Building Bandai's Star Wars TIE Fighters - Part 1: Overview And Cockpit

The TIE Fighter from the Star Wars franchise is one of the simplest yet most iconic designs in scifi history. Lucasfilm has used the same basic look across multiple variants in many of its movies. Bandai has faithfully recreated these fighters with their usual detail, fit, and exceptional value.
In this series, I'll be using a Star Wars: Rogue One TIE Striker to demonstrate some easy steps to get great results on ANY Bandai TIE Fighter.
This first episode gives an overview of the kit, discusses differences in other variants, and then demonstrates a simple method to get the most out of painting the cockpit.
Part 1: Overview And Cockpit • Building Bandai's Star...
Part 2: Assembly And Base Painting - • Building Bandai's Star...
Part 3: Weathering And Finish - • Building Bandai's Star...
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[@jhoodfysh]

Very interesting information Jon, and helpful hints, to make detail pop.

[@JonBius]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jean-francoiscabana6737]

As always, Jon is the absolute reference for learning how to properly build and weather model kits! Thank you so much Jon for your videos full of professional advices and great tips!

[@JonBius]

I am so glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for your kind words - they are so very encouraging. And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wolff6988]

You right on the clear parts! They didnt use then on the studio models 👍 because the lights reflection

[@JonBius]

Cool - thanks! Thanks for watching and commenting - have a great day. :D

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Hi Jon, I hope you and your family are staying healthy, well and fit. I found my love for Bandai kits I built two so far. You've done a brill job. I've looked at this kit a few times Jon. Anyway, hope you and your stafe. Remember....may the force be with you. Regards, Steve

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much, and the same to you and yours my friend! And a special thanks for watching and commenting - it's so very encouraging for me! :) Stay safe and healthy.

[@rayb241]

Happier more friendly empire. Lol. Funny line.. great video Jon ;)

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for watching and commenting! Happy day to you!

[@marksands6380]

Getting back into the hobby and discovered your channel. Great instructions and advice. What brand primer did you use on the cockpit?

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! This was Mr. Surfacer 1000, thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. But I also use Badger's Stynylrez, Tamiya and Mr. Color Rattle cans, and I've tested others over the years. If you don't have an airbrush, I recommend Tamiya or Mr. Color spray cans. With an airbrush, Badger's Stynylrez (also sold as One Shot Primer by Ammo, and by UMP too) is great, as is Mr. Surfacer. Like I said though, I will use any of them. More and more I like rattle cans simply because they are so fast. Hope that helps! Thanks again for watching and commenting, and I hope you enjoy your modeling journey. :D

[@serheievstudio]

Cool 😎 👍

[@JonBius]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DonGilmanTXAggieSE]

How do spell, or find, this "acylic oil"?

[@JonBius]

You lost me on this one! Did I make a labeling boo-boo? :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DonGilmanTXAggieSE]

@@JonBius sounded like Nuun Oil but was acrylic

[@JonBius]

@@DonGilmanTXAggieSE Ah - gotcha! Thanks for the clarification. It's an acrylic shade from Citadel called "Nuln Oil". It's basically a black acrylic wash. But the only oil in it is in the name. :)

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[@JonBius]

Thanks for your input.

[@poster3644]

Thanks a bunch I'm new to scale modeling

[@JonBius]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Have fun in your modeling journey. :D