Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
That's excellent! Thanks for those... Now to see if I can get them to print properly.
That's excellent! Thanks for those... Now to see if I can get them to print properly.
Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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Jaitea
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Not really,....I used the panel positions from ref pics to plot where to cut,...as you said.....if only we had some clear straight on images...I'm not 100% happy with the shapes of the card that would need added between the printed gear boxes & the new pits
J
Not really,....I used the panel positions from ref pics to plot where to cut,...as you said.....if only we had some clear straight on images...I'm not 100% happy with the shapes of the card that would need added between the printed gear boxes & the new pits
J
TheHutt
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Wow. I just came into this thread to ask if anyone could scan the 1/72 decals, and this has already been done!
Wow. I just came into this thread to ask if anyone could scan the 1/72 decals, and this has already been done!
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Britcinescribe
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Somebody on Facebook had a set to replace the horrible 1:350 scale Bandai Falcon stickers. Does anyone remember who that was?
Somebody on Facebook had a set to replace the horrible 1:350 scale Bandai Falcon stickers. Does anyone remember who that was?
gt350pony66
Master Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Ah, now I understand. Thanks for updating that image. I intend on following you're example when doing this part of the build, which hopefully will be starting soon. Already saved to pics to my phone for reference :thumbsup
Ah, now I understand. Thanks for updating that image. I intend on following you're example when doing this part of the build, which hopefully will be starting soon. Already saved to pics to my phone for reference :thumbsup
gt350pony66
Master Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
beauty is right...I'd love to build a 5 footer, don't know where I'd put it but it'd be a gas to build. At that scale you could pretty much scratch the entire thing if needs be. I suppose though the Deago in the closet will do. Heck, I don't know where I'm gonna put that one!:wacko:lol
beauty is right...I'd love to build a 5 footer, don't know where I'd put it but it'd be a gas to build. At that scale you could pretty much scratch the entire thing if needs be. I suppose though the Deago in the closet will do. Heck, I don't know where I'm gonna put that one!:wacko:lol
Portaler
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Is there any definitive best build guide for this ?
I know for the Deagostini the were a couple of epic threads or YouTube videos to follow.
It seems there are a few who start but many seem to succumb to what is known as "extended build Falconitis". I hope they continue.
The UK guy on You Tube - Scale Model Jedi was doing really well. Hopefully he finishes it. Weathering was started and actually not too much more to go after streaking and detailing.
No doubt it is a journey !
Is there any definitive best build guide for this ?
I know for the Deagostini the were a couple of epic threads or YouTube videos to follow.
It seems there are a few who start but many seem to succumb to what is known as "extended build Falconitis". I hope they continue.
The UK guy on You Tube - Scale Model Jedi was doing really well. Hopefully he finishes it. Weathering was started and actually not too much more to go after streaking and detailing.
No doubt it is a journey !
gt350pony66
Master Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
You know, I've seen a bit of that also, spotty threads shall we say...haven't seen a good "start to finish". Though I'm sure there has to be some here, just haven't stumbled upon them yet. Someone here knows. I like reviewing other folks builds, I always, always pick up ideas and methods I wasn't aware of or hadn't tried yet, then I can see the results which are most often excellent :thumbsup This is an exceptional community here and I'm fortunate to have discovered it and become a part of it.
You know, I've seen a bit of that also, spotty threads shall we say...haven't seen a good "start to finish". Though I'm sure there has to be some here, just haven't stumbled upon them yet. Someone here knows. I like reviewing other folks builds, I always, always pick up ideas and methods I wasn't aware of or hadn't tried yet, then I can see the results which are most often excellent :thumbsup This is an exceptional community here and I'm fortunate to have discovered it and become a part of it.
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Okay. I've had a chat with Antonio and he has no plans on making the ESB-era maintenance pits for the PG Falcon. So we're going to team up, as it were, and I'll make them since he's made the landing gear and landing gear boxes. However, I'm going to be travelling for the next three weeks so it might be a little while before they're done. They're actually kind of complicated, geometry wise!
Here's another draft. Lots of things that aren't right about it, but it's moving in the right direction, I think.
