What Falcon sidewall kit is better?

Bladewerp · 11-06-2011, 02:38 PM

AMT's Millennium Falcon Upgrade Set (Sidewalls) Or The Falcon Kits Side Panel Detail Set-20 pieces

Thanks
Bladewerp

Junk Pilot · 11-06-2011, 02:54 PM

You must be referring to the Blue Moon upgrade set available SSM.

It's a personal preference, really. However the Falcon kits set is very hard to obtain. This is because any correspondance from the maker is slow if not, non existance.

If you ordered both today I think you would have the Blue Moon set before you even got a reply from Falcon Kits.

Bladewerp · 11-06-2011, 03:15 PM

So is the quality and detail at the same level?

Junk Pilot · 11-06-2011, 04:48 PM

I have neither of them so I can't speak personally about the quality but I prefer the look of the Falcon Kits although neither of them are accurate to the filming miniature.

If I got the BM parts I'd be ditching the 3 replacement Tiger back ends and would be looking at replacing them with 1/72 scale versions (if that works).

JMChladek · 11-06-2011, 09:27 PM

I have the Blue Moon set (in fact I've got it partially installed on an MPC Falcon). The quality of it looks good and the other bits it has (the engine grill and rear deck additions) are nice in terms of quality IMHO. It is certainly buildable. I'll eventually finish mine although I admit putting new sidewalls on a Falcon is not the easiest thing to do. If you get one I believe you will be happy with it.

Bladewerp · 11-08-2011, 07:00 PM

Nice...thanks for the input.

astroboy · 11-09-2011, 12:34 PM

whichever one you can find

Jedi Dade · 11-10-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junk Pilot

I have neither of them so I can't speak personally about the quality but I prefer the look of the Falcon Kits although neither of them are accurate to the filming miniature.

If I got the BM parts I'd be ditching the 3 replacement Tiger back ends and would be looking at replacing them with 1/72 scale versions (if that works).

you need the 1/144 tiger decks to replace - Dragon makes them and they look fantastic cut up and glued on

Jedi Dade

Jedi Dade · 11-10-2011, 07:37 AM

Both are nice...

the Falcon Kits resemels the 5 foot mode more closely but is not a re[plica by any stretch

the BM one is built to resemble the 32" falcon model again not tryign to be a scaled replica

the BM has the docking rings and some engine deck pits that are really good...

The falcon kits has the extra landing gear boxes and really nice replacemetn landing struts etc...

Both are good...

Jedi Dade

Dedalus5550 · 11-10-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi Dade

you need the 1/144 tiger decks to replace - Dragon makes them and they look fantastic cut up and glued on

Jedi Dade

Can't seem to find any. Can you point me in any directions?
Thanks.

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11-06-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Bladewerp Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	What Falcon sidewall kit is better? AMT's Millennium Falcon Upgrade Set (Sidewalls) Or The Falcon Kits Side Panel Detail Set-20 pieces Thanks Bladewerp

11-06-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
Junk Pilot Formerly Reckless Pilot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 392	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? You must be referring to the Blue Moon upgrade set available SSM. It's a personal preference, really. However the Falcon kits set is very hard to obtain. This is because any correspondance from the maker is slow if not, non existance. If you ordered both today I think you would have the Blue Moon set before you even got a reply from Falcon Kits.

11-06-2011, 03:15 PM	#3
Bladewerp Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? So is the quality and detail at the same level?

11-06-2011, 04:48 PM	#4
Junk Pilot Formerly Reckless Pilot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 392	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? I have neither of them so I can't speak personally about the quality but I prefer the look of the Falcon Kits although neither of them are accurate to the filming miniature. If I got the BM parts I'd be ditching the 3 replacement Tiger back ends and would be looking at replacing them with 1/72 scale versions (if that works).

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11-06-2011, 09:27 PM	#5
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? I have the Blue Moon set (in fact I've got it partially installed on an MPC Falcon). The quality of it looks good and the other bits it has (the engine grill and rear deck additions) are nice in terms of quality IMHO. It is certainly buildable. I'll eventually finish mine although I admit putting new sidewalls on a Falcon is not the easiest thing to do. If you get one I believe you will be happy with it.

11-08-2011, 07:00 PM	#6
Bladewerp Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? Nice...thanks for the input.

11-09-2011, 12:34 PM	#7
astroboy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 148	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? whichever one you can find

11-10-2011, 07:37 AM	#9
Jedi Dade Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Langhorne, PA - just outside of Philadelphia Posts: 1,596	Re: What Falcon sidewall kit is better? Both are nice... the Falcon Kits resemels the 5 foot mode more closely but is not a re[plica by any stretch the BM one is built to resemble the 32" falcon model again not tryign to be a scaled replica the BM has the docking rings and some engine deck pits that are really good... The falcon kits has the extra landing gear boxes and really nice replacemetn landing struts etc... Both are good... Jedi Dade

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