Crackerjazz' Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon
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crackerjazz
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Re: Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon - an even slower build
Hi Astro, I'll be decanting it as well. I actually sat through training videos (aka youtube, hehe). There's a method to it apparently -- They talk about using a straw, a bottle and some foil. Spraying the paint into the bottle...opening the lid a bit and letting it bubble for at least 24 hrs. I was thinking the paint would dry out if I leave the bottle open but they're saying it won't -- even if left for a week.
Hi Astro, I'll be decanting it as well. I actually sat through training videos (aka youtube, hehe). There's a method to it apparently -- They talk about using a straw, a bottle and some foil. Spraying the paint into the bottle...opening the lid a bit and letting it bubble for at least 24 hrs. I was thinking the paint would dry out if I leave the bottle open but they're saying it won't -- even if left for a week.
astroboy
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Re: Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon - an even slower build
Thanks a ton. I'll totally look into this.
crackerjazz
Sr Member
Re: Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon - an even slower build
Worked on the actuators on the TFA Falcon's docking rings:
Used AWG30 gauge wire and cut up some strip styrene to shape.
They should look good in paint.
Worked on the actuators on the TFA Falcon's docking rings:
Used AWG30 gauge wire and cut up some strip styrene to shape.
They should look good in paint.
sqbiedoo
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Re: Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon - an even slower build
Yeahhhh that's an excellent job!!
Yeahhhh that's an excellent job!!
crackerjazz
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Re: Bandai 1/144 TFA Falcon - an even slower build
Did the other docking ring.
I'm done with actuators. I don't want to see any more, heheh.
Hi Astro, my decanting experiment went well today! I just followed the youtube vid to the letter and it went really smooth and mess-free
Make sure you have the foil covering the opening, poke the straw through and spray away.
I let it de-gas for an hour or two before using it.
Sprayed it on. The AS-20 basecoat looks pretty good, doesn't it?
Did the other docking ring.
I'm done with actuators. I don't want to see any more, heheh.
Hi Astro, my decanting experiment went well today! I just followed the youtube vid to the letter and it went really smooth and mess-free
Make sure you have the foil covering the opening, poke the straw through and spray away.
I let it de-gas for an hour or two before using it.
Sprayed it on. The AS-20 basecoat looks pretty good, doesn't it?
crackerjazz
Sr Member
HI Astro, Axlotl, thanks guys! Astro, I used the Starship Filth to see what it looks like weathered a little.
crackerjazz
Sr Member
Thanks, John! I just wish there were a tutorial somewhere about how to weather this thing properly. I know fichtenfoo's method somehow blends the varying shades together and creates an interesting aged look. Do you know if this method was used by ILM at all on the 5-footer? It seems to me shades where all airbrushed on, right? Really envy your painting skills -- you have a knack for duplicating the ILM painting style.
This morning I was googling for 5-footer painting references and saw an image of a Crayola set. The bottom view was unmistakeable -- I zoomed to the nearest Toys R Us in lightspeed. The bottom cannon looks like a cut-and-paste. But other than that and the light dots it`s a beautiful 5-footer paint reference guide to post on the wall.
I'm surprised at the variations of hues on the underside. And there is what seems to be an unadulterated patch showing the base color -- whether that`s Floquil 50-50 or not, it seems to match the Tamiya AS-20 very closely. Anyway I`ll wait until I see the movie to see how the TFA Falcon looks onscreen. Just like everyone else I`ll be zooming in on the Falcon.
This morning I was googling for 5-footer painting references and saw an image of a Crayola set. The bottom view was unmistakeable -- I zoomed to the nearest Toys R Us in lightspeed. The bottom cannon looks like a cut-and-paste. But other than that and the light dots it`s a beautiful 5-footer paint reference guide to post on the wall.
I'm surprised at the variations of hues on the underside. And there is what seems to be an unadulterated patch showing the base color -- whether that`s Floquil 50-50 or not, it seems to match the Tamiya AS-20 very closely. Anyway I`ll wait until I see the movie to see how the TFA Falcon looks onscreen. Just like everyone else I`ll be zooming in on the Falcon.
astroboy
Master Member
Fitchenfoo really made his own method. It isn't the 5 footer nor the 32". But the good thing is, it's right for the scale. And that is something to keep in mind.
My belief is that the 32" relied far more on spattering whereas the 5 footer used more layered chipping and airbrushing. Also, the five footer was really marked up by the dremel
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My belief is that the 32" relied far more on spattering whereas the 5 footer used more layered chipping and airbrushing. Also, the five footer was really marked up by the dremel
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Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
It'll drive me bananas if JJ just rotates the gunports without explaining it or if they use some cheap "seatbelts on the Enterprise" CG trickery to justify it. Hopefully, the finished shots in the movie just never show the disc rotated at all.
EDIT: It's also interesting to note the new paint scheme on the mandibles. The TFA version shows a definite darker hull base color than the plating. I guess Han decided to do some touch up painting while installing the new radar dish. :wacko
modelcitizen
Sr Member
i'd say it's very unlikely they'd take the time in a fast paced star wars movie to explain how a turret rotates.
i wouldn't worry too much about it. after all, it's only a m...oh, well...you know....
i wouldn't worry too much about it. after all, it's only a m...oh, well...you know....
crackerjazz
Sr Member
Beautiful underside shot, J! Oh, the landing gear doors are closed now? I would'lve loved to model it with the missing doors.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
I'd normally agree, but if I've learned anything from being a Star Wars fan during the prequel era it's to nitpick everything, blow it up to a much bigger deal than it really is and then never, ever, EVER shut up about it. :angel:cheers
