discussion Tie Interceptor..... Emperor Palpatine's Body Guard

[takeslousyphotos]

After my extended absence from the forum and modelling. I've decided to kick off with this one. Fine Moulds "Tie Interceptor" 1/72. Never built a "Star Wars" jobbie. So we'll see if I can make a half decent job of it


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[takeslousyphotos]

To start off a few shots from the box. Not a lot to this one, so it shouldn't take much to nail it together. It's all going to come down to the finishing. :S . The destructions are all in Chinese or Japanese or somesuch, but I'll manage. The parts have quite a lot of fine detail and seem to be well moulded. Not any sink marks that I can see. So here goes. There are masks included for the two clear parts which is handy. The last sprue is for the "naff" stand which I won't use. I have other ideas for that.


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[monica]

should be a nice build ,Peter,looks good and well molded, 9_9

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I've made a start on this. Nearly have the cockpit done. There ain't much to it a and what's there probably won't be seen much anyway. I'll probably post a couple of pictures tomorrow.


But now I have  dilemma? This little puppy is ripe for a small dio . But I keep changing my mind. Do I .......


A. Have itgrey in a hanger dip


B. Have it grey and crash landed


C. Paint it RED as one of Emperor Palpatine`s Royal Bodyguard Flight.


Cheers


Peter

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Cockpit is done pilot is in his place ........ The decals on the wee fella were a right mission. Not sure reallly why I bothered with this lot. When it's buttoned up there won't be much to see.

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[monica]

oh lol,he is so tinny,well done,do like the look of the cockpit ,nice,

 

[takeslousyphotos]

oh lol,he is so tinny,well done,do like the look of the cockpit ,nice,

Thanks Monica. Luckily there was no face detail to paint. These pilots wear a black "Full Face" mask. Similar to the Stormtroopers.

 

[monica]

you are lucky lol,,would be so hard to try and do it, 9_9

 

[james pithouse]

i agree plus, it makes them look more intelligent NOT. They lost to rebels any way, so really you can not see them cry when they got there bottoms whooped xD

 

[Guest]

Looks great mate.

 

[Guest]

I can't wait to see it done!!! I love Imperial vehicles. I need to do some TIE models.

 

[grumpa]

While not a sci-fi guy I've always liked Star Wars stuff...Will be watching

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Looks great mate.

Thanks Ken.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

While not a sci-fi guy I've always liked Star Wars stuff...Will be watching

The original Trilogy had something special about it.......... Not sure about the newer stuff though.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

This thing is going to stretch both my patience and limited skill. I've done the base colour and I'm now looking at detailing. There are a mass of pipes, electrical stuff and there is no way I can figure to mask any of it.......... So it's going to be freehand......... ......... and it is going to be slow going. I was going to start this evening, but decided I'm not in the mood.

Cheers
Peter

 

[Guest]

Looking good Peter.

 

[monica]

you will do fine.Peter,just take your time,and enjoy it,

 

[papa 695]

Great start Peter the cockpit looks great even though its very small

 

[Guest]

Limited skills, what are you like, I would love to have some of your skills.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Thanks guys. I've made some progress on the detailling. Slow work. I'm just waiting on the "flat coat" to dry off and I'll post a couple of progress piccies.