Ramses25 Posted January 10, 2017 Hello everyone ! I present you my WIP TIE Striker from the movie Rogue One ! I made the cockpit fuselage. It features two seats for the pilot and the bomber/gunner as it should do. Now I plan on making the wings, and I'm thinking about a wing/hull connection that will be both compact and able to pose the wings in different positions. If anyone have an idea, it will be welcomed ! Here is the WIP pictures of the fighter : Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Nice. Isn't the shape based on the official set's shape? I like how you modified the interior though. Also, for wing connections, what about multiple ball joints? Like Krennic's Shuttle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, VaderFan2187 said: Nice. Isn't the shape based on the official set's shape? I like how you modified the interior though. Also, for wing connections, what about multiple ball joints? Like Krennic's Shuttle? Nope ! I took my TIE Fighter cockpit and lenghtened it to be a TIE Striker one. Of course some elements are inspired by the official set like the sides and the top. Ball joint could be a great idea, I'll keep it in mind :) Thanks ! Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobasdad Posted January 10, 2017 I like the way you've constructed the cockpit fuselage. It emulates the tube-like shape of the TIE Striker better than TLG's version, in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, bobasdad said: I like the way you've constructed the cockpit fuselage. It emulates the tube-like shape of the TIE Striker better than TLG's version, in my opinion. I don't see too much difference...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Bricks Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, VaderFan2187 said: I don't see too much difference...? I didn't see much difference either, but nonetheless, I look forward to see how this project will work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted January 16, 2017 The wings aren't the definite one, and they need a lot of work to be finished. Just to show you the scale and the shape they will have ;) Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Bricks Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Ramses25 said: The wings aren't the definite one, and they need a lot of work to be finished. Just to show you the scale and the shape they will have ;) Looks promising, but I still think it looks similar to the official LEGO release. (please take this as constructive criticism, not as an offense) Could I suggest making a bomb mechanism in the center? I was going through research and I found that some TIE Strikers are produced with bomb ports loaded with proton bombs or mines, and were operated by a forward-facing gunner or bombardier where the cargo area on the official LEGO release would be. Take a look at Star Wars Explained's video where he shows this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted January 17, 2017 Thank you ! Yes it looks like the Lego one, but the Lego one looks very good too, and a TIE Striker is a TIE Striker ! The bomb mechanism is planned, but I have to see how many space the wings mechanism will take first ;) The gunner seat is already here ! Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Bricks Posted January 17, 2017 7 hours ago, Ramses25 said: The bomb mechanism is planned, but I have to see how many space the wings mechanism will take first ;) I think VaderFan2187's idea would work well and wouldn't take up much space leaving more room for the bomb port. 7 hours ago, Ramses25 said: The gunner seat is already here ! LOL I only saw it now on the first pic oops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobasdad Posted January 18, 2017 On 1/10/2017 at 5:43 PM, VaderFan2187 said: I don't see too much difference...? The official version is less symetrical (the top hatch on the rear uses a different assembly than the top hatch on the front), which makes it appear less cylindrical (in my opinion, at least). Ramses25's configuration uses identical top hatches on both the front and the back, which looks much better (again, in my opinion). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, bobasdad said: The official version is less symetrical (the top hatch on the rear uses a different assembly than the top hatch on the front), which makes it appear less cylindrical (in my opinion, at least). Ramses25's configuration uses identical top hatches on both the front and the back, which looks much better (again, in my opinion). Oh true. And he added front cannons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted February 27, 2017 Some progress made ;) Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellisss_2 Posted February 27, 2017 Hello, Ramses25! Your Tie Striker is looking pretty good so far. I like the wing connection, it looks strong. I definitely prefer your wings to the previous design, the studs on top look much better! Kind regards, Ellis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belkor Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Good work and good to see some Tie Striker action! Those wings look like they could be heavy. Whilst the hinge joints are strong you'll have to properly reinforce the fuselage to stop it prying itself apart . Having done some mods on mine I understand why lego really over cooked the design . Edited February 27, 2017 by belkor Predictive txt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted February 27, 2017 Looking lovely @Ramses25! Using those ratcheted joints is a great idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoRacer1 Posted February 27, 2017 I really like it, it looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted February 28, 2017 Thank you everyone ! :) On 27/02/2017 at 6:33 PM, belkor said: Those wings look like they could be heavy. Whilst the hinge joints are strong you'll have to properly reinforce the fuselage to stop it prying itself apart. Of course ! I think the way I built the fuselage and the wing connection will be strong enough. But I have to build this thing to be sure ! ;) And just for you, some progress : Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted March 1, 2017 The fighter is almost finished ! :D Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted March 9, 2017 How are you going to connect the long webbing at the front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted March 14, 2017 On 09/03/2017 at 4:20 AM, Bartybum said: How are you going to connect the long webbing at the front? I don't know yet. I still have to find a solution... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOBOT-OMY Posted March 16, 2017 Can you please show me the rear bombardier compartment interior? I have already modded the official lego tie striker by removing all the yellow/red technic crap. I just wondered how yours is gonna look. Many thx buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramses25 Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) New update on the TIE Striker ! I found a solution to connect the grey webbing at the front of the wings. There is no bomb compartment unfortunately... I left the space empty so it will be used to put the model on a stand. Ramses25 Edited November 23, 2017 by Ramses25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softluke Posted January 8, 2018 Nice work!!! I await further updates!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormtroopercaptain Posted January 9, 2018 This is looking pretty great. I have the official version and while I think it was one of the better rogue one sets there is always room for improvement. I was only gonna mod mine by adding a bomber and bomb compartment but I may use some of your wing design too. Can’t wait and see it fully done in real bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
