New BMF coming
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earthdog
Active Member
The "real falcon" is supposed to be 114 feet, 34.747 meters, according to the 1:1 scale falcon project webpage. that makes it just nearer 1:49 I think
Thanks! I was just looking at the new Bandai kits last night wondering how well they'd scale with this. Too small, oh well.
spacebob
Sr Member
Super thin engine vent detail update.
I have done a few more and got it so it works every time (mostly)
I was having trouble with the glue pulling away the paint on the spare tie wings that I had but then I remembered in my loft I had an unmade ertl tie kit that i never got around to building (Lets hear it for procrastination yay).
and I tried the process on one of those with no release agent.
I decided to paint the pva on to the wing first and then smooth it out with a ruler before painting it onto the strong tissue kitchen towel and smoothed that out with a ruler also.
Then I placed it on top of the wing being careful to push from the centre out to get rid of most of the bubbles.
I found it easier to put a little talc on top and smooth out with a clean ruler to make sure it was all flat. It dried on a radiator in about 20 minutes but you could leave much longer and it wont matter.
When I pulled it away it left nothing at all on the wing so no damage to the unmade kit. Like before, a quick coat of primer or it can't be seen really.
The top one was made before I realised that it was better to paint the pva onto the wing first but it looks quite distressed, it depends what you want really.
So all in all much easier than I first thought ( I was listening to the esper edition of the blade-runner soundtrack too but I don't think this is an essential detail, it might work if you listen to something else)
I have done a few more and got it so it works every time (mostly)
I was having trouble with the glue pulling away the paint on the spare tie wings that I had but then I remembered in my loft I had an unmade ertl tie kit that i never got around to building (Lets hear it for procrastination yay).
and I tried the process on one of those with no release agent.
I decided to paint the pva on to the wing first and then smooth it out with a ruler before painting it onto the strong tissue kitchen towel and smoothed that out with a ruler also.
Then I placed it on top of the wing being careful to push from the centre out to get rid of most of the bubbles.
I found it easier to put a little talc on top and smooth out with a clean ruler to make sure it was all flat. It dried on a radiator in about 20 minutes but you could leave much longer and it wont matter.
When I pulled it away it left nothing at all on the wing so no damage to the unmade kit. Like before, a quick coat of primer or it can't be seen really.
The top one was made before I realised that it was better to paint the pva onto the wing first but it looks quite distressed, it depends what you want really.
So all in all much easier than I first thought ( I was listening to the esper edition of the blade-runner soundtrack too but I don't think this is an essential detail, it might work if you listen to something else)
Hmmm they do look better undercut I think, might do it anyway
Thinking the same thing. Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spacebob
Sr Member
Yep, what a pain.
Just one quick thing, I have just pulled the rest of these vent things off and a couple started to rip, its probably better to pull them of sooner rather than later, if they start to rip just start pulling from another side like you would a price sticker or label, maybe heat a little with a hairdryer
Yep, what a pain.
Yeah, but in reality it's a few hours work for a lifetime of looking better.
I'm always amazed at detailing a model or prop. Every tiny layer of detail adds so much realism and character.
TronGod
Active Member
Round access openings on the mandibles- I think it would look best if the walls were just a tiny bit pushed out...which means...faceslapHmmm they do look better undercut I think, might do it anyway
samster27
Well-Known Member
The "real falcon" is supposed to be 114 feet, 34.747 meters, according to the 1:1 scale falcon project webpage. that makes it just nearer 1:49 I think
Thanks spacebob....Damn, was hoping to use 1/48 scale figures...guess I will have to sculpt each character individually now. That's a lot more work than I wanted to do...Oh well, where's the milliput!
:lol
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BTW, has anyone bought any of the Shapeways falcon upgrades for the Hasbro? Are they resin casts of 3D models or actual 3D prints? If 3D prints, whats the resolution like?
Guess the real question is ...are they good value for the money?
TronGod
Active Member
Super thin engine vent detail update.
I have done a few more and got it so it works every time (mostly)
I was having trouble with the glue pulling away the paint on the spare tie wings that I had but then I remembered in my loft I had an unmade ertl tie kit that i never got around to building (Lets hear it for procrastination yay).
