Gimme Shelter Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 80 editions into the 100 sets I've had to stall my work as DeAgostini wont release the remaining 20 editions ahead of my subscription which is really annoying as I cant really get on and get the paint work and weathering done until the whole hull top and bottom is built. I am not a Millennium Falcon detail specialist so this is a new learn for me - these are some build shots that show how the frame assembles and how I have started to paint my lower and part top sections ahead of the final assembly and weathering stages. This is the first Falcon build for me so it really is a new experience for me and certainly in a scale that offers no prisoners when it comes to detail. It carries a high price tag but the quality and sheer size makes its a good spread out purchase overall (IMHO). I had 4 new editions arrive yesterday but I think I will now just wait a few more months before I go any further on this as I now have a Hoth scene up on the benches. metal skeleton under assembly one of the kit upper parts set aside the belly primed hull I have under way the belly prior to any detailing and weathering - on a Tamiya base grey primer my own part weathered cockpit corridor the original 1/32 Studio Falcon used in ESB and ROTJ taken at the UK London Star Wars Identities exhibition 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 My gosh, the DeAgostini is a huuuge model! It's overflowing your work bench! Great work on that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm constantly tempted by this but not sure I would be prepared to wait all that time to get all the parts, then there are all the mods to it, particularly upgrading the lighting! Time, time, time, why do we have so little of it!! Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Madmonk said: I'm constantly tempted by this but not sure I would be prepared to wait all that time to get all the parts, then there are all the mods to it, particularly upgrading the lighting! Time, time, time, why do we have so little of it!! Keep up the great work. Hi Madmonk - you can now pay a lump fee to DeAgostini for all 100 editions as a single BIG order - they just wont send me the last 20 odd editions as I am in a monthly subscription agreement with them. Its tempting and well worth it by my reckoning - just don't let your Mrs see your bank statement if you do it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Gimme Shelter said: Hi Madmonk - you can now pay a lump fee to DeAgostini for all 100 editions as a single BIG order - they just wont send me the last 20 odd editions as I am in a monthly subscription agreement with them. Its tempting and well worth it by my reckoning - just don't let your Mrs see your bank statement if you do it!! My dilemma is that I have a Hasbro Falcon which will probably need a fair bit spending on it to make it look anything like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have found a few more pictures of the Falcon while under prime stages and part build waiting to be weathered Paragraphix photo etch engine grille Shapeways 3D printed crew comprising of Chewie, Solo, Obi (Ben) and Luke some more of the part assembly stages at prime level griming up prep work The top primed up As I say, it costs a lot but its an incredible kit all in all John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Nice work John......... ..and thanks for sharing Your build with Us! I've built a partwork in the past (Eaglemoss DB5),and managed to resist the temptation to start it until all the bits had arrived,not easy! Keep Us posted! Cheers, Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Model Clubs = Good obliging friends My friend at IPMS Farnborough has kindly leant me his issues 82-100 last night at club night so I can get on with this big beastie (once my Hoth diorama is done) Thanks very much Kallisti - much appreciated my friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMole Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 That looks amazing (and huge) - nice bench space you have set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 22 hours ago, BrotherMole said: That looks amazing (and huge) - nice bench space you have set up. cheers Brother Mole - my good lady blessed me with a 10 x8 insulated man cave workshop on Jan 1st 2017 - every man needs one - trust me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMole Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Gimme Shelter said: ...my good lady blessed me with a 10 x8 insulated man cave workshop on Jan 1st 2017 - every man needs one - trust me ! I believe you! I do all my modelling in the kitchen which means 5-10 mins of set-up and pack-up every time I want to do something, which really precludes me from just stealing 10 mins here and there to get on with things. Enjoy the man cave it looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I really like this kit and what you are doing with it. I have seen a few builds done on Youtube. It's a big project....look forward to see it finished. I love the Shapeway figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'd better start watching you build this since I've contributed 20% to the parts haha Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 This looks awesome. I've always wanted one of the DeAgostini Falcons but could never afford it. I went the poor man's route and got a Hasbro one with the intent to detail it and light her up. Looking great