Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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gt350pony66
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We're of the same mind on that. You're right though, it is taking Tony an unusual amount of time to get those ready. I've put in requests for stuff before, like the entry ramp walls and the hull interlocks for the ramp, for the MPC and he whipped those out in no time. But, he says he's busy with a lot of stuff right now, so I hate to badger him about it, he's been great about stuff and his designs are always top shelf :thumbsup
We're of the same mind on that. You're right though, it is taking Tony an unusual amount of time to get those ready. I've put in requests for stuff before, like the entry ramp walls and the hull interlocks for the ramp, for the MPC and he whipped those out in no time. But, he says he's busy with a lot of stuff right now, so I hate to badger him about it, he's been great about stuff and his designs are always top shelf :thumbsup
KeArn
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I have a 2nd PG Falcon just for the 5 gear box conversion...awaiting patiently!
I have a 2nd PG Falcon just for the 5 gear box conversion...awaiting patiently!
Dedalus5550
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I am also of the ESB persuasion. It looks more balanced with the extra gear boxes. But I have come to feel like the Kenner toy did my in with it's extra large/deep section in the back. Looking at the Bandai PG kit, and really thinking about the actual models, the ANH version isn't terrible. It almost feels like it took many hours of therapy to say that last statement, so there. So one PG will be built without the boxes, the other will be built with them, and I'm fully prepared to scratch my own boxes when the time comes. I just think the world (the "world" meaning Bandai and AM designers) needs to hear more about people who want this version.
Mike Todd
I am also of the ESB persuasion. It looks more balanced with the extra gear boxes. But I have come to feel like the Kenner toy did my in with it's extra large/deep section in the back. Looking at the Bandai PG kit, and really thinking about the actual models, the ANH version isn't terrible. It almost feels like it took many hours of therapy to say that last statement, so there. So one PG will be built without the boxes, the other will be built with them, and I'm fully prepared to scratch my own boxes when the time comes. I just think the world (the "world" meaning Bandai and AM designers) needs to hear more about people who want this version.
Mike Todd
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Bandai has been appealing that "Most of the Millennium Falcon products currently available on the market are based on the 80cm model made for the filming of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back," so this time they are going to base theirs on the 3 geared 5 foot model of the ANH.
https://youtu.be/Xng3thTHiRg?t=69
From the video, it's quite clear that they are well aware of the popularity of the 5 geared version. But in effect, this time, they listened to the people who have wanted the 3 geared version based on the 5 footer.
By the way, I am sure many have noticed, but there are quite some useful photos of the original miniature in that video. I have captured some.
Bandai has been appealing that "Most of the Millennium Falcon products currently available on the market are based on the 80cm model made for the filming of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back," so this time they are going to base theirs on the 3 geared 5 foot model of the ANH.
https://youtu.be/Xng3thTHiRg?t=69
From the video, it's quite clear that they are well aware of the popularity of the 5 geared version. But in effect, this time, they listened to the people who have wanted the 3 geared version based on the 5 footer.
By the way, I am sure many have noticed, but there are quite some useful photos of the original miniature in that video. I have captured some.
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
A question for all the Falcon experts. I've finished painting all the panels on my PG Falcon and I'm starting to weather it. I've watched the "Build the Millennium Falcon" Youtube series with Steve Dymszo as he paints the Deagostini Falcon.
I know that he's replicating the 32" Falcon and he uses the paint spatter technique using a toothbrush. He's flicking on yellow, grey and black paint drops.
I have the Master Replicas Falcon and I can see that they replicated it too.
My question: Did the ILM model makers use this technique for the 5 foot Falcon?
Thanks!
A question for all the Falcon experts. I've finished painting all the panels on my PG Falcon and I'm starting to weather it. I've watched the "Build the Millennium Falcon" Youtube series with Steve Dymszo as he paints the Deagostini Falcon.
I know that he's replicating the 32" Falcon and he uses the paint spatter technique using a toothbrush. He's flicking on yellow, grey and black paint drops.
