===== Star Wars TIE Interceptor 1/72 =====

<WRAP box round half>
  * Manufacturer: Bandai/Revell
  * Part number: 01201
  * Year of production: 2016
  * Scale: 1/72
  * Series: [[:blog:models:sw:index|Star Wars (Episode IV-VI)]]
  * Kit type: Fixed-pose aircraft
  * In-universe role: High Speed Space Interceptor (Empire)
  * Purchase date: 2025, from Creative Models ltd, selling via https://www.amazon.co.uk (£40.99 inc. postage)
  * Build date: Not started
</WRAP>

<imgcaption mfr_box|Manufacturer box art.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:tie_interceptor_boxart.jpg?550|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption complete_a|Example of completed model.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:tie_interceptor_complete.jpg?340|}}</imgcaption>

The kit includes a stand to place the completed model on. The base is detailed to look like the surface of the Death Star (or, I suppose, a Star Destroyer).

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==== Paints Used ====

=== Colour Chart ===

<imgcaption chart|TIE Interceptor colour chart from Mech9.com>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:mech9_tie_interceptor_colour_chart.png?350|}}</imgcaption>

   * Sourced from: https://www.mech9.com/2016/09/172-tie-interceptor-english-color-guide.html

=== Paints Used ===

The colours listed for the TIE Interceptor are, not surprisingly, //identical// to those listed for the [[:blog:models:sw:tie|TIE Fighter]], so the same paint table (below) is common to both.

^ Section                ^ Recommended Colour                                         ^ Selected Colour                                                                                                         ^ Notes                                                                                                                                                                            ^
| Main body light gray   | Neutral Gray H53 +\\ White H1 +\\ Blue Gray H42 (70:30:1)  | Vallejo Model Air Faded PRU Blue (71.109) //base colour//\\ Vallejo Model Air RLM78 Light Blue (71.101) //highlights//  | The selected colours have more of a blue tint to them.\\ This makes them closer to Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi than the flat grey of original Star Wars release.  |
| Cockpit interior gray  | Neutral Gray H53                                           | Vallejo Model Air Neutral Grey (71.051)                                                                                 |                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Solar panel            | Flat Black H12                                             | Mig AMMO Acrylic Colour Satin Black (A.MIG-0032)                                                                        |                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Pilot helmet           | Black H2                                                   | Vallejo Model Air Black (71.057)                                                                                        |                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Pilot suit             | Flat Black H12 +\\ Blue H5 (100:1)                         | Vallejo Model Air Panzer Dark Grey (71.056)                                                                             |                                                                                                                                                                                  |
==== Box Contents ====

== Box cover ==

<imgcaption box|Box>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155226.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

== Instructions ==

<imgcaption manual_1|Instruction manual cover.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155324.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_2|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155340.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_3|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155346.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_4|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155356.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption manual_5|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155405.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_6|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155412.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_7|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155419.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_8|Painting and decal guide.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155445.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption>

== Parts frames ==

<imgcaption parts_1|Frame A2 - central cockpit.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155632.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_2|Frame B1 - rear fuselage.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155649.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_3|Frame B2 - front fuselage.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155701.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption parts_4|Frame C - wing supports.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155717.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_5|Frame D - wing panel inserts.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155729.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_6|Frame G - clear cockpit parts.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155745.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption parts_7|Frame SWE1 - laser effect parts.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155754.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_8|Frame SWB-13 - flight stand/base.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155805.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption>

== Waterslide decals and stickers ==

<imgcaption decals_1|Waterslide decals.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155818.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption decals_2|Stickers.>{{:blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor:img20250419155825.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption>


==== In Progress Images ====


==== Finished Images ====

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