Avanaut
The Heavenly Machines
The TIE fighter, mass produced, cheap, light, fast and dispensable. A menacing and terrifying adversary.
Hey all, it's been a while. I hope you are all well despite this Corona thing. I have been quieter than usual, partially because of the big C, it is a major distraction, but for the most part I have been building this thing. I thought the TIE fighter cockpit I finished earlier was time a consuming section but when I got to the wings... oh boy! I had no idea what I got myself into. The model is about done now however, it should have been done by yesterday, May the 4th, but it still isn't quite finished. It only needs a few minor weathering touches here and there, that's all. While waiting for the paint to properly cure for the last bit, I can't stop sneaking a photo or two.
I've wanted a TIE fighter for a long time. A proper studio scale replica would have been ideal, but I thought I'd try an alternate route this time just to see how it works. This is actually a Hasbro toy. I altered it heavily to make the appearance more like the real thing. The proportions are all over the place and the details don't match, but I tried to emulate the feels, the rhythm and volume of the assorted details so that it would pass as a believable photography model. Despite the ridiculous amount of work, I am quite happy how it turned out.
The Heavenly Machines
The TIE fighter, mass produced, cheap, light, fast and dispensable. A menacing and terrifying adversary.
Hey all, it's been a while. I hope you are all well despite this Corona thing. I have been quieter than usual, partially because of the big C, it is a major distraction, but for the most part I have been building this thing. I thought the TIE fighter cockpit I finished earlier was time a consuming section but when I got to the wings... oh boy! I had no idea what I got myself into. The model is about done now however, it should have been done by yesterday, May the 4th, but it still isn't quite finished. It only needs a few minor weathering touches here and there, that's all. While waiting for the paint to properly cure for the last bit, I can't stop sneaking a photo or two.
I've wanted a TIE fighter for a long time. A proper studio scale replica would have been ideal, but I thought I'd try an alternate route this time just to see how it works. This is actually a Hasbro toy. I altered it heavily to make the appearance more like the real thing. The proportions are all over the place and the details don't match, but I tried to emulate the feels, the rhythm and volume of the assorted details so that it would pass as a believable photography model. Despite the ridiculous amount of work, I am quite happy how it turned out.