I have the Master Replicas Falcon and I can see that they replicated it too.
My question: Did the ILM model makers use this technique for the 5 foot Falcon?
Thanks!
Jaitea
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
No.....more care was taken with the 5 footer....the 32" model was to give an impression of the 5 footer & was built & painted in a short time
J
No.....more care was taken with the 5 footer....the 32" model was to give an impression of the 5 footer & was built & painted in a short time
J
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Hunk a Junk
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Thanks for these, Lab. Very helpful. It continues to amaze me how the studio model can look so different under different lighting conditions (which is to be expected, of course). In some it's lighter, in some its more beige, in some the streaking really stands out, in some the streaking is more subtle.
Thanks for these, Lab. Very helpful. It continues to amaze me how the studio model can look so different under different lighting conditions (which is to be expected, of course). In some it's lighter, in some its more beige, in some the streaking really stands out, in some the streaking is more subtle.
Hunk a Junk
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It was also painted by different artists, and different artists have different bags of tricks.
It was also painted by different artists, and different artists have different bags of tricks.
gt350pony66
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awesome!, big investment...but then most of here tend to do that. better than being out in the bars or gambling though yeah
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Cool, I'm glad there's at least a few more ESB guys besides me. I'm sure Tony will have those boxes and gear up before long, and then...that's when I dive in :thumbsup
awesome!, big investment...but then most of here tend to do that. better than being out in the bars or gambling though yeah
lol
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Cool, I'm glad there's at least a few more ESB guys besides me. I'm sure Tony will have those boxes and gear up before long, and then...that's when I dive in :thumbsup
gt350pony66
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Awesome Lab! :thumbsup Thanks so much for capturing those images and posting them, they'll definitely be added to my reference file. Also thanks for the vid, one really has to appreciate the work those Bandai fellas put into this kit. Really a work of art :thumbsup
Awesome Lab! :thumbsup Thanks so much for capturing those images and posting them, they'll definitely be added to my reference file. Also thanks for the vid, one really has to appreciate the work those Bandai fellas put into this kit. Really a work of art :thumbsup
KeArn
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
It wasn't as big of an investment as the first kit...the hobby shop I use has a rewards program...so they put the PG Falcon on sale for 25% off, and I had a ton of rewards saved...I think it ended up costing me like $125.
awesome!, big investment...but then most of here tend to do that. better than being out in the bars or gambling though yeah
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Cool, I'm glad there's at least a few more ESB guys besides me. I'm sure Tony will have those boxes and gear up before long, and then...that's when I dive in :thumbsup
It wasn't as big of an investment as the first kit...the hobby shop I use has a rewards program...so they put the PG Falcon on sale for 25% off, and I had a ton of rewards saved...I think it ended up costing me like $125.
gt350pony66
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Ha! No $#!t !! That's how I got mine too. I got a closet full of MPC Falcons...still have like 8, but I took like 6 to ,my shop for consignment sale. He sold them all like in a couple of months. I wasn't going to get the PG because I had a poo poo thing for snap kits. Then he explained it too me how Bandai does their stuff. (now my whole Echo Base diorama is Bandai) I used my store credit and about 130 bucks I think to get the one I have. He's got a few more things I took him but hasn't moved anything yet, 1/72 WW2 stuff that I used to binge on. I did like 5 of the MPC's, all with the upgrades, sold one, gave two as gifts and I have one in-flight in my work office, and a landed still at home. Looks pretty good for an MPC, but then only like 30% of it is original box parts. Don't know what I'm gonna do with the rest of them. Found them all cheap on Ebay thinking I'd build to the 9's and sell 'em. Didn't work out too well. Who knows, maybe they'll be worth something sometime. Got another collectable store in Phoenix that has TONS of SW. Action figures out the wazoo. Think maybe I can swap him some for some cool stuff.
