Scratchbuilt Millennium Falcon 1/72nd

This morning I fitted the starboard hull together and marked out the openings.

I couldn't find any detailed reference for the front starboard opening, so I interpreted the basic shapes of what I could see in the photos I have, I think it looks the part though. The card template is there so I can see what exactly will be visible once the thinner hull plates are glued down







If anyone has any clearer reference for this opening specifically please do share it!
I'm happy to refine and rebuild components on this falcon, I'd rather do the extra work and be satisfied with it, than have a 'that'll do' attitude and be unhappy with the outcome
 
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These seem to be the best i could find, not much reference on this bit. There is definatly a bit of tank engine deck in there on the back left, and some car manifold/engine parts, maybe a tank turret at the front, and a tank headlight. Also possibly the parts the tubing go into are tank gun barrel to turret parts.

Loving all the work so far Will :)
 
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These seem to be the best i could find, not much reference on this bit. There is definatly a bit of tank engine deck in there on the back left, and some car manifold/engine parts, maybe a tank turret at the front, and a tank headlight. Also possibly the parts the tubing go into are tank gun barrel to turret parts.

Loving all the work so far Will :)

Ah thank you ! I'll have a look through the resin I've got and see what I can come up with
 
Great detail. My only suggestion would be to flip the "carburetor/white resin part" (or whatever the thing is with the 4 odd shaped cylinders) the other way around. The flatter part should be on top.
 
Man you are taking this to the next level. Do you have any plans to sell kits or perhaps just some casts of access wells? I'm still collecting parts for my MPC and I'm probably going to try to correct the curvature as well.
 
Here's what I've got for the upper starboard opening. Maybe it'll help.
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Thanks! That's the access well for the 32" ESB Falcon though isn't it? It's got the Airfix 1/72 'Panther' hull

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Man you are taking this to the next level. Do you have any plans to sell kits or perhaps just some casts of access wells? I'm still collecting parts for my MPC and I'm probably going to try to correct the curvature as well.

Yeah! I offer a full upgrade kit (sidewalls, mandible maintenance wells, photo etch etc) but I'm currently on hold with production cos I'm outsourcing the casting and need to make new moulds/update the masters. I'll keep everyone updated though
 
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