave

Outside your "comfort zone" but a job well done

You should be rightly chuffed as it looks the part

Regards

Steve H

 

[Dave Ward]

Hi Dave
Turned out really well. Michael will love it but unfortunately he will now pester his dad to ask his mate to build him another :smiling:
Jim

Jim,
the thought had crossed my mind! Well he's having his birthday next month, and Christmas is a long way off!
Dave

 

[Guest]

Cracking job Dave, I'm sure he'll be well chuffed with that.

 

[Mini Me]

A beautiful result Dave. The wash really brings out the details. Rick H.

 

[Road of Bones]

Nice one Dave- really looks the part!

 

[Dave Ward]

This was delivered to his father, in readiness for Michael's birthday tomorrow. Hope to get some feedback ( and a pint! ) in a few days.............
Dave

 

[Guest]

Nice one Dave :smiling3:.
Great weathering.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Dave, I’m sure Michael will be well impressed.

 

[Mini Me]

Definitely worth a pint Dave.

 

[Dave Ward]

Just been reminded that I hadn't put up any feedback. It was apparently well received, although the little lad managed to break the stand ( I didn't ask ) pretty quickly - the model itself is pretty robust, so no problems there. I did manage a pint from his father, so I'm ahead!
Dave

 

[rtfoe]

Double satisfaction Dave...the look on Michaels face and the pint. :thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

Sounds like a win, win to me.