Hey guys. So not sure if this is the right sub forum to post this thread...I am intending to build a faithful replica of the ANH 5 foot Falcon but I aim to 3d print as much as possible and model the numerous greeblies as required. Probably very little kitbashing for me
Obviously it doesn't get better than this...the original 5' Falcon is the Holy Grail amongst serious SS builders and I will attempt to do it justice
I should say that this build is inspired by the AMAZING work done here by builders such as VFXSub64, Maruska, Tsides2, vacformedhero and others, as well as the Falcon A thread and the MFnotes website. I will drawing heavily from these threads (with their kind permission) to achieve a replica of similar quality
The first task is to print an accurate shell from the wonderful CAD model produced by Andre and Joshua. I will then insert aluminium scaffold poles thru the centre and across the docking rings as armature and fill the shell with PU foam. This will hopefully give me an accurate and structurally sound model on which to apply all the plating and resin greeblies
There seems to be a lot of material in many threads about the numerous greeblies/decals used on the original and some debate about the availability of a list of definitive parts used. This may well come to pass but for now I intend to work my way across the ship identifying as many kit parts as possible, locating any available ref pix and modelling them. There are already a few 3d models around that I have but any help in this matter would be appreciated!
Obviously it doesn't get better than this...the original 5' Falcon is the Holy Grail amongst serious SS builders and I will attempt to do it justice
I should say that this build is inspired by the AMAZING work done here by builders such as VFXSub64, Maruska, Tsides2, vacformedhero and others, as well as the Falcon A thread and the MFnotes website. I will drawing heavily from these threads (with their kind permission) to achieve a replica of similar quality
The first task is to print an accurate shell from the wonderful CAD model produced by Andre and Joshua. I will then insert aluminium scaffold poles thru the centre and across the docking rings as armature and fill the shell with PU foam. This will hopefully give me an accurate and structurally sound model on which to apply all the plating and resin greeblies
There seems to be a lot of material in many threads about the numerous greeblies/decals used on the original and some debate about the availability of a list of definitive parts used. This may well come to pass but for now I intend to work my way across the ship identifying as many kit parts as possible, locating any available ref pix and modelling them. There are already a few 3d models around that I have but any help in this matter would be appreciated!
I dont think im currently up for putting in the time to make a full studio sized replica...
