My first model UHU02 Tie

[mijob]

Hey all,

Here my first steps in building papercraft models.
I start with the Tie interceptor.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It looks like you are off to a great start! One of the many things that I have always liked about UHU02's models, is the greebling potential that they have. This one has SHED LOADS!!!
I am looking forward to seeing how it will turn out!!!

 

[Revell-Fan]

I see some familiar structures!

If I had had more time I would have used UHU's model as a base for my regular TIE, too.

 

[mijob]

This one was hard. Could not get the right shape.
Finaly here is where papercraft meets patisserie.
A nozle of a piping bag.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This one was hard. Could not get the right shape.
Finaly here is where papercraft meets patisserie.
A nozle of a piping bag.

IMPROVISE, ADAPT and OVERCOME!
You do what you need to make things work! I like the solution that you came up with.
This is a prime example of why I encourage people to post build threads when I post a greeting to them. Other members are going to come across the same issue and say "Hey, this guy came up with a great way to solve this problem. Let me give it a try."
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

 

[bigpetr]

Nice to see some Star Wars stuff on the bench . Great start, are you planning to color the edges?

 

[mijob]

I think I will do that.

 

[bigpetr]

Please do, it will improve the model greatly.

 

[mijob]

Here somepics of constructing the outher body of the Tie,


Had to make a repair one of the arms broke.

 

[mijob]

And the last picture for today.
Outher shell is ready for getting the interior.
Tried to fit it a couple of times but cant get it in the correct possition..
Will try it again tomorow.

 

[micahrogers]

Nice work so far.

 

[mijob]

Thanks all for the nice words.

Its hard to get the spherical shape. Have to practise on that.
For now its a good first try.

cockpit is off center. Hope to fix that

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is not bad at all for a first attempt. Spheres like this are very difficult to make and have look just right.
If I may suggest, you may want to look at getting a jewlers dapper (doming) set. It will help with smoothing things out. You can find these at most hobby stores.

 

[mijob]

Thats a nice piece off tooling. Hope we have this in the Netherlands. Gone have a look

 

[mijob]

Again patisserie meets papercraft.
I love my wife!!!!


These tools are now mine......

 

[Revell-Fan]

Just in case..!

 

[Sky Seeker]

This one was hard. Could not get the right shape.
Finaly here is where papercraft meets patisserie.
A nozle of a piping bag.

Hey that's a pretty good idea!thumbsup As RF stated this is the type of thing we L-O-V-E here. Thanks for sharing.

Sky Seeker

 

[mijob]

Hello all,

Any thought's on making the windows.
Tried the way UHU did it but that din't work out.
I was thinking of using transparant tape but thats to easy.

 

[zathros]

Clear Blister pack from packaging works great for glass.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Yep! Easy and great way to recycle what else would go right into the trash bin. I use it constantly. Depending on the flexibility of the plastic you may bend it into shape after scoring first or you make single panes and glue them to the back of the frame. Use glue sparingly and only on the edges and clean the inside with a soft cloth before permanently attaching them to the eye ball. I have just glued my cockpit "glass" into place and it looks gorgeous!