Yep!
Randy is using my complete landing gear set. He bought it from me on Shapeways.
Mike Salzo has casted a cheaper version in resin of my landing gear legs, with brass struts on them.
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Yep!
Randy is using my complete landing gear set. He bought it from me on Shapeways.
Mike Salzo has casted a cheaper version in resin of my landing gear legs, with brass struts on them.
CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
Decided to repaint the Falcon...don't ask me why, it didn't look right somehow. Still work in prog (Streaking not complete and Pigments still to be done)
Before
To Pale and not enough contrast, also the Streaking was done just random (using the technique from Fichtenfoo)
New Paint Job
More Contrast and I am trying to streak the model closer to the Original...not 100% but closer then before.
Oh and almost forgot, something that some ppl forget or don't see (at least looks like that)
The Original Models have those tiny markings all over...like this.
Might be a little bit of extra work, but I really think it ads to the overall (Falcon) look if applied. At least I am gonna give it a go
Before
To Pale and not enough contrast, also the Streaking was done just random (using the technique from Fichtenfoo)
New Paint Job
More Contrast and I am trying to streak the model closer to the Original...not 100% but closer then before.
Oh and almost forgot, something that some ppl forget or don't see (at least looks like that)
The Original Models have those tiny markings all over...like this.
Might be a little bit of extra work, but I really think it ads to the overall (Falcon) look if applied. At least I am gonna give it a go
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PHArchivist
Master Member
Looks good, CC...
CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
I am honored...as I used some pics from your FM build as reference
as good as it gets!Cheers
Mike C
CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
Hi guys
Got a question for the Landing Light Positions
This is one interpretation from some Japanese or Korean book (no idea what its called)
And this is another interpetation from Mark Kozik
Which one is correct or is both wrong? or is it simply based on what one could see in the film. Thinking especially on the Asteroid and Bespin Scenes from ESB. Any ideas?
Got a question for the Landing Light Positions
This is one interpretation from some Japanese or Korean book (no idea what its called)
And this is another interpetation from Mark Kozik
Which one is correct or is both wrong? or is it simply based on what one could see in the film. Thinking especially on the Asteroid and Bespin Scenes from ESB. Any ideas?
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The full scale Falcon from ESB was the only version of the ship to actually have landing lights. I honestly don't think anyone knows the exact locations for sure. That first photo is from the Haynes Guide. Must have a Korean version. In the movie I remember seeing the lights on either side of the boarding ramp and red landing lights.
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CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
Cheers kokkari
I sorta thought the same “don't think anyone knows the exact locations“. And thanks for the info on the Haynes Guide just orderd me one of amazon for 20€. I prepared my Hasbro Falcon based on the Mark Kozik plan and think it will look cool enough. I am planning to make a base using a Black Gloss Plexi plate with allen bolts and what have you, but the point of the Gloss Plexi is to reflect the lights underneath.
I sorta thought the same “don't think anyone knows the exact locations“. And thanks for the info on the Haynes Guide just orderd me one of amazon for 20€. I prepared my Hasbro Falcon based on the Mark Kozik plan and think it will look cool enough. I am planning to make a base using a Black Gloss Plexi plate with allen bolts and what have you, but the point of the Gloss Plexi is to reflect the lights underneath.
Junk Pilot
Sr Member
The cover of the Star Wars Blueprints book has the blueprint to the Falcon's underside on the cover which shows the location of the landing lights on the full studio set.
How cool is that!
CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
Absolutely brilliant!!!. Cheers Junk Pilot
That's awesome.
I have a set of Randy Cooper Photo-etch (6) exhaust grille covers in the classifieds if anyone is interested...
rbeach84
Sr Member
I must assume that one has to specify *which* Falcon they are building or using as a source of inspiration. As noted, the "full size" set implementation apparently differs from the filming models. Going for accuracy or going for 'the look', it will fall to the individual modeler what they wish to achieve.
At the very least, the results should be interesting!
Regards, Robert
At the very least, the results should be interesting!
Regards, Robert
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
Actually, the 5-footer was modified for TESB with landing lights. In the wide shots showing the Falcon parked inside the asteroid cave, it's the 5-footer and we can see the lights added to the underside of the hull. In this photo, you see square plates that have been added with a black dot, the light source, in the middle following the front curve of the hull.
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=B9FE0AEBDC25FDBC&id=b9fe0aebdc25fdbc!3092&v=3
Junk Pilot
Sr Member
There are:
2 lights at the front of the lower jaw box;
4 lights on either of the lower hull (3 in front of each landing gear box and 1 on the outside of the lower maintenance area);
and 2 on each side of the lower rear quarter, one of which is hidden inside a part in the lower rear engine deck.
2 lights at the front of the lower jaw box;
4 lights on either of the lower hull (3 in front of each landing gear box and 1 on the outside of the lower maintenance area);
and 2 on each side of the lower rear quarter, one of which is hidden inside a part in the lower rear engine deck.
Thank you so much. You just saved a lot of us a lot of work looking for them.
cheers
CAPTAINCOX
Sr Member
Excellent reference Photos Hunk a Junk. As my next build will be the RC Tantive IV, those pics will for sure come in handy.
The Star Wars Identities exhibition is coming to Cologne (Germany) on the 22 of May and I will for sure try to get as many photos shot as I can. Better not go on the opening day though
Cheers and thanks!
The Star Wars Identities exhibition is coming to Cologne (Germany) on the 22 of May and I will for sure try to get as many photos shot as I can. Better not go on the opening day though
Cheers and thanks!
Excellent reference Photos Hunk a Junk. As my next build will be the RC Tantive IV, those pics will for sure come in handy.
The Star Wars Identities exhibition is coming to Cologne (Germany) on the 22 of May and I will for sure try to get as many photos shot as I can. Better not go on the opening day though
Cheers and thanks!
I've attended the SW Identities at Lyon, and guess what? No X-Wing and no Tantive IV on the exhibit!!!!
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