blog:models:sw:tie_interceptor

  • Manufacturer: Bandai/Revell
  • Part number: 01201
  • Year of production: 2016
  • Scale: 1/72
  • 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

Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art. Fig. 2: Example of completed model.

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).


Colour Chart

Fig. 3: TIE Interceptor colour chart from Mech9.com

Paints Used

The colours listed for the TIE Interceptor are, not surprisingly, identical to those listed for the 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 cover

Fig. 4: Box

Instructions

Fig. 5: Instruction manual cover. Fig. 6: Instruction manual. Fig. 7: Instruction manual. Fig. 8: Instruction manual.

Fig. 9: Instruction manual. Fig. 10: Instruction manual. Fig. 11: Instruction manual. Fig. 12: Painting and decal guide.

Parts frames

Fig. 13: Frame A2 - central cockpit. Fig. 14: Frame B1 - rear fuselage. Fig. 15: Frame B2 - front fuselage.

Fig. 16: Frame C - wing supports. Fig. 17: Frame D - wing panel inserts. Fig. 18: Frame G - clear cockpit parts.

Fig. 19: Frame SWE1 - laser effect parts. Fig. 20: Frame SWB-13 - flight stand/base.

Waterslide decals and stickers

Fig. 21: Waterslide decals. Fig. 22: Stickers.

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