This was a great buildup, Jason! I just picked this kit up and have it on deck for my next build. This video will help immensely! Thanks for putting it up!
An artists concept of an ancient, advanced tactical fighter, the starwars universe, was very old and had very advanced technology, shields and anti grav , sophisticated robots , warp space capability, i think the t.i.e. fighter is a Brilliant design, thank you for building the model
It's well enough designed that it, generally, goes together very easily. But, if you're like me and you get in a rush, the panel spokes can be a real headache.
It's not so much a question of access to the box. Yes, I can put the pieces in another box, or rubbermaid. It's an issue of size. I have a fairly large space, so I can put the box top off to one side. Other builders only have a little space, so then picking up, spinning to the correct side, then stowing the box top somewhere becomes a whole different propsition.
Built this 2 years ago. Was missing a wing sprew...But had a duplicate, so I had holes where the wings connect together. Luckily those holes were covered by spoke supports. Other than that GREAT kit.
Having duplicates, or similar parts you can sub, is always nice. This one actually had a bunch of damage to the other edge pieces of the panels. luckily I was able to repair or hide it all.
I mark parts before removing them from the runners. I use part numbers and may also add arrows to show orientation, or ‘R’ ‘L’ ‘up’ dwn’ etc etc. Helps a lot when parts are similar, or optional.
After looking at a number of studio model shots I opted not to, but it was an early consideration. However, on the panels inparticular, I used a black primer and much thinner base coat so the recessed areas have a slightly darker appearance.
This kit is basically a 2 in 1. There's the outer shape, fairly similar to the studio model, but in smaller scale. Then there's a miniature version of the full scale set of the cockpit, complete with misaligned rear window. I personally would have preferred having the correct window from the model. I like being able to see straight through the windscreen and rear hatch, or the other way around. But I'm probably the minority on that.
@@JasonsSpaceDock I really would love to see the original rear hatch where the pilot walks in from the rear instead climbing throough the roof. That is cool as hell. But Probably never. I think only the old AMT Interceptor used that design. An actual 1:24 studio replica would be awesome too, but they would need clearance to use the Airfix Harrier pilot and maybe from wherever the decals come. That's a costly legal mess, unfortunately.
My mother bought a Tie Interceptor from 1981 at a yard sale in 2012. I built it, the interceptor was missing the glass for the cockpit so I made my own. It is black and gray, highly detailed, with red wing's. My nephew still has it after 12 year's. I think he's almost done with college?
Great build and template when I attempt to do my own soon. Any insight on the photoetch set? I literally just ordered this kit and saw the photoetch set available for this model. No one has a video on it yet.
Given what's in the PE set, and how detailed the model already is, I wouldn't bother with the extra expanse. Now, if it came with the floor piece it would absolutely be worth it. Save you all that masking, to illuminate the floor. And , if you really want those inner displays lit, it's pretty much your best bet.
9:32 We have no idea in Star Wars Legends (The Expanded Universe) from any technical manual what those tubes are. They are literally unlabelled in all SW media. The most convincing argument I've heard is that they are alarm lights.
It's not just the ability to view the sides, but the size of the box itself. I'm lucky to have a fairly large work space. But, big or small space, it's just inconvenient
I looked hard at the kit last time I was at the museum where I buy a lot of my stash. Couldn't bring myself to spend the $130 Cdn on it. My daughter went and bought me the smaller AMT offering for my birthday, which was OK til I found out it cost $55 !!! NO F'N WAY is a 6" AMT Tie Fighter worth that. I figured $30 max. Meanwhile, I'm building the ancient cutaway Aluminum Falcon x2, one is more warped than the other so no interior layout for that one. Not even dealing with the sidewalls...
It is frustrating, at times, dealing with the significant price hikes in Canada. I have strong opinions on the cost of 40 year old reissues as well... Good luck with the Falcon, I'll be tackling it in a series of lives...at some point.
Great review! I am looking for the older kits. Keep up the great work! R.I.P Star Wars 1977-2015, you had a great run! Sadly this Kit has Disney on the Box so I had to take it out of my shopping cart.
I'm a bit pedantic in my collecting when it comes to scale and as awesome as that TIE is, i dont have anything else in that same scale. Too big for legion and too small for 3.75".
The pilot looks undersized in the cockpit Like it's too spacious in there and the walls of the cockpit should be closer to them. Never thought of it before because in Star Wars the shots of the TIEs are either interiors or too far away to see cockpit interior through the viewport....
Man those details look soft! Like melted butter. This is a new tool kit? If it is it's unacceptable. When you get 2x the detail in a Bandai or Fine Molds at smaller scales you know AMT/Round2 is lazy. Why let them get away with it?
