An RPF Open Source 5 ft Millennium Falcon Build/Reference Thread. All Are Welcome

[jcoffman99]

Here's the Aurora M4A3E8 Sherman kit scan courtesy Alan Anderson at the Ssm. If Alan is here and objects we can take it down. John you can put it in your folder if you haven't already got this scan.

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Thanks. I'm trying not to take scans that aren't mine. or given to me. I'm sure most folks wouldn't mind, but the second I do, someone will come after me.

 

[jcoffman99]

The tringular part is from the Tamiya 1/12 McLaren M23

I was looking at that, but this one seems thicker with some overhang on the cross piece. Camera tricks?

 

[jcoffman99]

Hi John!

I pulled my Elf out and Part #15 doesn't look like it to me on the kit I have. Part #15 on my (E) sprue are both the same and both flat, like the one you pictured on the left side. The one on the right side in that scan does look like that funnel shape extends up though. Weird, being they're the exact same part on mine. Camera tricks? That would be a crazy camera trick! Same sprue position as the part I scanned and attached, as they're both right next to that control arm you can see sticking up in your scan.

The scans I attached are photos of the (E) sprue from my Tamiya Elf M.R.C. BS 1209 = 12009 (manufactured in 1973). There's another part on the (E) sprue (#12) that does have that funnel shape like the Falcon part, but it's lot taller than the Falcon part. You'd have to cut it down to match. It is hollow inside, so if it was cut there would be a hole in the middle which looks filled on the Falcon shot. Paint closed the hole, putty? I don't know, what are your thoughts? What's the control arm, or whatever part it is, that the part were looking for sits on top of on the Falcon? I can check my #12 up against that part if I have that kit here too to check scale. Although #12 might be too wide in the center compared to the original..

Jason
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I'm not sure. That kit is next on my to buy list. I've had two different people give me the same info. Who knows? lol.

 

[JSchneider]

I'm not sure. That kit is next on my to buy list. I've had two different people give me the same info. Who knows? lol.

What map is that part on, or what area of the Falcon. I know I've seen those round thumbtack looking things on each side of that "Elf" part, but can't remember where atm. Sidewall somewhere?

 

[jcoffman99]

On the back engine deck right at the top. Here's the original part stripped of the chrome.

 

[JSchneider]

On the back engine deck right at the top. Here's the original part stripped of the chrome.
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Thanks. #12 is not that. I'll take a look again at the Elf. But I'm pretty sure that #12 is not it either. Too wide in the center compared to that.

That's a good shot... Where did you happen to find that? Haven't come across that one yet. That I remember anyway... so many research notes it's ridiculous! I could probably tell my whole life story in about 1/2 the space that the Falcon is taking up, and I've been through a lot! Lol

 

[jcoffman99]

That came from the Bandai Blog about building the PG 1/72 model.
STAR WARS PLASTIC MODEL - バンダイ ホビーサイト

 

[JSchneider]

That came from the Bandai Blog about building the PG 1/72 model.
STAR WARS PLASTIC MODEL - バンダイ ホビーサイト

Thanks. I do have that Bandai info. Haha!

Actually, the thumbtack looking parts could be #15 that you originally proposed. I'll take a look. Maybe I was mistaken about what you were asking originally! lol! I thought you were looking for the 'upside down' funnel looking part in the center.

 

[jcoffman99]

LOL....don't make me take it out of the finished folder.

 

[JSchneider]

LOL....don't make me take it out of the finished folder.

I didn't realize you were done with that when I posted.

The button/thumbtack looking parts are part #15 Sprue E from the Elf.

And that upside down funnel shaped piece is part #7 Sprue F from the Yardley (which is exactly the same shape and car part as the Elf part #12 I mentioned, but much smaller and the "correct" size. Right track, wrong kit! Haha!)

Sorry for getting in the middle of things that were done already!!! You're too FAST John!

 

[manugu]

Moved these guys to the finished folder. Almost a year after I started them.
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The mother of all maps! Congratulations, quite a milestone

 

[bwayne64]

Thanks. I'm trying not to take scans that aren't mine. or given to me. I'm sure most folks wouldn't mind, but the second I do, someone will come after me.

Oh ok, didn't know. No biggie, ; )

 

[jcoffman99]

Think there’s a mistake here. I’m pulling parts off the tree and don’t see the circled part. I believe I mislabeled it. I don’t see it in the Nichimo Tiger II. Any correction suggestions?

 

[Bjorn]

Think there’s a mistake here. I’m pulling parts off the tree and don’t see the circled part. I believe I mislabeled it. I don’t see it in the Nichimo Tiger II. Any correction suggestions?
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Pretty sure its Panzer III Ausf M/N sitting on top of the Nichimo Tiger II.

 

[jcoffman99]

Pretty sure its Panzer III Ausf M/N sitting on top of the Nichimo Tiger II.

I dropped all the Nichimo wheels under the Panzer part and they’re all too big. None seem to have the right profile either

 

[jcoffman99]

Found it. Was thinking too big. Part A11.

Thank you for the help.

 

[manugu]

Maybe

I dropped all the Nichimo wheels under the Panzer part and they’re all too big. None seem to have the right profile either

not a wheel, but part D19 or A11?
Judging only from photos, but profile looks god at least…

 

[manugu]

Maybe

not a wheel, but part D19 or A11?
Judging only from photos, but profile looks god at least…

This. Guy. Is. Too fast.

 

[jcoffman99]

Got some parts to mold.

 

[Rick Deckard]

I was looking at that, but this one seems thicker with some overhang on the cross piece. Camera tricks?
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I'll try to find a Better pic...