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Ya, I’ve noticed there isn’t space on the standard TIE for this style of mount. I’ll let you know if I figure out a better solution 🙂

Jerac, I'm curious why you built the guns/window attachment/controls differently for Vader's tie than your regular tie fighter. They're basically identical in the movies, right? I've built your standard TF, and I wasn't satisfied with the solidness of the front bits, or the T-pieces sticking out next to the guns. I was thinking of trying to copy the lower front from your Vader tie. Is this a new and improved version, in your mind?

I purchased an 8880 a couple years ago and tinker with it every now and then. I hope to incorporate the mods above, but am most interested in adding a working hood and doors (without using newer pieces, and preserving the original look as much as possible). I'd love to see a more experienced builder's take on these mods. Not to take anything away from the original set, or Kumbbl's excellent mods, but I'd say a model car can hardly be called "full featured" if it doesn't have working doors! Cheers