Detailed Tie-Interceptor

Rhaven Blaack

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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.
 

loenf

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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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loenf

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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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Zathros

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

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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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Zathros

Great Tut. how to build it..

never thought about it to use the corrugated cardstock and glue normal cardboard over them..nice :)

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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mcusanelli

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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
 

Rhaven Blaack

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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.
 

loenf

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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.

Thanks a lot!
Here are the next steps:

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Zathros

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! :)
 

Rhaven Blaack

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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!
 

loenf

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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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