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.

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[jean-francoiscabana]

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!

[jhoodfysh]

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

[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

[wolff]

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

[rayb]

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

[marksands]

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

[DonGilmanTXAggieSE]

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

[poster]

Thanks a bunch I'm new to scale modeling