Okay. I've had a chat with Antonio and he has no plans on making the ESB-era maintenance pits for the PG Falcon. So we're going to team up, as it were, and I'll make them since he's made the landing gear and landing gear boxes. However, I'm going to be travelling for the next three weeks so it might be a little while before they're done. They're actually kind of complicated, geometry wise!
Here's another draft. Lots of things that aren't right about it, but it's moving in the right direction, I think.
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gt350pony66
Master Member
cheers
Dedalus5550
Sr Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
So I finally pulled out both the PG MF and the 144th scale MF. I compared the two kits with respect to the front and back gear boxes, and I compared both kits to the pictures of the 3D printed boxes. And the boxes do, in fact, look like they stick out to the side too far, compared with the 144th scale kit. My guestimate is one-forth of an inch, at least. The boxes on the 144th scale kit are almost exactly, if not exactly, lined up with each other. When I measured the width of the rear box, it seems like the PG kit is about one-quarter of inch narrower than the 144th scale kit. There's a lot going on here.
If my measurements are correct, than part of the issue is that the 144th rear box is too wide (and wider than the rear box of the PG kit), and the front boxes on the 144th kit line up with the "too-wide" rear box. And the scaled up 3D parts are, thus, too wide for the PG kit.
I didn't use photos of the filming model, so it's all bunk anyway.
There may be issues with how the pics were taken and/or how the 3D parts are set on the PG kit.
It's been stated that the 144th kit is the basis for this set and I don't really know what that entails.
Looking forward to comments. I don't want to trash this aftermarket kit, but as it is, I won't buy it, as much of an ESB guy that I am. And if I'm right and there is a "corrected" item that hits the market, then I have something to think about.
Mike Todd
So I finally pulled out both the PG MF and the 144th scale MF. I compared the two kits with respect to the front and back gear boxes, and I compared both kits to the pictures of the 3D printed boxes. And the boxes do, in fact, look like they stick out to the side too far, compared with the 144th scale kit. My guestimate is one-forth of an inch, at least. The boxes on the 144th scale kit are almost exactly, if not exactly, lined up with each other. When I measured the width of the rear box, it seems like the PG kit is about one-quarter of inch narrower than the 144th scale kit. There's a lot going on here.
If my measurements are correct, than part of the issue is that the 144th rear box is too wide (and wider than the rear box of the PG kit), and the front boxes on the 144th kit line up with the "too-wide" rear box. And the scaled up 3D parts are, thus, too wide for the PG kit.
I didn't use photos of the filming model, so it's all bunk anyway.
There may be issues with how the pics were taken and/or how the 3D parts are set on the PG kit.
It's been stated that the 144th kit is the basis for this set and I don't really know what that entails.
Looking forward to comments. I don't want to trash this aftermarket kit, but as it is, I won't buy it, as much of an ESB guy that I am. And if I'm right and there is a "corrected" item that hits the market, then I have something to think about.
Mike Todd
gt350pony66
Master Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Hey Mike,
Everyone has their opinions and I certainly respect yours, you've obviously done the homework and done some syphering and I have to say, you went to much more effort than I did, or would have. For myself though I'm good with it, and after re-examining it myself, you are totally correct. I can live with the "inaccuracy" as no one that will see mine will ever know, let alone care. I admire you guys that need everything just right, and I aspire to reach that level in the work I do, I'm just not there yet. However, every time I see the work of someone at that level it makes me try just a little bit harder. :thumbsup
Cheer my friend! :cheers
Hey Mike,
Everyone has their opinions and I certainly respect yours, you've obviously done the homework and done some syphering and I have to say, you went to much more effort than I did, or would have. For myself though I'm good with it, and after re-examining it myself, you are totally correct. I can live with the "inaccuracy" as no one that will see mine will ever know, let alone care. I admire you guys that need everything just right, and I aspire to reach that level in the work I do, I'm just not there yet. However, every time I see the work of someone at that level it makes me try just a little bit harder. :thumbsup
Cheer my friend! :cheers
robn1
Master Member
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Thanks for those! Definitely come in handy... Especially the Cloud City platform one!
Thanks for those! Definitely come in handy... Especially the Cloud City platform one!
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Prop Store has some excellent shots of a casting.
https://propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/44/lot/9766/
Prop Store has some excellent shots of a casting.
https://propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/44/lot/9766/
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