Yes, both Revell its are “easy kits” meaning they are prepainted plastic and snap construction, but I strongly recommend using liquid cement along the seams to ensure a solid, gapless construction. Also, since the TIE fighters are devoid of markings, there is no reason not to paint the plastic.
I’ve built several of the smaller ones called “pocket kits”. I was extremely impressed with the level of detail and fit. I found them in bargain closeout stores for $4.99. They come in small foil bags and are close to 1/72 scale but slightly smaller. Not enough to notice when next to an X-Wing but smaller than my 1/72 scale Fine Molds TIE fighters.
I did a search for the Fine Molds Vadar kit, I get the feeling its a new release. Seeing as I have the TIE, TIE In, X and Y wings from Fine Molds, I think I would go for their Vadar kit as well. Their kits are not easy to get hold of in the UK, but I will have a look around. I think while I am at it, I might get their Slave 1 kit as well, I built the AMT kit years ago as well, but I rather like the Fine Molds kits. I have decided to go for a mix of large AMT kits and smaller but better detailed Fine Molds, best of both worlds.
flaver, that’s a nice looking build. As for the weathering, I like it.
Apart from the TIE In, I don’t have any pics of my Star Wars builds. Most of them were built 15/20 years ago. But even though most have survived, I have been on a missions to do them again, only this time hopefully better. Seeing your builds here, I really want to find the time to get some done.
Yes, it is a nice job on the Slave One. I own both versions, but have yet to build either one. I bought the Jenga Fett one on a modeling forum for $40 and then someone from my local IPMS club found out that Target.com was selling the Fine Molds kits at clearance prices in their Japanese Collectibles category. I ended up buying the Boba Fett one that came with the white metal frozen Han Solo for something like $30-35.
flaver, ye, I have bought from them before, I got the Prode Droid from there. I have found Slave 1 and darths TIE on Amazon shipped from japan, but I think I might end up getting them from Starship.
Ron, my apologies for the name error, but I still agree about the constant size. For people that are looking starship modeler has or had resin tie bombers in 1/72 scale.
I’ve been hesitant to buy resin garage conversions. The last one I did was the Fourth Axis TIE Crawler tank for the old MPC/AMT/Ertl TIE Interceptor. It came out well but was a lot of work. It was a fun conversion though.
Rob, okay that was a typo. Little buttons on my iPod. However, the tie bomber is a full kit not a conversion. Unfortunately they are already out of stock. -Stephen
flavor 2.0, ummm, in no way did you go “overboard” on your weathering of Slave 1. It is spot on. In fact, that’s the best Slave 1 I’ve ever seen! I have mine that I built back in '83 torn apart and waiting to be rebuilt. It’s getting a similar weathering job to yours, I hope.
I got hold of the Fine Molds Darth TIE today, got it from E-bay at a pretty good price. The guys is also hoping to get some of the Fine Molds 72nd Slave I’s in march, going to pick one of those up as well.
And for anyone who is interested, i was checking Starship modeller today and they have some 72nd resin TIE Bomber’s in.
Theres only 2 left at the moment, i saw it and couldn’t resist, you never know when they will be back in. They also have some neat looking little bases. I ordered an Imperial one.
I think i will put the TIE iN i built a while back on it, and if i like it, will get some for my un built kits. They have these bases for other movie models as well.
