[MOD] TIE/D automated fighter (free instructions)

[Veynom]

Here is my TIE-Droid (or TIE/D automated fighter) MOD, based on set 75300.

TIE/D automated fighter by Veynom, on Flickr

In the Star Wars expanded universe (Legends), the TIE Droid is a cheap automated fighter developed by the Empire in the Dark Empire comics. 

TIE/D automated fighter by Veynom, on Flickr

When the 2021 version of the TIE-Fighter was released, I was first a bit disappointed because it was no more matching in size my large collection of TIE variants. But then I considered the TIE-Droid, which I imagine to have a slightly smaller cockpit ball. As I had a few of these 2x6 modified plates with studs on the side, I started building the TIE-Droid variant.

TIE/D automated fighter by Veynom, on Flickr

The resulting model is sturdy, swooshable and playable (as I kept the opening cockpit feature). The wings connections are solid but still easy to assemble and remove.

TIE/D automated fighter by Veynom, on Flickr 

A small build but worth sharing as it allows us to complete our collection of TIE variants.

TIE/D automated fighter by Veynom, on Flickr

Free instructions for my TIE-Droid mod are available on rebrickable. Click, download, build, enjoy, and share your completed model back! 

Comments welcome.

Edited February 18, 2021 by Veynom
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[Stuartn]

That looks great. I appreciate the subtle angle on the wings, and the wing edges are nice and smooth.

[Veynom]

TIE/D automated fighter (Mining Guild) by Veynom, on Flickr

TIE/D automated fighter (Elite Squadron) by Veynom, on Flickr

I offer also color variants now. 

[MAVERICK26]

Looks great!

[Veynom]

I also made a Mayhem squadron virtual version. Just for the fun of it.

TIE/D Automated fighter - Mayhem Squadron by Veynom, on Flickr