Crimson TIE Interceptor Mobile Suit (Midi-Mood Scale)

[M<0><0<DSWIM]

So, for my next build, I wanted to work a little larger than Moodland (or Miniland) scale, but smaller than minfig scale so it wouldn't take me months to build. I call it Midi-Mood Scale! I wanted to build a red SW Mobile Suit and the first character that came to mind was the Imperial guards. So, I took a bit of inspiration and look from the Crimson Empire series and combined that with Kir Kanos's and his TIE Interceptors looks. I do plan on building more "real" SW characters at this scale. Let me know what you all think!

[Dapper-D2]

Another great 'gundam style' creation MOOD! My favorite part is the light saber weapon.

[M<0><0<DSWIM]

Another great 'gundam style' creation MOOD! My favorite part is the light saber weapon.

Thanks, man! The saber was inspired by Kir Kanos's staff in the Crimson Empire series.

[M<0><0<DSWIM]

Huh. I wonder if this build was overlooked? I usually get a few more comments by now...(crickets chirping)

[Brickdoctor]

Another scale?

Quality work, as always, Mood. I like the little patches of greys and greebles that you've worked in. Always love seeing the imaginative crossover builds you come up with.

Huh. I wonder if this build was overlooked? I usually get a few more comments by now...(crickets chirping)

I think part of it might be unfamiliarity with the source material. I had to think for a few moments before completely making the connection between red TIE/in and the Imperial Guards. I must admit that I've never really read up on the Crimson Empire storyline that much (or maybe that supports my point), but the first thing I saw before looking a little more closely and thinking a little harder about the EU was a red mecha, not an Imperial Guard. It's a great model, just not instantly recognizable as a Star Wars model, I think. That being said, I'm not sure how many options there are for largely bright red vehicles in Star Wars... the only one I can think of in the six movies is the Radiant VII.

[M<0><0<DSWIM]

Another scale?

Quality work, as always, Mood. I like the little patches of greys and greebles that you've worked in. Always love seeing the imaginative crossover builds you come up with.

I think part of it might be unfamiliarity with the source material. I had to think for a few moments before completely making the connection between red TIE/in and the Imperial Guards. I must admit that I've never really read up on the Crimson Empire storyline that much (or maybe that supports my point), but the first thing I saw before looking a little more closely and thinking a little harder about the EU was a red mecha, not an Imperial Guard. It's a great model, just not instantly recognizable as a Star Wars model, I think. That being said, I'm not sure how many options there are for largely bright red vehicles in Star Wars... the only one I can think of in the six movies is the Radiant VII.

Thanks, Doc! I've actually never read the Crimson Empire books, but I like Kir Kanos's look and the look of his TIE fighter.