cabour
Sr Member
About a Falcon release, that's exactly what I also think.
As for the model, I am hoping they don't based it on a 3D model looking like the one used in EP3... as we will then get a Revell-like kit...
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About a Falcon release, that's exactly what I also think.
As for the model, I am hoping they don't based it on a 3D model looking like the one used in EP3... as we will then get a Revell-like kit...
Why do you think so? The Revell kits are obviously not taken from the original 3D-models but are developed from scratch (otherwise they would not be this inaccurate).
cabour
Sr Member
Well, I don't know of the Revell is scratch based or 3D based.
My hope is that the future Bandai Falcon will not look like the Revell one or like the EP3 Stellar Envoy, so with an accurate side panels height
After that, if details are based on the 5' or the 32", this is a ... detail
My hope is that the future Bandai Falcon will not look like the Revell one or like the EP3 Stellar Envoy, so with an accurate side panels height
After that, if details are based on the 5' or the 32", this is a ... detail
Ah, maybe there lies the secret.
We´ll have a MIllenium Falcon from Bandai that comes with a Bandai-d.
modelcitizen
Sr Member
i doubt they would start from scratch. most likely, they'll just buy finemold's molds....
Zombie_61
Master Member
From what I've read (so take it for what it's worth) Lucasfilm provided the reference materials for Revell to create their Star Wars kits from. The problem is that it was the same reference materials they sent to MPC and AMT back in the 70s and 80s and they weren't/aren't accurate to the filming models because they were created for the model builders to use as a guide only; i.e., "The Millennium Falcon should look something like this..." and didn't include every little detail part from the various model kits the model builders used to create the Falcon, the Imperial Star Destroyer, and so on. And Revell, like MPC/AMT, were contractually obligated to not make any changes, modifications, improvements, or accurizations to the kits they were producing, which explains why the Revell and MPC/AMT kits contain many of the same inaccuracies.
The model kits that Fine Molds produced were more accurate because they were allowed to inspect the actual filming models to obtain their own reference information. You'll notice I used the phrase "more accurate"--this is because the people from Fine Molds were allowed only a certain amount of time to inspect each model. Clearly the allotted time was insufficient; they did the best they could, but some inaccuracies (like the lack of "toe in" on the mandibles on their Millennium Falcon, for example) still exist.
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I believe they received blue prints/reference material like this from Lucasfilms which is why we ended up with thick sidewalls.
I can't believe that they even got any reference material from official sources, at least not for the prequel kits. The Eta 2 Actis kits have some weird detail issues which could never happen with at least one picture of the original 3D-model. That being said, I like the value I get from their kits when they are reduced. Can't beat the easy kit pockets for 5€, as well as the larger ones for 10-15€...
Another question: is the Bandai licence only for the US, or will they also soll the kits in Europe?
Thorsten
Another question: is the Bandai licence only for the US, or will they also soll the kits in Europe?
Thorsten
Jaitea
Master Member
Look at these beautiful shots of the Revell Millennium Falcon Kit.....note the extra thick side-walls,.....simplistic computer designed details borrowed exactly from the 1980 MPC kit.
....observe the R2-D2 greeblies,.....even the slot for the switch to turn on the engine lights from the very first issue of the MPC kit
.....the only thing is......
....these images are not the Revell Millennium Falcon (released in 2006)
....these images are from the Die cast Code 3 Millennium Falcon (released in 2003)
My guess is that Code 3 from California took measurements & greeblie placement from the MPC kit,....had their run with the Die cast 'replica',.....then sold their moulds on to Revell
More images of The Code 3 ship:
Rebelscum.com: Photo Archive
Some images of the Revell Kit:
New Revell Millenium Falcon (Kit Pic's) - Science Fiction - Modeling Subjects - Finescale Modeler Community
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Archive&Future
Sr Member
I was about to correct you Jaitea but then I sighed a sigh of relief as you told us it wasn't the Revell kit
Zombie_61
Master Member
I read something years ago that stated (unverified, of course) that the sidewall height on the MPC Millennium Falcon was exaggerated because MPC was trying to finalize a deal to use the same molds for a battery-operated toy, and they needed the extra space to accommodate the battery box. I have no idea if it was true, but it does seem to be a reasonable explanation.
I have that kit, I´ll see if I can get access to it and take a photo if anyone is interested.
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