Looking good Nuc. Great job on the pilot.

Nice work there guys! Looking forward to more!!!

@SB,

I painted the TIE I built with Testors Model Master Light Grey FS36495. I did do pre-shading before painting which did make the light grey a bit darker. I'm looking forward to seeing how your's turns out. 

@Stephen,

Great job on the cockpit and the pilot! the pilot does not look like 1/72 scale. Again great job!

Silentbob33, nice work so far. That would look so good lit up. 

Nuc, good job with the pit and the pilot. What colors are you planning for that kit? I mixed up a custom white/grey and then found that Vallejo white/grey was a perfect match for what they called for in the instructions. 

The bluish color has been a little more of a problem. First I shot on a coat of Vallejo light gull grey, but didn’t like it. I thought it was too grey. Next I mixed some blue with the light gull grey, and while it looked perfect when I tested it, on the model it looks too blue. I think m just going to leave it as is now. 

This is a sample of what it looks like:

Thanks for the kind words guys!

I finished the main construction on the fuselage (I guess that's what you'd call it?).

Looks good Bob, certainly makes a change to the usual TIE Pod.

Thanks guys, those pilots are rather small. I think I need to get a set of optivisors or magnifing glass to help out. 

cwalker, not sure what colors to paint it yet. I do not think I am going with the standard colors though.

Hogfanfs, I ordered the Blockade Runner decals you suggested from Evilbay.  If they perform anything like they look, they should be outstanding!  Thank you for the tip!

https://flic.kr/p/25iKkCM][/url]BR-11 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

No comparison between the aftermarket decal and Bandai's super sucky stickers!  I LOVE the chipping effect.

https://flic.kr/p/2fQJReA][/url]BR-12 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

I tore down the kit back to it's components, then glued whatever I felt I could and still allow for painting.

https://flic.kr/p/25iKkFH][/url]BR-10 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

@cwalker3,

The blue doesn't look bad, maybe a bit dark, but, workable. 

@SB,

Funny, I have never taken a really good look at a TIE Striker. I didn't realize it had an elongated pod. I will say it is unique!

@Real G,

I'm glad you got the decals. They are thin, but, I never even came close to tearing one. Then held up very nicely to four coats of Micro Sol and set perfectly. What sold me on them was the chipping effect already in the decals. I'm looking forward to seeing them on your blockade runner!

Well, I’ve decided to change the grey/blue color again. Here is a comparison between the new, and lighter color and the darker one. 

I‘ve just finished up the cockpit and pilot. That’s the first 1/72 figure I’ve ever done, I think. Like Nuc said, it’s pretty small. 

The canopy restoration was a complete disaster. I ended up buying a replacement, vacuum-formed one. It should be here in a week or so, so my progress will be limited until then.

cwalker3,

I don't like either color, you should just put this kit aside, and build a vehicle of the Empire! lol

I'm kidding, the lighter color does look very good, and the cockpit and pilot turned out very well! Between you and Nuc, I'm starting to like the looks of a B-Wing. 

hogfanfs

I'm starting to like the looks of a B-Wing. 

There is still good in him!  We can turn him back to the good side! 

T e d

Ted4321

 

 

hogfanfs

I'm starting to like the looks of a B-Wing. 

 

 

 

There is still good in him!  We can turn him back to the good side! 

T e d

 

'Good is a point of view'

silentbob33

cwalker, I really like the new color, is it a custom mix?

 

SB, it is a custom mix. The instructions say to use 95% light gull grey and 5% blue. First I put in too much blue and got the darker color. So then I added more grey back in until I got to the lighter color. It still isn’t the color they show in the instructions, but it’s close. 

Nice work on the B-Wing pit, i do prefer that lighter colour.

Hey, don't be turning me in to the Emperor, I've got a reputation to maintain... 

Cwalker: Looks cool to me!!! Love the cockpit!

Bob: Also looks cool!

G: Those decals look neat.

Good, evil, whatever pays the most? -Jabba

Made a start on thye AAT a couple of weeks ago, just been working on it now and again. This is the kit.

Got the main hull together. Got a bt of sanding and filling still to do, especially down the front piece.

And the turret is complete, not to many issues there. mainly sanding away the flash.

Now my 432 is done, this will be my main focus. Not much to this kit, hopefully should be ready for primer by the middle of the week.

Looks cool Bish! Looking forward to more.

I got home yesterday and started cleaning Han up. Poured some plaster into his legs for a little lower weight. Will put photos up when I have something to show.

Thanks G. I managed to get the construction finished last night. A bit of clean up tonight and it will be ready for some paint.

Thanks Bod. I have seen a couple of builds that are heavily weathered, i am going to try out some of the things i have picked up doing armour builds on this one.

Yea Bish, those hover tanks are a lot of fun to weather.

Bish,

Looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing how you paint and weather this one. 

BTW Bish just how big is that sucka? I'd guess that with the Trade Federation battle droids being almost human sized in 1/32nd she'd be almost 30cm long? 

Bish

Made a start on thye AAT a couple of weeks ago, just been working on it now and again. This is the kit.

That‘s one vehicle I don’t remember at all. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

Cary

Cheers Cary. It was in Ep I Phantom Menace.