I don't know that it's that soft. Like there's no comparing north american producers to a Bandai, they're not even in the same league. But, relative to kits produced 10-15 years ago, this is a HUGE improvement.
I don't get the CONSTANT dumping on round 2 4 making these kits. They r not soft they are crisp as america gets and then some. Goes together well. Same thing with the Razor Crest. These are top quality kits but it seems no matter what round 2 does they get measured by their 67 gto kit and people dump on. Take these kits enjoy the hell out of them and make some modeling memories. Seriously. Or go pay twice the cost at half the size and spend your days counting your rivets!
Round 2 should definitely be called out when the product is no good...or they skip something obvious. But these new tooling are pretty solid. I can't speak to the Razor Crest because I don't have one. But this TIE is solid. I'm hoping the Cerritos is as good...whenever it arrives!
I'm going to nitpick here, nothing to do woth the build,that's great. But the TIE Fighter is a terrible design. There is no side or rear vision for the pilot. Before people say, "But VR vision" let's remember that wasn't even a concept in 1977.
I feel like that's endemic of a number of early star wars designs. With the offset cockpit, the falcon is another example. Definitely form over function. They are visually interesting, though!
Let’s also remember that Star Wars doesn’t take place in 1977. It happens a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, where they have all that stuff and more
I'll nitpick ya back. I'm sure a civilization that can have FTL, real-time holographic conversations light-years away, space lasers that destroy planets, will most certainly have VR. I do understand what you're saying from a writing and production standpoint. But hey, that's just me.
AMT. Uilds garbage models. Flash, misalignmenting parts and just a general piss poor quality. They take an iconic space craft put it in 1/32 scale then butcher the whole kit by making it a Snap-Tite. Pathetic. He did a wonderful job though. 👍👍
As I said to someone with a similar comment, you're definitely correct. In general AMT is meh, at best. Especially old kits, or unmodifed reissues. The new stuff, like actually new and developed in the last couple of years is pretty decent. Like I had certain expectations, given the branding, going in. So I was pleasantly surprised with the overall quality.
Bandai doesn't make anything like this. Their Tie Fighter is tiny in comparison. Also, this kit from Round2 is actually pretty darned nice. I'm in the process of building one, and I can tell you right now that anything from Bandai or Revell would have a tough time being 'better', they'd just be different.
I'm sorry to disagree, but I have a 1/72 Bandai Tie Fighter. Though it's EXCELLENT, given the small scale it isn't actually more detailed/crisper. However, i it is EXCEPTIONAL for the small scale. And, if Bandai ever made a larger scale one, I'm sure the 1/32 Studio Series one would pale in comparison.
Wow what a douche...ever hear of space x? These clowns make me laugh they take the time to not only find you on TH-cam but watch ur videos so they can tell u how much u suck. Nice video AWESOME subject matter. Thanks for posting
This was a great buildup, Jason! I just picked this kit up and have it on deck for my next build. This video will help immensely! Thanks for putting it up!
Thanks for watching, Matthew!
An artists concept of an ancient, advanced tactical fighter, the starwars universe, was very old and had very advanced technology, shields and anti grav , sophisticated robots , warp space capability, i think the t.i.e. fighter is a Brilliant design, thank you for building the model
Thank you for watching!
nice video- I haven't built models since I was a kid- this reminds me of how much fun it was..
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's a real beauty! Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching (and commenting)!
Just started building this now, thanks for the many useful tips!!!!!
It's well enough designed that it, generally, goes together very easily. But, if you're like me and you get in a rush, the panel spokes can be a real headache.
VERY COOL!! I love watching a good model builder work!
Thank you for the wonderful compliment AND for watching!
Very nicely done!
Again, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great looking TIE! AMT/ERTL kits was always pain in the a** to build.
definitely the old stuff/the unmodified recent reissues.
But the brand new stuff, like developed in the last coupe years, it pretty tight.
Brilliant video. My attention span isn’t the best but I sat through the full video and really enjoyed it
My man, that's a bigger compliment than you realize!
@ subbed, and now working my way through your other videos
You can just use the top cover then.
Or a different box or a Rubbermaid container.
Literally so many options for growth.
It's not so much a question of access to the box. Yes, I can put the pieces in another box, or rubbermaid.
It's an issue of size. I have a fairly large space, so I can put the box top off to one side.
Other builders only have a little space, so then picking up, spinning to the correct side, then stowing the box top somewhere becomes a whole different propsition.
Built this 2 years ago. Was missing a wing sprew...But had a duplicate, so I had holes where the wings connect together. Luckily those holes were covered by spoke supports. Other than that GREAT kit.