so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 13/05/2017 at 1:55 PM, Kallisti said: I'd better start watching you build this since I've contributed 20% to the parts haha Keep up the good work! Cheers Andrew - you're a Star - Issues 82-90 went together this weekend - photos to come soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salshred Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wow looking great! I cant wait to see those Shapeways figures all painted up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 so here's an update from the last 7 days or so - thanks to Kallisti, its coming together good and quick now. I decided last night to complete the whole build, mask off all the lights and windows etc and then start again from scratch with a lighter grey once the completed kit is all primed up. I did a lighting and electrical test last night - all working. The Paragraphix engine grill is drying and shall be fitted tonight. Its a real beast now those port and starboard mandibles have been fitted ILM (Lorne Peterson) used the term "Kit bashing" for the inclusion of all the extra detailing used on their models - as you can see, DeAgostini have faithfully replicated it 40 odd years later These loading crane arms consist of around 30 parts As you can see, this kit demands a lot of space engine lighting housing installed I've chosen not to go large on the expense of 3D details add-on upgrades for the gun turrets - they wont be very visible due to the thickness of the clear window parts and light glare, so here's what the kits basic assembly looks like Micro Clear was used to join the gun turret to the top panel as I was not confident I could avoid misting the clear parts using CA or polystyrene cement - taped down to avoid light seepage later on Right now you are probably wondering why I did not go to town on the interior detailing - it's simple. I could have spent near on half the full value of the kit on 3rd part interior parts and as I plan to wall hang my finished model, only the flight deck figures will be seen along with the top gun turret so interior detail has been left to the minimum Paragraphix engine grill -3 PE pieces Port and Starboard forward mandibles main fuselage joint points getting a better idea of just how big this kit will be dry fitting of fuselage top Thanks for following - that's 1 - 90 built - 10 more to go plus all the thousands of parts not already installed from previous earlier editions that only get used at the final assembly stages. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 This kit looks amazingly engineered! Colour me green with envy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 flight deck / cockpit installed last night Top gun turret fixed to upper hull internal structure fitted and centre gun access chamber fitted plus upper gun turret ladder installed last parts of wiring tested (nearly finished) Upper fuselage secured - this went together perfectly first time which really surprised me given the shear size of the model and the numerous male / female securing points around the circumference of the model 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 some good progress - all 100 editions are now built - just the painting game to go now. I have converted an old stool and attached the TV wall stand that DeAgostini supply so that I have a rotating free standing mechanism to get above, below and a full 360 all-round crack and this beast during the next few weeks of paint and decorating.. Shapeways 3D printed Ben and Luke last sight of the internal guts ramp tested - all electrics 100% OK Modified primed flight deck crew - Chewie has had to surrender his left leg as he was too bulky for the space and his seat had to be lowered too (just like the real set modification) modified old stool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Gimme, this is awesome! You're doing a beautiful job of building it. Looks well engineered too. Do you happen to know how much the one off payment is for it? Can't wait to see the final results. Matt Edited May 30, 2017 by S5 modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 17 hours ago, S5 modeller said: Gimme, this is awesome! You're doing a beautiful job of building it. Looks well engineered too. Do you happen to know how much the one off payment is for it? Can't wait to see the final results. Matt Hi Matt I think ModelSpace sell it for around £1K but if you are lucky like me, there are plenty of almost complete unstarted sets on the 2nd hand market for sale from disgraced husbands and boyfriends selling off their secret stashes of this kit that have since been discovered by their female Masters of the all empowering Dark Side who have put them under pressure to sell their stash or die - I got lucky having picked up around 70 issues for £350 and then subscribed to the remainder with ModelSpace / DeAgostini John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I shall say this only wornce, Sacre bleu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 thanks for staying tuned in - here's a few updates from the paint shop over the last few days - that stool I converted has made life very easy for me as I can sit and work on the kit and spin it around and flip it over to nearly any angle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wow what a beast of a kit! Really enjoying watching this come together its looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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