mpc falcon what a peace of junk ultimate build

[Falcon fan]

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So me I am a model builder I get kits and just build them but I try and make them better than out of the box. So the other day at a toy show I got and found a original MPC millennium falcon kit that came out in 1979. So now with building it I’ll be using 3D printed parts to correct and fix things on it but what I’m having a hard time trying to decide is what look to go for with it. A new hope or empire strikes back So Star Wars fans what’s the difference between the 2. And are there more references for one over the other once I can find out then I know what direction to go.​

 

[blakeh1]

Assuming the 5 footer ANH vs ESB and beyond versions...

5 landing gear boxes for the ESB vs 3 for A New Hope is the main differences. Plus hull damage added


if you want to replicate the 32" ESB version, then that is a huge overhaul for the MPC one


Here is a great resource thread from Jaitea on the differences

http://www.keeperoftheforce.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1218

And this site has some good references

https://sites.google.com/site/millenniumfalconnotes/

and some great stuff here

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=156436

 

[Jaitea]

Hi Falcon Fan....welcome,....yep what blakeh1 said above....

I made a thread a good while ago,....which goes through the differences of the studio models & their evolution through the movies

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=232123&p=3536656#post3536656

The Differences of the 5 footer Star Wars version (or A New Hope) to the same model modified for Empire Strikes Back.....the additional Landing gear boxes:

...and a broken Quad gun after ESB:

Headlights added for ESB

Hope this helps

John

 

[Falcon fan]

It helps big time I’ll think I’ll go with a new hope version as it will take the lest amount of work

 

[davidvaradyszab]

Hi Falcon fan!
There is a thread to collect MPC Falcon builders (I have to admit it is not really crowded lately) - still, it might give you ideas or inspiration.
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=288784

 

[Falcon fan]

So I have decided to go for the new hope look. Now to find references and every thing else