gunpowder17 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 This is my take on the Millennium Falcon using the Hasbro 28 inch version as the base. I have made a wooden frame for the inside that supports everything. BM Members Badger , Towerpower and Swamp Donkey donated lots of scrap parts for me to kitbash the sidewalls and jawbox interior. Jaitea provided resin equipment bays and engine exhausts. I have made a lightbox for the engine that is fitted with 15 wide angle leds. Its not perfect but it gives the impression theres and engine. Im currently just finishing the missing armour panels from the top of the ship. Scratchbuilt radar mount Im not too happy with the engine but im not changing it now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigReg Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Nice work, can we see the flight deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 There isnt one at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Very nice!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Sweet' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Factory fresh! Basic colours now on , next is the long process of weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Cool! Its looking great, box fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanstew Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Looking good chap! what have you used for the engine, i have one of the ROJ airfix ones to start in the not too distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 15 wide angle leds in a light box with a thin piece of plasticard as a filter/difuser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Not a Sci-fi modeller, but I take it that this kit is an accurate model of the falcon as modelled by ILM? I had heard that the film prop used many, many parts from Airfix kits and the likes. Spotted so far the rear engine decks or a Tiger of Panther tank (x3), Sherman wheels and suspension, and various tank tracks. Might have another look and see what else I can spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Looks fantastic,the radar dish is very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 It was marketed as a toy but was actually quite a nice model. It had no detail on the sidewalls just stickers.The details are a mixture of the 5 foot filmimg miniature and the 32 inch one. You may spot some bits on the sidewalls , theres alot of 1/72/76 tank bits , HK 1/32 Do335 parts , tamiya mossie parts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Looking really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks Guys. Its a bit big for our house really. I need to swap it for a revell/FM one ideally. Maybe who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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