Detailed Tie-Interceptor

This looks really good. It looks like it will be a fun build. I guess I will be adding this to my (ever growing) "TO-DO" list.
 
Hi,
these pictures show how I built the wings of the Tie-Fighter. I used for part 58 reinforcement(parts 68,70 and 71) made of 1mm cardstock and I glued it inside.

@ dnalor : I use corrugated cardstock, additional reinforced frames(58 ) and it is also glued in several layers like a sandwich. If you knock on the wing, it sounds very strong, like wood :mrgreen:

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Hi,
that was the Tie Fighter. Now you can see show how I built the wings of the Tie Interceptor:

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Man am I biting my tongue here! Beautiful workmanship Loenf, beautiful. Until this Tie Fighter, I have never see an Tie Fighter so elegant! Truly fantastic! :)
 
dnalor said:
Great Tut. how to build it..

never thought about it to use the corrugated cardstock and glue normal cardboard over them..nice :-)
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Nomex Honeycomb, which is quite flexible till epoxy is applied is similar to cardboard and it's application in this case. In a helicopter blade, the Nomex Honeycomb material is doped with a proprietary epoxy resign and carbon fiber is applied over it. The rigidity of the Nomex Honeycomb applied with the tensile strength of the pre peg carbon fiber cloth makes for a very strong, stronger than ay metal, blade, yet flexible, once out of the autoclave, of course. I have seen Blackhawk Helicopter blades with multiple rounds threw the blades and the craft have landed safely. The picture below is of an S-76 blade.

That being said, a corrugated piece of soft cardboard doped up with a stiff glue or resin, can make, cut to shape first, could be a great basis for a strong part. The same cardboard unglued would be a moisture sponge. Glue of some sort is needed to seal it, resin, liquid crazy glue, would make it very stiff, though the health concern for a model part is kind of high. The part showing the cardboard interior looks very industrial! :)



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Zathros,
Once again Future comes to mind....what about a coat or two on the corugated before it's assembled....Maybe dry it between coats with a hair dryer. This stuff is so versatile, might be worth a try! And it's not toxic, like superglue or resin...
Mike
 
You are doing an OUTSTANDING job on these models.
I like how you are making this build thread a form of instructions and tutorial.
Thank you for your time and effort.
 
The upclose shots really show off just how well done this is. It looks as good upclose as it does far away. Truly impressive.
 
Truly, I have not see any Star Wars craft that look this tight and crisp. They do look like computer renders. You would make George Lucas Proud! :)
 
You did a FANTASTIC job on these models.
This is work that you should truly be PROUD of.
KUDOS to you on a FINE job WELL DONE!
 
Hi,
today I finished both versions of the Tie-Fighter templates. They are now available in the download-section. There are also short instructions of the models available. I am really curious about the first pictures of the models build by other modelers. If there are any questions about the model please send me a pm.


Greetings Loenf
 
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