DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) I got set 75082 mainly for the Inquisitor and the Imperial Officer minifigs, but I decided to give the build a go today since I heard a lot of positive comments on it. I have to say that the build includes good ideas for the TIE fuselage that are definitive improvements to how other system scale TIEs have been built in the past. Once finished, I went in and modified the build quite a bit to get it closer to the proportions of the craft as seen in the show. This meant I had to get rid of the shooter play feature in order to remove a one plate wide section from the lower part of the fuselage. I also made sure the circular cockpit screen is centered and that the lower half of the fuselage mirrors the angled bricks of the top half. I also got rid of most dark bley bricks and replaced them with their light grey counterparts. Lastly, I made the four characteristic panels one stud higher and removed a one plate wide area from the center build that attaches the panels to the fuselage. I also built a stand for the model in the form of a mini-diorama that depicts the scene from the Rebels episode Empire Day in which the TIE Advanced Prototype was first presented as the climax of an imperial parade: Enjoy! Edited January 17, 2015 by DarthTwoShedsJackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L-space Posted January 17, 2015 I like what you that there, great job and the scene really sets it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H_Solo Posted January 17, 2015 Looks really great! I'd love to try that on mine as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuyDudeMan27 Posted January 17, 2015 Looks great! I'd love to see all your Rebels crafts together. I'll have to build most of them to replace the TLG versions. Keep em coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kr-lik Posted January 18, 2015 looks really cool! can you take a picure in front of the TIE please ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted January 18, 2015 Nice modifications and a cool little stand pulled right from the show! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azrielsc Posted January 19, 2015 Oh why you have to tempt me in getting this now? :) I was planning of holding off this purchase till later on in the year but now that you have posted your MOD, I must go out and get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nom Carver Posted January 19, 2015 Great job! that is just what I would do with the set, you really managed to improve the look of that vehicle with the corrected colors and shape, I understand why lego tries to put too many play features on some sets, but some times they get in the way of the vehicle design making it look odd (not so much in this case), I actually MODed my own sets in the same fashion you did in this one by removing the useless play features and correcting some shapes and colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini26 Posted January 19, 2015 Helo, this is my first post on the forum so don't be angry on me ;) Could you upload your modification instruction or where I can get it? I have this set and others from Rebels too, but your modyfication is awesome and looks really great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Tyrus Posted January 19, 2015 Helo, this is my first post on the forum so don't be angry on me ;) Could you upload your modification instruction or where I can get it? I have this set and others from Rebels too, but your modyfication is awesome and looks really great!! :angry: :angry: MODS, BAN HIM!!! :angry: :angry: Jokes, welcome to Eurobricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilson3a10 Posted January 19, 2015 The modification is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini26 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) You scared me! Ufff... thx Edited January 19, 2015 by Martini26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 19, 2015 Looks good! Great job, DarthTwoShedsJackson! Can I have fifty pounds to mend the shed (Ewan McTeagle) Sorry, that was besides the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted January 19, 2015 Helo, this is my first post on the forum so don't be angry on me ;) Could you upload your modification instruction or where I can get it? I have this set and others from Rebels too, but your modyfication is awesome and looks really great!! Welcome to Eurobricks Martini. Not everyone appreciates asking for instructions and most of us don't even make instructions! Why don't you give it a good look and try to make a version of your own! And feel free to introduce yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tariq j Posted January 19, 2015 Excellent work! I really like the stand you've created. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palacebrother Posted January 20, 2015 This is a terrific (and unique) stand! I love that you incorporated some simple elements so that figures could be posed with the set. Lots of inspiration here to improve on my stands. Did you extend the length of the wings so that they could be fastened to the base? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini26 Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I've modeled on You and built my own stand for TIE Adv. - now it's stable on the shelf Wings are longer so the model I think looks better. Thanks for great idea! Edited January 26, 2015 by Martini26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthTwoShedsJackson Posted January 26, 2015 Well done, Martini26. And you are perfectly right: This bird looks so much better with the wings deployed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
