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This conversion falls under the 'duh' file. As all Star Wars modelers will
tell you, MPC put out a nice Darth Vader T.I.E Fighter, and then a nice
T.I.E Interceptor model, but the one that appeared in all three films,
The T.I.E. Fighter was not. Why Not? All they had to do was to change two
panels on the Interceptor and Viola! that's it. Duhh. Simple idea, no one
at MPC or now ERTL had the slightest. Well Macro trek did. This conversion
Gives you the 2 solar Panels, two Thrusters, and two laser canons. First
off, the panels, In other conversions I've looked at by Macrotrek, they've
had a problem with keeping their flat resin surfaces, Flat. Don't worry
about that with this kit! These panels are great, they even remembered
to make sure the panels were running vertical not horizontal (SW fans know
what I mean). They could however use a bit more detail. but they are great
nonetheless. Next the two canons are just nice basic canons that go under
the windshield. And last but not least the 'Thrusters' as they call them.
The T.I.E. Fighter gets its name from it's Twin Ion Engines. The Thrusters
in this kit are Those Engines and should be placed on the Back of the kit
along the rear horizon seam and not along the front. The reason they say
to put them on the front is because the ship is supposed to have two pieces
very similar to these Thrusters on the front that are easily made using
the Engines as a guide. So any SW fans that would like to modify their
Interceptor, this conversion is for you! |
