Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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Just sign up on Amazon Japan, switch the language to English.
You can purchase items to ship to the US, their shipping fees are quite reasonable. Only Amazon-sold non-food items can usually be purchased this way.
If in Japan and using a Japanese address (like a convenience store) you can purchase nearly anything, even from 3rd party sellers.
No problems using credit cards with a foreign mailing address either. Try to use one with no foreign exchange fees and skip the extra FOREX charges.
The only things difficult to purchase with a non-Japanese card are typically software licenses, and iTunes and Sony cards that are region restricted.
You can pick the store to deliver it to at the checkout page.
it's awesome to use while visiting Japan. Do all your shopping online and spend time enjoying yourself instead of running around trying to find that "one thing" you need to get.
andyland
Jr Member
Thanks! This thing was daunting enough without adding the extra landing gear/boxes, even though I like that look a lot. But if I was spending the money, I HAD to do the landing, running, and head lights.
kamandi
Sr Member
andyland - That's a much sturdier mount than I'm using. Do you mind sharing the source? Thanks!
I'm using our collective lockdown time to finally paint my Falcon. I did a bunch of other SW models as a warm up before attacking this build and to get a feel for Guy's Archive-X paints. This is my work in progress so far:
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andyland
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Here it is, from my build thread. I like the mount a lot. I used it while building and I'll be using it when I photograph it, too.
The part looks like the one designed by Lab. I’ve posted it here with his permission.
Bandai PG Falcon stand mount - 3dsf.info
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kamandi
Sr Member
Actually I already have that.STL printed and installed in my model. I was admirering the camera armature mount.
andyland
Jr Member
Ahhh, the tripod is this:
And the adjustable mount is something like this (can't find the actual mount... purchased from Nat'l Camera Exchange several years ago):
Amazon.com : Camera Flash Speedlite Mount Flash Stand Umbrella Holder Shoe Mount Swive Light Stand Flash Bracket Flash Adapter Compatible for Nikon Pentax Olympus Nissin Metz and Other Speedlite Flashes E Type : Camera & Photo
Amazon.com : Camera Flash Speedlite Mount Flash Stand Umbrella Holder Shoe Mount Swive Light Stand Flash Bracket Flash Adapter Compatible for Nikon Pentax Olympus Nissin Metz and Other Speedlite Flashes E Type : Camera & Photo
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I also have these (purchased with the tripod)
Amazon.com : 2 Pcs Tripod Mini Ball Head for HTC Vive/Vive Pro Base Station, for Oculus Rift Sensor, for Lighthouses, Camera Camcorder, MDW Holder for HTC Vive : Camera & Photo
Amazon.com : 2 Pcs Tripod Mini Ball Head for HTC Vive/Vive Pro Base Station, for Oculus Rift Sensor, for Lighthouses, Camera Camcorder, MDW Holder for HTC Vive : Camera & Photo
www.amazon.com
andyland
Jr Member
Think I'm gonna call mine done. I mean, I'll likely find little things to fix (still might attempt to add magnets to the back access panel) but I'm very happy with how this thing came out. Now, I need to borrow a smoke machine to try some more photos. And build a base for it. And...
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gt350pony66
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andyland
Jr Member
Yeah, those mounts can be a little large, but the one I have has little "teeth" that hold it in place nicely. It's a Phottix Varos II BG (which appears to no longer be available) but this one is very similar. Amazon.com : Phottix Varos II XS Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder : Photographic Lighting Umbrellas : Camera & Photo
andyland
Jr Member
Absolutely beautiful work! Well done sirFor myself, I pretty much lean towards landed displays of my builds. It allows one to show off more lighting. I did mine up with the Shapeways extra landing gear pieces (ESB) so I've got 5 gear wells lit and I also got the Shapeways corridor piece for the top of the boarding ramp with R2 at the top. Just a matter of personal preference though.
Thank you for reminding me about R2!
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kamandi
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The top is about 95% done, I still need to work the sides and bottom. I build a studier stand so I could really tilt without worrying. There's room underneath for and arduino to drive the engine lights (also a todo).
I put it up for the evening to enjoy and take a peek at how it will look when finished:
I put it up for the evening to enjoy and take a peek at how it will look when finished:
zjunlimited
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gt350pony66
Master Member
That is SOFA-KING AWESOME!!!
Nicely done.
A simple diorama could be done with a vape device inside a glass enclosure. Put a crinkled plastic bag on the floor. And you'd have the space slug interior.
Of course, I have no idea if the vapour from the device would leave any deposits over time.
A simple diorama could be done with a vape device inside a glass enclosure. Put a crinkled plastic bag on the floor. And you'd have the space slug interior.
Of course, I have no idea if the vapour from the device would leave any deposits over time.
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