What I've messed with was Tinfoil. If you take the tie fighter model wing..then put some clean tinfoil on it, you can transfer a good amount of detail to it using a Qtip. My thought was...either some glue, or a thin layer of resin on the back side... that would do it...? Not sure...but tinfoil is pretty damn thin so its a good start. Since I have no resin handy..can't test that part just yet.
Update:
This is not glued in place..so its not in there snug yet..also there is a bit more details than comes across in the image(There are horizontal lines too -you can't see here)... Did a press test on it after putting white glue behind it...it did not cave in...kept its shape....
Anyhow..thats tinfoil engine vents
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TronGod
Active Member
I have 3 of the shapeway parts so far...and like 7 more ordered.. If you look back thru some of my old posts in this thread ..I've posted pics of the 3 I have. They appear very nice..I have not painted them so they are still see-thru.
robn1
Master Member
You're trying to make a part that's a negative of the ERTL wing, using the wing as a mold correct? Try this: paint the wing with a cheap acrylic craft paint, something that won't bond too well to the plastic. Then apply a thin layer of resin, or epoxy whatever. Spread it to the thickness you want for the final part. When it's cured pry it up off the wing, the paint will be the mold release, and you'll have a negative part that's already painted.
Or wait for the photo etch
1/48, 1/49, a difference that makes no difference is no difference. Just use 1/48 figures.
samster27
Well-Known Member
Robn1, Glunark, I was joking dudes, hence the laughing smiley. It was for any rivet counters out there :lol
This is getting to be a long thread, can any manufacturers out there start new threads for their parts? Just an idea, we could have:
Thread: HASBRO BMF Shapeways 3D components
Thread: HASBRO BMF Etched Brass Engine Grill Parts
Thread: HASBRO BMF Lighting kit
Thread: HASBRO BMF Missing panel sticker replacement sheets
Thread: HASBRO BMF Salzo resin parts
etc etc
Obviously put somewhere where they are allowed, but just so we can keep track of who is making what!
This is getting to be a long thread, can any manufacturers out there start new threads for their parts? Just an idea, we could have:
Thread: HASBRO BMF Shapeways 3D components
Thread: HASBRO BMF Etched Brass Engine Grill Parts
Thread: HASBRO BMF Lighting kit
Thread: HASBRO BMF Missing panel sticker replacement sheets
Thread: HASBRO BMF Salzo resin parts
etc etc
Obviously put somewhere where they are allowed, but just so we can keep track of who is making what!
TronGod
Active Member
This would be the potluck BMF Thread then?
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
You forgot the "HASBRO BMF Do the mandibles really toe-in like that?" Thread. Good times.
MoJo Rising
Member
REMINDER - I have surface panel stencils
It's been buried in the thread several pages back so i thought I'd repost. I have a file that contains stencils of all the missing panels. They are printed in reverse. So you print them out on label paper and peel-n-press them onto .15 sheet plastic. Cut and past on the BMF. The results worked flawlessly for me. See pics
There is no charge for them. I am giving them away. Just email me directly at melvillejosh@gmail.com
In the spirit of cooperation I am looking for a scan of the JBOT decals for he 1/48 scale Falcon. JOBT is kaput.
It's been buried in the thread several pages back so i thought I'd repost. I have a file that contains stencils of all the missing panels. They are printed in reverse. So you print them out on label paper and peel-n-press them onto .15 sheet plastic. Cut and past on the BMF. The results worked flawlessly for me. See pics
There is no charge for them. I am giving them away. Just email me directly at melvillejosh@gmail.com
In the spirit of cooperation I am looking for a scan of the JBOT decals for he 1/48 scale Falcon. JOBT is kaput.
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tek2graphics
Sr Member
I agree with you..
Lost the page that shows how to clean/primer the BMF... :wacko
Lost the page that shows how to clean/primer the BMF... :wacko
This would be the potluck BMF Thread then?
TronGod
Active Member
I would love to hear as many "HOW-TO" paint this thing as I can get
This funky plastic makes me nervous Similar threads
