1/72 Cloud City Diorama with PG Falcon and FM Slave 1
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Can't wait to see how this one turns out!
I am working (well at this point still daydreaming) on finishing a dio with the Revell Slave-1 ( it's maybe in the 1/76 ti 1/87 range)
I've got some backdrops I can post up if I can find them
You might also consider some Cloud Cars
RetroSF makes an awesome resin one
https://retrokitonline.net/product/cloud-city-aircar
Apart from that, the DiAgostini one is close to 1/72 or the old Kenner die cast is as well
I am working (well at this point still daydreaming) on finishing a dio with the Revell Slave-1 ( it's maybe in the 1/76 ti 1/87 range)
I've got some backdrops I can post up if I can find them
You might also consider some Cloud Cars
RetroSF makes an awesome resin one
https://retrokitonline.net/product/cloud-city-aircar
Apart from that, the DiAgostini one is close to 1/72 or the old Kenner die cast is as well
Here is a backdrop someone made when working on their dio.
Unfortunately I can't remember who it was, other than they quite generously were sharing their work for others to use
I believe they were going to print it out on clear sheet and then light it from the back
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And here are some of the matte painting I've come across
Unfortunately I can't remember who it was, other than they quite generously were sharing their work for others to use
I believe they were going to print it out on clear sheet and then light it from the back
View attachment 829504
And here are some of the matte painting I've come across
The first attachment is showing as invalid... therpf has been having that issue lately. But the other photos show perfectly fine. And will be used for reference! Thanks for posting!
Have fun!
While I haven't finished it yet, I did get about halfway through building it. I kind of stalled since I want to replace the lighting, or at least add additional lighting to make the engines brighter
At any rate, I often found myself ogling all the details of each piece rather than assembling them
A total joy to build
I also love the Fine Molds Slave-1
However I did have some problems lining up the the two main hull halves. It left a nasty seam that needed to be filled and sanded
That was unusual for Fine Molds and I am not sure if maybe that was just something warped on mine, or if other had the same issue
Are you going to try building an interior and opening up the ramp?
While I haven't finished it yet, I did get about halfway through building it. I kind of stalled since I want to replace the lighting, or at least add additional lighting to make the engines brighter
At any rate, I often found myself ogling all the details of each piece rather than assembling them
A total joy to build
I also love the Fine Molds Slave-1
However I did have some problems lining up the the two main hull halves. It left a nasty seam that needed to be filled and sanded
That was unusual for Fine Molds and I am not sure if maybe that was just something warped on mine, or if other had the same issue
Are you going to try building an interior and opening up the ramp?
I know what you mean when it comes to the fine molds slave 1 kits. I've built two already and think I handled the seams OK. I'll post some pictures here. I will be adding an interior and opening the ramp. I have the bandai slave 1 and will use that as my main reference since it has the interior built.
Great work on the pair!
I need to pick one up a Bandai one then. I totally winged it for the interior when I did the Revell Slave-1
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=237589
I still need to work on the platform for it. I'm interested to see what you come up with so I can shamelessly borrow some ideas
Great work on the pair!
I need to pick one up a Bandai one then. I totally winged it for the interior when I did the Revell Slave-1
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=237589
I still need to work on the platform for it. I'm interested to see what you come up with so I can shamelessly borrow some ideas
Borrow away! I'll be posting some progress pics of my platform soon.
mktodd
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Will you be adding the extra landing gear boxes to the Falcon? The PG is based on the New Hope Falcon, right?
I made an FM Slave 1 some years ago, modified from the Jango Fett version they put out first...
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=9205
cheers
I made an FM Slave 1 some years ago, modified from the Jango Fett version they put out first...
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=9205
cheers
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You are correct. The PG Falcon is based on the ANH version, so I will need to add landing gear boxes to the bottom of this kit. There will be a set available on Shapeways, soon. Just waiting for them to be released. Until then, I have plenty to work on!
