So if I ordered from US Gundam pretty much day one, when I can I expect to have this in my mailbox?
Does anyone know if this kit will include the stickers?
The outline of the stickers made for a good airbrush stencil on the 1/44.
The video that Jaitea posted has a promising shot that suggests etched material is used. However, the cockpit does look like it's 3D printed, and it's the model with the weird cutout error on one of the four round mandible pits. So it's clearly a prototype on display there.
I think it's safe to say we don't know what the production model will have until we know.
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I'll probably end up doing a close to OOB build on mine. Yes, some aftermarket options might be worth pursuing (such as fans under the solar collectors if somebody does them). But I've usually been one to focus on doing a first class battle damage, paint and weathering job on my models. I learned a lot when I did my FMMF all those years ago and it still looks just as good today. I should have enough references to be able to pull off something similar with this model, yet the ANH paintjob will have its own challenges.
I can't wait. And when done maybe it will help clear the log jam and provide the inspiration for me to finish my DeAgostini model.
Aftermarket stuff definitely will appear to mod for the 5 gear ESB version
J
Extended ESB cockpit on this model? Are we talking interior or exterior?I bet the biggest aftermarket items with be a true ANH cockpit to replace the extended TESB one and a studio model translucent engine section. I'm sure someone will also do a studio model faux cockpit for the purists.
Extended ESB cockpit on this model? Interior or exterior?
That's what I figured. He didn't specify in his post and I was going to argue that the exterior looks pretty good to me.The former. The exterior of the Bandai 1:72 cockpit looks accurate to the 5 foot model, not the slightly longer (proportionately) 32" model cockpit.
However, for some bizarre reason Bandai have modelled the 1:72 exterior after the ANH 5 foot Falcon, but the cockpit interior after the ESB and ROTJ full-size interior set, which is deeper than the ANH interior set was.
That's what I figured. He didn't specify in his post and I was going to argue that the exterior looks pretty good to me.
It's likely because Bandai had access to all the filming models dimensions, for all their kits....& the most common & accessible dimensions of the cockpit interior,....the revised & more sturdily designed set.......
I'd say the revised cockpit would be the better option,....it was revised for a reason
J
I agree, the ESB/ROTJ cockpit was a huge improvement and it's a good choice to go with that version. I'm thinking of using magnets to hold the cockpit capsule in place so it can be removed, to allow swapping the kit interior with a scratch built version of the filming model interior.