Having duplicates, or similar parts you can sub, is always nice.
This one actually had a bunch of damage to the other edge pieces of the panels. luckily I was able to repair or hide it all.
I mark parts before removing them from the runners. I use part numbers and may also add arrows to show orientation, or ‘R’ ‘L’ ‘up’ dwn’ etc etc.
Helps a lot when parts are similar, or optional.
Because I've focused on Trek for so long, it generally hasn't been an issue...until it was lol
Needs a dark panel line wash and dry brush.on the solar panels
After looking at a number of studio model shots I opted not to, but it was an early consideration. However, on the panels inparticular, I used a black primer and much thinner base coat so the recessed areas have a slightly darker appearance.
Best Tie Fighter Ive seen yet. Well done my friend. Where did you get the LEDs ?
HDA Modelworx. If you go check the video description there's direct links to items I used
there are 2 "photo etched parts" kits 1 from disney and an aftermarket maker for metal cockpit parts to use led internal cockpit details $45.00
The Disney one os actually produced by aftermarket maker Paragrafix
Nice work dude ☺☺
Thanks 😁
If there was an Interceptor of the same quality, I'd almost be tempted.
Who knows what they'll do in the future...
This kit is basically a 2 in 1.
There's the outer shape, fairly similar to the studio model, but in smaller scale.
Then there's a miniature version of the full scale set of the cockpit, complete with misaligned rear window.
I personally would have preferred having the correct window from the model.
I like being able to see straight through the windscreen and rear hatch, or the other way around.
But I'm probably the minority on that.
I mean, it feels like a missed opportunity on AMT's part.
@@JasonsSpaceDock I really would love to see the original rear hatch where the pilot walks in from the rear instead climbing throough the roof.
That is cool as hell. But Probably never. I think only the old AMT Interceptor used that design.
An actual 1:24 studio replica would be awesome too, but they would need clearance to use the Airfix Harrier pilot and maybe from wherever the decals come.
That's a costly legal mess, unfortunately.
I so need this model kit.
It's a pretty solid kit!
My mother bought a Tie Interceptor from 1981 at a yard sale in 2012. I built it, the interceptor was missing the glass for the cockpit so I made my own. It is black and gray, highly detailed, with red wing's. My nephew still has it after 12 year's. I think he's almost done with college?
Great build and template when I attempt to do my own soon. Any insight on the photoetch set? I literally just ordered this kit and saw the photoetch set available for this model. No one has a video on it yet.
Given what's in the PE set, and how detailed the model already is, I wouldn't bother with the extra expanse.
Now, if it came with the floor piece it would absolutely be worth it. Save you all that masking, to illuminate the floor.
And , if you really want those inner displays lit, it's pretty much your best bet.
@@JasonsSpaceDock ahh, thanks for the insight.
9:32 We have no idea in Star Wars Legends (The Expanded Universe) from any technical manual what those tubes are. They are literally unlabelled in all SW media. The most convincing argument I've heard is that they are alarm lights.
Works for me! 😄
This is cool.
Thank you!
Be careful putting sideways pressure on those Dremel cutting discs - it can cause them to shatter suddenly if pushed too hard.
My man, I am 100% aware of that particular issue!
It ain't hyperdrive capable, but it can warp!
Looks like your pre-shading was completely covered by your topcoat.
Almost, as was the plan. It's only somewhat visible the closer you get.
Take pictures of the sides?
There should be some on Jason's Space Dock Instagram.
ooookay...why not store the parts in the lid if you want to see the sides of the bottom part? Dane ( or just use another container)
It's not just the ability to view the sides, but the size of the box itself. I'm lucky to have a fairly large work space. But, big or small space, it's just inconvenient
so, is it all new tooling?
Yup, all new.
I looked hard at the kit last time I was at the museum where I buy a lot of my stash. Couldn't bring myself to spend the $130 Cdn on it.
My daughter went and bought me the smaller AMT offering for my birthday, which was OK til I found out it cost $55 !!! NO F'N WAY is a 6" AMT Tie Fighter worth that. I figured $30 max.
Meanwhile, I'm building the ancient cutaway Aluminum Falcon x2, one is more warped than the other so no interior layout for that one. Not even dealing with the sidewalls...
It is frustrating, at times, dealing with the significant price hikes in Canada.
I have strong opinions on the cost of 40 year old reissues as well...
Good luck with the Falcon, I'll be tackling it in a series of lives...at some point.
Buy the Bandai 1/72nd offerings better modeled, more detail and much crisper molding.
