Building Vader's TIE Fighter out of cardboard [full build time-lapse]

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Published 2023-04-03
Watch Bodoc building Darth Vader's ship out of recycled cardboard during 5 months (the TIE advanced X1, scale 1/2).

Using discarded shipping boxes, you will see the fighter being built, from wing to cockpit to assembly.

This project has been presented to three events in France so far (so yes, it's coming of the workshop alright 😉).

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All Comments (21)
  • @JonnyMonday
    A little over forty years ago I had Darth Vader's TIE fighter as a model kit. Both my older and younger selves applaud you. Beautiful job.
  • @alexutz987
    Never thought I'd see something this intricate and life-like made out of cardboard. Hats off to you, sir! Now paint it!
  • As a professional scale modeller I must say, my brothers and sisters are making this world a better place. Regards from Poland
  • @rumbletweed
    I hope this finds a good place to live and be preserved. A masterpiece!
  • @Tom-ch7ro
    No worries, that left side will buff right out. Seriously, amazing work.
  • @ethansmith715
    Amazing details, didn't realize you could make something like this with cardboard.
  • @ComdrStew
    Amazing job guys. My grandpa use to make everything out of cardboard. He made a dresser, chest, and most of their furniture. Super strong also, it finally started going bad after 30 years. When you are poor you have to be creative. He glued cereal boxes together, so multilayered cardboard. Was strong as wood time he got done with it.
  • @lothean2099
    People like you are amazing. I wish we had more like you in the world.
  • This is beyond phenomenal! An amazing artistic wonder! The effort and attention to detail are truly stuning! The time and craftmenship are something to be amazed! Disney and Lucasfilm should give this man an award and the installation should find a permanent display! The medium used is astounding and the craftmenship is without question an artistic marvel! People (especially artists) underestimate the versitility and functionality of cardboard as a medium! Star Wars fan or not you have to admire the tenacity and passion in its execution! Simply amazing!!🎉
  • @scrqqge
    My eyes were so wide open in awe watching you do this, they hurt for a week! The force is strong in this one
  • @forgeahead6287
    Beautiful! The detail, craftsmanship…a labor of love.
  • @timmybrowzen
    Absolutely gorgeous. Battle damage looks sick.
  • @browill9
    That was absolutely amazing watching you build this ship out of card board. Thanx for sharing 👏
  • @slothmadeit
    this is absolutely incredible, great work! 🤖
  • Menuda obra de arte!!!!
  • And here I am thinking I’m special cause I built a Lego millennium falcon. Your art and dedication are inspiring sir. And the black paper folding at the end was a nice touch.🎉
  • @cyrilg5673
    C'est juste hallucinant à quel point ce TIE fighter X1 paraît réel. Quel talent! Bravo Jean et cocorico! 🐓🇨🇵😆
  • @82ndairbornevet
    From going to the theater in 1977 to see Star Wars and in 1997 being the founder of the AOD in Xwing vs Tie fighter online…I salute you!!