Ha! No $#!t !! That's how I got mine too. I got a closet full of MPC Falcons...still have like 8, but I took like 6 to ,my shop for consignment sale. He sold them all like in a couple of months. I wasn't going to get the PG because I had a poo poo thing for snap kits. Then he explained it too me how Bandai does their stuff. (now my whole Echo Base diorama is Bandai) I used my store credit and about 130 bucks I think to get the one I have. He's got a few more things I took him but hasn't moved anything yet, 1/72 WW2 stuff that I used to binge on. I did like 5 of the MPC's, all with the upgrades, sold one, gave two as gifts and I have one in-flight in my work office, and a landed still at home. Looks pretty good for an MPC, but then only like 30% of it is original box parts. Don't know what I'm gonna do with the rest of them. Found them all cheap on Ebay thinking I'd build to the 9's and sell 'em. Didn't work out too well. Who knows, maybe they'll be worth something sometime. Got another collectable store in Phoenix that has TONS of SW. Action figures out the wazoo. Think maybe I can swap him some for some cool stuff.
astroboy
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I really liked the one for my 1/144 falcon.
Just curious if the 1/72 is an improvement...
I really liked the one for my 1/144 falcon.
Just curious if the 1/72 is an improvement...
Hunk a Junk
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My only slight problem with the PG cockpit cone was that it was in two pieces (which made sense in giving people the choice whether to use the clear window insert or the empty frames). Aside from that, its shape seems spot on to me. I thinned the frames in mine to more closely match the studio model, but that's it.
My only slight problem with the PG cockpit cone was that it was in two pieces (which made sense in giving people the choice whether to use the clear window insert or the empty frames). Aside from that, its shape seems spot on to me. I thinned the frames in mine to more closely match the studio model, but that's it.
Jaitea
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It's me being honest,....The shape of the Bandai cones are the closest to the 5 footer I've ever seen....the shapeways one,.....no offence to you or TonyRR looks off,....like a 5 foot/32" hybrid
I really do not see any need to replace these parts
J
It's me being honest,....The shape of the Bandai cones are the closest to the 5 footer I've ever seen....the shapeways one,.....no offence to you or TonyRR looks off,....like a 5 foot/32" hybrid
I really do not see any need to replace these parts
J
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Good intel. Thanks.
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Good intel. Thanks.
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The only problem I have with the included cockpit is that it is really difficult to get to sit flush if using the included interior. The alignment system they used to make the cockpit removable isn't well engineered.
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The only problem I have with the included cockpit is that it is really difficult to get to sit flush if using the included interior. The alignment system they used to make the cockpit removable isn't well engineered.
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Yes, but not near to the degree which appears on the 32" falcon. With the 32 incher, they basically changed the overall color by flecking paint onto the surface.
Below is an example of the technique on the five footer.
You could probably get away with skipping this technique on the bandai falcon, up to you.
Where I got the photo: http://www.3dscifi.com/reference/starwars/MilleniumFalcon/falcontop8comp.html
Yes, but not near to the degree which appears on the 32" falcon. With the 32 incher, they basically changed the overall color by flecking paint onto the surface.
Below is an example of the technique on the five footer.
You could probably get away with skipping this technique on the bandai falcon, up to you.
Where I got the photo: http://www.3dscifi.com/reference/starwars/MilleniumFalcon/falcontop8comp.html
DARTH SABER
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Thanks for posting those images!!
Im so glad to have seen these as I wasnt really sure the color I used on my Falcon was correct or if it was lighting playing tricks.
These images are are nearly identical to the look of my falcon under normal lighting.
Under studio lighting it also matches so Im pretty sure the color I chose was oretty damn close.
Thanks again!![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Thanks for posting those images!!
Im so glad to have seen these as I wasnt really sure the color I used on my Falcon was correct or if it was lighting playing tricks.
These images are are nearly identical to the look of my falcon under normal lighting.
Under studio lighting it also matches so Im pretty sure the color I chose was oretty damn close.
Thanks again!![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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