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Meet the Model Designer
Q: How long have you been a LEGO
®
Star Wars
model designer?
A: I started in September 1987 as a LEGO Technic designer.
After 12 years I changed to LEGO System and designed LEGO
Sports, CREATOR, Batman, Spider-Man, and other LEGO
licensed lines. During my time as a designer on the other
lines, I was already very interested in becoming a LEGO
Star Wars designer. I have now been a Star Wars designer
for 9 years, and during that time I have taken part in different
fairs/events including LEGO World, Star Wars days in LEGOLAND
®
,
and LEGO Inside Tour. It’s a great opportunity to meet all
kinds of LEGO Star Wars fans.
Q: How was designing the TIE Fighter different from your
work on other LEGO
Star Wars
models?
A: One of the significant differences in designing the TIE
Fighter from other LEGO Star Wars models is the fix
point of the wings, as this is a new and special way to
lock the heavy wings. I hope fans will enjoy the secret way
to build this part because it has never been seen before.
Q: The TIE Fighter is a unique and iconic vehicle from the
Star Wars
universe. How did you begin designing the signature shape, and
how did you ensure the set would hold together?
A: I think the most challenging thing was to construct the
inside of the model, and it was very difficult to make it stable
without using Technic elements. So in order to overcome the
stability issue I had to use octagon-shaped plates. Besides
Olav Krøigaard
Model Designer Olav Krøigaard
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