[MOC] TIE Ranger

[Sentinel_Brix]

 

 

For long, I was reluctant to build a TIE fighter, first and foremost because there have been already so many different takes on this iconic starship - both the standard ones and custom versions. For an upcoming comic I needed a TIE and didn't want to use the series model by Lego (I would maybe use as some background space battle filler), since it will be featured more prominently. 

What should I say - it was a lot of fun to dive into the visual identity and design of TIE fighters. Funny enough, I started with the name. I wanted to build a TIE Ranger - a long range patrol star fighter that could operate far away from its home fleet. The TIEs are usually heavily standardized so TIE pilots can fly any craft at anytime. This one was projected to be a different, rather rare model line that was abandoned, but now reactivated by the Imperial Remnant during the Gyndine Crisis [a story we are building for right now in the SW Factions RPG].

With the name, I found a wonderful custom fighter render on Reddit by user Healthy-Ad-973 and started to shape my Ranger accordingly. I hope you like the lore I build around.

Finally, to enter it as an FZ ship, I made a more colorful version, better fitting to the visual identity of the Flame. Nvertheless I think the grey and black of the original imperial design suits it the most. What do you think?

Link to the digital artwork by user Healthy-Ad-973 found on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsShips/comments/1cz2vrn/tie_ranger/

 

 

The Flame of Zhar Syndicate* Version:

 

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* The Flame of Zhar is the faction I'm leading in the SW Factions RPG. If you are interested to learn more about the faction and the game, write a comment or dm me.

[Daiman]

A really great rundown with the story, A very nice configuration on this build and very authentic looking. Let's not look past your graphics work here as well...