Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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When I saw this in the trailer, I somehow thought that this was an "evil version" of the Falcon, just as the black BB-9E is to the BB-8; that the jaw box was so designed as an indicator to the audience that this is not the true Falcon. On top of that, I even imagined that there may be a dogfight between two Falcons.
While I watched the movie, my jaw dropped as I realized that everything I imagined was wrong.
When I saw this in the trailer, I somehow thought that this was an "evil version" of the Falcon, just as the black BB-9E is to the BB-8; that the jaw box was so designed as an indicator to the audience that this is not the true Falcon. On top of that, I even imagined that there may be a dogfight between two Falcons.
While I watched the movie, my jaw dropped as I realized that everything I imagined was wrong.
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Well, let's be honest, a lot of fans get tingly over a full-size Falcon set. Practical effects, practical effects, practical effects. There's really no reason to physically build the upper half of the Falcon set. They do it as fan service. In this case, however, there's a disconnect in their thinking. "Hey, we need to build the Falcon full-scale. Fans love that stuff," immediately followed by, "You know, we only need to make it look close enough. The fans will never notice. And those that do are just a bunch of whiny nerds."
Back to the PG. I'm a little stuck trying to find translucent plastic to replicate the milk glass ILM used for the engines. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. I'm hoping to get a lot done on it during my time off this week.
Well, let's be honest, a lot of fans get tingly over a full-size Falcon set. Practical effects, practical effects, practical effects. There's really no reason to physically build the upper half of the Falcon set. They do it as fan service. In this case, however, there's a disconnect in their thinking. "Hey, we need to build the Falcon full-scale. Fans love that stuff," immediately followed by, "You know, we only need to make it look close enough. The fans will never notice. And those that do are just a bunch of whiny nerds."
Back to the PG. I'm a little stuck trying to find translucent plastic to replicate the milk glass ILM used for the engines. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. I'm hoping to get a lot done on it during my time off this week.
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3mm acrylic sheet (Plexiglas/Perspex) in opal. Comes in a variety of light transmission opacities - you want the highest light transmission, obviously.
3mm acrylic sheet (Plexiglas/Perspex) in opal. Comes in a variety of light transmission opacities - you want the highest light transmission, obviously.
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Man I love your paint work on your cockpit!
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Hunk a Junk
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Actually a lot of places will do custom cuts, and you can pay extra to have the plastic curved to a specific radius. Costs more, of course. But if you live in or near any reasonably sized city I'll bet there'll be somewhere that'll do it for you rather than searching online.
Actually a lot of places will do custom cuts, and you can pay extra to have the plastic curved to a specific radius. Costs more, of course. But if you live in or near any reasonably sized city I'll bet there'll be somewhere that'll do it for you rather than searching online.
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rhboyd
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maybe if more people want in, buying a big sheet and cutting it up, selling it off, might be worthwhile to MANY people?!
maybe if more people want in, buying a big sheet and cutting it up, selling it off, might be worthwhile to MANY people?!
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This looks promising https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-11-in-x-14-in-x-0-050-in-Clear-Non-Glare-Acrylic-Sheet-1X09242A/301138329
This looks promising https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-11-in-x-14-in-x-0-050-in-Clear-Non-Glare-Acrylic-Sheet-1X09242A/301138329
Hunk a Junk
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I see that at some of the big box home improvement stores you can buy translucent sheets, but I'll have to look up close. I think to match the 5-footer, however, the plastic needs to be opaque. I could be wrong. Whatever plastic/acrylic I find, it needs to be thick enough diffuse the light sources but thin and flexible enough to bend. I'll find it somewhere.
I see that at some of the big box home improvement stores you can buy translucent sheets, but I'll have to look up close. I think to match the 5-footer, however, the plastic needs to be opaque. I could be wrong. Whatever plastic/acrylic I find, it needs to be thick enough diffuse the light sources but thin and flexible enough to bend. I'll find it somewhere.
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So this is just a thought for you to consider as another option. Back in the day when I was doing Hasbro conversions I found a round translucent plastic waste paper basket at a store and cut a strip from it. I know, super garage band style, but a thought.
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I remember that post, Mike, and I've been on the lookout at placed like IKEA for a cheap lamp or garbage can to do the same thing. It's a great idea. I'm trying to be really picky about the surface texture. The 5-footer milk glass is pretty glossy. I want to copy that as closely as possible.
I remember that post, Mike, and I've been on the lookout at placed like IKEA for a cheap lamp or garbage can to do the same thing. It's a great idea. I'm trying to be really picky about the surface texture. The 5-footer milk glass is pretty glossy. I want to copy that as closely as possible.
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A workaround to using thick plastic is to simply utilize the kit's translucent plastic, which shall make the light readily diffused before it hits the "milk glass."
Another way is to use multiple layers of thin sheets, preferably with some space in between them for efficient diffusion.
A workaround to using thick plastic is to simply utilize the kit's translucent plastic, which shall make the light readily diffused before it hits the "milk glass."
Another way is to use multiple layers of thin sheets, preferably with some space in between them for efficient diffusion.
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I figured that. The interesting thing was the outside of it was a rough surface and the inside of the can was a glossy surface.
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