Imperial Tie fighter

[Grendels]

Thanks! I still have a bit of wiring work to do, and then it will be on to paint. This kit has almost no seams to take care of, which is a major joy!

 

[Grendels]

Here is the next update:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbG1At6lmaE

I didn't take photos for this update, but there will be some soon.

 

[Grendels]

And here is the next update:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDsZBg0KPGA&feature=youtu.be

This is one of the boxes that goes on the top hatch:



The control yoke cover:



All put together:







And a few parts with primer:

 

[JohnSimmons]

That cockpit detail is NICE!

 

[Quaralane]

Almost a shame to bury all of that detail inside the ball.

 

[Junkie]

That looks great G.

 

[Grendels]

Thanks All!

Almost a shame to bury all of that detail inside the ball.

It sure is, but you will be able to see some of it.

Here is the next update:

http://youtu.be/zyBpoMAl3Gc

Sorry I didn't think to take picutres on this one.

 

[Papermodder]

Hi John.
I have a trim iron from my RC days that can be used to put a rounded 90 deg bend in the fiber.
A soldering iron is too hot, but a clothes iron should work. I've seen this done before and the fiber does not seem to loose much light flow. Just want the bend to be curved with a small radius, not a sharp 90 deg bend.
Give it a try with some scrape fiber first. I think it may solve your problem.

Jim

 

[Cave_Dweller]

Amazing work here Grendels, love your video updates, but also when you post pics, as youtube is blocked at my workplace.

I wonder if you could encase the fiber optics in your molded hoses? That would be difficult, but maybe the perfect solution. Quite an awesome model you're building here. It's going to be a fantastic piece for your collection!

 

[Grendels]

Hi John.
I have a trim iron from my RC days that can be used to put a rounded 90 deg bend in the fiber.
A soldering iron is too hot, but a clothes iron should work. I've seen this done before and the fiber does not seem to loose much light flow. Just want the bend to be curved with a small radius, not a sharp 90 deg bend.
Give it a try with some scrape fiber first. I think it may solve your problem.

Jim

You just gave me an idea Jim, I have a variable Temp soldering iron, why not try it on it's lowest setting? I will give it a try today.

Amazing work here Grendels, love your video updates, but also when you post pics, as youtube is blocked at my workplace.

I wonder if you could encase the fiber optics in your molded hoses? That would be difficult, but maybe the perfect solution. Quite an awesome model you're building here. It's going to be a fantastic piece for your collection!

Good idea that, I might give it a try. I don't think it would be as difficult as you think, but it might only work with small fibers or straight lines.

Here is the next update:

http://youtu.be/WXADfKKWtUo

No photos again, I didn't take any during this process.

 

[Grendels]

Here is the next update:

http://youtu.be/i9GlzYz1r3E

Only one real photo to show:

 

[Quaralane]

That one photo is enough, especially after hearing what it took to get you to this point.

 

[Grendels]

Thanks Patrick!

This is the photo I was working off of:

 

[JohnSimmons]

You should replicate that damaged dark grey area

 

[Grendels]

I was thinking a slightly cleaner look.....

But I will think about it.

Here is the next update:

http://youtu.be/e_siCv1SPMw

And a few photos:



This one shows the bent fiber:



I should have another update tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Grendels]

One of my YouTube subscribers sent me this link:

http://www.therpf.com/f10/studio-scale-tie-gun-barrel-question-121349/

It has a lot of information about the TIE fighter laser cannons....

Here is a picture of one of Darth Vaders wing man in the trench:

And this one in flight, it is why I did the irridescent on the solar panels:

Just thought I would share, I wish I had seen these before I did my cannons, but it looks like mine are not that far off....

 

[Grendels]

Here is the next update:

http://youtu.be/tokj13RtMdY


And a few pictures of the wiring so far:





Test fit:

 

[nicholassagan]

Oh I get it! The LEDs are facing inward and powering the pit lights AND the ion engines! Nicely done!

 

[Julien]

Indeed, very smart ! Never seen that trick before !

 

[The Chaos]

This update looks good.