Madmonk Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I picked this up on eBay recently as another kit to play about with the lighting on. Started to put bits together before taking any photos. And put some paint on a few bits too. The main colour being a mix of white, buff and grey, as directed by FM on their kit/ Final shot for now is of the some what poor fit of the kit! The intention is to light up the engine, the cockpit and the section under the cut away hull. There are no decals with the kit so I have pulled out the placement pictures from the FM kit and all I can say is "What did AMT use as a reference for the model as it surely wasn't the studio model!" This seems to be a common theme with AMT and MPC. More soon. Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Fun! Most definitely! Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarky Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Interesting build - looking forward to what you do with the lighting! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 One way and another, I have actually ended up with 3 MPC/AMT Falcons in the stash (1 cutaway and 2 standard versions). I think if you're going to do the cutaway one, then you're probably choosing the right option. Don't get too hung up on the accuracy issues and just have fun with it. Bit like this guy is, on youtube. http://m.youtube.com/#/user/helipilot27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 It's definitely a fun build! Thanks for the youtube link Smiffy don't think I will be going that far with it. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Yep - as the guys above said - it's a fun build which I keep dipping into on mine - some of the thinking on the internal detailing is somewhat baffling - wait till you see where the gun turret glazing sits.....right on top of the computer desk I picked up some little battery operated LED Christmas lights from IKEA to serve as illumination on mine Looking forward to seeing how this progresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Oh! And have you noticed how the two service panels on the removable portion of the top interferes with the internal detail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 It's certainly not in the same league as the FM Falcon. I'm playing around with a few electronic circuits to get some flashing lights as well as steady ones. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Just a quick update on the Falcon. Detailing of the interior started. Also started to drill out for the fibre optics, actually replaced the front of the panel as it was easier than trying to drill what was there. The exterior now has a couple of coats on and the red sections painted, still needs masking fluid removing. Lights added to the front. Next task is to sort out the engine lighting for which I will be using these 12V LED strips bought from eBay, 5.5M for £7 so should last for a few models!! Cheers, Warren Edited June 4, 2013 by Madmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Looking good. The computer should light up a treat with all those fibres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Managed to play about with the engine light last night and this morning. 3 rows of 15 LEDs plus a white plastic diffuser. The photo isn't too good as the light is blue not purple. Also only run of a worn out 9V battery rather than 12V. Need to sort out some sort of grid now on the diffuser. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looking good. I use Wide angled LEDs for Falcon engines. Im watching this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice - 9v Battery going into the battery compartment underneath or 12V remote supply when done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks guys, Bonhoff, it will be a separate 12v power supply as there is the best part of 1A of current just in the engines plus there will be all the internal lights as well. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Bit of an update, exterior is painted and had a coat of clear gloss ready for some weathering. (Hate that bit) Top Bottom Off to watch the F1 now and think about what lighting and controls I want on this thing. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Been a while since I updated this thread so a few pics of my progress. Weathering done top & bottom. The wires feed the LEDs at the front. And the engines, you can just make out the grid I've started adding to the engine cover. Next up is to sort out the fibres for the inside. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neron-fx Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Looking awesome Warren. I shall continue to follow this thread very closely so more updates please! Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neron-fx Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yo Warren, have you had anymore time on this little number recently? Any updates for us? Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Rob, Nothing to report I'm afraid, my modelling has stopped for a short while as I am trying to set up a small website to sell the lighting kits and bases from so I am concentrating on building stocks up of the 4 lighting kits already developed. X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Viper Mk VII and Viper Mk II Hopefully on line in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neron-fx Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Rob, Nothing to report I'm afraid, my modelling has stopped for a short while as I am trying to set up a small website to sell the lighting kits and bases from so I am concentrating on building stocks up of the 4 lighting kits already developed. X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Viper Mk VII and Viper Mk II Hopefully on line in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Warren Oh cool Warren, that will be awesome. If you need any help, info or tips then I'm your man. I am a senior software engineer in my day job and so build applications and sites every day of the week. Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks for the offer Rob, initially I'm just going to try a free e-commerce site and see how it goes. Should it get anywhere I may well be in touch. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Looks nice Warren. Good to see someone else battling the poor fit of the MPC Star Wars kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 "Poor fit" That's an understatement Breaker!! Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Aha, alright, terrible fit with poor detail! A shame that they were the only company that got to officially make the majority of the Star Wars model on a mass production basis. Are you going to seal the electronics inside the model or have it inside the base similar to your Viper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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