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                        Tie Fighter - Finished pics - Thank you

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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Tie Fighter - Finished pics - Thank you
                        Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:57 PM
                        Here are some pics of a kit recently completed by my son, Jimmy


                        This is AMT/Ertyl Tie fighter - no scale labeled

                        He assembled, painted and weathered the kit himself. I showed him what to do and was only called in as an advisor when things didn't quite go well.

                        He had a terrible time with the fit on many peices. Many were out of line and lots of gaps. There was a lot of white glue used to fill the voids.

                        He also won first place in his junior category at NorEastCon

                        Here's the pics










                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 9:09 PM
                        Wow, tell him that is a GREAT looking TIE. How old is he? Looking forward to seeing more of his work.
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 9:17 PM

                        Thanks, MarinR00,

                        I will tell him. He will probably be checking back. He's 14. He's was excited about displaying it here.

                        Thanks

                        Jim [IMG]
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                        roosterfish
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Stockton CA USA
                        Posted by roosterfish on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 9:33 PM
                        Jimmy you are a great modeler. I would be happy to make a model next to you. You have a great advisor too. Big Smile [:D] Great modeling job and CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!
                        Winners never quit; quitters never win.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 10:14 PM
                        wow great job , no wonder you won

                        i think it has the right amount of panel lines filled in
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                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 10:18 PM
                        Jimmy...WOW! That is one great looking Tie. Know what you mean about the fit I put mine back in the box. Sigh [sigh]
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:51 AM
                        Great looking TIE! I can visualize it screaming down the Death Star trench picking off hapless Y-Wings. Very nice, thank you for showing us.Cool [8D]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 6:18 AM
                        Jimmy ,

                        Good job looks better than the guys at LucasArts can do , if I can be so bold , A+


                        Walt
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:07 AM
                        I have this same kit and it's a bear. He really did an excellent job putting it together and filling seams. Excellent weathering job. Great build!! Keep up the good work.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:31 AM
                        A very well deserved win. The weathering along the panels is superb. Congratulations! Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:29 AM
                        Dang, 14 years old and already a better modeler than me!! I'm jealous, and VERY impressed!! Tongue [:P]Wow!! [wow]
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 12:17 PM
                        That looks great! Build, tell you modeling padawan he's impressing the forum.

                         

                         

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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:59 PM
                        my father said I could reply to this myself


                        thank you for your comments

                        it was quite a pain when the pieces didn't match up Banged Head [banghead]

                        actually i built and painted it a few years ago
                        but after I learned a little more about weathering and finishing I decided to improve it about 3 months ago
                        it also was a pain to find the exact paint after i threw away the containers

                        thanks again for the nice comments

                        Jimmy
                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 7:52 PM
                        Excellent job on the fighter and congrats on the win, Jimmy!

                        Regards, Dan

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:51 AM
                        A great Tie Fighter, congrats on the win.
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                        der_jackal
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        Posted by der_jackal on Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:51 AM
                        There's only one "person" who can judge this model you know;



                        It seems Obi-Wan has taught you well Jimmy...



                        ;)
                        _________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:07 PM

                        boybuddho and Dave Toews: thank you for your comments on the Tie

                        der_jackal: hysterical pic Laugh [(-D] my father and i both got a kck out of it. thank you or the comment

                        Jimmy
                        Jim [IMG]
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                        RAF120
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
                        Posted by RAF120 on Friday, May 21, 2004 8:35 PM
                        Nice job Jimmy
                        I built that TIE fighter about 20+ years ago when I was about 14 and let me tell you, mine didn't look anything like that. I don't remember about the fit what I do remember is that I painted the whole thing flat black.
                        Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:17 AM
                        Thank you RAF120 for your comment on the Tie

                        I am sorry you did not have as much luck with it

                        Thank you again

                        Jimmy
                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:21 AM


                        Thanks guys for your kind comments to Jimmy's efforts.


                        All your comments were a warm welcome and great encouragement. He greatly appreciated it.

                        I appreciate it as well

                        Thank you
                        Jim [IMG]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:35 AM
                        Excellent work!
                        Congrats on the win!
                        ~Brian
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                        9x19mm
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Phoenix,Az
                        Posted by 9x19mm on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 6:58 AM
                        Nice job good work!
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Monday, May 31, 2004 12:59 PM
                        Thank You for your gracious replies on the Tie

                        Jimmy
                        Jim [IMG]
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 11:28 AM
                        as a fan of the star wars movies and related mediums i can only say, outstanding. jimmy you have a great start in this hobby. i believe you can look forward to a wonderful lifetime of great building. thankyou for sharing.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 5, 2004 10:18 AM
                        WOW! Great Tie!
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:19 PM

                        Fightnjoe and EasyCo

                        Jimmy hasn't been on in a little while but I will pass along your kind comments


                        Thanks guys


                        Jim [IMG]
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