Bored Robot

Maybe I should try bouncing the light, but I like using constant lighting, Sometimes 2x500w Tungstens or 2x26W CF bulbs at 6500K (Soon to be replaced by 50W 5500k). The problem is the reflection of the bulb in Vader's podracer windscreen. I moved the lights to the side but lost the detail in the mask. Any ideas for keeping detail in the mask and no reflection in the windscreen?

Anybody using a softbox? I've been using a couple parabolic reflectors and I'm wondering if softer light going into the lightbox would make a difference.

I wonder if TLG ever thought of selling the Dropship by itself. That probably would have been much more palatable to people from an economic point of view. I don't really want the AT-OT but I'd take the Dropship in a heartbeat.

I like the curved roofline of the cab. I've never seen any old vehicles like that but it seems to work pretty well.

Great build. As another Wipeout/F-Zero fan this feels just right. You really nailed the slippery angled look of the ship.

Really?! And here I was all happy that I hadn't seen this idea anywhere before. I haven't played that game. I've only played the original Ep. 1 racer on N64. Oh well, ignorance is bliss as they say.

Thanks for the feedback and compliments. I made a lot of changes but I was sure I wanted Tie wings to be a main feature of the engines. I'm glad they don't have to be perfectly symmetrical to make sense.

Greetings everyone, Here's my first MOC--modeled after Vader's Tie Advanced fighter. Hopefully my building and photography skills will improve!