Accurized 1/144 Fine Molds Millennium Falcon

Scratchy

Thanks darthsideous for the kind words!

Scratchy

Here's a quick update. I roughed in the first cylinder and also the corridor that will be seen if one looks up the boarding ramp. I plan to cast the cylinders, I'll insert some brass rod into the mold before I inject the resin,... just for the added strength.

ozzyguanche

Those corridors are going to look great. You just using styrene or tubes of some kind?

Ozzy

Scratchy

The tubes where made with some .030" styrene. The styrene was wrapped around a 7/16" 1/4" drive - deep socket and dunked about six times in a pot of boiling water. Each time cooled with cold water. The plastic was held in place with some zap straps.

I've done this technique when I made the rings for the main engines for my scratchbuilt Star Destroyer.

Noumcea

Scratchy,

Will you also be lighting the gun turret wells, cockpit and engine ?

Once again, your works are masterpieces mate. Looking forward to seeing more.

Scratchy

The gun turrets and cockpit will be lit up, the engines will not be. Eventually, I would like to see this Falcon in a 1/144 Echo Base dio.

I say "eventually" because I know it's not going to happen anytime soon. However, with every piece I build, I'll set them aside until I can bring it all together. I already have fifteen snowspeeders and about twelve x-wings set aside for this.

liskorea317

Amazing work!

SteveStarkiller

I keep trying to think of a "one think I would suggest ____" but I got nothin, it really looks good so far. I like how you're handing the interior corridor too.

glad you were able to use my model for a little reference.

keep up the good work!

Scratchy

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen!


Here's a another update. I did some more work on the build. I finished the second cylinder, started working on the hallway tube and I pulled the first resin cast of the cockpit window frame.

ozzyguanche

Lookin' good as usual mate.

Your going to have to stand on ya head to see any of the detail in the tubes buddy! LOL.

I did this for my first Falcon, but found I could see nothing off it when I put it together.

Ok, sooo how do you cast something like that canopy??? I mean do you have an inset to go inside the canopy so that you cast only the top, or??? I am asking as I have some simular items that I can not figure out how to cast.

Looking forward to ya next update

ozzy

Scratchy

Thanks Ozzy.

You're right, a person would have to stand on their head, oreven use a dental mirror to see the hidden areas. However, it's something like this that I like to put into a model or any creative work. It just gives that little bit of extra "wow" to it,.... you'll never see it right off, but if you look hard enough then you'll find it.

I'm going to try that with all my builds.

As for the casting,... I closed in all the windows on the master with some .005" styrene. When I pulled out the resin copy, the window openings just has some flash there just waiting to be trimmed off.

I have this piece glued to the lower kit part,... I'm satisfied with the fit.... after a bit of trimming and sanding of course.

ozzyguanche

Agreed! and you are certainly giving us the WoW, factor.

Ozzu

Scratchy

I glued the frame to the kit part, with some slight modifications, this piece fits pretty good.

Scratchy

Here's another update, she's going slow, however, at this time of year, I think it's understandable.

ozzyguanche

Inspiring update as usual Scratchy,

Marry Xmas and Happy new year to you and your family.

Regards

Ozzy

Scratchy

Thank you Ozzy, and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

sqbiedoo

Hi Scratchy, are you planning to cast the cockpit and antenna disk in resin too like the cockpit frame?

Scratchy

I plan on casting the interior in clear resin. I'm waiting for some molds to set up for the gun well windows, the cockpit chairs, engine vents, boarding ramp lift cylinders, and the chairs. I can then pour the next round.

I've had a number of builders enquire about the radar dish. The one that I have attached to my Falcon is permanent and wasn't built to have silicone poured over it. I'll more than likely scratch build another if I get enough interest.

Scratchy

Here's the latest update where the build sits now. I made all the vent screens, and some more detail pieces just to fill in the gaps



thank you for looking at my build and Happy New Year.

scratchy

STEVE THE SWEDE

Once again, awesome! I just love your updates, can't wait to see what your up to next!

Cheers,
Steve

Scratchy

Thanks Steve, I have a long way to go and a lot parts to build. For such a small detailed kit, it's amazing what can still be cramed into it.

tek2graphics

You my friend are NUTS! Keep up the good work!

Underdog

You know, I've got two of these kits in the garage.... I've got more kits and more projects than I know what to do with. Nice to get a chance to watch others build the ships on my list. I always learn something new.

YamahaGTS

What a cool build. Your Falcon is looking incredible!

ozzyguanche

As per usual nice update. ,

How many other greable parts are missing on the little bugger, scratchy??

You got the original parts to copy, or good enough pics?

ozzy