Deagostini Falcon. Anyone seen this?

[zorg]

deagostini have replied to concerns about the colour differences experienced by some people.

"Only the shaped armour plates will be visible in the finished model, and we will be showing how to finish these to give the characteristic patchwork of colours."

and

"this is not a problem we have picked up on the numerous samples that have been checked for quality control, we will be taking this up with the manufacturer. Thank you for bringing it to our attention."

so they hint at maybe giving some painting/finishing tips that might improve the look. (thats what i'm taking from the reply)
others have also mentioned to parts not fitting just right. i'm sure a little bit of fettling isn't beyond everyone.

 

[Envisagedimage]

Just to clear it up issue 13 is out this week in the uk, but a couple of people who had problems with the sub have somehow managed to get a week ahead that is why you are seeing images of 14 and the teaser from the back of the mag for 15

Anyway I was priming my floor and a few other bits in my outdoor cubby corner where I rattle can stuff, almost finished spraying bits and it started to rain, will need to take the floor back as the rain mucked it up. Here is what it looks like just now

 

[redwolf]

even so it looks awesome i have got to get me one of thows floors

 

[Vacformedhero]

OMG that is , something I thought I would never see on a MR millennium falcon...I thought they were factory enclosed ......oh that is much heavier !!! Wow....thanks Zorg
Well any thoughts on more hardcore armature for the new Deago falcon !!! to stabilize the factory armature it has in certain sections , where the interior is not at ???? IDEAS

While I am not subscribed I did buy some of the editions for key features, I did an assembly of some of the frame to see how strong it is? I was thinking about how to strengthen it when finished , I suppose you should use thread lock on each screw, but I wondered could you bring both halves of the frame to a welder with aluminium experience and spot weld where each frame touches

 

[edspaged2]

While I am not subscribed I did buy some of the editions for key features, I did an assembly of some of the frame to see how strong it is? I was thinking about how to strengthen it when finished , I suppose you should use thread lock on each screw, but I wondered could you bring both halves of the frame to a welder with aluminium experience and spot weld where each frame touches

Small spot weld would definitely make it stronger/rigid but you'd definitely wanna wait until you have all the frame work pieces first so it could be done all in-situ. I think by the time all the parts are out the model will be sturdy enough. A bit strange that they haven't posted any pictures of the model in its complete form?

Man that MR falcon is a behemoth not just on the outside but inside too. Too bad if the electronics or lighting go dud it'd be painstaking to try dismantle that.

I wonder if the falcon does really well Deagostini may see if they can do another studio scale model of another Star Wars ship? X wing, B wing, Tie fighter, Slave 1...

 

[Scarecrow Joe]

There are pics of the complete model in their site.

 

[zorg]

There are pics of the complete model in their site.

I think that might be the prototype unless they have put up new ones......link?

 

[Scarecrow Joe]

http://www.model-space.com/us/build-millennium-falcon.html

If it is the prototype would it look so much different than the kit?

 

[gyoung2993]

While I am not subscribed I did buy some of the editions for key features, I did an assembly of some of the frame to see how strong it is? I was thinking about how to strengthen it when finished , I suppose you should use thread lock on each screw, but I wondered could you bring both halves of the frame to a welder with aluminium experience and spot weld where each frame touches

Interesting....good thinking...but most aluminum welders are few and far between here....its a rarity...a lot do other welding for steel ( different types of steel welding ) aluminum welding is definitely an art of its own....in that sense....most experienced aluminum welders work for big businesses and might not , be able to do anything like that for an individual, but I will ask and look around though !!!

 

[Amish Trooper]

One of the main factorys in my town builds aluminum bodies. I was a supervisor there at one time. I'm going to pop in and visit some old coworkers and pop down to the fab shop to see about what the best approach to this frame would be.

 

[NumberNine]

One of the main factorys in my town builds aluminum bodies. I was a supervisor there at one time. I'm going to pop in and visit some old coworkers and pop down to the fab shop to see about what the best approach to this frame would be.

If you want it welded your best bet is to get it tig welded after you pre fit the body tighten the screws then remove the body weld then hope it doesn't warp on you best bet don't weld use blue lock tight on the screws this frame is going to be a beast and strong when its done

 

[gyoung2993]

so they hint at maybe giving some painting/finishing tips that might improve the look. (thats what i'm taking from the reply)
others have also mentioned to parts not fitting just right. i'm sure a little bit of fettling isn't beyond everyone.[/QUOTE]
That's what modeling is all about .....this thing is going to be a monster and a lot of artistic abilities , to add ...plus a dream come true

 

[Tom1971]

http://www.model-space.com/us/build-millennium-falcon.html

If it is the prototype would it look so much different than the kit?

