Bandai Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon 1/72
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Demigod
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Great cockpit! I see you removed the back wall as well - good decision, let more light in!
Regarding the cockpit cone detail, I used the photoetched part because for me it looked better on a "real" spaceship. The plastic part seems to be more true to the studio model, especially as it has structured ribs and blocks the view into the holes at a certain angle.
Detailwise, they have both their pros and cons - in the end, it's a question of taste.
Regarding the cockpit cone detail, I used the photoetched part because for me it looked better on a "real" spaceship. The plastic part seems to be more true to the studio model, especially as it has structured ribs and blocks the view into the holes at a certain angle.
Detailwise, they have both their pros and cons - in the end, it's a question of taste.
Demigod
New Member
Let's continue!
The open pits won't be readily accessible after installing them, so I have to paint them now. I blackbased and gave them a brown tint to give the white on top a warm hue.
On the model:
Marble coat and blend coat with MRP-099 Insignia White.
Decals, Washing and some OPR:
I'll add the rest of the weathering when the paint job on the whole Falcon is completed to keep everything consistent.
Cheers,
Demigod
The open pits won't be readily accessible after installing them, so I have to paint them now. I blackbased and gave them a brown tint to give the white on top a warm hue.
On the model:
Marble coat and blend coat with MRP-099 Insignia White.
Decals, Washing and some OPR:
I'll add the rest of the weathering when the paint job on the whole Falcon is completed to keep everything consistent.
Cheers,
Demigod
Demigod
New Member
The kit's engineering is superb. Everything slots in place by itself.
I pre-primed the mandible pits because they won't be accessible later. And quite a lot of cables ...
Same for the engine grilles: I needed to pre-paint them.
This is the main power connection via the landing gear: Needles that fit into brass tubes in the gear struts.
Construction is almost done! Soon, we'll start a weathering orgy ...
Cheers
Demigod
I pre-primed the mandible pits because they won't be accessible later. And quite a lot of cables ...
Same for the engine grilles: I needed to pre-paint them.
This is the main power connection via the landing gear: Needles that fit into brass tubes in the gear struts.
Construction is almost done! Soon, we'll start a weathering orgy ...
Cheers
Demigod
Keiko
Sr Member
Very nice, I've considered a similar ship to shore arrangement myself too, but never had the opportunity. Were you inspired by the original X-wings?
Demigod
New Member
Recently, I had difficulty posting in this thread. Let's see if it's OK now.
Now I am beginning to paint the beast. With black basing I try to get a used and interesting surface.
Primer coat with Surfacer 1500:
To maintain a warm hue in the whites I added some brown patches.
Now the marble coat with MRP-99 Insignia White.
Blending it all in ...
... until we have a uniform but used surface.
The close-up shows the the marble coat still shining through.
That's a good base for the upcoming weathering. See you soon!
Demigod
Now I am beginning to paint the beast. With black basing I try to get a used and interesting surface.
Primer coat with Surfacer 1500:
To maintain a warm hue in the whites I added some brown patches.
Now the marble coat with MRP-99 Insignia White.
Blending it all in ...
... until we have a uniform but used surface.
The close-up shows the the marble coat still shining through.
That's a good base for the upcoming weathering. See you soon!
Demigod
Demigod
New Member
I love painting, but it takes its time. So, I masked off all the painted panels.
I prepped the masked panels with a layer of hairspray. Then, I sprayed various shades (no, not 50) of grey and red.
With a toothpick and some water, I scratched chips into the surface.
And a close-up:
Next step: decals!
I prepped the masked panels with a layer of hairspray. Then, I sprayed various shades (no, not 50) of grey and red.
With a toothpick and some water, I scratched chips into the surface.
And a close-up:
Next step: decals!
Constantine
Well-Known Member
Very nice work and thanks for the pics very helpful.
Demigod
New Member
OK, the weathering is done. I used oil colors to add lots of tonal variation.
I soldered a little circuit board to distribute the incoming power to the LEDs. Small connectors and individual potis will help me finetune the brightness of each light source.
The board will fit exactly into the battery box receptacle in the fuselage.
Now, let's close that thing up!
I soldered a little circuit board to distribute the incoming power to the LEDs. Small connectors and individual potis will help me finetune the brightness of each light source.
The board will fit exactly into the battery box receptacle in the fuselage.
Now, let's close that thing up!
darthbooth1978
Active Member
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but have been looking over your fantastic falcon. I’m soon to be painting mine but wondered if you could be kind enough to share the paints you used for the gun turret interiors?
