The Legonater Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) A couple days ago I begun my CB MOC. Originally I was going to creat one of my favorite scenes from the movie, the TIE fighter/Mellenium Falcon battle after escaping the Death Star. But after fallenangel revealed to me just how big a Falcon at that scale would have to be, I quickly changed scenes So, here are the pics of the incoming MOC: Edited September 21, 2011 by The Legonater Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 Someone's shooting through the forward windscreen! But other than that, nice work. Quote
AND3RSEN Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 Someone's shooting through the forward windscreen! If you want to try and fix the problem that Brickdoctor pointed out, you might want to attach a pair of binoculars to the underside of the central bubble. Then put in the green laser beams. Just an idea, great TIE though Quote
The Legonater Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 Someone's shooting through the forward windscreen! If you want to try and fix the problem that Brickdoctor pointed out, you might want to attach a pair of binoculars to the underside of the central bubble. Then put in the green laser beams. Just an idea, great TIE though I'd do that, if it weren't for the fact that the laser beam was the only thing holding the windscreen in Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 I'd do that, if it weren't for the fact that the laser beam was the only thing holding the windscreen in Cut flex tubing will do the trick. Or maybe a screwdriver could work, I don't know. Quote
The Legonater Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 Cut flex tubing will do the trick. Or maybe a screwdriver could work, I don't know. Flex tubing? Where could I get that? I've never used it in a MOC before, but I've seen plenty of people who have. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 Flex tubing? Where could I get that? I've never used it in a MOC before, but I've seen plenty of people who have. A number of sets. I got my light bley from 8092. Quote
Fallenangel Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) I'd do that, if it weren't for the fact that the laser beam was the only thing holding the windscreen in I think it looks fine as is - adding the binocular pieces would throw off the spherical shape you've achieved with the 2x2 inverted dishes. EDIT: Though you may want to make the wings a tad bigger. Edited August 8, 2011 by fallenangel309 Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 First post updated What is that? It looks like a cut tap piece, but they aren't that long. Quote
wokajablocka Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Flex tubing? Where could I get that? I've never used it in a MOC before, but I've seen plenty of people who have. You could try Bricklink.com, always gerat for those rare hard to get parts or if you just want to build up elements. BTW nice little Tie. Its always hard to build at this scale but your are getting there. Edited August 8, 2011 by wokajablocka Quote
Fallenangel Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 What is that? It looks like a cut tap piece, but they aren't that long. I think it might be a fire hose handle. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I think it might be a fire hose handle. Ah. Good spot. That's a cut piece, right? Because of the handle? Quote
The Legonater Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Actually, it's this and the handle is cleverly hidden behind the window. Quote
Fallenangel Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Actually, it's this and the handle is cleverly hidden behind the window. So I was right... You can see the handle poking out of the side, but it looks pretty good Though flex tubing might have been a bit cleaner. Quote
The Legonater Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 So I was right... You can see the handle poking out of the side, but it looks pretty good Though flex tubing might have been a bit cleaner. Probably, but I don't have any on hand at the moment, and I'm not about to pay shipping for one piece. If I run across any, then I'll probably change it. Quote
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Nice! I don't think I've seen many mini TIEs with a steering wheel as the cockpit window. Can't wait to see the rest of the scene. Quote
Mr Man Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Nice I don't think I've seen many mini TIEs with a steering wheel as the cockpit window. I agree. It's a good choice Legonater for the TIE cockpit. Quote
Masked Builder Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 The TIE looks pretty good! I can't wait to see what else you have planned for this. Quote
The Legonater Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Updated! I'm not 100% on the wings, fallenangel could clear that up though. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Psst! You have the wings on backwards! The straight edge goes on the front! Quote
The Legonater Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Psst! You have the wings on backwards! The straight edge goes on the front! Blast, that was it! I'll have to fix that once I get home. Quote
Mr Man Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Updated! I'm not 100% on the wings, fallenangel could clear that up though. Erm I don't like the nose on the X-wing, but the TIE's looking great. Quote
The Legonater Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Erm I don't like the nose on the X-wing, but the TIE's looking great. Yeah, the nose looks better in person. Updated with fixed wings, and a picture of the X-Wing in flight(?) mode. Quote
Fallenangel Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I'm not 100% on the wings, fallenangel could clear that up though. I'm usually not this picky with MINI models, but since you asked, I think using 2x4 wedge plates for the wings would be closer to the right size in relation to your 13-stud-long fuselage. I see the wings assembled backwards a lot, even in pictures of official sets built by other people. Is there some kind of discrepancy in instruction manuals between regions? Quote
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