Fine Molds 1:144 Millennium Falcon (32" Paintjob)

[JV1138]

I think I'll decide to make a little appreciation thread for my old Fine Molds 1:144 Falcon. I made this circa 2012 or so, and it's been through a lot of revisions and repainting. I might need some advice on what the exact colors are on the original model, and whether or not my model captures the original colors accurately. I only took a few photos, only because the model only looks good under certain lighting.

Let me know what you think, and whether or not it's accurate to the original 32" studio model.

 

[Chrisisall]

I'd be interested to see some pictures under really bright or white light. My first impression is that it looks really great, but maybe a little too dirty (like 10% too dirty), but I'm thinking that's just the lighting.

 

[Jaitea]

Gorgeous....really great as she is

J

 

[JV1138]

I'd be interested to see some pictures under really bright or white light. My first impression is that it looks really great, but maybe a little too dirty (like 10% too dirty), but I'm thinking that's just the lighting.

Here's what it looks like under a bright white light. I just shone a white LED lamp over the model. What do you think?

 

[Chrisisall]

Here's what it looks like under a bright white light. I just shone a white LED lamp over the model. What do you think?

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Oh yeah, that's better. Nah, it don't need nothin".

 

[JV1138]

Oh yeah, that's better. Nah, it don't need nothin".

Thanks man. But I might need a second opinion on those blue-gray panels though. Think you might know the exact color of those panels?

 

[JV1138]

Gorgeous....really great as she is

J

Thanks J, I appreciate your reply. Coming from a Falcon expert yourself!

 

[Chrisisall]

Thanks man. But I might need a second opinion on those blue-gray panels though. Think you might know the exact color of those panels?

Light gray with no blue tint. It's not a big deal, unless it is to you!
This is my 1/144 for reference, FWIW. Smaller, so not as dirty....

 

[JV1138]

Light gray with no blue tint. It's not a big deal, unless it is to you!
This is my 1/144 for reference, FWIW. Smaller, so not as dirty....

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I suspected a light gray color. Do you happen to have any reference on that exact color or like a color match of it, perhaps? I'm aiming to recreate that exact color on my model.

Here's a photo showing the gray color of the panels. The color appeared more bluish because of the cloudy sunlight, I think.

 

[Chrisisall]

I suspected a light gray color. Do you happen to have any reference on that exact color or like a color match of it, perhaps? I'm aiming to recreate that exact color on my model.

Sorry, I just google the studio Falcon & study pictures. Basically, I eyeball it.

 

[Chrisisall]

I suspected a light gray color. Do you happen to have any reference on that exact color or like a color match of it, perhaps? I'm aiming to recreate that exact color on my model.

Here's a photo showing the gray color of the panels. The color appeared more bluish because of the cloudy sunlight, I think.
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Again, I see nothing that needs fixing! It's just awesome.

 

[Analyzer]

Looks great as is

 

[JV1138]

I repainted the panels with French gray with a few drops of white so the panels no longer have the bluish tint.

 

[Chrisisall]

Well, it already looked great, another 1% improvement certainly didn't hurt!!

 

[JV1138]

Well, it already looked great, another 1% improvement certainly didn't hurt!!

I just had to get rid of that bluish tint from the panels, that most modelers get wrong most times!

 

[Analyzer]

Not that it needed it, but it is definitely an improvement

the decal colors are a bit saturated vs a more toned down look

I went with a darker and lighter grey on mine using P3 paints (I think it was straight Trollblood Highlight for the lighter grey at the bottom and then mixed in a little black for the darker grey ones on the sides and at the top)

 

[JV1138]

Not that it needed it, but it is definitely an improvement

the decal colors are a bit saturated vs a more toned down look

I went with a darker and lighter grey on mine using P3 paints (I think it was straight Trollblood Highlight for the lighter grey at the bottom and then mixed in a little black for the darker grey ones on the sides and at the top)

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Is your Trollblood mix comparable to my French Gray with white mix for the darker gray panels?

 

[Analyzer]

I think mine is definitely greyer, but that is not to say mine is right either

 

[JV1138]

Can anyone tell me if this is a color match for those gray panels on the 32" model? This is the color I used on my model (French Gray), and I'm wondering if it's a match, or if there's a better color that can be recommended.

Here's a flash photo, showing the gray panels. I'm just wondering if I got the color right or if it needs to be warmer or cooler.

 

[JV1138]

Not that it needed it, but it is definitely an improvement

the decal colors are a bit saturated vs a more toned down look

I went with a darker and lighter grey on mine using P3 paints (I think it was straight Trollblood Highlight for the lighter grey at the bottom and then mixed in a little black for the darker grey ones on the sides and at the top)

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Maybe take a flash photo of your model so I can analyze the colors of the panels?