TIE fighter build

DJStratoArt

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Thanks! I had some fold issues on those REALLY thin areas on the braces, coupled with the cardboard stock support behind that. :(
I'll work on glue cleanup too. I'm using that rubber cement-like "Zip Dry" - so I can just rub off any beading caused by the glue. I'll seal the whole thing in a non-yellowing archival varnish spray (minus the clear plastic areas) when I'm completely done.
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Now in making that modified part, you are opening the doors for it to be greebled out.
You do know this, do you not?!?!?! ;)

The new part looks good!!!
 

DJStratoArt

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Now in making that modified part, you are opening the doors for it to be greebled out.
You do know this, do you not?!?!?! ;)

The new part looks good!!!

hehe, oh definitely. I need to do more modifying. Besides I work as a VFX artist, so I create texture maps all the time. I want to start designing my own models soon.
 

zathros

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I like it!! It's big too, which means I instantly like it. I am an avid user of ZipDry, one of the most under rated glues! :)
 

DJStratoArt

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I like it!! It's big too, which means I instantly like it. I am an avid user of ZipDry, one of the most under rated glues! :)

Yeah I'm just using Zip Dry on this one (except for when I overlayed the paper card over cardboard inner support in the solar-panel wings-for that I used Tacky Glue smoothed out evely). Love the stuff.
 

zathros

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Anything that will stick a piece of metal to leather, then to glass has to be good! :)
 

Rhaven Blaack

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hehe, oh definitely. I need to do more modifying. Besides I work as a VFX artist, so I create texture maps all the time. I want to start designing my own models soon.

I so envy you (at least your job that is).:cool: I would love to get into something like that (or even a foley artist).
Ever since I have gotten into this hobby, I have enjoyed adding additional detail and extra greebles to the models that I build (please check out the Detailed Thunder Fighter Project to see a sample of my work).

I am looking forward to seeing the models that you design.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!thumbsup
 

Rhaven Blaack

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The new cockpit interior is finished and has been sent to Martin Saenger for review and release. So as soon as he has uploaded it, You should take a go at it and post a build thread.
I would love to see what version you would build and what all you would to to detail it out!!!
 

Rhaven Blaack

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GREAT!!!
I am looking forward to seeing it!!!
Hopefully, the New cockpit interior will be released very soon (FINGERS CROSSED)!!!
 
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