Millennium Falcon Model
Millennium Falcon Model
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Waynester

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274 months

Monday 2nd January 2012
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I purchased this M/Falcon on Amazon as it seemed like a nice reasonably sized model to display & go with other (various) models I have in my cabinet.
The Millennium Falcon was always 'The' Star Wars ship, so a model was required.

This will be the 1st click together pre-paint model I have bought, & while the images look quite good I think some further detailing would make it look even better.

So some 'weathering' then, any recommendations on what to do/use to achieve this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000FCOK4A/ref=mp_...

steveo3002

11,069 posts

198 months

Monday 2nd January 2012
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you could try a forum called therpf.com has alot of scifi fans and many star wars replicas with weathering etc

Waynester

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Monday 2nd January 2012
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Interesting website, thanks.. thumbup

The_Jackal

4,854 posts

221 months

Monday 2nd January 2012
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I think those are £20 in Hobbycraft at the moment.

Waynester

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Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Waynester said:
That's what I use these days - very good, but not cheap. They've cleverly packaged them so you really need to buy all the sets.

I'm rebuilding an AT-AT at the moment. FWIW I'm going to use the following for weathering:

Paint in grey primer/grey topcoat.

Preshade all lines/details with black.

Overcoat with thin grey coat.

Overcoat with Klear.

MIG dark wash all over.

Tamiya mascara dusted on all over to highlight raised details.

Tamiya mascara for detial rust staining etc.

Pick out details with enamel paint (windows etc).

Matt varnish.

Waynester

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274 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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The Falcon model was delivered this morning, & a very nice kit is. I'm quite surprised at the quality & appearance.

It comes pre-painted with weathered effects but she could still do with a little final touches.

I ordered the weathered kit with silvered ali look, black & rust Orange.

dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Waynester said:
The Falcon model was delivered this morning, & a very nice kit is. I'm quite surprised at the quality & appearance.

It comes pre-painted with weathered effects but she could still do with a little final touches.

I ordered the weathered kit with silvered ali look, black & rust Orange.
That's set C?

In mine, the silver is very grainy - the silver particles look a bit glittery especially on small details.

I'm expectig to use predominantly gunmetal on the AT-AT.

Waynester

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274 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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I think C? It has the main dirty, rusty shades needed.
I haven't used a kit before, so we shall see how it goes.


I know there are a few Lego fans on here but really, is this Lego Falcon really worth £2200!! yikes

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0017V21EY?qid=132...

Waynester

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274 months

Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Completed the Model of the (Revell) snap together Millennium Falcon, and its not a bad kit, good value. It did require some glue in places, & its not going to be perfect, some of the pieces needed additional trimming, and the front mandibles & cockpit area were not clicking into place as they should. Only noticeable if you look closely.
Took me around 3 hours over this evening & yesterday evening.

Usual excuse/apology for rubbish camera phone pics.














Edited by Waynester on Wednesday 4th January 21:34

Waynester

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Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Try a few more pics...









dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Like it very much.

Waynester

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Thursday 5th January 2012
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Thanks dr, plan is to remove the top & cockpit area to close the gaps up as they bother me. And once my 'weathering' kit arrives, dirty up the landing gear.

Ordered the X-Wing now. smile

Post up your At-At when finished.

dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Thursday 5th January 2012
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Waynester said:
Thanks dr, plan is to remove the top & cockpit area to close the gaps up as they bother me. And once my 'weathering' kit arrives, dirty up the landing gear.

Ordered the X-Wing now. smile

Post up your At-At when finished.
I think you're right, it could do with more weathering, but don't overdo it!

Waynester

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274 months

Friday 6th January 2012
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Completed the X Wing... Vaders Tie Fighter ordered now! This 'Star Wars' thing is becoming addictive!

My 1:24 Airfix Hawker Hurricane has been untouched this week due to these kits.. boxedin

Waynester

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Sunday 8th January 2012
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This chap has adapted the Revell kit with some electronics - rather good it is too.

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=...