Andy Moore Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Bandai's new TIE/SK x1 Air Superiority Fighter, or Striker for short, from the Star Wars Story 'Rogue One'. I wasn't sure about the design when it was first revealed, but it's grown on me since seeing the film, and more so while building it. A great kit, easily up to the usual Bandai standards, and quite large for a TIE, coming in at over 9" long (about twice the length of a TIE Interceptor). The one criticism I can lay at it, and it's not the fault of Bandai, is that it's a swine to photograph as the wings always seem to be in the way, hence the majority of the shots being from below. The wip can be found here Thanks for looking Andy 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 As usual a fantastic build and great finish. But have you noticed that, considering it's a fighter, the visibility for the pilot (and TIE fighters are the same), is appalling, with no rearward vision at all? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Amazing! It looks really great Andy, love the discoloured panels, has the same cool look as your interceptor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 vey nice, great job on the paint and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Stunning! Lovely finish and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootyPuffJunior Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Brilliant as always. Your work continues to be an inspiration! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yep, I like it too. Nice work with the pictures. Just a thought, if one crashed in your garden, the wings would make great decking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Another smashing build from you Andy. The master is alive. I lovei it. Can you tell me what colors you used to paint it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Really liking the look of the swept back wings. Even if as you say they are always in the way! The blended AMMO engine grime is a wonderful, yet subtle touch. Cheers Andy! She's a beauty! -matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yep, another great build Andy. Am sure this one was just a walk in the park for you. Love the last shot. View from above is rarely seen on this ship. Another one to add to my list of Star Wars ships. I really hope they release a U-Wing in this scale next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks everyone 10 hours ago, tiking said: Can you tell me what colors you used to paint it? The main colour on the fuselage is a mix of Tamiya ocean grey and white. The solar panels are black with a light over-spray of Vallejo steel. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Enviable tones and finish. Wow. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Another masterclass in building and finishing delivering another masterpiece. Off topic: I've seen lots of pictures and artworks of the different variants of Tie Fighter, Interceptor and Striker in flight however does anyone have any idea how they would be handled on the ground: there's no obvious location for undercarriage in their fuselages so, presumably, they would have to land and be handled on a cradle type structure or, in a galaxy far far away, had the Empire perfected magic floating technology ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Brilliant job! I just want to say a big thanks for the time and effort you put into your build logs. I've learnt so much from reading them. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Andy. Do you mind taking a pic of your camera setup( including lighting setup) so I can see how you seem to get outstanding photos of your beautiful models? Edited February 24, 2017 by tiking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Mine arrives today. I've been wanting it ever since I saw the movie. I was delighted when Bandai released it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks everyone On 23/02/2017 at 23:16, Richard E said: Off topic: I've seen lots of pictures and artworks of the different variants of Tie Fighter, Interceptor and Striker in flight however does anyone have any idea how they would be handled on the ground: there's no obvious location for undercarriage in their fuselages so, presumably, they would have to land and be handled on a cradle type structure or, in a galaxy far far away, had the Empire perfected magic floating technology ? In the Rebels animation, they're often shown on the ground with a boarding ladder to access the cockpit Or there's the launch rack from The Force Awakens The Strikers probably have some kind of landing gear, since the wings are top mounted 21 hours ago, tiking said: Andy. Do you mind taking a pic of your camera setup( including lighting setup) so I can see how you seem to get outstanding photos of your beautiful models? This is what it looked like a couple of years ago. I use a low table instead of the cardboard box now, but the lights are the same The lightheads each hold five daylight CFL bulbs. They're a bit big and bulky really. Smaller lights would be more practical, as you could get them closer to the model. I have the lights pointing in at 45 degrees from each side, and slightly above the model, angled down, as in the diagrams below The camera is a Canon EOS650 with either a Sigma 17-70mm or a Canon 100mm Macro Quoted from BrotherMole in the wip thread, regarding the detail painting "It's so precise it looks sprayed - how do you not get that warmer grey paint on the main hull as you paint in the detail bits? Mad skills Andy - thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge - its really helpful." Thanks mate. The detail painting isn't hard, but I wouldn't be able to do it without an Optivisor (or Optivisor-like device; I'm to cheap to buy the real thing). You don't need to worry about getting the details that precise, as the washes and enamel shading tend to hide any rougher edges. As you'll see in the close-ups below, there's nothing that fancy going on, and plenty of scruffy areas where I've not cleaned the wash up properly Andy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the insight Andy, it's details like these that not many modellers would be open to showing. I must admit I've also got an optivisor and almost always use it. Partially because of failing old eyes (well I'm not that old, but probably need glasses soon). But the added magnification really helps zoom in on those details. That and a fine brush as my best friends :-) My Optivisor was from eBay or Amazon from China for like €15 or so. Best thing I ever purchased ! P.S I personally like The Force Awakens Tie "Pez Despenser". In Battelfront they also hang from the ceiling I believe. Edited February 25, 2017 by Portaler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I appreciate the time you took to write this down for me. I also wonder for many other setups that I have seen, folks have been using 3-light setup. But you use two and it seems you always get fantastic results. Thank you for this. BTW, I too agree about the optivisor. Best investment. My eyes are not what they used to be either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Lovely lovely work Andy. Its never just one colour with you and i like that ! Plenty of colour modulations. Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMole Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) On 25/02/2017 at 9:59 PM, AndyRM101 said: Quoted from BrotherMole in the wip thread, regarding the detail painting "It's so precise it looks sprayed - how do you not get that warmer grey paint on the main hull as you paint in the detail bits? Mad skills Andy - thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge - its really helpful." Thanks mate. The detail painting isn't hard, but I wouldn't be able to do it without an Optivisor (or Optivisor-like device; I'm to cheap to buy the real thing). You don't need to worry about getting the details that precise, as the washes and enamel shading tend to hide any rougher edges. As you'll see in the close-ups below, there's nothing that fancy going on, and plenty of scruffy areas where I've not cleaned the wash up properly <stacks of pictures of perfect painting>! Ah Andy - only you could show us your 'scruffy' painting and serve up a bunch of photos of awesome painting! I'm only jesting though - I really do appreciate it as it shows what can be done. Cheers. adds optivisior to my to buy list... Edited February 28, 2017 by BrotherMole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Wow. Just wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostrich Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Simply striking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Gorgeous modelling - exceptional paint work Very Jealous John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I really like that, looks super cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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