Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)

Clutch said:

Another gap. Also be very very carefully trimming the diffuser material. It is very brittle. I used sprue cutters like I always do and it just snapped. Hopefully it will be hidden enough behind the grilles.
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kokkari said:

That gap doesn't look right. I didn't get any gaps along the airlock area.

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Clutch said:

Another gap. Also be very very carefully trimming the diffuser material. It is very brittle. I used sprue cutters like I always do and it just snapped. Hopefully it will be hidden enough behind the grilles.
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r0ver said:

Did you get a gap in the bottom well, like Clutch’s photo further up the page? Haven’t started my build yet but wouldn’t mind an idea of what to expect.

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kokkari said:

I just looked at it, and yes the maintenance bay gap is there on mine too. However, I wouldn't have ever noticed it until pointed out. When the hull sections are together and it's dark inside it's even less noticeable.

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Clutch said:

Is there supposed to be this much of a gap?

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Lab said:

Mine is like this.

http://archive.a.la9.jp/DSC06182rss.jpg

There is a gap, although I am not sure if it's width is the same as yours. I thought it was designed this way.
I had no problem with joining the saucers.

A little update: finished painting the underside.

http://archive.a.la9.jp/DSC06177rs.jpg

I have come to realize that it's quite difficult to paint a model of a dirty spaceship without turning it into a dirty model.

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DARTH SABER said:

So i went ahead and had a friend 3d print that stand connector piece that someone offered here in the RPF...but it doesnt seem to fit.
Does anyone have a photo of how this custom piece should look when inserted to the body of the falcon?
Also looks like the nut housing isnt right either.

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Lab said:

I made and uploaded that.
Here is how it fits, provided that the file is printed correctly. You need to insert the part that goes into the ramp first.

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=262348&page=65&p=4335221#post4335221

About the nut hole:
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=262348&page=65&p=4335644#post4335644

Since you have it already printed, you need to make adjustments somehow to suit the nut you have.

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DARTH SABER said:

Thanks.
Howver, the piece doesnt insert into the ramp. Its just slightly too wide to fit.

I think I printed it correctly. I downloaded it and gave it to my friend to print at the same scale it was downloaded. ??

I suppose I could trim down that area.
Also, does this piece require glue to keep it secure?

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Lab said:

The piece was designed to be glued, but may also be screwed depending on the material in which it was printed.
It is by no means a "snap-fit."

If trimming does the trick, then it might be OK, but mine didn't require any trimming or filing to fit in. It wasn't all that tight either. As I said, it was designed to be glued.

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