Pinousse
Sr Member
Awesome progress on the paint :eek
And you realy convince me to go for a darker base color than the AS-20 for my OT Falcon :thumbsup
Any advice?
The Force Awakens Millennium Falcon Projects
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Awesome progress on the paint :eek
And you realy convince me to go for a darker base color than the AS-20 for my OT Falcon :thumbsup
Any advice?
astroboy
Master Member
I was just in model shop trying to pick up some base coat. I wanted to used insignia white but I could only find it as enamel. Does anyone make it as an acrylic?
If not, I'll stick with my Tamiya flat white with a drop of deck tan and a drop of light grey.
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If not, I'll stick with my Tamiya flat white with a drop of deck tan and a drop of light grey.
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crackerjazz
Sr Member
Hi Astro, I picked up some Tamiya AS-20 insignia white today --- the synthetic lacquer kind. But I can see they are offered in acrylic as well - which my LHS doesn't carry
( https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-as-20-insignia-white-us-navy/ ). Anyone know, though, if insignia white (which looks very close to ILM's Floquil 50-50 Reefer white and Grime concoction) still holds true for use as basecoat for the TFA Falcon? I actually used the Floquil 50-50 and it looked too sandy to me -- so I stripped it off and bought some AS-20 which I tested on the inside wall of the hull -- it's looks less sandy in color but very close to Floquil 50-50. It reminds me of a very light gull gray. Still --- since the TFA digital Falcon doesn't derive its color from the use of physical paints -- it seems to have a less warmer and more neutral type of gray coat --- anyone else notice that? I'm actually tempted to do something similar to Vaderbreath's falcon.
( https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-as-20-insignia-white-us-navy/ ). Anyone know, though, if insignia white (which looks very close to ILM's Floquil 50-50 Reefer white and Grime concoction) still holds true for use as basecoat for the TFA Falcon? I actually used the Floquil 50-50 and it looked too sandy to me -- so I stripped it off and bought some AS-20 which I tested on the inside wall of the hull -- it's looks less sandy in color but very close to Floquil 50-50. It reminds me of a very light gull gray. Still --- since the TFA digital Falcon doesn't derive its color from the use of physical paints -- it seems to have a less warmer and more neutral type of gray coat --- anyone else notice that? I'm actually tempted to do something similar to Vaderbreath's falcon.
SteveStarkiller
Sr Member
a thing of beauty, Jaitea!!
I just came across this image of the Falcon at the disney launchbay. I'm kind of thinking they printed the cg asset here? Or something... anyway, that port mandible looks accurate instead of mirrored, like the bandai model.
I just came across this image of the Falcon at the disney launchbay. I'm kind of thinking they printed the cg asset here? Or something... anyway, that port mandible looks accurate instead of mirrored, like the bandai model.
Awesome. What is your method for doing the oil streaks on the panels?
crackerjazz
Sr Member
Hi Jaitea, that looks absolutely beautiful. The way the sun strikes the hull brings out the color the way we see it in the trailer! 
Wow, Stinson! Did you take more photos? That's a beautiful model. Was it in 1/144 as well? The dish rides low on its frame, doesn't it? But the frame looks really detailed.
Wow, Stinson! Did you take more photos? That's a beautiful model. Was it in 1/144 as well? The dish rides low on its frame, doesn't it? But the frame looks really detailed.
Vacformedhero
Sr Member
Brilliant paint job, I should drive up to you for a tutorial
Picked up mine a couple of days back and have been scouring through the internet and star wars exhibits in my country to look at how the kit is done.
One question remains: how does one do the panel lines of this monster? I think a regular lining marker like I use for my gundam kits won't fit because some of the panels lines are too thin/small for the marker.
Thanks for the replies and I like a lot of works on this thread!
One question remains: how does one do the panel lines of this monster? I think a regular lining marker like I use for my gundam kits won't fit because some of the panels lines are too thin/small for the marker.
Thanks for the replies and I like a lot of works on this thread!
sqbiedoo
Well-Known Member
Picked up mine a couple of days back and have been scouring through the internet and star wars exhibits in my country to look at how the kit is done.
One question remains: how does one do the panel lines of this monster? I think a regular lining marker like I use for my gundam kits won't fit because some of the panels lines are too thin/small for the marker.
Thanks for the replies and I like a lot of works on this thread!
Gundam panel line marker or any marker is a no go for this build. Applying washes and "weathering" techniques will give you the effects you're looking for. Just search youtube for it.
Jaitea
Master Member
Brilliant Stinson,.....I love the rusty pipework, that model looks spot on....apart from the hull damage,....especially the one on the other side beside the jaw.....& as you say it looks like it was printed......I wonder what size it is?.....I think someone said it was the same size as the 32"
Well on my MPC Falcon I used watercolour pencils,....that way you could wet them & streak them,....but with this wee one I just used oils & turps......I really like the ease of working with oils
Hi Jaitea, that looks absolutely beautiful. The way the sun strikes the hull brings out the color the way we see it in the trailer!
Thanks CJ,....I was a bit worried that my Falcon was a bit too grey,....but with all the rusty weathering etc she's warmed up a good bit.....yeah the Lunch Bay Falcon is supposed to be pretty big,...1/48 or so......George still holds on to his ILM models, so this exhibit is all new models......is the exhibit in all Disney Worlds?
Thank you Pinousse,.....yours has turned out mighty fine also,.....very clever work
Brilliant paint job, I should drive up to you for a tutorial
Ha,....I'm no teacher,......always the pupil
Picked up mine a couple of days back and have been scouring through the internet and star wars exhibits in my country to look at how the kit is done.
One question remains: how does one do the panel lines of this monster? I think a regular lining marker like I use for my gundam kits won't fit because some of the panels lines are too thin/small for the marker.
Thanks for the replies and I like a lot of works on this thread!
It depends really if you are doing a quick build,....I like doing an oil/thinner wash.....put a drop if turps onto the area,..paint the oil on & let it thin into the turps & it should flow in the panel lines
Thanks for looking
John
Vacformedhero
Sr Member
It looks like it was crashed hard :lol
Pinousse
Sr Member
I'am not alone so :lol
Definitely considering this display solution on my OT Falcon since all the electronic stuff will this time be packed on the inside... :thumbsup
sqbiedoo
Well-Known Member
crackerjazz
Sr Member
Wow --- thanks for those photos, Jaitea! Hey, maybe they did use some practial effectes for the Falcon in the movie! I hope more turn up. I love the angle of those guns -- looks like a real fignting ship with the guns angled that way.