Great review! I am looking for the older kits. Keep up the great work!
R.I.P Star Wars 1977-2015, you had a great run! Sadly this Kit has Disney on the Box so I had to take it out of my shopping cart.
I get it, but given the high quality (and ease of assembly) you might be needlessly punishing yourself.
I'm a bit pedantic in my collecting when it comes to scale and as awesome as that TIE is, i dont have anything else in that same scale. Too big for legion and too small for 3.75".
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You used images from the not-so-special edition. Nerd card REVOKED.
The pilot looks undersized in the cockpit Like it's too spacious in there and the walls of the cockpit should be closer to them. Never thought of it before because in Star Wars the shots of the TIEs are either interiors or too far away to see cockpit interior through the viewport....
After watching a new hope to get a feel for build, I would tend to agree with you.
If you watch some of the latest movies and series, the Tie is larger than what it seemed like in the early movies.
hah tie everything together
I can, occasionally, be Punny!
Man those details look soft! Like melted butter. This is a new tool kit? If it is it's unacceptable. When you get 2x the detail in a Bandai or Fine Molds at smaller scales you know AMT/Round2 is lazy. Why let them get away with it?
I don't know that it's that soft. Like there's no comparing north american producers to a Bandai, they're not even in the same league.
But, relative to kits produced 10-15 years ago, this is a HUGE improvement.
I don't get the CONSTANT dumping on round 2 4 making these kits. They r not soft they are crisp as america gets and then some. Goes together well. Same thing with the Razor Crest. These are top quality kits but it seems no matter what round 2 does they get measured by their 67 gto kit and people dump on. Take these kits enjoy the hell out of them and make some modeling memories. Seriously. Or go pay twice the cost at half the size and spend your days counting your rivets!
Round 2 should definitely be called out when the product is no good...or they skip something obvious.
But these new tooling are pretty solid. I can't speak to the Razor Crest because I don't have one. But this TIE is solid.
I'm hoping the Cerritos is as good...whenever it arrives!
I'm going to nitpick here, nothing to do woth the build,that's great. But the TIE Fighter is a terrible design. There is no side or rear vision for the pilot. Before people say, "But VR vision" let's remember that wasn't even a concept in 1977.
I feel like that's endemic of a number of early star wars designs. With the offset cockpit, the falcon is another example. Definitely form over function.
They are visually interesting, though!
Let’s also remember that Star Wars doesn’t take place in 1977. It happens a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, where they have all that stuff and more
Everyone forgets that these are science FICTION movies/stories.
Watch NASA footage if you want science FACT.
I'll nitpick ya back. I'm sure a civilization that can have FTL, real-time holographic conversations light-years away, space lasers that destroy planets, will most certainly have VR. I do understand what you're saying from a writing and production standpoint. But hey, that's just me.
Tie fighters are ancient not from 1977.
AMT. Uilds garbage models. Flash, misalignmenting parts and just a general piss poor quality. They take an iconic space craft put it in 1/32 scale then butcher the whole kit by making it a Snap-Tite. Pathetic. He did a wonderful job though. 👍👍
As I said to someone with a similar comment, you're definitely correct. In general AMT is meh, at best. Especially old kits, or unmodifed reissues.
The new stuff, like actually new and developed in the last couple of years is pretty decent. Like I had certain expectations, given the branding, going in. So I was pleasantly surprised with the overall quality.
Sorry but the Bandai 1/72nd model is more detailed and much crisper.
Bandai doesn't make anything like this. Their Tie Fighter is tiny in comparison. Also, this kit from Round2 is actually pretty darned nice. I'm in the process of building one, and I can tell you right now that anything from Bandai or Revell would have a tough time being 'better', they'd just be different.
I'm sorry to disagree, but I have a 1/72 Bandai Tie Fighter. Though it's EXCELLENT, given the small scale it isn't actually more detailed/crisper. However, i it is EXCEPTIONAL for the small scale. And, if Bandai ever made a larger scale one, I'm sure the 1/32 Studio Series one would pale in comparison.
I’m snoring 😴
Is this your thing? No content of your own but bring negativity to others? Why? What compels you to be rude when saying nothing is free?
What a droning voice. If you need to sleep put this on.
Feel free to never watch my content again!
All you need to do now is get out of your bedroom into the real world with no silly pretend space ships.
Why? Why bring that kind of negativity and garbage remarks?
If you don’t like it, consider this your invitation to never consume my content again.
Wow what a douche...ever hear of space x? These clowns make me laugh they take the time to not only find you on TH-cam but watch ur videos so they can tell u how much u suck. Nice video AWESOME subject matter. Thanks for posting