Well here it is finally:

Back end - it's actually pretty stable but I put it on a transparent mount:

Business end:

Enjoy.

-CCOOK

Very well built! Thank you.

Fantastic build CCOOK. The amount of detail you were able to incorporate into a relatively small model is respectable. I am especially intrigued by the shape and techniques used to create the wings. Care to elaborate on how you achieved this?

I can tell you put a lot of thought into this to create such wonderful details. I especially like how you've made all the gray framing on the wings connect so there is no loose parts at the corners and intersections. I took on that challenge once on a simple Tie fighter and gave up, but you have achieved the effect perfectly. Bravo!

Agreed, I never thought about using that small corner piece when framing the wings. And the fact that your pylons are rounded is especially nice. Well done!

I might need to rebuild my defender using this

Here's a shot of it against a space background:

-CCOOK

Edited March 12, 201411 yr by CCOOK

Superb work!

I am especially intrigued by the shape and techniques used to create the wings. Care to elaborate on how you achieved this?

Look close and you will see hinge tiles connecting with hinge plates along with support 4L bars on grabbers - the 4L bars support the grey wing framing - this same technique could easily yield the Avenger and most other TIE designs as well.

-CCOOK

Edited March 15, 201410 yr by CCOOK

Hands down the most unique ship in the expanded universe, albeit a bit overpowered. Really unique and great work on the build.

Marvellous building! I know this ship from old Tie Fighter-gaming-days and you just got it perfect. Is it swooshable too?

I played the X-Wing and Tie Fighter games to death when I was a kid and so still have a soft spot for the Tie Defender... this looks great - far better than the official retired lego set.

Nice roundness on the sides of the cockpit