[MOC] TIE Raptor

[Ephseb]

[spoilers for the X-Wing series and Courtship of Princes Leia]

The TIE Raptor or TIE/rpt was a starfighter design used by Warlord Zsinj's Empire during his reign from the Battle of Endor until his final defeat at the hands of the Hapan Royal Navy. A fast and manouverable design, it was not a regular SFS product like other TIE models, but was produced from Sienar components at the shipyards of Zsinj's hideout - Rancor Base - over Dathomir.

Raptors are known to have participated in the battles of Vahaba and Selaggis, and were most likely used in many other missions and engagements, since Zsinj's elite troopers (also named Raptors) used them for space combat.

The TIE/rpt was equipped with 4 laser cannons and 2 concussion missile launchers, but like most TIE models, lacked shielding, though some prototypes were produced.

I admit my design is far from perfect, but I hope you still enjoy seeing my take on the Raptor.

Pictures can be found on my Flickr page:

Technical data and history of the TIE Raptor:

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE/rpt_starfighter

You can learn more about Zsinj here:

http://www.starwars.com/news/the-imperial-warlords-despoilers-of-an-empire-part-1

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Zsinj

[Smitty500]

good job, It matches the source material, but this looks more like a butterfly than a fierce raptor

[Ephseb]

I know, it isn't the most impressive TIE design, but I wanted to build / own all of the important TIE variants (Standard, Bomber, Advanced, Interceptor, Scimitar [MOC will follow soon!], Defender, Phantom and possibly Avenger)

[KamalMYafi]

Hi Ephseb!

You might want to post the pictures themselfs and not just the link. Here´s a tutorial for you!

TIE Raptor by Ephseb, on Flickr

Edited July 23, 2016 by KamalMYafi

[Aland1916]

Well done!

[Ephseb]

Glad you like it Aland!

You might want to post the pictures themselfs and not just the link. Here´s a tutorial for you!

Thanks a lot Kamal! I'll use this in my next MOC post.

Edited July 30, 2016 by Ephseb