Deagostini Falcon. Anyone seen this?
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chefhawk
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Envisagedimage
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Have been modding the hull panel that came with issue 1, now i don't have many tools so the re-notching was all carried out with a scalpel and sand paper. I also cut a hole in a panel on the top as seen in reference photos of the 32" prop, this was backed by a piece of styrene which was painted black. Yes i got a heavily weathered part with the first issue not really bothered by that as it will be getting a re-paint anyway.
Darthgarth
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I was thinkng of clamping a steel ruler near the edge and using my jewellers files (cheapo ones from b&q) to file the edge off, I've never done anything like that before, is that what you mean? I've re shaped the back cockpit seats, fortunately I filled the backs first as I ended up going through the plastic on the edges.
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Envisagedimage
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Yes you may and thank you, I have just bought a set from snmstuff whilst purchasing some more plasticard stock and some Vallejo air paints.
Darthgarth, thats a great idea you only need to take a mi or so off, but mark the notches with a pencil first so you know where they go once you have filed down the edge.
Just in the process of making the ribs on the two raised panels a little thicker than supplied .
Gareth
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Darthgarth
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yup I might bite the bullet and do it tonight. I have discovered that my humbrol enamel paints didn't work so well on the front seats, being as I'm 40, last painted plastic models when spitfires were cool ( oh hang on, they still are when your 40, I just bought another one) I mean they cured but took a while. I get airbrushing (sorry I'm learning airbrushing) but what should I be using the small detail parts like this?
Oh, oh, let's see a pic of the new raised bits too
garreth
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I have a BoB set unopened in the office cos they ares still cool even when you are on the wrong side of 40
I have a cheapy Revell airbrush that came with a compressor so learning that myself too,
I'm just using some bits of plasticard (styrene type stuff) that I have left over, slicing little bits off and gluing them in place then scalpel to length followed by sanding to a uniform height.
Glue still wet so will post a pic when done.
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hi all
i have subscribe to build the falcon.
im going to try and wait till i have all issues before i build it.
i have never built anything prop wise before and im going to follow this thread closely for tips and tricks on painting etc.
patience will be tested immensely waiting 2 years for all issues lol
i have subscribe to build the falcon.
im going to try and wait till i have all issues before i build it.
i have never built anything prop wise before and im going to follow this thread closely for tips and tricks on painting etc.
patience will be tested immensely waiting 2 years for all issues lol
Envisagedimage
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TronGod
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So what you are really saying is MAY then?
First, your videos rock!! Thanks so much for making them. Very well done, informative and fun to watch. I have seen them all.
I'm not sure If I am going to do a total repaint like you or just improve the paint job it has. I studied the 32" Turret Window section and they did a pretty good job. At first it looked like they messed up the reddish sections but there will be an additional piece that goes over those 4 holes at the front and the reddish is accurate as in does not follow the concave lines of that panel but goes straight on the original 32" as well. A few tiny details off but overall outstanding.
Could you provide the Brand and name of the paint you are using because it sure looks spot on to me for a good base coat????
Thanks again
Tom
chefhawk
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HI Tom,*
I can't take credit for the videos, they are just on my subscribed list. As i find videos that are relevant to the build I post them up.
The colour he uses are Vallejo 71.103 grey.
I've found a vallejo 71.132 aged white. But I'm still not convinced they are close enough to the lucasfim base coat.
Cheers
I can't take credit for the videos, they are just on my subscribed list. As i find videos that are relevant to the build I post them up.
The colour he uses are Vallejo 71.103 grey.
I've found a vallejo 71.132 aged white. But I'm still not convinced they are close enough to the lucasfim base coat.
Cheers
+1 Its cool to see your mods and ideas, even if we cant get this thing for a couple of months.
chefhawk
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Here is an interesting question and answer about the lighting system from the deagostini forum...
http://forum.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/forums/topic/the-lighting-system/
And another article about base colour....
http://forum.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/forums/topic/falcon-base-colour/
http://forum.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/forums/topic/the-lighting-system/
And another article about base colour....
http://forum.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/forums/topic/falcon-base-colour/
