Axlotl
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Ooooh, I like that Vallejo white grey! :thumbsup
Ooooh, I like that Vallejo white grey! :thumbsup
Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Sadly I've never seen the actual five foot model. And it's really hard to judge by photos, which are taken under tons of lighting conditions. But there does seem to be a general consensus that the original model had somewhat warm grey tones, not the neutral grey of the Bandai plastics.
Sadly I've never seen the actual five foot model. And it's really hard to judge by photos, which are taken under tons of lighting conditions. But there does seem to be a general consensus that the original model had somewhat warm grey tones, not the neutral grey of the Bandai plastics.
DARTH SABER
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
The 5ft Falcon was not painted Reefer White, it was painted with Krylon Platinum Gray. The 32inch Falcon in ESB was probably a 50/50 mix of Floquil Reefer White and Floquil Grime.
As for the PG Falcon, yes, matching the plastic color is ideal. You could also look at Vallejo Insignia White which is very close. In fact, some mixture of Vallejo White Grey and Vallejo Insignia White might be spot on. I'll have to run some tests.
The 5ft Falcon was not painted Reefer White, it was painted with Krylon Platinum Gray. The 32inch Falcon in ESB was probably a 50/50 mix of Floquil Reefer White and Floquil Grime.
As for the PG Falcon, yes, matching the plastic color is ideal. You could also look at Vallejo Insignia White which is very close. In fact, some mixture of Vallejo White Grey and Vallejo Insignia White might be spot on. I'll have to run some tests.
DARTH SABER
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Tried doing tests with Vellejo Insignia white also.
It has the same color tone as Vallejo white grey but much lighter values...also much lighter than the molded plastic of the bandai, and hue is still warmer than bandai.
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Tried doing tests with Vellejo Insignia white also.
It has the same color tone as Vallejo white grey but much lighter values...also much lighter than the molded plastic of the bandai, and hue is still warmer than bandai.
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Then perhaps I will have to try some other colors. It's also dependent on if you are priming in white, gray, or black. Many factors.
Then perhaps I will have to try some other colors. It's also dependent on if you are priming in white, gray, or black. Many factors.
DARTH SABER
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Bandai plastic base
Vellejo white grey left
Vallejo insignia white right
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Bandai plastic base
Vellejo white grey left
Vallejo insignia white right
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David3
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
5' Falcon taken just after shooting ANH I believe.
So yes, it's there.
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5' Falcon taken just after shooting ANH I believe.
So yes, it's there.
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mattinglymint23
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
I got mine from HW as well. Spoke with Matt on phone. Great service. Will be buying more from this great seller.
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I got mine from HW as well. Spoke with Matt on phone. Great service. Will be buying more from this great seller.
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Toadmeister
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Ok, assembly complete on my PG Falcon Just one problem; a leftover part!
See pic. Help me if you can!
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Ok, assembly complete on my PG Falcon Just one problem; a leftover part!
See pic. Help me if you can!
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Hunk a Junk
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Do you know the sprue and the number? Gawd, I don't remember it and now I'm paranoid.
Do you know the sprue and the number? Gawd, I don't remember it and now I'm paranoid.
Toadmeister
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
I searched the instructions twice now, hurts my eyes!
Actually I had 3 leftover parts but located 2 if them, they were a little easier as they were still on the sprues
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No I don't because it's a loose part
I searched the instructions twice now, hurts my eyes!
Actually I had 3 leftover parts but located 2 if them, they were a little easier as they were still on the sprues
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Hunk a Junk
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
I just checked my remaining sprues and I don't see it. It must be on the model someplace, but the heck if I know where. We'll find it. Eventually.
I just checked my remaining sprues and I don't see it. It must be on the model someplace, but the heck if I know where. We'll find it. Eventually.
DARTH SABER
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Toadmeister
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Took me at least a minute pouring over page 25 to find it and another to find where it goes on the completed sidewall. Had to trim a tab to fanangle it in place and use some Tamiya cement. It's good to go now.
Darth Saber, I owe you a beer!
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YES! The Force is with us!
Took me at least a minute pouring over page 25 to find it and another to find where it goes on the completed sidewall. Had to trim a tab to fanangle it in place and use some Tamiya cement. It's good to go now.
Darth Saber, I owe you a beer!
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