I think this is a composite pic.

I really think if they had a complete prototype they would show it in all it's detail. Not a small, less than great, picture.

They should have, but don't seam to.

It's cool though. I know it's gonna be an awesome kit and some poor guy is gonna wish he had subscribed and I am gonna come in with my second complete kit and say,

"Give me a MR Falcon and you can have yourself a complete Deago Falcon kit."

And he will say,

"Thank you sir, thank you so much for having the courage to get this second set. I happily will trade my MR Falcon for this, or pay you enough to go buy one."

Yep, that's the way I see it happening.

If not, I will have two.

Win, win

 

[zorg]

http://www.model-space.com/us/build-millennium-falcon.html

If it is the prototype would it look so much different than the kit?

yeah thats the prototype i believe, who knows how different the customers falcons will be.
here are some better shots



i really think the talk of welding is overkill. do you need to stand on it? it won't need it im sure. all its gonna do is sit on a shelf or a wall.
as a welder in my former job once you start getting heat into metal it wants to bend, not what you want when fitting these panels together.

i'm going to use 2 part epoxy, it will be well strong enough.

edit..
The one in the website banner looks to be a more accurate piece

 

[gyoung2993]

Good call zorg...that's right jbweld or jbquick....liquid metal is very tough and durable...that probably to me , is my best bet.... to attempt stability for the falcon....and NO I don't want to stand on it !!!....LOL...that was pretty good and funny !!!....LOL

 

[gyoung2993]

I think this is a composite pic.

I really think if they had a complete prototype they would show it in all it's detail. Not a small, less than great, picture.

They should have, but don't seam to.

It's cool though. I know it's gonna be an awesome kit and some poor guy is gonna wish he had subscribed and I am gonna come in with my second complete kit and say,

"Give me a MR Falcon and you can have yourself a complete Deago Falcon kit."

And he will say,

"Thank you sir, thank you so much for having the courage to get this second set. I happily will trade my MR Falcon for this, or pay you enough to go buy one."

Yep, that's the way I see it happening.

If not, I will have two.

Win, win

DAMN ...jameth1971 , I like the way you think man !!!

 

[LrdSatyr8]

There are pics of the complete model in their site.

I'm not real sure about that... there's speculation that the completed model they show on the site is either the MR Falcon or Steve Dymszo's personal customized MR Falcon that he sold to an unknown party.

 

[Tom1971]

DAMN ...jameth1971 , I like the way you think man !!!

Thank you. It really is win win. Either I get a replacement Master Replicas Falcon for $1,600 or I just keep both and display one MR style and the other landed.

Either way is good.

Good time to be a Falcon Fan.

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I'm not real sure about that... there's speculation that the completed model they show on the site is either the MR Falcon or Steve Dymszo's personal customized MR Falcon that he sold to an unknown party.

That is what I was thinking. Maybe a MR with the other stuff added.


Thank you to Zorg for the bigger pics though.

Regardless this is going to be epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Zenwalker]

I think this is why the MR falcon is so heavy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/zorg-industries/FAT BOYS PROTO_zpsunrrxa4w.jpg

if fat boy wants me to take it down it will cost you £31.97 and i won't even charge you interest.

The MR Falcon was much too heavy in my opinion, weighed about 50 lbs. I remember trying to lift it on and off the mounting post when I had mine and it was difficult for 1 person. Also, the resin was quite brittle and if you banged it, it could chip quite easily. The Deag is half the weight and made of ABS plastic I believe, which is better in my opinion and more durable.

I don't want to reinforce the frame of the Deag so much as I want to add square tubing for one or two extra mounting points on mine. Not sure how that would work yet until I have the full kit. Also, not sure if that would work with the interior cargo hold area. I just want some more flexibility on being able to display it different ways and extra mounting points would allow that.

 

[dano01]

I'm not real sure about that... there's speculation that the completed model they show on the site is either the MR Falcon or Steve Dymszo's personal customized MR Falcon that he sold to an unknown party.

I believe he painted one of their prototypes, seem to remember him saying it took 60 hours.